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PremiumThe coronation of King Charles is scheduled for Saturday 6th May 2023 at Westminster Abbey in London. The coronation ceremony is a significant event that symbolizes both the religious aspect of crowning a sovereign and the physical act of placing a crown on their head. It marks the official transfer of the monarch's title and powers and formalizes their position as the head of the Church of England. However, it's important to note that being crowned is not a prerequisite for assuming the role of a monarch. King Charles is already the reigning King of England, even before the coronation ceremony.
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King Charles III will be recycling a chair used by his grandfather George VI when he was crowned King 86 years ago as part of a sustainability theme.
Britain's chief rabbi will join other faith leaders at Saturday's coronation of King Charles III but faces a unique problem -- how to ensure his attendance does not breach the Jewish Shabbat.
Ephraim Mirvis on Friday praised the "respectful, sensitive" way that Charles's office had handled the situation -- even inviting him to spend the night with his wife Valerie at St James's Palace.
That will enable the chief rabbi to walk to the nearby Westminster Abbey on Saturday morning, rather than breaking Shabbat rules by using motorised transport.
Around 400,000 Coronation Medals will be handed out to the UK armed forces personnel and emergency frontline workers taking part in the historic ceremony on Saturday.
Royal fans start camping out along the procession route on The Mall near Buckingham Palace in Central London.
London is ‘Coronation-ready’, tweeted Mayor Sadiq Khan.
Heinz has transformed its classic tomato ketchup into 'Kingchup' and is offering it in limited edition bottles. Meanwhile, Pimm's has launched a limited-edition Coronation bottle. Premier Foods has rebranded its entire range of products, including Mr Kipling cakes, Bisto gravy, and Ambrosia Devon Custard, with red and blue bunting and Union Jacks. Walkers, the crisp manufacturer, has also joined in the festivities with two exclusive flavors - King Prawn Cocktail and Regal Lamb and Mint - that come in packaging adorned with regal imagery.
England has dressed up for the Coronation.
British-Indian chef Manju Malhi, the British Empire Medal (BEM) recipient, has been invited to King Charles III's Coronation ceremony.
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, along with his wife, is going to attend ceremony.
Live streams will be available on several channels such as ABC, Sky News, and Fox News, along with their respective YouTube channels. BBC iPlayer and ITVX will also provide live streaming services on their YouTube channels.
Various live TV subscriptions, including Hulu + Live TV, DIRECTV, Sling TV, and FuboTV, will offer streaming access to The Coronation. Nevertheless, it's worth noting that Hulu is not currently accessible in India.
BBC One and BBC radio will broadcast the coronation ceremony of Charles live. In addition to this, viewers can also access the ceremony through BBC iPlayer and BBC Sounds. A version of the programme with sign language will be available on BBC Two, and the Red Button will offer accessible coverage for individuals who are partially sighted or blind.
The commencement of the ceremony is scheduled for 11:00 AM on May 6, with the King's procession anticipated to reach Westminster Abbey shortly prior. In India, this would correspond to 4:30 PM.
It is anticipated that the global television broadcasting rights for King Charles' Coronation will generate revenues surpassing the event's expenses, and it is poised to have a significant impact on tourism.
The cost this time is twice that of Queen Elizabeth II's coronation in 1953, which saw the British government spend £1.5 million, equivalent to around £50 million (approximately ₹528.7 crore) in today's currency.
As it is a state event, the British government will bear the expenses of the Coronation, which means it will be taxpayers' money.
It is anticipated that the coronation of King Charles III will have a price tag of approximately £100 million (over ₹1021.5 crore).
Camilla has decided to exclude the controversial Kohinoor diamond from her Coronation Crown, which she will wear alongside her husband King Charles III at Westminster Abbey in May. Instead, the Queen Mary Crown was chosen and would undergo modification for the event on May 6.
The Coronation of Queen Camilla will see her wearing the Queen Mary's Crown, which has been temporarily removed from the Tower of London to be adjusted for the event.
King Charles is set to wear the Imperial State Crown at the end of the Coronation proceedings and during his appearance on the balcony of Buckingham Palace.
At the Coronation ceremony, King Charles will be adorned with the St Edward's Crown, made of solid gold and dates back to the 17th century. This Crown is extremely heavy and is exclusively used during the moment of coronation. It is stored in the Tower of London and is solely taken out for coronation purposes.
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