Coronation of King Charles: Hours after the coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla at Westminster Abbey, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday congratulated both the royals of the United Kingdom. “Hearty congratulations to King Charles III and Queen Camilla on their coronation. We are sure that India-UK ties will grow stronger in the years to come,” the Prime Minister wrote on Twitter.
The coronation ceremony of King Charles III in London was attended by several dignitaries including Vice President of India Jagdeep Dhankhar and his wife Dr. Sudesh Dhankhar. King Charles III was crowned in a majestic and deeply religious ceremony at Westminster Abbey in London.
Biden also congratulated the King and Queen
Meanwhile, US President Joe Biden also congratulated the King and Queen in a tweet, noting the “enduring friendship” between the United Kingdom and the United States. “Congratulations to King Charles III and Queen Camilla on their coronation. The enduring friendship between the US and the UK is a source of strength for both our peoples. I am proud that the First Lady is representing the United States on this historic occasion.” Biden.
After the service, the King and selected members of the Royal Family made customary appearances on the balcony of Buckingham Palace. Due to bad weather in London, the flypast of military aircraft was cut short.
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display of royal power
In a display of royal power straight from the Middle Ages, Charles was presented with an orb, a sword and scepter and had the solid gold, jewel-encrusted crown of St Edward placed atop his head as he ascended the throne for 700 years. Oak was seated on the coronation. Chair.
Charles was anointed from the Mount of Olives in the Holy Land – a part of the ceremony so sacred it was concealed behind a screen – before being presented with the Sovereign’s Orb and other regalia.
Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby then placed the crown on Charles’ head while he sat in the Coronation Chair – once gilded, now worn and covered with frescoes. Beneath the seat was a sacred slab known as the Stone of Scone, upon which ancient Scottish kings were crowned.
Charles became the 40th monarch to be crowned
For 1,000 years and more, British monarchs have been crowned in lavish ceremonies that confirm their right to rule. Charles was the 40th sovereign to be enthroned at the Abbey – and the oldest at the age of 74.
These days, the monarch no longer holds executive or political power, and the service is purely ceremonial because Charles automatically became king following the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, in September.
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It should be mentioned here that the monarch will remain the UK’s head of state and symbol of national identity – and Charles will have to work to bring together a multicultural nation and support the monarchy at a time when it is waning. is, especially among young people.
(with inputs from agencies)