1. The upcoming coronation of King Charles III marks the transfer of his title and powers and his formal role as the head of the Church of England.
2. The coronation is paid for by the UK government using taxpayer funds and is estimated to cost around £100 million.
3. Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis will have starring roles in the coronation procession and 850 community and charity representatives have been invited to Westminster Abbey, as well as government figures and representatives from around the world.
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As the coronation of King Charles III approaches, plans for the ceremony are slowly being revealed. Besides Camilla being crowned alongside the king, it has been confirmed that Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis will have roles in the coronation procession, and the UK has been granted an extra bank holiday for the May 6 weekend. A coronation concert is also scheduled for the following day and supermarkets have launched coronation-themed food. However, while the event is much anticipated, how much do people understand about what a coronation means?
The last coronation occurred in 1953 for the late Queen Elizabeth II, making the upcoming coronation the first in living memory for many. The ceremony signals a change in the monarchy and marks the formalization of King Charles III’s role as the head of the Church of England, transferring his title and powers. Although a coronation is a tradition for British rulers, it is not required to become the monarch in the UK. Edward VIII ruled in the UK without a coronation in 1936 before abdicating, making George VI king.
The UK government pays for the coronation using taxpayers’ funds, making it a state occasion. The coronation is expected to cost around £100 million, which is more than double the cost of Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation in today’s currency after adjusting for inflation. This has resulted in questions and criticism regarding the extravagance of the event at a time when the UK is facing financial difficulties. However, the worldwide TV rights and tourism boost are thought to help cover some of the cost.
The coronation will usher in a new era in the monarchy. While Prince William and Princess Catherine are next in line to the throne, Prince George will have a starring role as one of the king’s Pages of Honor, along with three other Pages of Honor. Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis will also join their grandfather and step-grandmother for the coronation procession. Buckingham Palace announced in April that 850 community and charity representatives have been invited to Westminster Abbey, as well as government figures and representatives from around the world.
It has taken eight months for the coronation to take place due to the king needing time to process the loss of their mother or father, as well as to plan and attend the departed monarch’s funeral. There is also the need to plan such a large and costly event, which codenamed “Operation Golden Orb.” With such an eventful ceremony in the horizon, Brits are looking forward to witnessing the coronation of King Charles III.
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