In Pictures: King Charles III & Queen Camilla’s Coronation underway
LONDON: King Charles III arrived at Westminster Abbey on Saturday to be crowned in what is Britain’s biggest ceremonial event in almost seventy years. After the passing of the late Queen Elizabeth II, the then-Prince Charles ascended the throne as its latest monarch in September 2022. At 74, King Charles III and his second wife, Queen Consort Camilla Parker Bowles are being crowned the King and Queen of Britain with “a sumptuous display of pageantry” reported Reuters. With the coronation, King Charles will be the oldest British monarch to be crowned as the 360-year-old St. Edward’s Crown will be placed on his head preceded by his sitting upon the 14th-century throne at London’s Westminster Abbey. BFAME delegation visits Lahore Fort, historical sites We received more love than expected in Pakistan, says Indian bridge team captain The ceremony will span a two-hour period after which the King and his second wife will officially be crowned their titles. According to British media, the royals left Buckingham Palace in a modern black Diamond State Jubilee Coach and were accompanied by cavalrymen in shining breastplates and plumed hats. Tourists and locals stood on the sides and witnessed as nearly a hundred heads of state, … Continue reading In Pictures: King Charles III & Queen Camilla’s Coronation underway
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