Thousands of Britons and tourists held a long vigil in the streets of London to hail the new kings
After a cold and rainy night, a crowd took refuge in tents and sleeping bags to participate in the traditional ceremony and greet Carlos and Camilla
(Special Envoy to London) Wrapped and dressed in the colors of the British flag, thousands of men and women from all over England set up camp in the avenues and parks of London. Gathered as if they were Celtic tribes surrounding a bonfire, crowned with souvenirs and original costumes, the subjects and fans of Carlos III endured two icy nights already in the open The reason, to see their new leader pass by in a procession from a story. Golden carriage, the majestic regiment of the royal cavalry, pristine uniforms and a queen according to the situation, the enthronement of the prince of Wales for 74 years was a true spectacle.
Cost savings: the Sydney Opera House will not be illuminated after the coronation of Carlos III
In addition to Australia, the new monarch is Head of State in New Zealand and 12 other kingdoms of the Commonwealth, although his role is purely ceremonial
The decision not to light the candles of the Sydney Operain Australia, on the occasion of the coronation of the king charles II was taken as a saving measure, as announced this Saturday by a spokesman for the state government of New south Wales.
Although many buildings and monuments, including the Parliament House in the capital, Canberra, will be lit up in purple this Saturday night to commemorate the new king, the Sydney Opera House, lit up last year to commemorate the death of the Queen isabel IIwill not be among them.
“The NSW Government believes it has found the right balance to meet the community’s expectations of commemorating the occasion, while taking public spending into account,” the government spokesperson said.
This Sunday, the celebrations in the Parliament House They will include the firing of 21 guns and an Australian Air Force flyover.
Australian Prime Minister, Anthony Albanesepresent in London, declared that he will swear allegiance to King Carlos III during the ceremony.
In addition to Australia, King Carlos III is Head of State in New Zealand and 12 other kingdoms of the Commonwealth, although their role is largely ceremonial.
The step by step of the coronation of Carlos III according to the schedule released by Buckingham Palace
At the end of the protocol acts in Westminster Abbey, Carlos and Camilla will go to the garden of the official residence of the monarch to receive the Royal Salute from the members of the armed forces before joining other members of the family
The countdown began for the coronation of king Charles III, a ceremony that has not been seen for more than 70 years and that will feature several key moments.
