As royal celebrations continue to unfold, TIME has selected the most defining images of the coronation
—is at a time when the effects of the cost of living crisis are felt at large across the nation.
The ceremony aimed to capture the essence of multicultural Britain by incorporating many communities and faiths into its historically Christian traditions; in his capacity as U.K. Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, who observes Hinduism, read aloud from the bible during the ceremony. Other faith leaders from Jewish, Hindu, Sikh, Muslim, and Buddhist groups entered Westminster Abbey together to greet the King.The public mood in the U.K. was mixed.
Yet just a mile away anti-monarchy group Republic led a protest against the coronation, which is expected to cost some $125 million in taxpayer money. Even before the ceremony began,As royal celebrations continue to unfold, TIME has selected the most defining images of the historic event. Crowds wearing rain ponchos in the grandstand opposite Buckingham Palace ahead of the coronation ceremony of King Charles III on May 6, 2023.Prince William, Prince of Wales and Catherine, Princess of Wales with Prince Louis and Princess Charlotte arrive ahead of the Coronation of King Charles IIIFirst Lady of the United States, Jill Biden, and her granddaughter Finnegan Biden arrive at Westminster Abbey.Representatives of the Commonwealth realms at the coronation ceremony.
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