Coronation of Carlos III: Curiosities of this act

Protocols for the coronation of Carlos III begin in just a few hours, the son of the late Queen Elizabeth II will officially become the King of the United Kingdom in a coronation that will mark a new beginning for the royal family.

King Charles IIIformerly known as prince of wales, he became king after the death of his mother on September 8, 2022.

As you already know, tomorrow, Saturday 06.05. will perform the coronation which will take place in Westminster Abbey, at 11:00 (local time), and will be seen live on general television in different parts of the world.

This coronation is one of the most important acts British monarchy. Here are some interesting facts you should know:

– Chariot: The new kings of England will start the procession from Buckingham Palace, placed on the “Diamond Jubilee” float that was used to celebrate the 80th anniversary of Elizabeth II.

– Coronation logo: Charles III commissioned the design of his coronation logo from Sir Jony Ive, known for his innovative design of Apple devices, including the iPhone.

– Crowns of Carlos and Camilla: During the ceremony, Carlos III will receive the crown of San Eduardo, it was made of gold and precious stones from 1661. The crown consists of four crosses and lilies, as well as a cross at the top, with a purple velvet cap and a band of ermine. Meanwhile, his wife will wear the crown worn by Queen Mary in 1911, which consists of 2,200 diamonds and will be modified to include three brilliants that her mother-in-law, Elizabeth II, used as brooches.

– The Coronation in the digital age: British royal house has created the official St. Edward’s Crown emoticon for social media users to use in their coronation-related messages. Hashtags were also created for the event.

– Coronation parade in London: The tour that reigns Carlos and Camilla which will take place in the state’s Golden Carriage, will be shorter than that of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953, with a distance of 2.29 kilometers. Members of the royal family will accompany them in the parade, while around 4,000 soldiers, infantry and horsemen will take part in the procession.

– Greetings from the balcony Buckingham: After the parade, Carlos and Camilla will go out onto the balcony of the palace to greet people and witness the air parade.

– La Quiche, the main dish of the celebration: Quiche will be the main dish served at grand luncheons, ceremonial lunches held across Britain to mark the coronation. The royal family shared their recipe, which includes light and crispy dough, spinach, green beans, cheese and fresh tarragon. It can be served hot or cold, with salad or boiled potatoes.