King Charles does not want a pompous coronation.
The coronation of King Charles will take place in June 2023. Photo: AOP
King Charles’s at the coronation next summer, we will see glimpses of the reforming monarchy. According to the British newspaper Mirror, Charles intends to leave his late mother, the Queen Elizabeth’s of the traditions seen at the coronation significantly.
Queen Elizabeth’s televised coronation ceremony took place in 1953 at Westminster Abbey and lasted three to three hours. Millions of pairs of eyes watched the rare broadcast at the time. There were 8,251 guests at the ceremony itself at that time.
Truncated guest list
According to the latest information, 2,000 guests will arrive at Charles’s coronation, which means the guest list is significantly smaller than his mother’s. The dress code will also be more relaxed at the event.
According to a source who remains anonymous, the king intends to carry out the coronation traditions stripped down, because the world has changed so much in 70 years.
According to the source, the ceremony will last just over an hour instead of three hours. The Duke of Norfolk is responsible for the coronation Edward Fitzalan-Howard. Prince too William’s is said to be participating in the arrangements for his father’s coronation.