Have it your way — or don’t. King Charles III wasn’t interested when a fan offered him a paper Burger King crown.
, in September 2022, but his coronation will not take place until Saturday, May 6.
Charles will be crowned with St Edward’s Crown, which was used to crown his grandfather George VI in 1937 and his mother in 1953. “St Edward’s Crown, the historic centrepiece of the Crown Jewels, has been removed from the Tower of London to allow for modification work to begin ahead of the Coronation on Saturday 6th May 2023,” Buckingham Palace announced in December 2022. “As per tradition, The King will be crowned with St Edward’s Crown during the Coronation Service at Westminster Abbey. The King will also wear the Imperial State Crown during the Service.
“Produced, staged and broadcast live by the BBC and BBC Studios, the Coronation Concert will bring global music icons and contemporary stars together in celebration of the historic occasion,” the palace explained in a January press release. “The concert will see a world-class orchestra play interpretations of musical favorites fronted by some of the world’s biggest entertainers, alongside performers from the world of dance.
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