The coronation of Charles III took place in the UK on May 6, one of the most anticipated historical events of 2023.
Besides British television, the royal family’s official YouTube channel broadcast the live broadcast. As expected, the event was far less grand than that of Elizabeth II. Then, there were a lot more guests at the event. This is not the only innovation, however.
Charles III and Camilla went to Westminster Abbey not in a historical carriage, but in a new gilded carriage designed in 2012, known as the Diamond Jubilee carriage. While the cavalry cordoned off His Majesty’s carriage, the British cheered wildly. Stormy crowd sounds distracted the horses so much that they almost threw off the riders. There were not only supporters of the monarchy at the coronation, but also opponents.
It was common for them to raise posters calling for a change in the political system. Not without Meghan Markle’s fans, by the way. Megan is the queen of human hearts, they chanted. Charles III’s coronation took 64 years and 44 days. Due to Elizabeth II’s longevity, this is an absolute record among all royal families. It was expected that he would give up the crown to his son, but that didn’t happen. The archbishop finally crowned Charles III after a ceremony that included traditional oaths, anointings, and the presentation of two scepters.
In addition, the crown chosen for the king was made from pure gold in the 17th century. There are more than 400 precious stones in this jewelry, which weighs more than two kilograms. During his reign, Charles III swore to be a just and merciful king as well as to adhere to the strict rules of the Anglican Church. Also, Charles took an oath of allegiance to the Protestant Church, which Elizabeth II would not have approved. The multi-confessional ceremony was also opposed by many British.
