The Coronation of King Charles and Queen Camilla

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On Saturday 6th May, King Charles and Queen Camilla will be officially crowned .

Here are the photos and updates for those who wish to know more about it..

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His Majesty The King​


  1. Prince Charles Philip Arthur George was born at Buckingham Palace on 14th November 1948 at 9.14pm, weighing 7lbs 6oz. The Prince was christened on 15th December 1948 at Buckingham Palace.
  2. The former Prince Charles became heir apparent (next in line to the throne) at the age of three years old in 1952, and went onto become the longest serving Prince of Wales in 2017. His Majesty was the first heir to see his mother crowned as Sovereign.
  3. The King has three siblings, two sons, two step-children, five grandchildren and five step-grandchildren.
  4. The first formal photograph of The King was taken by Cecil Beaton in December 1948.
  5. His Majesty’s first visit abroad was to Malta, when he was five years old. Since 1969, he has visited 48 Commonwealth countries, many of them on several occasions.
  6. The King was the first heir to the throne to earn a university degree. The King studied archaeology and anthropology in his first year at the University of Cambridge, switching to history for the remainder of his degree. His Majesty also spent a term at the University College of Wales at Aberystwyth (April to June 1969) learning Welsh.
  7. While at school, The King played the piano, trumpet and cello. He continued to play the cello while an undergraduate at Cambridge, performing in a symphony concert by the Trinity College Orchestra on 4th December 1967.
  8. His Majesty obtained his RAF wings as Flight Lieutenant Wales in August 1971.
  9. The King commanded HMS Bronington in 1976, while serving in the Royal Navy.
  10. His Majesty started charity The Prince’s Trust with his Navy severance pay of just over £7000 in 1976. The charity has now supported over one million young people.
  11. His Majesty was the first member of The Royal Family to successfully complete the Parachute Regiment’s training course, before he was appointed Colonel-in-Chief of the Regiment in 1977.
  12. The King, as Prince of Wales, was given the title, 'Keeper of the Cows', by the Masai in Tanzania in 2011 to recognise his work as a farmer.
  13. In the Pacific Island of Vanuatu, His Majesty was given the title Mal Menaringmanu (High Chief) in 2018.
  14. The King also had a frog named after him: Hyloscirtus Princecherlesi or Prince Charles Magnificent Tree Frog.
  15. As Prince of Wales, His Majesty became President or Patron of over 800 charities and initiatives in total.
  16. A champion of environmental issues for over 50 years, The King first spoke publicly about his concerns on pollution and plastics and their impact on the natural world in 1970.

Camilla Parker Bowles Nee Shand

Her Majesty The Queen Consort​

Taken from the offical Coronation Facts website.. https://www.royal.uk/100-coronation-facts
  1. Camilla Rosemary Shand was born on 17 July 1947 at King’s College Hospital, London.
  2. The Queen Consort’s parents are Major Bruce Middleton Hope Shand and the Hon Rosalind Maud Shand (nee Cubitt).
  3. Her Majesty has personal links to military organisations connected to her father, Major Bruce Shand, who was awarded two military crosses. The Queen Consort has attended many occasions with veterans, serving soldiers and officers of the 9th/12th Lancers with whom her father served. Major Shand also fought with the Desert Rats in the Second World War before being captured during the Battle of El Alamein.
  4. The Queen Consort has been involved with the Royal Osteoporosis Society since the 1990s, and it became her first patronage as Duchess of Cornwall, after her mother and grandmother both suffered with the condition.
  5. Her Majesty is the eldest of the three Shand children. The Queen Consort has a sister, Annabel Elliot and a brother, Mark Shand, who sadly passed away in 2014.
  6. In September 2014, The King and The Queen Consort, as Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall, became Joint Presidents of Elephant Family. The charity was founded in 2002 by Her Majesty's late brother, Mark Shand, who dedicated his life to saving the Asian Elephants.
  7. The King and The Queen Consort married in a civil ceremony at the Guildhall in Windsor on 9th April 2005. This was followed by a Service of Prayer and Dedication at St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle.
  8. Following her marriage to The King, The Queen Consort has become Patron or President of over 100 charities.
 

