Thousands gathered for the coronation of King Charles III on Saturday, marking a new era for the British monarchy as King Charles took his place as the new monarch (CBS News). The ceremony took place at Westminster Abbey in London, where both King Charles III and his wife, Camilla, were crowned (CNN). The historic event was a poignant moment for the royal family, who not only celebrated the new reign but also honored the late Queen Elizabeth II with a number of touching tributes (New York Post).
The coronation of King Charles III came seven decades after the coronation of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II (Harper’s Bazaar). The ceremony was steeped in tradition, with the royal family gathering at Buckingham Palace following the event. However, notably absent from the balcony photo was Prince Harry (USA Today). According to BBC News, Prince Harry attended the service but was not invited to appear on the Buckingham Palace balcony after the ceremony.
Catherine, the Princess of Wales, skillfully paid tribute to both Queen Elizabeth II and her late mother-in-law, Diana, during the event (CBS News). Among the attendees were Queen Elizabeth’s eight grandchildren, including Prince William, Prince Harry, Princess Beatrice, Princess Eugenie, Zara Tindall, Peter Phillips, Lady Louise Windsor, and James, Viscount Severn (People).
Throughout the coronation, subtle and deeply moving tributes were made to the late Queen Elizabeth II (New York Post). In addition, the seating chart at Westminster Abbey reflected the Windsor family’s presence in full force for the significant occasion (Town & Country Magazine).
While Prince Harry attended the ceremony, his wife Meghan remained in California with their children (ABC News). Princes William and Harry were also noted to have kept their distance during King Charles’ coronation (ABC News).
As the United Kingdom of Britain and Northern Ireland ushers in a new era under King Charles III, the touching tributes to Queen Elizabeth II at the coronation ensure that her legacy will be remembered and celebrated for years to come.
