King Charles III sparks debate after details of his coronation in May are confirmed
October 12, 2022 - 08:01 BST Gemma Strong It has been confirmed that King Charles III will be crowned on 6 May 2023 – eight months after the death of his beloved mother, the Queen.Buckingham Palace announced the news, adding that the coronation will take place at Westminster Abbey and will be conducted by the Archbishop of Canterbury. The Queen Consort will also be crowned alongside her husband.
Conservative former Cabinet minister David Jones told the paper:"To combine the two events would be welcomed by the entire nation. It would make a very special memory for all of us."His comments were echoed by former Labour frontbencher Khalid Mahmood, who said:"We can move the holiday back to the coronation weekend.
Charles III will be anointed with holy oil, receive the orb, coronation ring and sceptre, before being crowned with the majestic St Edward's Crown and blessed during the historic ceremony.
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