King Charles III and Queen Camilla’s coronation ceremony is a topic that has been trending in the headlines. The event was finally held on May 6, 2023, at Westminster Abbey after a lot of rumors and speculations.
The event has been getting recognition for a long time specifically for the reports of the presence of Prince Harry and the absence of Meghan Markle. But it must be noted that the ceremony was a bit different this time compared to the 1953 coronation of Charles’ mother, Queen Elizabeth II.
Coronation Ceremony: King Charles III Vs Queen Elizabeth II
1. The Duration And Cost
The coronation ceremony of King Charles III was confirmed to be shorter and feature modern processes. The 1953 event lasted for around 3 hours and the latest one ended in around 2 hours. The amount of money spent on both events remains unknown but the 1953 is stated to be an expensive one.
2. Kneeling Before The Monarch
Prince William kneeled in front of his father during the coronation ceremony. This is said to be different compared to the tradition that has been followed in the royal family over the years. Coming to Queen Elizabeth’s event, all the dukes kneeled before her and swore allegiance to the crown.
3. The Prayer
A prayer was recited at the beginning of the coronation ceremony and this happened for the first time in history. Faith leaders from different religions in the commonwealth were also present. During Elizabeth’s coronation, the cameras focused on the screen, and the Archbishop was heard wrapping up the ceremony.
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4. King Charles And Queen Camilla Were Crowned Together
King Charles was crowned as the king with the St. Edward’s Crown which had a golden frame alongside 444 stones. However, Queen Elizabeth II was the only royal member who was crowned at the coronation.
5. The Route For The Event For Queen Elizabeth And King Charles
Queen Elizabeth and Prince Phillip arrived at the event in a Gold State Coach and the journey lasted for two hours. But coming to King Charles, he traveled in the Diamond Jubilee State Coach from Buckingham Palace to the Westminster Abbey.
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