Global Courant 2023-05-06 16:27:24
King Charles III will be crowned King of the United Kingdom at his coronation ceremony on May 6.Andrew Matthews/Pool via REUTERS, Victoria Jones via REUTERS
King Charles ascended the throne when his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, died in September 2022.
His reign was formalized at his coronation on Saturday, which involved sacred traditions.
After being anointed with holy oil and taking his oath, Charles was officially crowned king.
King Charles III usurped the throne from his predecessor and mother, Queen Elizabeth II, when she died in September 2022.
King Charles III attends the solemn service for Queen Elizabeth II at St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle, in Windsor, England, on September 19, 2022.Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images
Bee the queen’s death, Charles was immediately proclaimed monarch. However, his reign was only being formalized his coronationwhich took place on Saturday.
In front of millions of viewers from around the world and the approximately 2,200 guests invited to the special ceremony at Westminster Abbey, Charles cemented his place in British royal history. At 73, he is the oldest British monarch to ever ascend to the throne. Check out these photos from the beginning of his reign.
Charles’s official coronation began with the five stages. The first involved guests saluting him with the “God Save the King!” to sing.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla at their coronation ceremony at Westminster Abbey on May 6.Victoria Jones/Pool via REUTERS
The king then took an oath promising to support the Church of England and the law.
King Charles III at his coronation ceremony at Westminster Abbey on May 6.BBC news
In the third phase, Charles was anointed by the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby. The king is the first monarch in history to use cruelty-free anointing oil.
King Charles III at his coronation on May 6.VICTORIA JONES/POOL/AFP via Getty Images
Charles then received royal regalia, including an orb and sceptre.
King Charles receives royal regalia at his coronation on May 6.BBC news
Eventually, Charles was crowned King of the United Kingdom with the St Edward’s Crown, the same crown that crowned Queen Elizabeth 70 years ago.
King Charles is crowned with the Crown of St. Edward.Victoria Jones/Pool via REUTERS
The Archbishop of Canterbury appeared to check that the crown was properly seated on Charles’ head. The crown is made of gold and weighs almost 5 pounds.
King Charles is crowned by the Archbishop of Canterbury.Aaron Chown/Pool via REUTERS
Source: Royal Collection Trust
Prince William then pledged his allegiance to Charles before guests at the abbey and the public watching the televised event were invited to do the same.
Prince William pledges allegiance to his father, King Charles.YUI MOK/POOL/AFP via Getty Images
Camilla was then crowned with the Queen Mary Crown, officially making her Queen of the United Kingdom.
Queen Camilla is crowned.sky news
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