King Charles III is posing with his heirs. In a photo released on Friday, the new king smiles alongside his son, Prince William, and grandson, Prince George.
01.05.2023 - 14:07 / usmagazine.com
Honoring his father. Prince William will play a big part in King Charles III’s coronation on Saturday, May 6.
During the ceremony held at Westminster Abbey, the Duke of Cambridge, 40, will present the monarch with the Stole Royal and the Robe Royal, according to the official coronation liturgy itinerary shared on the Church of England’s website. The presentation will follow Charles’ oath and anointing, but before he is given the Sceptre and Rod and is crowned with St. Edward’s Crown.
The church’s website states that the two items represent “what The King, as Sovereign, has been given by God,” as well as notes that a new Stole featuring “Christian Iconography” has been commissioned for the event.
Also known as the Imperial Mantle, the Robe Royal was created for King George IV’s coronation in 1821, according to the Royal Collection Trust’s website. The gold garment features embroidered foliage, crowns, fleur delis, shamrocks, eagles and more. The robe’s last use at a coronation was st that of Charles’ mother, the late Queen Elizabeth II.
Following William’s presentation of the items, Charles will be vested the stole by the Bishop of Durham, after which William, the Baroness Merron and Assisting Bishops will finish clothing the king.
William and his wife, Princess Kate, and their three kids — Prince George, 9, Princess Charlotte, 7, and Prince Louis, 5 —will also participate in the historic day by joining their family members in the coronation procession from Westminster Abbey to Buckingham Palace. Additionally, George will serve as one of the four Pages of Honor.
The Prince and Princess of Wales’ appearance at the event will come just days after celebrating their 12th wedding anniversary on April 29. The couple — who tied the
King Charles III is posing with his heirs. In a photo released on Friday, the new king smiles alongside his son, Prince William, and grandson, Prince George.
Just one week on since the formal Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla, Buckingham Palace has officially released two new photos to commemorate the historic occasion.The images, which were perfectly captured by photographer Hugo Burnand featured both the monarch and his wife as they posed for photographs in the Throne Room at Buckingham Palace. In the first image shared by the palace, the King could be seen seated alongside the two future Kings of the UK, Prince William and his son Prince George.
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Princess Anne made her own mark during King Charles III’s coronation on Saturday.
A modern monarch. King Charles III broke tradition with his coronation outfit on Saturday, May 6.
Princess Anne made her own mark during King Charles III's coronation on Saturday. Unlike other women who attended, and even took part in the ceremony, Anne, 72, was dressed in a uniform with military regalia. The princess royal had an important role in the ceremony, which royal watchers had the chance to see her fulfill after the service.Anne, who was the Gold-Stick-in-Waiting, rode horseback behind the new king and his queen, Camilla, as they rode in the Gold State Coach from Westminster Abbey to Buckingham Palace.
King Charles III put a modern sartorial spin on his coronation look.While much of the British monarch's coronation on Saturday inside Westminster Abbey complied with long-held tradition and protocol, Queen Elizabeth's firstborn son took some liberties with his wardrobe for the occasion — and they did not go unnoticed. Notably, the 74-year-old sovereign made the look his own by ditching the standout silk stockings and breeches worn by kings of the past, including his grandfather, King George VI. However, Charles' predecessors still appeared to influence his overall ensemble as he entered Westminster Abbey for the ceremony, sporting a crimson coronation tunic and cream overskirt reportedly inspired by those similarly worn by George V and George VI at their own coronations, according to .
coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla, Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip's memory were felt throughout, with several nods made to both late royals. When it came to Elizabeth, who died in September, there were several nods made by her son and his second wife, largely in the outfits they wore during Saturday's ceremony at Westminster Abbey in London, England. When it came to the king, his Stole Royal was inspired by one worn by his mother during her coronation in 1953 and featured a series of roundels that included the four emblems of the United Kingdom. Camilla's outfit featured several more notable nods to Elizabeth, with the new queen wearing her late mother-in-law's historic «coronation necklace.» First commissioned by Queen Victoria in 1853, it was also worn by Elizabeth during her crowning ceremony in 1953. Additionally, Camilla's «Robe of State,» which was worn upon her arrival at Westminster Abbey, was originally made for Elizabeth in 1953. Her «Robe of Estate,» meanwhile, was embroidered with 24 plants, including the Lily of the Valley, which was the late queen's favorite flower. During the ceremony, Camilla was crowned with Queen Mary's Crown, which was made for the 1911 coronation of Queen Mary, the consort of King George V.
