The moment Charles III was crowned King. (Photo: AP) Live coverage here
Camilla was also crowned by the Archbishop of Canterbury“May thy servant Camilla, who wears this crown, be filled by thine abundant grace and with all princely virtues; reign in her heart, O King of love, that, being certain of thy protection, she may be crowned with thy gracious favour; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.”The palace says it’s the first time in modern times that an existing crown is being used for the coronation of the consort.
With her coronation, Camilla is no longer Queen Consort but simply Queen Camilla – two words that were unimaginable just a few decades ago., Prince of Wales, has paid homage to his father, the King, kneeling before the crowned monarch for the enthroning. “I, William, Prince of Wales, pledge my loyalty to you, and faith and truth I will bear unto you, as your liegeman of life and limb. So help me God,” he said.
After this, the congregation shouted: “God save King Charles. Long live King Charles. May The King live forever.”King Charles III is crowned with St Edward’s Crown by the Archbishop of CanterburyKing Charles III sits as he receives The St Edward’s Crown during the coronation ceremony at Westminster Abbey.“God save the King,” shouted the Archbishop to the congregation, prompting the musical Wiener Philharmoniker Fanfare.
The crown has a velvet cap with an ermine band. St Edward’s Crown was worn by Queen Elizabeth II at the coronation in 1953.
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