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What is planned for the coronation of King Charles III?

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What is planned for the coronation of King Charles III?
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What is planned for the coronation of King Charles III?

Christine Lehnen
May 2, 2023

Why choose May 6th for the coronation of the new king? Who will perform at the coronation concert? Will Prince Harry be there? And what’s for lunch?

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The history of British royal coronations in London goes back about a thousand years. During this period, various rituals developed, many of them during the coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camila, on 6 May.

Some rituals are almost as old as the ceremony itself, such as royal headgear. Other aspects, such as choosing a signature dish – in this case, the “crowning quiche” – are modern additions.

Here are seven essential things to know about King Charles III’s upcoming coronation ceremony.

1. Why is it on May 6th?

The royal family and the British government together chose a date deemed appropriate for the ceremony, but no official reason for the May 6 date has been given.

Source: DW

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