With only one week to go until King Charles III’s coronation, royalists around the world are ecstatic with anticipation for the big day, with final preparations almost complete to mark the historic engagement.
The coronation will also see Queen Camilla officially take on the role of Queen Consort, after the pair wed in 2005. This has been a touchy subject with royalists since the death of Diana, Princess of Wales in 1997, so we will leave it there.
The main event itself will be held in Westminster Abbey, the same venue for HM Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation in 1953, and that has seen royal weddings such as Prince William to Kate Middleton in 2011, and before that Prince Andrew to Sarah Ferguson in 1986.
The ceremony is set to be around 90 minutes in length, and will be witnessed by an estimated 2,000 guests, different from the 1953 coronation that saw approximately 8,000 guests packed into the abbey.
Their Majesties will arrive at the Abbey after leaving Buckingham Palace in what will be known as ‘The King’s Procession.’
After the Service, Their Majesties will return to Buckingham Palace in a larger ceremonial procession, known as ‘The Coronation Procession’. Their Majesties will be joined in this procession by other Members of the Royal Family.
At Buckingham Palace, The King, and The Queen Consort, accompanied by members of the Royal Family, will appear on the balcony to conclude the day’s ceremonial events.
On Sunday 7th of May, a special Coronation Concert will take place at Windsor Castle. Produced, staged and broadcast live by the BBC and BBC Studios, the Coronation Concert will bring global music icons and contemporary stars together in celebration of the historic occasion. The event will be beamed around the world, and will be aired live here on TVNZ1.
The concert is set to include a performance by international tenor, Andre Bocelli, Pop-star Katy Perry, and music veteran, Lionel Richie.
