United Kingdom prepares for the coronation of Carlos IIIThe United Kingdom prepares for the coronation of King Carlos III, which will take place on Saturday. Dozens of world leaders and heads of state have been invited to the historic event, with millions expected to watch on television.
The ceremony will take place at London’s Westminster Abbey, where the funeral of Charles’ mother, Queen Elizabeth II, was held in September following her death at the age of 96. According to information from The Voice of America, Justin Welby , the Archbishop of Canterbury, will lead the two-hour coronation service.
For the first time, the service will also include women bishops and leaders of other faiths. In a break with centuries of tradition, he will ask those attending the service and the millions watching on television to loudly pledge their allegiance to King Charles, with the following words: “I swear that I will pay true allegiance to His Majesty, and to his heirs and successors in accordance with the law. So help me God.”
According to information from The Voice of America, Justin Welby, the Archbishop of Canterbury, will lead the two-hour coronation service. For the first time, the service will also include women bishops and leaders of other faiths. In a break with centuries of tradition, he will ask those attending the service and the millions watching on television to loudly pledge their allegiance to King Charles, with the following words: “I swear that I will pay true allegiance to His Majesty, and to his heirs and successors in accordance with the law. So help me God.”