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The Coronation Vestments, comprising of the Supertunica (left) and the Imperial Mantle (right), to be worn by the King during his coronation. Victoria Jones/Getty Images The last time a coronation took place on the weekend was in 1902, for the coronation of King Edward VII. A cafe displays a poster to celebrate the coronation of Britain's King Charles III in London, Friday, April 28, 2023. The Coronation will take place at Westminster Abbey on Saturday May 6. Kirsty Wigglesworth/AP
The Imperial State Crown was made for the Coronation of King George VI in 1937, replacing the crown made for Queen Victoria in 1838. With Andrew and Harry out of the picture, and the death of the late queen, what to do with all the patronages is a big question. In the official coronation photograph featuring the remaining 11 working royals, the Duke of Kent and Princess Alexandra are 87 and 86 respectively, the king, 74, the queen, 76, Princess Anne, 73, the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester 79 and 77 respectively, the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh 59 and 58 respectively, while the Waleses are both 41. Specific to the service itself, it will lean on tradition but also be full of firsts, according to Lambeth Palace organizers. Some of the changes to the ancient Christian ceremony – the theme of which is “called to serve” – include the King praying aloud, participation of religious leaders from other faiths, involvement of female clergy and the incorporation of other languages spoken in the British Isles.London’s Metropolitan Police Service has said more than 29,000 officers will be deployed in the week leading up to the coronation and over the rest of the holiday weekend. Queen Mary’s crown has been removed from display at the Tower of London for modification work. Photograph: Royal Collection Trust/Getty Images St Edward's Sapphire, set in the centre of the topmost cross, is said to have been worn in a ring by St Edward the Confessor and discovered in his tomb in 1163. The "Coronation Big Lunch" is also to take place on coronation weekend. This is not a state banquet, but an initiative inviting communities, clubs, friends, families and neighbors to meet for self-organized "Big Lunches" to celebrate the coronation of their king. Traditionally, money is collected for charitable purposes. For those who feel a spinach quiche isn't spectacular enough, there are three other suggestions: lamb with an Asian marinade,a recipe by American-Chinese celebrity chef Ken Hom, the "Coronation Aubergine" by British baker and columnist Nadiya Hussain and a very special dessert by London star chef, Adam Handling. 7. Who is performing at the traditional coronation concert?
We think everything seems a bit more fun when you decorate it so how about making some themed cupcakes in red, white and blue cupcake liners. The service will include a new composition by musical legend Andrew Lloyd Webber, best known for works such as "Jesus Christ Superstar," "Evita" or "Cats."The composer had already performed for the royal family, for Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee. The statement concluded by assuring the British public that the planning of the King’s coronation was mindful of the “economic challenge” the country was facing, prompting organizers to look for ways to efficiently produce the event, such as “reusing many ceremonial elements, rather than commissioning new ones.”Nonetheless, the British press has pointed out how the date marks severalroyal family milestones. May 6 is the birthday of Charles' grandchild Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor, the eldest son of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, who was born in 2019. It is also the anniversary of the 1910 death of his great-great-grandfather, King Edward VII. She will be wearing the crown made for the 1911 coronation ceremony of Queen Mary, consort of King George V. According to The Guardian, this will be the first time since the 18th century that a queen consort's crown is "re-used" for a coronation. King Charles and Camilla, the Queen Consort, attending a state banquet with German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and his wife Elke Buedenbender Image: Phil Noble/REUTERS The next part is the investiture, when the sovereign is dressed in sacred coronation robes and presented with the symbols of the monarchy: the orb, coronation ring, scepters and others. Toward the end of the ceremony, St. Edward’s Crown is placed atop the monarch’s head before princes and peers make their way to the sovereign to pay their respects in what is known as homage. Some historians think elements may be tweaked to reflect contemporary society, but the majority will probably still be present. Harryhas not confirmed whether he will attendthe concert the following day. It is believed that hewill be returning to California to his family as soon as possibleto celebrate son Archie's birthday with his wife and daughter.
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