King Carlos III will be formally crowned this Saturday, along with his wife, Queen Consort Camilla, in a ceremony full of pomp and secular tradition that was last held 70 years ago.
The event is essentially symbolic, as Charles III was proclaimed head of state shortly after the death of his mother, Elizabeth II, in September, a ritual that has been repeated for over 900 years in Westminster Abbey, adorned with ostentatious crown jewels. and fancy costumes.
The United Kingdom is the only European monarchy that maintains a religious coronation celebration, which marks the attribution of God’s grace to the sovereign.
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Updated May 6, 2023 | 11:49
Justin Welby starts preaching
“We are here to crown a king, and we crown a king to serve,” Archbishop Justin Welby of Canterbury says as he begins his sermon.
The nun takes the opportunity to talk about the work of 400 “outstanding” young philanthropists who dedicate themselves to helping others.
“We are honored to be at the abbey with so many people who show so much love in supporting the institutions and working for each other,” Welby said.
British Prime Minister reads a passage from the Bible at a ceremony
Rishi Sunak, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, reads from the Bible passage “The Epistle to the Colossians”.
Charles III takes the oath
Carlos III takes an oath that he will fulfill the duties of the king, based on faith in the Church and the world.
‘God Save the King’: Archbishop of Canterbury opens ceremony
The ceremony is opened by the Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby. Charles III is presented to the public and hailed as the “Undoubted King”.
The audience can be heard chanting “God Save the King!”.
William, Kate and George accompany Charles III to the entrance to the abbey.
Charles III and Camilla arrive at Westminster Abbey. go to minute
Charles III and Camilla arrived at Westminster Abbey to become King and Queen of the United Kingdom.
Harry arrives at Westminster Abbey.
Prince Harry arrived at Westminster Abbey for his father’s coronation ceremony. He is not accompanied by Meghan Markle or children.
Royal Procession from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Abbey
Charles III and Camilla have already left Buckingham Palace. In the state coach Diamond Jubilee, they travel to Westminster Abbey, accompanied by a royal procession.
Leading EU figures arrive at Westminster Abbey
Ursula von der Leyen, Charles Michel and Roberta Metsola are already at Westminster Abbey.
The President of France arrives at the abbey, accompanied by his wife. Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa will also be present.
Six anti-monarchist activists detained in London ahead of the coronation of King Charles III
Six activists from the anti-monarchist group The Republic, including leader Graham Smith, were arrested on Saturday morning in London as they prepared to protest against the coronation of King Charles III, protest organizers said.
Police arrested “six of our organizers and seized hundreds of posters” with the slogan “Not my King” (“Not my king”), a spokesman for the Republic group told AFP.
Hundreds of supporters of a group intending to replace the British monarchy with a republic, with an elected head of state, gathered in Trafalgar Square on their way to the coronation procession of Charles III.
US First Lady arrives at Westminster Abbey
US First Lady Jill Biden arrives at Westminster Abbey to attend the coronation of Charles III and Camilla.
Leader of anti-monarchist group detained before ceremony
The leader of the anti-monarchist Republic group, Graham Smith, was arrested this Saturday ahead of the coronation ceremony for Charles III, a spokesman for the group said. Reuters.
According to sky newsfive more people were arrested. British police declined to give a reason for the arrest.
Charles III and Camilla arrived at Buckingham Palace.
Charles III and Camila arrive at Buckingham Palace, from where they depart for the Royal Procession, scheduled for 10:20.
Portuguese among honored guests at the coronation of Carlos III
Among the hundreds of honored guests who will watch the coronation of King Carlos III live this Saturday will be Madeiran Maciel Vinagre, a hospital staff member awarded by Queen Isabella II during the pandemic.
“I did not expect this,” the Portuguese Agência Lusa admitted, saying that he had to respond to an email invitation received in March in less than 24 hours or he would have lost his seat at Westminster Abbey.
The guests began to arrive
Guests begin to arrive at Westminster Abbey. About 2300 people are expected.
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