Kate Middleton is looking stunning at King Charles III's coronation. The Princess of Wales stepped out for the historic event on Saturday, May 6, wearing a blue cape and silver floral headpieceas she entered Westminster Abbey alongside her husband, heir apparent Prince William, and behind the king. The Princess of Wales sported an Alexander McQueen design for the special occasion: an ivory silk crepe dress with silver bullion and embroidery featuring rose, thistle, daffodil, and shamrock motifs signifying the four nations.
Kate Middleton and Princess Charlotte made a stunning mother-daughter duo at the coronation of King Charles III on Saturday. Both Kate and daughter Charlotte, 8, wore Alexander McQueen to the ceremony, the same designer who created Kate's wedding dress in 2011. The duo also boasted coordinating headdresses. Kate, the Princess of Wales, wore an Alexander McQueen dress in ivory silk crepe with silver bullion and thread work embroidery featuring rose, thistle, daffodil and shamrock motifs, to signify the four nations in Great Britain.
Prince Harry showed up to the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla not wearing his military uniform. The Duke of Sussex wore a morning suit for the historic ceremony at Westminster Abbey, which means he’s not be in uniform. PEOPLE reports Harry requested to wear a morning suit — and that he didn't make any specific asks regarding his outfit.The prince has no formal role in the service and he will not be a part of the Coronation Procession from Westminster Abbey to Buckingham Palace following the crowning ceremony.During the service, Harry sat alongside his cousins Princess Eugenie and Princess Beatrice.Harry served in the British Army for 10 years and undertook two tours in Afghanistan. The youngest son of Charles was all smiles as he entered the monumental event, alongside his cousin, Princess Eugenie. Prince Harry has arrived at Westminster Abbey ahead of the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla. pic.twitter.com/39AoJwT4h5A source tells ET that Harry arrived in the U.K.
Elegance and grace! Queen Camilla was a dazzling sight at husband King Charles III’s coronation on Saturday, May 6.
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King Charles III and Queen Camilla are officially on their way to their coronation ceremony!The royal couple was spotted in matching ivory regalia, making their way from Buckingham Palace toward Westminster Abbey as coronation festivities began on Saturday morning at 10:20 a.m. local time on the dot.
King Charles will be officially crowned on Saturday (6 May) - finally taking up the role he has been preparing for since he was three years old. The 75-year-old royal became first in the line of succession when he was a toddler after his grandfather King George VI died on 6 February, 1952, and his mother, Elizabeth II, became Queen.
Back in the saddle! King Charles III will arrive by royal coach — with eight horses leading the way — to his coronation ceremony on Saturday, May 6.
coronation of King Charles III might want to stay vigilant.Two royal “superfans” who foresaw the deaths of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip have revealed some very ominous predictions for Saturday’s crowning ceremony in London.“We’ve had visions, like slideshows in our heads, that security needs to be high,” Berkshire native Lynne Antink, 78, told Jam Press.She and her son, Colin, 31, have been rabid royal fans for some time, notably hailing Charles, 74, and Queen Consort Camilla, 75, as “role models” for their views on family issues. Colin’s bedroom is festooned with monarchical memorabilia, including a wall hanging of Charles and a newspaper clipping showing the first time Colin met the king, in 2002.“I won an award for being a young carer for my mom, and I remember King Charles being rather nervous,” Colin said of hobnobbing with his hero.
One day – hopefully many years from now – the world will be celebrating the coronation of a new King George. Meanwhile, the young Prince George of Wales is only 9 and the coronation of his grandfather Charles III will be his introduction to the family business.George will have a key role as “Page of Honour” to the King, becoming the youngest future king to play an official role at a coronation.While the Page is a ceremonial role it also has an important job; ensuring that King Charles doesn’t trip over his long robes as he walks down the aisle at Westminster Cathedral.George will be the youngest of four pages.