Coronation of King Charles III: how to watch it, who will be there and everything you need to know

the coronation of King Charles III takes place this Saturday (6), at Westminster Abbey, marking the first in 70 years. OR prince harry will participate in the ceremony, while Megan Markle and their children will remain at home in California.

Incidentally, Charles’s coronation ceremony will be much smaller than Queen Elizabeth II’s, with around 2,000 guests, 75% smaller than his mother’s.

Where to attend the coronation ceremony?

In Brazil, the coronation ceremony of King Carlos III will be broadcast live GlobeNews, from 6 in the morning (Brasilia time). Also, the channel’s signal will be open to non-subscribers.

What will the ceremony be like?

The coronation will feature the Diamond Jubilee State Coach, a six-horse carriage made to commemorate Queen Elizabeth II’s 80th birthday, a six-horse carriage drawn by six horses. It will transport Charles and Camilla to Westminster Abbey, while the Gold State Coach, drawn by eight horses, will take them back to Buckingham Palace.

Then, the coronation of King Charles with the crown of St. Edward, 360 years old, weighing more than two kilograms. After all, the crown is made of 22-karat gold and decorated with 444 precious and semi-precious stones. Camilla will then be crowned with Queen Mary’s crown, with Elizabeth II’s Cullinan diamonds III, IV and V.

Finally, on Sunday (7), the event will have a show featuring performances by Katy Perry, Lionel Richie, Andrea Bocelli and Take That.

Who will be present at the coronation ceremony?

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva will be present at the event. However, US President Joe Biden will not attend the coronation, with only his wife representing the US. Other world leaders in attendance include French President Emmanuel Macron, Polish President Andrzej Duda, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and foreign royals such as Prince Albert and Princess Charlene of Monaco, King Felipe and Queen Letizia of Spain and Crown Prince Akishino and Princess Kiko of Japan.

Celebrity guests include confirmed comedians Ant and Dec, British Vogue editor Edward Enninful and actress Joanna Lumley.

Source: Terra