In 2023, the first British coronation in seven decades took place at Westminster Abbey
After seven decades of waiting, the world watched as a new era began at Westminster Abbey with a ceremony that blended ancient medieval traditions with the realities of the modern world.
On May 6, 2023, the coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla marked the first such event in the United Kingdom since 1953. Held at Westminster Abbey, the service saw the King crowned with the 17th-century St. Edward’s Crown while seated upon the historic Coronation Chair. This chair has been the centerpiece of English coronations for over 700 years.
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