President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. flew to London to join world leaders attending the May 6 coronation of Charles III. | NCorralesINQ /PDI
Marcos had his secondary and undergraduate schooling in the United Kingdom during the regime of his father and namesake.
Before Charles took his turn on Saturday noontime, the last coronation in the United Kingdom was almost 70 years ago when his mother, Elizabeth II, was crowned queen on June 2, 1953. She died on Sept. 8 last year at the age of 96.Marcos arrived at London Gatwick Airport on Friday night, following his five-day official visit from the United States. He was welcomed by Philippine Ambassador to the United Kingdom Teodoro Locsin Jr. and Richard Kleinworth, special representative of the king.
Upon his arrival, Marcos was greeted by airport officials, who also toured him around one of the busiest gateways in the United Kingdom.He was accompanied on that tour by House Speaker Martin Romualdez and Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista. Also joining the president on this trip were first lady Liza Araneta Marcos, their children Simon, Vincent, and Ilocos Norte Rep. Sandro Marcos, and his sister, Irene Marcos-Araneta.Before the coronation rites, which began at 11:00 a.m. , the president and the first lady met with Charles at Buckingham Palace during a reception for heads of state and other visiting dignitaries.
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