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At last!
He’s King!
Yeah!
A couple of weeks ago, I told you about how I talked about King Charles III on German TV!
𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐟 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐊𝐢𝐧𝐠
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) May 6, 2023
The Archbishop of Canterbury places St Edward’s Crown on The King’s anointed head. The clergy, congregation and choir all cry ‘God Save The King’.#Coronation pic.twitter.com/kGrV3W0bky
For almost a thousand years, Coronations have been held at Westminster Abbey, and the Order of Service draws on this long tradition, centred around the liturgical theme of 'Called to Serve'.#Coronation
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) May 6, 2023
Read the Order of Service in full:
Today's the day!@royalfamily #Coronation pic.twitter.com/kFmvfRDvnp
— The Prince and Princess of Wales (@KensingtonRoyal) May 6, 2023
I’m a monarchist to the core and with the passing away of our beloved Queen, the reign of the Crown passed to her eldest child – Charles!
The Crown!?!
Ahem!
Eek!
As you might know,
And you should ‘cos if you don’t, where have you been?
Exactly!
But I digress.
As you might know, Charles III performed the Coronation Ceremony on May 6th, 2023, otherwise known as Operation Golden Orb, and is now properly and officially King!
Long Live the King!
King Charles III 🇬🇧👑 #Coronation pic.twitter.com/7rOKI9DZVt
— CoutureAndRoyals (@CoutureRoyals) May 6, 2023
Here are a few videos about the real Royal Family!
Watch how King Charles’ Coronation unfolded…in 90 seconds!
Watch how King Charles III and Queen Camilla are crowned at Westminster Abbey.
Now watch the King’s Coronation side by side with his mother’s Coronation (Queen Elizabeth II) in 1953!
Isn’t it marvellous?
What. A. Day.
— The Prince and Princess of Wales (@KensingtonRoyal) May 6, 2023
Thank you to everyone who made it happen #Coronation pic.twitter.com/qaYFXSjjli
Now, if you thought that was it.
It’s over.
He’s King now.
Let’s get back to work!
Er. No!
You’re sorely mistaken!
We’re British!
We do things differently!
No matter what anyone says!
Nobody does centuries of pomp, pageantry, tradition and ceremony like we do.
Not only that, but 7,000+ military officers from across the UK and the Commonwealth participated in the largest military ceremonial operation, creating an extraordinary image across London last seen seventy (70) years ago!
Wow!
So, we’ve only just got started!
The photographs & images below speak for themselves, but please remember, some of the photographs have copyright specifications so you can share them, but there might be terms and conditions, especially those from the Department for Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS) and the Ministry of Defence!
In fact, people across the United Kingdom, the Commonwealth, and the world celebrated not only the Coronation Day itself, but throughout the Weekend!
Myself included!
Weekend?
Yes, the weekend!
Not only that, but in the UK, Monday 8th May was a Bank Holiday!
Now since I live in Germany, there is no public holiday for me, but on May 8th, I joined the Berlin British Ladies Club (BBLC) and we took part in the The Coronation Big Lunch Tea instead!
Forget shopping.
Join the picnic!
Have Lunch!
Or make your own!
“Whether this is your first ever Big Lunch or whether it is an annual part of your local calendar, we send our warmest good wishes to each one of you, and all those who will be with you, at what we hope will be a truly enjoyable event for everyone.”
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) May 7, 2023
A message from The King and… pic.twitter.com/wlPqQr7Nck
If you’re that way inclined, I’ve enclosed a few ideas for the Coronation Big Lunch, Breakfast or Dinner!
Here’s the recipe for Coronation Quiche!
Here’s a video on how to make a very simple Coronation Cake.
So simple, I might even make it myself!
Here’s a recipe for a Coronation Cake!
Or watch the Coronation Concert taking place on the grounds of Windsor Castle, showing on public screens in London and available via the BBC world-wide (licence-free), on May 7th!
📸 The stage for the #CoronationConcert
— BBC Studios (@bbcstudios) April 30, 2023
New rendered images have been released ahead of the star-studded concert on Sunday 7 May, produced by BBC Studios. Windsor Castle will host the spectacular live concert, with over 100 countries watching from around the world. pic.twitter.com/7Y75WWWeEx
But what’s it all about though?
If you really haven’t a clue, here’s an animated video that tells you everything you need to know!
Here’s the Coronation Service.
In Full.
But obviously, you can rush through or go backwards and forwards!
And here’s a very, short summary of the Coronation Weekend – Behind the scenes with The Prince and Princess of Wales!
Even shorter!
The Coronation Weekend
— The Prince and Princess of Wales (@KensingtonRoyal) May 13, 2023
A film by Will Warr
▶️ Watch the full film on YouTube:https://t.co/qesQ6ICcuj pic.twitter.com/UzQza2LZpB
I hope you like it?
Enjoy!
If you would like to see more extraordinary photos from King Charles III’s Coronation via the BBC, just click HERE!
For a complete guide to the King’s Coronation, click HERE!
The Coronation of King Charles and Queen Camilla, was a once in a life-time celebration.
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