A History of Coronations​


  1. King Charles III will be crowned on 6th May 2023 in Westminster Abbey, with The Queen Consort being crowned beside him.
  2. Since 1601, there has only been one Coronation in the month of May – so far…
  3. Westminster Abbey has been the setting for every Coronation since 1066. Before the Abbey was built, Coronations were carried out wherever was convenient, taking place in Bath, Oxford and Canterbury.
  4. His Majesty will be the fortieth Sovereign to be crowned at Westminster Abbey.
  5. For the first time since 1937, the coronation of King Charles III will include the crowing of a Queen Consort. Queen Elizabeth, wife of King George VI, was the last Queen Consort to be crowned.
  6. On Christmas Day 1066, William the Conqueror became the first monarch to be crowned at Westminster Abbey.
  7. King Charles III succeeded to the Throne on 8th September 2022 upon the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-reigning British monarch.
  8. At four years old, the then Prince Charles received a special hand-painted children’s invitation to his mother’s Coronation.
  9. The Earl Marshal is responsible for organising the Coronation. Since 1386, this position has been undertaken by The Duke of Norfolk.
  10. The 18th Duke of Norfolk is responsible for The King's Coronation this year and was also responsible for the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II.
  11. Every coronation of a British monarch since King George III has taken place between May and September.
  12. The earliest English coronation that is recorded in detail, although not the first, is the crowning of the Anglo-Saxon King Edgar in Bath in 953 CE.
  13. The youngest ever monarch was Mary, Queen of Scots, who became Queen in 1542 when she was just six days old.
 
@hollydolly is Camilla in any way related to the family of Diana, King Charles ' late former wife? Her mother was Frances Shand Kydd, and Camilla also has Shand in her name. Too much coincidence maybe? Sorry if this sounds like a silly question..
 
Balzac said:
@hollydolly is Camilla in any way related to the family of Diana, King Charles ' late former wife? Her mother was Frances Shand Kydd, and Camilla also has Shand in her name. Too much coincidence maybe? Sorry if this sounds like a silly question..
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No not related.. Dianas Step father was Bruce Shand Kydd.. no relation to Bruce Shand, Camillas' father... OMG that would be too weird wouldn't it ?
 
Jill Biden arrived along with her grand-daughter, for the ceremony tomorrow.. and met with ou Prime Minsters Rishi Sunaks' wife ...Akshata Murty

Kind of odd because it wouldn't be usual for the partner of a Prime minister to welcome a visiting head of state alone.. so I think this might be a little bit of..tit - for -tat --..

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As the King walked along the Mall he was was welcomed with cries of "three cheers to the King" and "we love you".
Two Americans who spoke with the Prince and Princess of Wales said the experience left them on the verge of tears and "better than any Disney film".

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Carol and Stacey, from Minnesota, told Sky News: "It was the best day of my entire life I cannot tell you how excited I am.

Carol, who was on the verge of tears. "This is is absolutely wonderful to see everyone coming from different cultures and different parts of the world.

"And to look at something that has been going on since 1066. I met Charles back at the 50th I told him I had brought greetings from the colonies, and he laughed.

Stacey said: "I got a nice conversation with them, the both of them. I told them it was the most fantastic day of my life. I just need to let you know that when Diana passed away in 1997 it was the one thing in my whole world that I was so upset that I never go the chance to meet her.

"And I said then, there was no way in the world that I was not going to meet William one day., I don know when, I don't know where and I don'ts know how, but it will happen.

"And people laughed at me and I am like no it will happen. I can't tell you how happy I am. M heart is British it means everything to me."
 
King Cahrles will be crowned in a ceremony at Westminster Abbey in London on Saturday May 6. The King will be crowned alongside Camilla, the Queen Consort, by the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Rev Justin Welby.

Millions of people are expected to flock to central London (and other royal residences, including Windsor Castle, where a special Coronation Concert featuring sets from pop stars Katy Perry and Lionel Richie will take place on Sunday May 7) to witness the historic event, and to celebrate the crowning of the new monarch.

This will be the first British coronation since that of Queen Elizabeth II, the King's mother, in 1953. The late Queen died in September of last year.

If you're tuning into the historic occasion from the US, broadcasters including ABC News, CNN and Fox News will all be broadcasting live from the Coronation ceremony in London.

Meanwhile, a row is brewing after UK news organisations were told they would have to pay a a six-figure sum between them for access to the BBC's image despite foreign media getting it at no extra cost.

What time does the Coronation start?​

The Coronation starts at 11am in the UK (6am ET/3am PT/5am CT) and will last around two hours, although televised coverage is expected to last throughout the day. Broadcast coverage is scheduled to kick off from around 5am ET (2am PT/4am CT).

How can I watch the Coronation live in the US?​

ABC News​

You can watch coverage of the Coronation on your local ABC affiliate channel, and on the ABC app from your smartphone or tablet. Good Morning America and ABC News will be broadcasting live from London, with coverage taking in the processions, military parades and special ceremonies and traditions.

