King Charles officially crowned. Photo: AP
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A gun salute was fired by The King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery and the River Thames at the Tower of London. In total, gun salutes sounded at 13 locations around the UK.
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President Joe Biden is congratulating King Charles III and Queen Camilla on their coronation.
The American leader says in a tweet that “the enduring friendship between the U.S. and the U.K. is a source of strength for both our peoples.”
first lady Jill Biden, who was representing the United States at the ceremony, says it was an honor to be at Westminster Abbey “on this historic day.”
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Camilla, the queen consort, has been anointed and crowned with Queen Mary’s Crown.
Clergymen handed her the Queen Consort’s Scepter with Cross, and the Queen Consort’s Rod with Dove.
The choir sang a new song, “Make a joyful noise,” composed by Andrew Lloyd Webber.
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King Charles III has been crowned in his solemn coronation service and the congregation has cheered “God save the king.”
The Archbishop of Canterbury placed the hefty gold and jewel-studded St. Edward’s crown on the head of Charles midway through the two-hour service. The crowning is the centerpiece of the coronation and it’s the only time during his reign that Charles will wear the solid gold crown.
It features a purple velvet cap, ermine band and criss-crossed arches topped by a cross. It’s set with rubies, amethysts, sapphires, garnet, topazes and tourmalines.
After the ceremony, Charles will swap the 2.08-kilogram (4.6-pound) crown for the Imperial State Crown, which weighs about half as much, for the procession back to Buckingham Palace.
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For his coronation, King Charles III is wearing the crimson velvet Robe of State, which was worn by King George VI at his coronation in 1937. He is also wearing a crimson tunic, cream silk overshirt, and Royal Navy trousers.
Camilla, the queen consort, is also wearing a crimson robe, this one originally made for Queen Elizabeth II in 1953. Underneath she is wearing a tailored dress by British designer Bruce Oldfield.
Prince William is wearing the ceremonial uniform of the Welsh Guards, while his wife, Kate, is in an ivory wool crepe dress by British designer house Alexander McQueen. She is not wearing a tiara, but a silver and crystal headpiece.
Their daughter, Princess Charlotte, is also wearing a dress and cape by McQueen.
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UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak makes an appearance- reading from the Epistle to the Colossians, from the New Testament.
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King Charles III has taken the solemn oath to govern the people of the United Kingdom with “justice and mercy” and to foster an environment where people of all faiths and beliefs can live freely.
The oath is the second of five elements of the historic coronation rite that is rooted in more than 1,000 years of tradition.
Charles said he was willing to take the oath and after placing his hand on the Bible, he solemnly promised to do so. He later kissed the holy book.
The service has been modified to acknowledge the change in the religious makeup of the United Kingdom.
For the first time, Buddhist, Hindu, Jewish, Muslim and Sikh religious leaders are playing a part in the coronation. That reflects Charles’ vow to be “the defender of faiths,” as opposed to the “defender of the faith.”
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Shouts of “God save King Charles” and trumpet blasts have echoed in Westminster Abbey as more than 2,000 guests recognized the new monarch.
The medieval tradition began with the Archbishop of Canterbury presenting Charles III to the congregation as the “undoubted king.” He then asked them to show their support with the chant.
The church erupted with the cheer and a trumpet fanfare.
Three other presenters followed the archbishop, repeating the same words. Each time the chorus of voices thundered back their support.
For each of the four cheers, the king turned in a different direction to represent the cardinal points of the compass.
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Spectacular scenes in London on #Coronation Day.
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) May 6, 2023
Travelling in the Diamond Jubilee State Coach, accompanied by The Sovereign’s Escort of Household Cavalry, The King and The Queen have arrived at Westminster Abbey for the Coronation Service. pic.twitter.com/BDkklcj9pA
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King Charles III has entered Westminster Abbey for the coronation ceremony. The ceremony is expected to last for at least two hours.
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New Delhi: King Charles III coronation is going to bring a seachange in the UK and across Commonwealth realms, prominent being National Anthem, coins, stamps, postboxes and passports to name a few.
Following the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II in September 2022, Charles III instantly became King. However, officially he will be crowned on May 6, eight months after he ascended to the throne.
Numerous small changes to British daily life are taking place after King Charles III ascended to the throne. For instance, King Charles portrait will now feature on British money and postage stamps, Los Angeles Times reported.
The British national anthem — “God Save the Queen” or “God Save the King,” depending on who is reigning, as per the news report. After King Charles III ascended to the throne, the first three lines of the UK national anthem are: “God save our gracious King! Long live our noble King! God save the King!
‘God Save The King’ was a patriotic song first publicly performed in London in 1745, according to Buckingham Palace. The patriotic song came to be known as the National Anthem at the beginning of the nineteenth century.
Bank of England unveiled the design of King Charles III banknotes on 20 December 2022. The King’s portrait will feature on all four of UK polymer banknotes (£5, £10, £20 and £50).
The rest of the design on the banknotes will remain the same. The King’s image will feature on the front of the banknotes and in the see-through security window.
Bank of England expects to issue bank notes featuring the King’s portrait by mid-2024. People in the UK will still be able to use all polymer notes that feature the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II.
Current banknotes featuring the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II will continue to be legal tender and will only be removed from circulation once they become worn or damaged. The banknotes featuring the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II will co-circulate with those featuring King Charles III.
The Coronation of The King and The Queen Consort will take place at Westminster Abbey on May 6. The event will mark almost seven decades since the last coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953. He will be the 40th monarch to be crowned at Westminster Abbey.
The Service will be conducted by the Archbishop of Canterbury. King Charles III and Camilla will arrive at Westminster Abbey in procession from Buckingham Palace, known as ‘The King’s Procession’, Buckingham Palace announced in a statement.
After the Service, King Charles III and Camilla will return to Buckingham Palace in a larger ceremonial procession, known as ‘The Coronation Procession’. Other members of the royal family will join King Charles III and Camilla in this procession. The King and the Queen Consort accompanied by the members of the royal family will appear on the balcony to conclude the day’s ceremonial events.
More than 6,000 men and women of the UK’s Armed Forces and nearly 400 armed forces personnel from at least 35 Commonwealth countries will participate in the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla, according to Buckingham Palace.
It is for the first time since 1937, the coronation of King Charles III will include the crowning of a Queen Consort. King George VI’s wife Queen Elizabeth was the last Queen Consort to be crowned. King Charles III’s coronation comes almost 70 years after the coronation of his mother.
On 6 February 1952, King George VI died after a prolonged illness and Princess Elizabeth immediately acceded to the throne, becoming Queen Elizabeth II. The coronation of Queen Elizabeth II took place in Westminster Abbey on 2 June 1953. The ceremony was conducted by Archbishop of Canterbury Dr Geoffrey Fisher.
Representatives of the peers, the Commons and all the great public interests in the UK, the Prime Ministers and leading citizens of the other Commonwealth nations, and representatives of foreign states were present in the coronation ceremony.
Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation was the first to be televised and for most people, it was the first time they had watched an event on television. 27 million people in the UK watched the ceremony on television while 11 million listened on the radio.
With inputs from agencies
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