Buckingham Palace confirmed Tuesday that King Charles III’s coronation will take place on May 6, next year, in Westminster Abbey in London.
The ritual will be more modern than previous royal coronations and will “look to the future,” according to a statement from the palace. It further stated that the event will be “rooted in longstanding traditions and pageantry.”
The event will be led by Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby, and Charles will be crowned alongside his wife Camilla, the Queen Consort.
According to the statement, the King will be “anointed, blessed, and consecrated” during the occasion by the Archbishop of Canterbury, who has performed most royal coronations since 1066.
“The Ceremony has preserved a similar framework for over a thousand years,” the palace said, adding, “and next year’s Coronation is intended to incorporate the same essential elements while recognizing the spirit of our times.”
Following the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, Charles, 73, became Britain’s monarch last month.
Charles was solemnly confirmed as the new King of the United Kingdom in a ceremony at St. James’ Palace just days after her death.
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His coronation, however, has been scheduled for next year to allow him adequate time to mourn the previous sovereign and arrange the ceremony.
The palace has not disclosed any specifics regarding the coronation, although some have speculated that the King aims to make it more inclusive while reflecting his vision of the future monarchy.
Charles earlier stated that he sees Britain as a “community of communities,” and that this realization has made him recognize that he has an “additional duty” to “defend our country’s diversity.”
He is anticipated to sign a proclamation formally proclaiming the date of the coronation later this year at a meeting of the Privy Council, a body of royal advisers.
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FAQs
What is the date of King Charles’ coronation?
May 6, 2023, After much anticipation, King Charles III’s official coronation will take place on May 6, 2023, alongside his wife, Queen Camilla, who will also be crowned on the same day.
Is Camilla going to be crowned at the coronation?
Queen Camilla and King Charles may wear distinct royal regalia at his coronation on May 6. Buckingham Palace revealed earlier this week that Queen Camilla will be crowned during the service when King Charles is coronated.
Is Prince Charles going to be crowned?
Buckingham Palace stated on Tuesday that King Charles III’s coronation will take place at Westminster Abbey on Saturday, May 6, 2023, countering predictions that the ceremony might take place in June to coincide with the Queen’s coronation anniversary.