Good Morning America co-anchor Michael Strahan and senior national affairs correspondent Deborah Roberts will lead ABC's coverage, with further contributions from Lara Spencer, Ian Pannell, Robert Jobson and others.

BritBox​

BritBox will be streaming live coverage of the Coronation from the UK's ITV network, hosted by Tom Bradby and Julie Etchingham, as well as Royal-themed original programming. Highlights will be available on catch-up after the event.

CBS​

CBS's live coverage begins at 5am ET (2am PT/4am CT). It will be broadcast on CBS's television stations, as well as in a live stream on CBS News (which you can access on your mobile or streaming device).

CNN​

The broadcaster's special coverage of the Coronation is set to last from 10am to 5pm local time (5am to 12pm ET/4am to 9am PT/ to 11am). There will also be live coverage throughout the day on the CNN website and social channels.

Fox News​

Fox News will air special coverage of the Coronation from 5am ET (2am PT/4am CT) from outside Buckingham Palace, anchored by Martha MacCallum and Ainsley Earhardt.

They will be joined by Piers Morgan, the British broadcaster, commentator and former Daily Mirror editor.

NBC​

Savannah Guthrie will be hosting live coverage of the ceremony from London on NBCNews.com and affiliated channels. She will be joined by NBC News correspondents from across the US and UK, including Kristen Welker, Keir Simmons, Kelly Cobiella, Molly Hunter and Meagan Fitzgerald, as well as contributors Wilfred Frost, Daisy McAndrew, Katie Nicholl and Simon Lewis.
 
The majority of the Coronation ceremony will be televised, but the anointing of the King is to be kept hidden from the public.

There will be huge military parades and processions through London on the day, with the King and Queen – and other Royal family members, including the Duke of Sussex – dressed in ceremonial outfits and carrying out a number of traditional rites to mark the occasion.

Full pomp and pageantry will be on display, with priceless regalia forming the centrepiece of the ceremony, and grand processions filing through the streets of London.

After the ceremony, the public will be encouraged to join in the celebrations, with a Coronation concert taking place at Windsor Castle featuring global stars of stage and screen.

And people across the nation will be encouraged to enjoy street parties during the Coronation Big Lunch, and engage in volunteering as part of the Big Help Out.
 
A Guide to the coronation courtesy of the Daily Telegraph...

Saturday, May 6

6am​

Viewing areas open along the procession route.

7.15am - 8.30am​

Westminster Abbey guests begin to arrive at security checkpoints in Victoria Tower Gardens.

9am​

Congregation to be seated inside the Abbey.

9.30am - 10.45am​

Heads of state, foreign royals, British royals, overseas government representatives, British ministers, First Ministers and former prime ministers arrive.

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9.45am​

The Sovereign’s Escort of the Household Cavalry begin to gather ready for the King’s Procession from Buckingham Palace.

10.20am​

The King’s procession


The King and Queen travel from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Abbey in the Diamond Jubilee State Coach, the newest addition to the Royal Mews.
Built in Australia and first used in 2014, the three tonne, 18ft coach boasts hydraulic suspension, a heating system, lighting, electric windows and air conditioning.


Built in Australia for Queen Elizabeth II to commemorate the 60th anniversary of Her late Majesty’s reign in 2012 and first used in 2014

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The King’s Procession will feature just under 200 members of the Armed Forces.
It will leave Buckingham Palace through the Centre Gate and proceed down The Mall, before passing through Admiralty Arch.

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11am​



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Coronation


The King and Queen will arrive at the Great West Door of Westminster Abbey at around 10.53am, and will then make their way up the nave.
The King will be flanked by the Bishop of Durham and the Bishop of Bath and Wells, who will perform the historic roles of Bishops Assistant.
A host of Coronation regalia used to invest the King will be carried into the Abbey in a ceremonial procession.
Among those carrying the regalia will be Baroness Benjamin, who said her involvement sent a "clear message that diversity and inclusion is being embraced".
Two Royal Maces and the Sword of State, symbolising royal authority, will be carried by peers ahead of the monarch.
The other swords carried in the procession include the Sword of Temporal Justice, signifying the monarch’s role as head of the Armed Forces; the Sword of Spiritual Justice, signifying the monarch as Defender of the Faith; and the Sword of Mercy or Curtana, symbolising the sovereign’s mercy.
The monarch is expected to enter the Abbey wearing the Robe of State, also known as the Parliament Robe as it is worn for the State Opening of Parliament. He may opt to wear military uniform under his robes.

