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Coronation of King Charles III of the United Kingdom – prof A symbolic act that formalizes the new king’s commitment to the public – happens in Next Saturday (6)in Westminster Abbey, London.
Confirmation of Charles III’s accession to the throne comes to the public nearly eight months after the deaths of Queen Elizabeth II and Queen Elizabeth II You will be less luxurious than your motherin 1953.
According to the British press, what motivates Holding a more subtle celebration is the environmental agenda, which Charles has championed for years, and the risk of economic recession plaguing Britons. In addition, changes in society (and how monarchy is viewed) also seem to have affected the ceremony.
Married to Charles Queen consort Camila She will also be crowned at the event – she bears the title of Queen consort, which is given to the wife of the reigning monarch. In theory, a queen consort enjoys the same social status and prestige as her husband. However, historically speaking, it did not have the same political powers.
a Operation Golden OrbAs the plan for safety in the streets of London was called, it will continue on Sunday (7) and Monday (8) with festivities in the United Kingdom and in the 14 countries where King Charles III is the head of state.
Other events are also expected in the 56 countries of the Commonwealth (the Community of Nations), a collection of former British colonies.
British Monarchs: Guests and Controversies
a Prince HarryThe king’s son also confirmed his presence at the event. However, his wife, Meghan Markleand their children, Archie and Lilibet, will not be attending the ceremony. The couple’s existence was unknown, as they withdrew from official royal duties in 2020, and have since been at the center of many controversies involving the royal family.
Who will come
among the guests 850 community representatives and volunteers, including 450 people who helped the UK during the COVID-19 pandemic. Royals and heads of state from other countries were also invited, as well as celebrities and members of the British aristocracy.
- Brazil: President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva confirmed his presence at the ceremony. He will be accompanied by First Lady Ganga.
- Other leaders: It is unclear if Russian Presidents Vladimir Putin, Chinese President Xi Jinping, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky were invited to the event. They did not confirm their presence at the end of Thursday (4).
- Queen Camilla: Several members of the King’s family confirmed their presence at the event. Among them are the children of the Queen and her sister, as well as the grandchildren of Camilla and her ex-husband.
- we: President Joe Biden has said he won’t be attending, but confirmed his wife, Jill, will be there. To date, no current American leader has attended a British coronation ceremony.
- world leaders: Emmanuel Macron, President of France, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, President of Germany, and Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, among others, confirmed their attendance.
- Other kings: The conference will be attended by King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain, Princes Federico and Maria of Denmark, Fumihito and Kiko of Japan, Albert II and Charlene of Monaco, in addition to King Abdullah II and Queen Rania of Jordan.
- British government: British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will attend the coronation ceremony, as will about 80 members of the lower and upper houses of the British Parliament.
logos
The word “regalia” comes from the medieval Latin language and means “things of a king”. The term is used to designate everything that belongs to property rights, such as rights and privileges. Over time, things belonging to the royal family also began to be called that way.
During the coronation ceremony, a number of objects of historical interest from British heraldry will be used.
Coronation throne
The throne was used in 1296, in coronation ceremonies since 1308. However, it is not known for certain since the piece was used at the time of the ceremony in which the crown is placed on the head of the monarch. The first official record of a monarch enthroned in the chair dates back to 1399, at the consecration ceremony of King Henry IV.
processions
The festivities begin on Saturday (6) at 10:20 am (6:20 am BST), with the King’s Procession. The procession will leave Buckingham Palace and travel 2.3 kilometers to Westminster Abbey. At the end of the ceremony, at approximately 1:00 pm (9:00 am, Brasilia time), the coronation procession will go in the opposite direction.
About 5,000 members of the British armed forces will participate in the marches. They will be joined by soldiers from more than 30 Commonwealth countries, forming one of the UK’s largest military parades in decades.
For the King’s motorcade, Charles III and Camilla will use the Diamond Jubilee state coach, which was created to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II’s accession to the throne and was first used in 2014.
To return to Buckingham Palace, the King and Queen will use the golden state coach, first used by King George III in 1762 for the opening of Parliament.
Coronation ceremony
The event is scheduled to begin at 11:00 am (7:00 am GMT) and will be chaired by the Archbishop of Canterbury.
This will be the first time that the coronation ceremony will include bishops, as well as hymns and prayers sung in Welsh, Scottish Gaelic and Irish Gaelic, as well as English. This will also be the first appearance of representatives of other faiths (other than the Church of England) at the ceremony.
During the service, twelve new pieces of music will be presented, including music by Judith Weir, Andrew Lloyd Webber and Patrick Doyle. Performers at the service include the Coronation Orchestra, Royal Harpist Alice Howes, Westminster Abbey Choir and Ascension Choir.
At the end of the coronation procession, the King and Queen will appear on the balcony of Buckingham Palace. Then the Royal Air Force will perform in the skies over London.
The celebration continues
The celebration continues in the days following the coronation. Explore the schedule:
- Sunday (7): The evening will witness concerts by various artists, most of whom are international. Among them are Carrie Berry, Lionel Richie and Andrea Bocelli.
- Monday (8): Today will be a national holiday. On that date, the royal family encourages Britons to do charity work and share meals with the community.
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