A ceremony with more than a thousand years of antiquity full of rites, symbols, jewelry and protocols will take place this May 6 at Westminster Abbey, in London to crown King Charles III.
The last coronation that was lived in United Kingdom It was that of Elizabeth II more than 7 decades ago. Her son Carlos, then a 4-year-old boy, was visibly bored at the ceremony, the first to be broadcast on television.
Although the coronation of Charles III It will not be as long and ceremonious as his mother’s, it will be lavish above all because of some historical luxury elements that can be displayed in all their splendor. Of course: while the coronation of Isabel II lasted three hours, that of Carlos III is expected to last for, at most, 90 minutes.
Some 2,500 people are expected to attend the ceremony, including 100 heads of state, members of the British government and guests from other royal houses.
What are those elements that the whole world will be able to appreciate and that are considered priceless historical jewels?