King Charles is to be crowned alongside Queen Consort Camilla at Westminster Abbey on Saturday 6 May in a ceremony conducted by the Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby
King Charles is to be officially crowned on 6 May in what will be the first British Coronation of the 21st Century.
His Majesty became monarch when the Queen died in September last year. At the age of 73, he was the oldest person to accede to the British throne, after having been the longest-serving heir apparent in British history. But, as is custom, he has had to wait for his official Coronation as it is considered a joyous occasion that would be inappropriate while mourning the previous monarch.
The King, now 74, is to be crowned alongside 75 year old wife Queen Consort Camilla at Westminster Abbey in a ceremony conducted by the Archbishop of Canterbury. Buckingham Palace said the service is to reflect the monarch’s role today and looking towards the future, while being rooted in long standing traditions and pageantry of the past.
Pomp, ceremony and protocol are important aspects of royal life and the Coronation will see all in action. There are ancient rules that will be followed on the big day - while some traditions have been amended over the years.
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