When was King Charles III crowned?
King Charles III was crowned on 6 May 2023 at Westminster Abbey in London, along with Queen Camilla. He had become king on 8 September 2022, when his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, died.
The coronation was the first in Britain for 70 years, since Queen Elizabeth II was crowned in 1953. It was conducted by the Archbishop of Canterbury.
Charles was crowned with St Edward's Crown, which is used only at the moment of coronation. He later wore the Imperial State Crown.
Ceremony and celebrations
The ceremony included ancient traditions, such as the anointing with holy oil, which was conducted behind a screen. New elements included readings and prayers in Welsh, Scottish Gaelic and Irish.
After the ceremony, the King and Queen traveled back to Buckingham Palace in the Gold State Coach and appeared on the balcony to watch a flypast.
A coronation concert was held at Windsor Castle the next day, and an extra bank holiday was given on 8 May.
Charles is the oldest person to be crowned in British history, being 74 at his coronation. He was Prince of Wales for more than 60 years, the longest in history.