[ICYMI] King Charles III to be crowned in May
Charles, 73, will be formally crowned at London's Westminster Abbey, following a long tradition dating back more than 900 years.May 6 is the fourth birthday of Charles' grandson Archie, the son of Prince Harry and his wife Meghan.
Charles immediately became king when Elizabeth died on September 8. He also took over as head of state of 14 Commonwealth countries, including Australia, Canada and New Zealand. Similar crowds will be expected for the first coronation since 1953 and the accompanying display of closely choreographed pomp and pageantry.The coronation of British monarchs is both a solemn religious service while also being an occasion for celebration.The priceless Crown Jewels form the centrepiece, symbolising the history and power of the British monarchy over the centuries.
Elizabeth II's own coronation at Westminster Abbey on June 2, 1953 -- some 16 months after she had become queen -- was the first major televised international event. The ceremony lasted almost three hours, drew 8,251 official guests crammed into temporary tiers and included representatives from 129 nations and territories.In recent days, British media has speculated that Charles wants a slimmed-down ceremony, mindful that a lengthy display of wealth may not sit well in a country in the grip of a cost-of-living crisis.
Since then, successive waves of immigration, particularly from Britain's former colonies and the Commonwealth, have brought huge social changes.
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