The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, during the coronation ceremony in Westminster Abbey laid the crown of St. Edward upon the head of King Charles III of Great Britain.
After the crown touched the monarch’s head, the guests of the ceremony followed the archbishop in shouting, “God save the king!” Gun salutes began throughout the kingdom.
Charles III will now be enthroned, after which the archbishop, clergy and Prince William of Wales will swear allegiance to him. Those present in the abbey will also be able to take the oath of allegiance to the king. British television viewers will also have the opportunity to do so, which has become an innovation.
Next will be the coronation of Queen Consort Camilla.
Charles III is the 40th reigning monarch to be crowned in Westminster Abbey since 1066.
The support rating of Britain’s King Charles III has increased significantly over the past year, according to the results of a poll for The Times. According to its data, 62% of Britons believe that Charles III will be a good king. For comparison, in March 2022, this opinion was held by 39% of respondents. The poll also shows that 60% of Britons polled are in favor of retaining the monarchy. In turn, 26% want the head of state to be elected. Most supporters of the monarchy – among people over 65 years old, least of all – in the age group between 18 and 24 years old.
Earlier it was reported that the coronation ceremony of King of Great Britain Charles III will take place on May 6.
Buckingham Palace said representatives from more than 200 countries, including about 100 heads of state, will attend the ceremony at Westminster Abbey.
Queen Elizabeth II died Sept. 8, 2022 at Balmoral Castle in Scotland at age 96. On 10 September her son was proclaimed by the Crown Council as the new monarch of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Charles III.
