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London: King Charles III’s coronation ceremony is set to take place on June 3, 2023, according to Page Six. Page Six quoted a UK-based publication saying that the coronation ceremony will take place at Westminster Abbey. They further reported that the ceremony would be much smaller than his mother’s, in a more modest way. Despite the fact that Charles took the throne two days after Queen Elizabeth II passed away in September of old age, his reign as a king will officially begin in June. Along with him, Camilla Parker-Bowles will be crowned as Queen Consort. Show Charles will then become the oldest monarch in British history, having turned 74 by the time of the coronation. As per tradition, the incoming king will sit on the throne known as Edward’s Chair (named after King Charles II in 1661) while wielding the sovereign’s sceptre, rod, and orb, which symbolises the Christian world. According to Page Six, Charles will receive the crown of St. Edward after being anointed with oil, blessed, and consecrated by senior clergy, establishing him as King. The Queen Consort and Charles will then address the country from Buckingham Palace’s balcony. Charles was proclaimed as the monarch of the UK and the Commonwealth on September 10 before he delivered a speech to the privy council. At the time, he said in part, "My mother’s reign was unequalled in its duration, its dedication and its devotion. Even as we grieve we give thanks for this most faithful life. I am deeply aware of this great inheritance and of the duties and heavy responsibilities of sovereignty which have now passed to me." He added that he will "strive to follow the inspiring example I have been set in upholding constitutional government and to seek the peace, harmony, and prosperity of the peoples of these islands, and of the commonwealth realms and territories across the world." Lastly, he concluded, "I take this opportunity to confirm my willingness and intention to continue the tradition of surrendering the hereditary revenues, including the crown estate to the government for the benefit of all in return for the sovereign grant which supports my official duties as head of state and head of the nation." King Charles III’s coronation is tipped to take place on June 3, 2023, with Business Secretary Jacob Rees-Mogg giving his
backing for the occasion to be a bank holiday. Mr Rees-Mogg has publicly offered his backing for an additional bank holiday to be added to the UK calendar, and insisted it will not hamper the economy in any big way. “The coronation is an important symbolic act with constitutional resonance about the stability of our system,” he was quoted in The Telegraph as saying. “To have a day off for that is perfectly reasonable, and the effect on growth will not be enormous.” The UK had a four-day bank holiday weekend in June to celebrate the queen’s platinum jubilee and another public holiday in September for her funeral. Some figures in Liz Truss’s new administration are said to be wary of how an extra bank holiday next year could suppress economic growth. The coronation ceremony,
set to be the first witnessed by many generations of Britons, will form the centrepiece of days of celebration to mark the beginning of the monarch’s reign. The queen’s eldest son became king the moment his mother died but the coronation will be a public display of his accession to the throne. He will also take a series of vows as each monarch in the past had to. UK officials said the date had been set for the ceremony, due to be held at Westminster Abbey. Sources said planners are working towards that Saturday at the beginning of the summer, although discussions over which day — the Friday or the Sunday — will be a bank holiday are continuing. Buckingham Palace declined to comment. A young Prince Charles is perched on the lap of his father the Duke of Edinburgh, while his mother Queen Elizabeth II looks on in the grounds of Windlesham Moor in 1949. All photos: Getty Images Since the late queen died in early September, there has been speculation that an extra bank holiday would be declared for the king’s coronation. Some reports suggested the king would push for June 2 as his coronation date in a tribute to his mother, as this was the date she was crowned in 1953. By June next year, the king will be 74, making him the oldest person to be crowned in British history. He is said to be keen for a smaller, more low-key version of earlier ceremonies. Representatives of different faiths are expected to be invited, as the king has indicated he will be the defender of all faiths, not only one. He will be crowned alongside his wife, Queen Consort Camilla. When Elizabeth II was crowned in 1953 more than 8,000 guests from 129 nations travelled to Westminster Abbey, with temporary platforms erected to seat the guests, including every member of the British aristocracy. Safety restrictions mean that nowadays the church can only hold about 2,000, providing a headache for planners. Updated: October 07, 2022, 9:59 AM Is the King's coronation going to be a bank holiday?The bank holiday will take place across the United Kingdom. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said: “The Coronation of a new monarch is a unique moment for our country. In recognition of this historic occasion, I am pleased to announce an additional bank holiday for the whole United Kingdom next year.”
Will King Charles coronation be televised?Ultimately, 27 million viewers tuned in. According to sources involved with planning next year's event, the king's coronation will be televised, possibly with more media access than his mother's coronation. King Charles has been generous in allowing the media to cover the start of his reign.
What date is the Coronation Day?When will Charles be crowned King? The coronation of King Charles III will take place at Westminster Abbey on Saturday May 6 2023. Camilla, the Queen Consort, will be crowned alongside the king in the historic ceremony.
What will be Camilla's title when Charles is king?He's not the only royal to get a new title, though—Camilla Parker Bowles, King Charles's wife of 17 years, also has a new title: queen consort. In fact, she will officially be crowned queen consort during King Charles's coronation at Westminster Abbey on May 6.
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