Recognition​

The Archbishop of Canterbury is then expected to perform the recognition, an historic opportunity for the congregation to identify the monarch who is set to be crowned.
Charles will stand beside the Coronation Chair and will be shown to the people on all sides of the Abbey.
At each side, the Archbishop will call for the recognition of the monarch with the words: “Sirs, I here present unto you King Charles, your undoubted King. Wherefore all you who are come this day to do your homage and service, are you willing to do the same?”
The congregation is expected to proclaim: “God Save The King.

Oath​

The Archbishop will then deliver the oath to the King, who will be sitting in the Chair of Estate south of the high altar.
The King will swear to govern all his nations and territories according to laws and customs, to execute law and justice with mercy, and to maintain the Protestant Reformed Religion and the Church of England.
He is then expected to proceed to the altar to make his solemn oath; laying his right hand on the Bible and saying the words: “The things which I have here before promised. I will perform and keep. So help me God.”
He will then kiss the Bible and sign the Oath.

Anointing​

The King will then move to the Coronation Chair for the anointing - traditionally the most sacred part of the ceremony.
The Archbishop of Canterbury will pour holy oil from the ampulla onto the Coronation Spoon, and anoint the King on his hands, breast and head.
The tradition is based on the Old Testament, where the anointing of Solomon by Zadok the Priest and Nathan the Prophet is described.
It was traditionally performed to confirm that the sovereign was appointed directly by God.
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The Archbishop of Canterbury will pour holy oil from the ampulla onto the Coronation Spoon, and anoint the King on his hands, breast and head


Buckingham Palace recently announced that a new batch of Coronation oil had been made for the occasion, using olives harvested from groves on the Mount of Olives, the burial place of the King’s paternal grandmother, Princess Alice of Battenberg.
Unlike his late mother’s 1953 Coronation, the King will be anointed out of sight, enclosed behind a three-sided screen, rather than just a canopy.
The new partition pays tribute to the Commonwealth and the King’s lifelong passion for sustainability. The late Queen’s anointing took place underneath a golden canopy.

Investiture​

After the anointing, the King will prepare to be presented with the regalia by being robed in the supertunica, a full-length coat of gold silk.
It is inspired by the vestments of the early Church and the Byzantine Empire, and is adorned with the national symbols of the home nations.
It goes over the Colobium Sindonis, a simply white garment worn for the anointing, which symbolises purity before God.
The King will then be presented with regalia, including the Spurs, which represent the monarch’s “knightly values and virtues”, such as protecting the weak and protecting the church.
The Jewelled Sword of Offering is then presented to the monarch as another symbol of royal power and knightly values.
The Archbishop will bless the sword and then give it to the King to be used for the protection of good and the punishment of evil.
 

King Charles III coronation regalia​


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The Armills - gold bracelets decorated with enamel symbols - are placed on the Sovereign's wrists. They are referred to as “bracelets of sincerity and wisdom” and are thought to relate to ancient symbols of knighthood and military leadership.

The Coronation Orb represents the globe and is symbolic of the sovereign’s Christian power. It is placed in the monarch's right hand, before being placed on the altar before the moment of crowning.

The Sovereign’s Ring is a symbol of his dignity and faith, and also a commitment to his people and to the Church.

Meanwhile, the Sceptre with Cross is placed in the King's right hand, representing his temporal power and associated with good governance.

And the Sceptre with Dove is placed in his left, representing the monarch's spiritual role.
 

Crowning​

The Archbishop will bring the St Edward's Crown from the altar and place it on the King's head, who will be seated in the Coronation Chair, holding the two sceptres.

The crown is only ever used at the moment of crowning, and was created for the coronation of Charles II in 1661, making it one of the oldest symbols of the British monarchy.

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The St Edward's Crown, the centrepiece of the Crown Jewels

It is a replacement of an earlier medieval crown that was melted down by parliamentarians in 1649 after the execution of King Charles I, during the English Civil War.
The crown features a solid gold frame, weighs 2.23kg and is adorned with 444 precious stones. It features four crosses pattee and four fleurs-de-lis, and the arches are surmounted by a cross.

Gun Salutes​

From military bases in all corners of the country - including at firing stations in Edinburgh, Cardiff and Belfast, and on His Majesty’s ships at sea - gun salutes will sound out to herald the moment when the King is crowned.
Featuring more than 400 personnel across 13 locations and deployed Royal Navy ships, 21 rounds will fire to mark the Coronation.
Meanwhile, a 62 round salute and a six-gun salvo will fire at both the Tower of London and Horse Guards Parade.

Enthronement​

After the crowning, the King will be escorted from the Coronation Chair and to the throne, symbolically taking possession of his kingdom.
 

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