(Special envoy to London) The bells of Westminster Abbey rang around noon, announcing to the entire island of Great Britain that there was a new king. After decades fulfilling his role as Prince of Wales, the son of Elizabeth II had his turn. Those who know him intimately assure that I have been dreaming of this moment for years. There was much speculation regarding the queen’s abdication in favor of her grandson Guillermo, although it only remained: rumors from the palace and loud wishes from a large part of the citizens.
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Carlos of England wore the crown of Saint Edward this afternoon, the same one his mother wore 70 years ago. This piece has a lot to do with the king. It was made expressly for the previous King Charles, Charles II, in 1661 to replace the 11th century medieval crown, which disappeared after the 1649 execution of Charles I. But William and Harry’s father only wore it during the ceremony. The most precious jewel of the Windsors returned to its crystal chest in the Tower of London. From now on the king will take the imperial crown of the State that is less heavy.
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Unceasing rain and protests by anti-royalists clogged the streets of London. Banners, chants, signs that read “You are not our king” and a riot that resulted in 8 people being arrested, at times overshadowed the most important day Carlos and his queen Camilla. Although this discomfort was overcome with the love and devotion of those who support their king and defend “cloak and dagger” the continuity of this ancestral system.
Another event that attempted to cloud this coronation were the verses that the fans of the soccer team of the Glasgow Celtic in the last match “Put the coronation up your ass”. But the irony that the English dominate is well known and nobody like them to get out of an untimely situation. Apparently this rebuff reached the ears of Carlos III and he only limited himself to wishing them “a good game”.
The color and extravagance, mixed with the passion that the inhabitants of Shakespeare’s land printed on their costumes, was a delight. Hats, umbrellas, crowns of various types and sizes, makeup, everything was justified for this May 6, 2023. Date on which the most famous prince on earth and the woman of his life became king and queen of the British.
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