As tradition dictates, the coronation of Charles III will indeed take place, but it would seem that it will have nothing to do with that of his late mother, Queen Elizabeth II. The king has already prepared a large number of changes.
The coronation of Charles III will take place June 2, 2023. There is therefore still some time for the king to prepare it, but he has already planned everything. On the program, many changes that will make a big difference between the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II and the coronation of Charles III. Certainly, the ceremony will be up to the events organized by the royal family, but however a notch below the traditional celebrations of the late queen. This date was also chosen in homage to his majesty since it is a nod to his coronation which took place on June 2, 1953. A beautiful tribute.
Remember that the king has already made a departure from tradition since, despite his new title, he does not reside at Buckingham Palace but at Clarence House, where he has lived with Camilla Parker-Bowles for 19 years. On this subject, a source close to the royal family had also expressed itself: I know Charles is not a fan of ‘the big house’, as he calls the palace. He doesn’t see it as a viable future home or a home fit for the modern world. The palace too expensive and too big for a family home”she told the Sunday Times.
Coronation of Charles III: between tradition and the spirit of the times
Several changes have also been planned for the coronation of the king. First, the carriage used during the Jubilee of Elizabeth II will be refurbished to transport it on this very special date. On the other hand, the ceremony will be shorter than it usually is. It will thus last 1 hour instead of 4 hours, for ecological concerns in particular: “It will be shorter, smaller and less expensive”revealed the Mail On Sunday.
A big change has also been planned regarding the number of guests. Indeed, Charles III decided to restrict the number of participants in the ceremony. Usually 8,000they will be ‘more than’ 2,000 to attend the coronation. What’s more, they will be able to leave aside the normally obligatory traditional ‘ceremonial robes’, and go there in costume. A change of dress which is also important.
Charles III, King of Change
We had also recently learned that Charles III had decided on another change: that of the inscriptions on coins. Indeed, following the death of the queen, coins and banknotes must be changed. Nevertheless, the king does not want to follow tradition who wants his first name to be inscribed in Latin. He thus wishes that ‘CHARLES III DG REX FD’ be indicated instead of the Latin name Carolus: “The first name ‘Charles’ has been adopted on the sovereign’s coin, to emphasize that he is accessible and close to a modern audience”a spokesperson for the Royal Mint told the Daily Telegraph.
What’s more, the new king wants to reduce the lifestyle of the monarchy in view of the economic crisis affecting the United Kingdom. He thus wishes to be in phase with the British people by getting rid of the members who take advantage of the system without producing the slightest effort, also reduce the number of Royal Highnesses who live at the expense of the Crown, and the number of residences by selling certain properties. The King will also be more involved in communication, particularly on the subjects of humanitarian and environmental crises. It is a Charles 2.0 which the English people now have to deal with.