After his coronation on May 6, King Charles III will repeat the event in a country other than England. But why is that?
It was the event of the year. Following the death of her late mother Queen Elizabeth II in September 2022, Charles III was crowned in due form May 6th. A memorable day, every moment of which was broadcast around the world. Even if a small hiccup occurred following the delay of Kate and William, the coronation of King Charles III was most successful.
Harry had even made the trip despite the tensions always present between the British crown and Meghan and him. Although the one who now lives in the United States is rushed back after the coronation in order to arrive in time for her son, Archie’s, bedtime. Indeed, the birthday of his eldest son falls on May 6, the very day of the coronation. Meghan was meanwhile stayed in the United States to organize a small intimate party for the occasion.
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Why is Charles III about to be crowned a second time?
Although Charles III will celebrate his birthday this Saturday, June 17 on the occasion of Trooping the Colour., this is not the most significant event that will take place in the coming weeks concerning him. Indeed, the son of Elizabeth II will be at the heart ofa new coronation ceremony scheduled for July 5… in Scotland. This one will be held more precisely in the Saint-Gilles cathedral of Edinburgh, during the Scottish royal week.
Prince William and his wife, Kate Middleton are also expected there. many traditions will take place on the occasion of the event: in particular the collection of the honors of Scotland (a historical suite including the crown of King James V of Scotland, a scepter and a sword of state) at Edinburgh Castle, which the ritual will begin. Charles III and Queen Camilla follow in the footsteps of Queen Elizabeth II, hence the importance of this ceremony. The queen had indeed traveled to Scotland a few weeks after her coronation, in June 1953, to perform a similar ceremony. This was explained by the British crown website.
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