King Charles III: what is known about the upcoming coronation of the new British monarch

coronation The British Sovereign Presentation Ceremony is a highly symbolic ceremony, unique in Europe, with rules and rituals dating back centuries. The coronation of Elizabeth II in 1953 required more than a year of preparation. Now King Carlos III is awaiting his coronation.

mourning period

coronation the new monarch does not occur immediately after the death of the previous one, to allow a period of mourning and the organization of an elaborate ceremony.

This is independent of the proclamation, which in the case of Charles III It happened on September 10, two days after his mother’s death.

isabella II, who became queen on February 6, 1952, the day her father died, was crowned on June 2, 1953, fifteen months later, in front of more than 8,000 guests at Westminster Abbey.

The 73-year-old new king is expected to prefer a “shorter and faster coronation,” according to coronation expert Bob Morris. british monarchy.

coronation ceremony

The coronation ceremony takes place in Westminster Abbey and led Archbishop of Canterburyreligious leader of the Anglican Church.

The archbishop introduces the new ruler to the audience, and the sovereign pronounces the coronation oath.

In it, drawn up in 1688, the monarch solemnly swears to govern the British people in accordance with the laws made by Parliament, to “gentlely” apply law and justice, and “to do his best” to preserve the Church of England and religion. .

The archbishop then anoints the president with consecrated oil and blesses him on the Edwardian throne, made in 1300 and used at every coronation since 1626.

The sovereign finally receives his royal ornaments, including the scepter and crown, which are placed by the archbishop.

wife coronation

Unless otherwise decided, and if the new sovereign is a man, his wife is proclaimed queen consort and crownedafter a similar but simplified ceremony.

This will become queen dowager (or queen mother if the previous queen dowager is still alive) upon the death of the king, who is succeeded by his first son, regardless of gender.

In the event of a queen’s accession to the throne, her husband does not become king and does not receive holy chrismation.

In one of her last decisive acts of succession to the throne, Queen Elizabeth II blessed Camila became “Queen Consort”, resolving the long-standing issue of the treatment of Charles’s wife.

crown jewels

United Kingdom the only one monarchy from Europe who continues to use costumes and decorations such as sceptres and swords in ceremonies coronation.

St. Edward’s Crown, made in 1661 coronation Of Charles II, Traditionally used during the ceremony.

Made of gold, silver, rubies and sapphires, it weighs more than two kilograms and is worn on the head of the monarch during coronation.

When leaving the abbey, a lighter crown is put on. Decorated with 2868 diamonds, it was made in 1937 for the coronation of King George VI, and is also worn by the sovereign at the annual opening of the crown. parliament.

guests

In 1953, the coronation of Elizabeth II was attended by 8,251 guests from 181 countries and territories.

Among them were many representatives of foreign monarchies, but there was no European sovereign who honored the royal tradition.

Per ceremonya long procession passes through the streets of London.

Although Westminster Abbey and Buckingham Palace located at a distance of less than 1.5 km from each other, in 1953 the route of the procession was 7.2 km so that as many people as possible could attend.

AFP