We are lucky because we witnessed the ascent to the throne of a new monarch – the coronation of Charles III. The last time such an event occurred in Britain was 70 years ago, when the incomparable Elizabeth II took the throne.
At that time, she was only 25 years old, and Charles was already 74. Despite the fact that everyone expected the elderly Elizabeth II to abdicate in favor of her son or grandson, this never happened. Nevertheless, Charles received the proud title of the oldest king of Britain at the time of the beginning of his reign.
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Coronation of Charles III
Charles and Camilla go to the ceremony at Westminster Abbey
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Despite the fact that there were rumors for a long time that the rebel son would not be at the coronation , here he is, in person!
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The ceremony was attended by King Philip VI of Spain and Queen Letizia, other monarchs, as well as heads of state. But some country leaders were not invited .
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Prince George becomes the youngest and most honored page at his grandfather’s coronation
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Here come the younger Cambridges
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The King enters Westminster, where about two thousand guests are waiting for him
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“I did not come to be served, but to serve ,” said the monarch
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The most important and sacred part of the ceremony is the anointing
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The monarch was crowned. Charles III officially crowned
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Prince William swore allegiance to his father
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Charles’s wife Camilla was also crowned, despite a flurry of criticism
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The king and queen left the abbey and went to Buckingham Palace on a luxurious carriage that weighs as much as 4 tons
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The traditional exit of the royal family to the balcony of Buckingham Palace
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The time spent on it had to be reduced due to bad weather.
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The royal experts believe that the new king will modernize the monarchy, bringing it in line with the times. We hope that this will be the case and that Charles’s reign will be smooth sailing. God save the King!
