"Not My King": Anti-monarchy demonstrators arrested during King Charles' Coronation
World | May 07, 2023 8:37 ISTLondon: Protestors were seen in "Not My King" T-shirts who gathered among the crowds lining the procession route in central London.
London: Protestors were seen in "Not My King" T-shirts who gathered among the crowds lining the procession route in central London.
King Charles' coronation: A number of dignitaries including India's Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar and his spouse Dr Sudesh Dhankhar attended the Coronation ceremony of King Charles III in London.
King Charles III was crowned Saturday at Westminster Abbey, in a coronation ceremony steeped in ancient ritual and brimming with bling at a time when the monarchy is striving to remain relevant in a fractured modern Britain.
Charles Coronation as King: Britain's King Charles-3 and Queen Camilla are going to be coronated in a while. King Charles has reached Westminster Abbey Church. This ceremony is being organized in the British royal family after 70 years. Earlier in 1953, Queen Elizabeth was crowned.
Britain's King Charles-3 and Queen Camilla are going to be crowned.. All the preparations for the coronation have been done.. King Charles-3 will be crowned at Westminster Abbey Church at 3:30 pm Indian time.. King Charles and the Queen leave Buckingham Palace in the cameo's carriage.
As the heir to the throne, Charles made several visits to India and focussed many of his charitable efforts on India through the British Asian Trust – founded by him in 2007 to tackle poverty and hardship in South Asia.
"India is proud of its diaspora. They are 24X7 ambassadors of Bharat - 1.7 million here and 32 million all over the world," said VP Dhankhar.
The pomp, pageantry and symbolism date back more than 1,000 years, but the crowning of this king will feature new twists on the tradition and changes from the coronation of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, 70 years ago.
King Charles III automatically ascended to the throne when Elizabeth died September 8, and he was officially proclaimed Britain’s monarch two days later in an ascension ceremony broadcast for the first time on television.
Designer Priyanka Mallick was praised by the 'Queen of Consort', who noted her as a 'very talented artist' for having designed the dress.
Lambeth Palace, the office of the Archbishop of Canterbury – Reverend Justin Welby, said that members of other faith traditions will play an active role in the service for the first time.
Bollywood actress Sonam Kapoor is all set to share stage with icons such as Lionel Richie, Katy Perry and Tom Cruise at King Charles' Coronation Concert on May 7.
The event will be held at Westminster Abbey on May 6, where more than 2,000 guests are expected to attend the royal ceremony.
Harry's attendance comes despite the rift within the House of Windsor prompted by his decision to reveal family secrets in his bestselling book, “Spare.”
Australia currency notes: The USD 5 currency note was Australia's only remaining banknote to still bear a picture of the monarch.
King Charles III recently ascended the throne following his mother Queen Elizabeth's demise.
In the new fifth season episode of 'The Crown', King Charles III is seen 'breakdancing to 1992 hip hop track 'Don't Sweat the Technique'. Know details here.
King Charles III coronation: The holiday will be on Monday, May 8, capping a three-day weekend that will begin with the coronation. The coronation of Charles’ late mother, Queen Elizabeth II, was also marked with what is known as a bank holiday in Britain.
King Charles III coronation: Traditionally, the coronation is a solemn religious service, together with an occasion for celebration and pageantry.
King Charles III will receive the crown of St. Edward after being anointed with oil, blessed, and consecrated by senior clergy, establishing him as King, reports claimed.
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