King Charles III’s Coronation Live Updates
First Published: 6th May, 2023 17:24 IST
King Charles III is crowned
The Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby placed St. Edward’s Crown upon Charles III’s head, the most significant part of the coronation service. After crowning the King, Welby said: “God Save the King.”
Charles succeeded his mother Queen Elizabeth when she died last September and at 74.
He has become the oldest British monarch to have the 360-year-old St Edward’s Crown placed on his head
06 May, 2023 17:21
Queen Camilla mini-coronation
Queen Camilla is receiving her own coronation — albeit in a slightly different form. She is anointed with holy oil by the Archbishop of Canterbury, but without a screen. She is crowned with Queen Mary’s Crown, marking the first time in recent history that a new crown wasn’t made specifically for this occasion.
06 May, 2023 17:17
King Charles III coronation’s most sacred part of service, anointing completed behind curtains
The third and most sacred phase of the service, the anointing of King Charles III was completed behind curtains in the Westminster Abby on Saturday. It began with the King and Queen kneeling at the Chairs of Estate, as the choir sang in English, Welsh, Gaelic, and Irish. The Archbishop of Canterbury led a short prayer, CNN reported.
06 May, 2023 17:07
King and Queen receive Holy Communion
The King acknowledges the gifts of bread and wine as they are taken to the High Altar before the Archbishop of Canterbury. Holy Communion, or the taking of consecrated bread and wine, is an act of worship integral to Christianity.
06 May, 2023 17:02
King Charles III crowned at the coronation ceremony at Westminster Abbey in London, Britain.
06 May, 2023 16:55
Fanfare begins as Charles III is crowned as King
Gun salutes are being fired from 13 locations across the UK including Edinburgh, Cardiff and Belfast, and on deployed Royal Navy ships, as King Charles III is crowned.
06 May, 2023 16:50
Katy Perry, Lionel Richie attend King Charles III’s coronation in London. American singers Katy Perry and Lionel Richie, on Saturday, attended the coronation of King Charles III at Westminster Abbey in London.
06 May, 2023 16:43
Prince and Prince of Wales – Prince William and Catherine – & Duke of Sussex Prince Harry attend King Charles III’s coronation ceremony at Westminster Abbey, in London, Britain.
06 May, 2023 16:40
King Charles III and Prince George stand during the coronation ceremony at Westminster Abbey, in London, Britain.
06 May, 2023 16:32
Travelling in the Diamond Jubilee State Coach, accompanied by The Sovereign’s Escort of Household Cavalry. The service is underway.
06 May, 2023 16:23
Third and most sacred phase of the service, the anointing of King Charles III is underway
It began with the King and Queen kneeling at the Chairs of Estate, as the choir sang in English, Welsh, Gaelic, and Irish. The Archbishop of Canterbury led a short prayer.
06 May, 2023 16:20
Xi Jinping sends a congratulatory message to King Charles III
China’s President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory message to King Charles III of the United Kingdom on his coronation, Chinese state media reported.
06 May, 2023 16:15
UK PM Rishi Sunak delivers address at coronation ceremony
Rishi Sunak, the British Prime Minister, is conducting a reading from the Bible.
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