At 8:30 a.m. the coronation festivities of King Charles III officially began with the arrival of the first guests, followed by heads of state, heads of foreign governments, ministers, former prime ministers, members of foreign royal families and the British. . Royal family.
The departure of the procession of King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla from Buckingham Palace will begin much later. The procession will take the long Avenue du Mall to Trafalgar Square, then cross Whitehall, the ministerial district, before reaching the abbey, where Charles and Camilla will enter around midday through the Great West Gate.
Charles III will not be crowned until 1:00 p.m. French time, when the Archbishop of Canterbury places on his head the crown of St. Edward, a solid gold crown set with rubies, amethysts and sapphires, and featuring a velvet cap. violet with hem and an ermine strip.
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The official ceremony is over, it’s time to enjoy the coronation quiche.
King Charles III is known for his frugal diet and vegetarian tastes. That is why he chose, together with his wife Camilla, a spinach quiche as the emblematic dish of the coronation. Find the recipe below:
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The royal couple waves from the balcony of Buckingham Palace
As tradition dictates, the King and Queen, as well as the royal family, came out to the balcony of Buckingham Palace to greet the large crowd that was in the square in front of the palace. They are going to attend an army air demonstration.
Camilla was also crowned queen consort
Charles’s second wife, Camilla, 75, was also crowned queen consort.
King Charles III, 74, was crowned
King Charles III was officially crowned at Westminster Abbey.
The king took an oath
King Charles III took an oath on the Bible.
The King and Camilla are in Westminster, the ceremony begins
King Charles III and Queen Camilla enter Westminster Abbey to begin the coronation ceremony.
Charles III has just left Buckingham Palace
Charles III has just left Buckingham Palace aboard the royal carriage.
Emmanuel Macron arrives at Westminster
Emmanuel Macron and the First Lady of France arrived at Westminster Abbey for the coronation of Charles III.
The guide to a historic ceremony, starting point for three days of celebration in the United Kingdom
After a religious ceremony this Saturday, anchored in monarchical tradition but which the king wanted to modernize, the United Kingdom will experience three days of festivities to celebrate the coronation of Charles III.
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Coronation of Charles III: the guide to a historic ceremony, starting point for three days of celebration in the United Kingdom
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