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- The additional national holiday is to commemorate the coronation of British King Charles III. are valid.
- This is scheduled for May 8, two days after the coronation ceremony at Westminster Abbey.
- That is what it said in a statement from the official seat at 10 Downing Street.
As with the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953, the royal event will be an opportunity for families and communities across the country to come together and celebrate.
This is a unique moment for Britain, said Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. “In recognition of this historic event, I am pleased to announce an additional UK-wide bank holiday next year.”
The 73-year-old Charles ascended the throne with the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, on September 8th. It is not uncommon for several months to elapse between the accession to the throne and the coronation. Reasons are the mourning period and the necessary preparations for the elaborate ceremony.
8,500 guests at the Queen’s coronation
Elizabeth II was crowned on June 2, 1953. She had already inherited the throne on February 6, 1952 after the sudden death of her father, King George VI. mounted. More than 8,500 guests from all over the world took part in the coronation ceremony. The ceremony was televised live for the first time.
SRF 4 News, November 6th, 2022, 9 a.m.; sda/harm;koua
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