The British government declared a public holiday in honor of the coronation of King Charles III in May, eight months after the death of Queen Elizabeth II, reports AFP.
The celebration will take place on Monday, May 8, two days after the ceremony at Westminster Abbey, Downing Street said in a statement.
- “The coronation of the new monarch is a unique moment for our country,” Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said.
He hoped the public would “pay tribute to King Charles III by attending local and national events across the country”.
Buckingham Palace announced the ceremony, “which looks to the future, but is rooted in the long traditions and splendor of the monarchy.”
According to British media, the coronation will take place in accordance with the wishes of King Charles III, in the context of the economic crisis, the ceremony will last less and cost less than his mother’s coronation, which lasted more than three hours. in front of 8,251 guests present in the abbey.
On June 2, 1953, a day off was set for the coronation of Elizabeth II, as well as for her funeral on September 19.
The Queen of Great Britain Elizabeth II died on September 8 at the age of 96. Queen Elizabeth II ascended the throne in 1952, having ruled for 70 years.
Source: Hot News RO
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