Street parties are being held all across Oldham to celebrate the coronation of King Charles III.
14.04.2023 - 22:27 / usmagazine.com
Cue the pomp and circumstance. The coronation of King Charles III is almost upon Us, which means a rollout of historical fashion statements from the British monarch are on the horizon.
While Charles, 73, assumed his place as sovereign following the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, in September 2022, the former prince will officially be crowned on Saturday, May 6. The ceremony “will reflect the monarch’s role today and look towards the future, while being rooted in longstanding traditions and pageantry,” a press release from Buckingham Palace revealed.
The official event will be held at Westminster Abbey in London and will be conducted by the Archbishop of Canterbury. The Coronation Service will be the main event on the first day of Coronation Weekend, and will take place in the morning. Charles and his wife, Queen Consort Camilla, will arrive at Westminster Abbey from Buckingham Palace in what’s known as “The King’s Procession.” Camilla — who also assumed her new royal title after Her Majesty’s death — will also be crowned on May 6.
After the Coronation Service, the king and queen will return to Buckingham Palace in the “The Coronation Procession.” Other royal family members will join them on their procession back.
Once they arrive at Buckingham Palace, the royal family will appear on the balcony to conclude the day. (Prince William and Princess Kate will definitely be in attendance, while Prince Harry is going to the ceremony without wife Meghan Markle.)
Prior to his coronation, Charles underwent an Ascension Ceremony two days after the queen’s death. The service was part of Operation Golden Orb, which outlines the complete plan for Charles
Street parties are being held all across Oldham to celebrate the coronation of King Charles III.
Watch Below: King Charles III's Official Coronation QuicheSo what can you expect from the big day? The King and The Queen Consort will travel in 'The King's Procession' from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Abbey, where they will be crowned by the Archbishop of Canterbury in a historic ceremony. Following the service, the Royal Family, including Their Majesties, will make their way back to Buckingham Palace in 'The Coronation Procession'.
Getting ready for the big day! With King Charles III and Queen Camilla’s coronation just days away, the royal couple took part in an overnight rehearsal that gave a glimpse of the elaborate festivities ahead.
Mending some fences — while others need more work. Ahead of King Charles III’s coronation, royal expert Omid Scobie gave an update on Prince Harry’s relationships with his father and Prince William.
Family affair! Prince William and Princess Kate brought their three children to a Wednesday, May 3, rehearsal for King Charles III‘s coronation.
King Charles III's coronation on May 6 formalizes his role as the head of the Church of England and marks the transfer of his title and powers, The ceremony is set to take place at Westminster Abbey, with pomp and circumstance the likes of which have never been seen in person by anyone under 70.Of course, in a country with such a long-standing monarchy — and a history of imperialism and colonialism — there are centuries worth of royal regalia and impressive jewels for the regal couple to don during their big day. However, not all of the Crown Jewels have such a rosy history, with some pieces even being altered prior to the coronation to avoid public controversy. Read on to learn about each piece of the king and queen's royal regalia, and the history and significance behind each jewel-encrusted symbol.Forever the most visible symbol of the monarchy, the crowns worn by King Charles and Queen Camilla have centuries of historical significance — thought not all of it is equally enamored by their public.The king will be officially crowned with St.
Princess Anne thinks the future of the British monarchy is pretty straightforward when it comes to her older brother King Charles III's reign.In a rare interview with, the 72-year-old daughter of the late Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip gave her take on the type of monarch she believes her brother will be.«Well, you know what you're getting because he's been practicing for a bit,» Anne said with a laugh. «And I don't think he'll change.
The “Perfect” replacements! Ed Sheeran and Alanis Morissette will fill in for American Idol judges Katy Perry and Lionel Richie as they perform at King Charles III’s coronation.
Bolton is set to celebrate King Charles III coronation in style with street parties being held across the borough. Patriotic residents have lodged applications for road-closure street parties with knees ups taking place everywhere from Kearsley in the south of the borough to Horwich and Blackrod in the north and all parts in between.
two major family events this coming week. The Duke of Sussex is expected to attend his King Charles III's coronation in London on May 6 as well as his son Archie's 4th birthday celebration back home in Montecito, California.
We're counting down to the coronation of King Charles III, and what better way to get in the royally right frame of mind to celebrate than taking our fun-filled quiz? You may think you know all about the former Prince of Wales - but do you really know him? Were you aware he loves a spot of watercolour painting, for example? And despite his 'sausage fingers' (his words!) the monarch's dabbling has been good enough to make him one of the most successful living artists in the UK. Our King is also a qualified pilot and diver, even exploring shipwrecks such as King Henry VIII's flagship The Mary Rose.
The nation is united for King Charles III's coronation - the first one in the UK for more than 70 years.The historic occasion at Westminster Abbey on May 6 will see His Majesty crowned alongside wife Camilla, who will become Queen. Around 2,000 dignitaries are expected to attend, with members of the royal family rubbing shoulders with representatives from the government, church and the Commonwealth.
Burying the hatchet? Prince William and Prince Harry likely won’t let any tension cloud King Charles III‘s coronation day.
A teenage dream come true! Katy Perry couldn’t be more excited to take the stage in front of King Charles III as part of his coronation festivities.
A quick visit. Prince Harry is “very nervous” about King Charles III’s upcoming coronation, a royal expert exclusively tells Us Weekly.
The biggest event of the year. King Charles III is set to be crowned at Westminster Abbey in London, but viewers from around the world will be able to witness the historical moment for themselves on TV.
Things may be tense between Prince Harry and King Charles III, but they HAVE spoken! We know what you’re thinking: seriously!?
Preparations are well underway as the country is set to celebrate King Charles III's coronation this May.
A consolation invite? After Sarah Ferguson was left off the guest list for King Charles III’s official coronation, she will reportedly attend another celebratory event that weekend.
“olive branch” to the estranged Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle.The monarch has prominently featured a photograph of the controversial Duke and Duchess of Sussex in his official coronation souvenir program. Markle’s appearance is raising eyebrows considering she’s infamously not attending the historic May 6 event.The fun family photo was actually snapped in Clarence Gardens in 2018 for Charles’ 70th birthday, which explains the absence of Harry and Meghan’s babes Princess Lilibet, 1, and Prince Archie, 3.Of course some social media watchdogs are cattily calling out the dated image.