King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla crowned in Westminster Abbey
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King Charles III and Queen Camilla have been crowned in a service at Westminster Abbey in the first Coronation service for nearly 70 years.
King Charles III and his wife, Camilla, are being crowned as the King and Queen of the UK and other Commonwealth realms at a service in Westminster Abbey, in a ceremony that has garnered global attention and esteemed guests.
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Queen Camilla’s crown
Queen Camilla was crowned with Queen Mary’s crown, which was first used in 1911.
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Unlike the King’s anointment, Queen Camilla was anointed in public, without the anointing screen.
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What is the Cosmati pavement?
Underneath King Charles III’s coronation chair, during the private anointing rite, was the Cosmati pavement — a symbol of the whole cosmos on the day of judgement.
Read our piece about the intricate mosaic floor and its significance:
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After crowning King Charles III as the 40th monarch of the UK, we now have hymns and prayers to wrap up the service.
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The crowning moment
Here are some pictures from King Charles III’s crowning moment:
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Queen Camilla has been presented with the royal sceptre and the rod of equity and mercy.
Both the King and the Queen Consort are now enthroned as the choir sings Andrew Lloyd Webber’s composition, based on Psalm 98.
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Queen Camilla crowned in Westminster Abbey
Archbishop of Canterbury has crowned Queen Camilla, following the pledge of loyalty.