The coronation ceremony of Charles III, the 40th monarch to be crowned at Westminster, marked a significant event in the British royal family's history. The ceremony, held 70 years after Queen Elizabeth II's coronation, was attended by about 2,200 people, including 100 heads of state from around the world.
Charles III, who served as the crown prince for 65 years, took the royal oath and wore the St. Edward's Crown, a symbol of his new status as the monarch. The crown, weighing 2.23 kg, is adorned with 400 to 44 jewels and is studded with various gems such as ruby, amethyst, sapphire, and tourmaline.
The ceremony followed a five-step process, emphasizing religious meaning. It included the chrism ceremony, the unction ceremony, and the investiture ceremony, which included the crowning of the king with the Crown of St. Edward.
Charles III's son, Prince Harry, attracted attention at the event, appearing alone without his wife, Meghan Markle. Prince Harry sat two rows behind his older brother, Prince William, and did not participate in the greetings on the balcony of Buckingham Palace.
The coronation ceremony also highlighted the role of women for the first time in history, with a female priest reading the Bible and a black woman, Flora Benjamin, carrying the king's dove.
After the coronation, Charles III and Queen Camilla were cheered as they left Buckingham Palace in a golden carriage, escorted by royal guards and horsemen. The event was broadcast live, and gun salutes were fired across England, marking the end of the ceremonies.
The cost of the coronation alone was about 170 billion won in Korean money. Charles III, who became the new monarch of the British Commonwealth, has many tasks to solve, including the broadcast of the coronation situation live and the management of the heavy crown.
1. The person who attracted public attention at the coronation ceremony was Charles III's second son, Prince Harry, who left for the United States in 2020 after a conflict with the royal family. He appeared alone at Westminster Abbey without his wife, Meghan Markle, but was two rows behind his older brother, Prince William .
2. Charles III took the royal oath, saying that he would serve without being served. After 65 years as crown prince, he finally put the St. Edward's Crown on his head .
3. The coronation ceremony was attended by leaders of various religions, including Muslims and Hindus. Expressions of respect for religious diversity were also included in the king's prayer .
4. For the first time in history, a female priest read the Bible. Flora Benjamin, a black woman, also carried the king's dove .
5. The cost of this coronation alone was about 170 billion won in Korean money .
6. Charles III has quite a few tasks to solve as the crown weighs 2.2kg .
7. The coronation ceremony is a five-step process, and the crown presentation ceremony took place .
8. Charles III is reusing his grandfather George VI's coronation white linen dress, the flobium sindonis, an enlargement for wearing the inauguration sword, and the coronation gloves .
9. The holy oil ceremony at the coronation ceremony is considered the most sacred ritual. This time, vegetable oil was used for the first time .
10. King Charles III will also receive items called regalia. These include the crown, the orb, the scepter, etc. .
11. The coronation crown is made of a pure gold frame and is studded with various gems such as ruby, amethyst, sapphire, tourmaline, etc .
12. The crown presentation ceremony, which can be said to be the highlight of the coronation ceremony, is currently underway .
13. A total of sixty two gun salutes will be fired. It is scheduled to be launched from the Tower of London, and the Kim Hwa Honor Guard will also fire six shots .
14. The 21st Moon will be introduced at 11 locations across the UK, including Edinburgh, Scotland, and Cardiff, Wales, as well as naval warships .
15. Tens of thousands of people gathered to watch the king's procession give enthusiastic cheers to the new king .