On May 6, 2023, King Charles III will be formally crowned as the next monarch of the United Kingdom alongside his wife, the Queen Consort Camilla.
The world is expected to watch as the eldest son of the late Queen Elizabeth celebrates one of the most important honours in the UK. The ceremony will be conducted by the Archbishop of Canterbury, at Westminster Abbey.
In a statement, Buckingham Palace said: “The Coronation will reflect the monarch’s role today and look towards the future, while being rooted in longstanding traditions and pageantry.”
It added: “The Coronation is a solemn religious service, together with an occasion for celebration and pageantry.
In a press release, the Palace added: “The Coronation will reflect the monarch’s role today and look towards the future, while being rooted in longstanding traditions and pageantry.”