Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral and lying-in-state last year cost Britain’s government an estimated 162 million pounds (around $200 million), the treasury revealed Thursday.
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As King Charles III prepares to be crowned - the first coronation of a new British monarch for the first time in most people's lives - we look back to the coronation of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, which took place in the infant years of the UK's Official Chart, nearly 70 years ago.
Because, believe it or not, the Official Singles Chart started its life in November 14, 1952 (also, coincidentally, the fourth birthday of King Charles III himself!), with the first-ever Number 1 on the Official Singles Chart being Al Martino's Here In My Heart.
Which meant that by the time the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II rolled around on 2nd June 1953, the Official Chart was barely over six months old.
But in turns out that just as the longest-reigning monarch in British history was being crowned, the longest-running Number 1 single in UK chart history was also sitting comfortably at the top of the Official Singles Chart.
What was it? Well, see below...
What was the UK's Number 1 single during Queen Elizabeth II's coronation?When Queen Elizabeth II's coronation took place on 2nd June 1953, the British public witnessed the crowning of the figure who would go on to be our longest-reigning monarch of all time.
In a lovely bit of serendipity, this also coincided with the reign of the UK's longest-ever running Number 1 single.
Taking Number 1 on the chart week of Queen Elizabeth II's coronation - which ran from May 29 - June 4 1953 - was Frankie Laine's I Believe.
The song was in the midst of a massive 18 week non-consecutive stretch at the top of the Official Singles Chart - originally scoring Number 1 for nine consecutive weeks, before being pushed and re-ascending for a further six, and then coming back for an additional three.
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Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral and lying-in-state last year cost Britain’s government an estimated 162 million pounds (around $200 million), the treasury revealed Thursday.
funeral in September, the treasury revealed Thursday.“The government’s priorities were that these events ran smoothly and with the appropriate level of dignity, while at all times ensuring the safety and security of the public,” John Glen, chief secretary to the treasury, said in a statement.Prior reports estimated the security alone cost $7.5 million.Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-serving British monarch, died Sept. 8 at the age of 96.
People came together to celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III today as street parties continued across Greater Manchester.
To celebrate the historic crowning of King Charles III and Queen Camilla, the Royal family were outfitted in their traditional royal dress throughout the procession and ceremony.The royal family wore an array of intricate gowns and grand velvet cloaks signifying their membership of historic orders of chivalry at the King and Queen’s Coronation.The ceremony was a Collar Day meaning the Windsors could wear morning dress with mantles appropriate to the most Senior Order to which they belonged – the Order of the Garter, Thistle or Royal Victorian Order. Here are the ensembles worn by the royals in Westminster Abbey: The King Charles arrived at Westminster Abbey in his grandfather George VI’s crimson Robe of State with a new crimson Coronation Tunic trimmed with gold artillery lace, cream silk overshirt and Royal Naval trousers.
coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla, Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip's memory were felt throughout, with several nods made to both late royals. When it came to Elizabeth, who died in September, there were several nods made by her son and his second wife, largely in the outfits they wore during Saturday's ceremony at Westminster Abbey in London, England. When it came to the king, his Stole Royal was inspired by one worn by his mother during her coronation in 1953 and featured a series of roundels that included the four emblems of the United Kingdom. Camilla's outfit featured several more notable nods to Elizabeth, with the new queen wearing her late mother-in-law's historic «coronation necklace.» First commissioned by Queen Victoria in 1853, it was also worn by Elizabeth during her crowning ceremony in 1953. Additionally, Camilla's «Robe of State,» which was worn upon her arrival at Westminster Abbey, was originally made for Elizabeth in 1953. Her «Robe of Estate,» meanwhile, was embroidered with 24 plants, including the Lily of the Valley, which was the late queen's favorite flower. During the ceremony, Camilla was crowned with Queen Mary's Crown, which was made for the 1911 coronation of Queen Mary, the consort of King George V.
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All hail the queen. Several members of the royal family paid tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth II through touching style statements at King Charles III’s coronation.
Kate Middleton is looking stunning at King Charles III's coronation. The Princess of Wales stepped out for the historic event on Saturday, May 6, wearing a blue cape and silver floral headpieceas she entered Westminster Abbey alongside her husband, heir apparent Prince William, and behind the king. The Princess of Wales sported an Alexander McQueen design for the special occasion: an ivory silk crepe dress with silver bullion and embroidery featuring rose, thistle, daffodil, and shamrock motifs signifying the four nations.
The Cure’s Robert Smith has shared a cartoon on social media, poking fun at the Coronation of King Charles III.Created by artist First Dog On The Moon, the cartoon depicts “royal things” preparing for the Coronation, which takes place today (May 6). It also includes a parody pledge that features the line: “All hail the nature arbitrary, of privilege that’s hereditary.”“The huge cost of this ceremony could buy each British child a pony, yet distracting profligacy must calm the masses, lest we [unleash] the fury of the poor,” it continues.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla are officially on their way to their coronation ceremony!The royal couple was spotted in matching ivory regalia, making their way from Buckingham Palace toward Westminster Abbey as coronation festivities began on Saturday morning at 10:20 a.m. local time on the dot.
Ant and Dec have arrived at Westminster Abbey ahead of the Coronation of King Charles.
King Charles will undoubtedly be the star of Saturday’s Coronation - but the momentous occasion will see Queen Consort Camilla crowned too. Camilla, 75, is set to be the first Queen Consort crowned in the UK in almost a century. Queen Elizabeth - also known as The Queen Mother - was handed the title and a crown at her husband King George VI’s Coronation in 1937.
Thousands of foreign monarchs, politicians, world leaders, celebrities and everyday heroes will be among the guests at Westminster Abbey to watch the Coronation of King Charles III.
King Charles III’s historic Coronation on May 6 starts at 10 a.m. BST in the UK at 5 a.m. ET/2 a.m. PT in the U.S. Every major British and American network will have live coverage of the event, which you can watch live in the player embedded below.
A doggone historic crowning ceremony! Queen Elizabeth II’s beloved corgis have special plans for King Charles III’s coronation.
It has been 70 years since the last British monarch, Queen Elizabeth II, was officially crowned. With Elizabeth's son, King Charles III, set to be crowned on May 6, people are recalling his mother's coronation, which was the last time the British public witnessed the ritual. "The whole of London was sort of a cauldron of people rushing to the area to look at what was happening," said James Wilkinson, then an 11-year-old member of the Westminster Abbey choir, which sang during the ceremony.
King Charles will make history when he becomes the oldest monarch to be crowned at his coronation ceremony on May 6. It will be a big moment for the United Kingdom, marking the first coronation of a monarch since Queen Elizabeth was crowned in 1953 - 70 years ago.
Another historic day is upon us as King Charles III Coronation takes place on Saturday (May 6). The former Prince of Wales and his wife Camilla will officially be crowned King and Queen in a Westminster Abbey ceremony months after the death of the late Queen Elizabeth II.
It's almost time for King Charles III's Coronation at Westminster Abbey. Alongside wife Camilla, he will officially be crowned monarch this Saturday, May 6.
coronation quiche than watching the monarch be crowned. In the black-and-white snap, the King is seen sandwiched in between his aunt, Princess Margaret, and grandmother, Elizabeth the Queen Mother, as he rests his chin on his hands during the three-hour ceremony.