Charles III has been waiting for this moment all his life
Being most of his life the Prince of Wales, now he is the King of Great Britain and the Commonwealth of Nations.
The coronation ceremony of Charles III will take place in London as early as this weekend. The son of Elizabeth II, who reigned for 70 years, became King of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Commonwealth of Nations September 8, 2022.
Earlier we wrote about Canadians' uncertain feelings about Canada being part of the United Kingdom. According to opinion polls, Maple Leaf Country residents are divided roughly 50/50: some are strongly opposed to still being dependent on the British Crown, while others say it's an essential part of their identity.
Everyone is right in their own way, and since coronation is inevitable, let's check out the procedure. Who is responsible for the ceremony and why it is needed at all in the twenty-first century. The world hasn't seen a coronation of a British monarchs for 70 years, but that certainly will be a massive show – no official event in the world is watched with as much attention as weddings and coronations of British monarchs. Except for the inauguration of the President of the United States maybe.
Buckingham Palace, the headquarters of the British monarchs, has announced events related to the coronation of Charles III. The ceremony will be conducted by the Archbishop of Canterbury, the principal leader and the ceremonial head of the Anglican Communion worldwide. Traditionally, the ceremony will take place at Westminster Abbey in London, where Queen Victoria, Sir Isaac Newton and Sir Charles Darwin are laid to rest.
His Majesty King Charles III will be crowned along with Consort Queen Camilla Parker-Bowles. This title is held by the spouse of the British monarch. Since consorts have no constitutional status or power, no vows will be delivered by Camilla.
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