Cameras from around the world focused on London where the coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla will take place tomorrow, Saturday 6 May 2023. Charles will be the 40th sovereign who, from 1066, will receive the solemn investiture in Westminster Abbey. The United Kingdom and the Commonwealth states that are governed by the British monarchy are therefore preparing to celebrate the new rulers. Carlo succeeds his mother, Elizabeth II disappeared last September 8 after more than 70 years of reign. To support him the members of the royal family starting from his son William with his wife Kate, princes of Wales. Son Harry will attend the ceremony but without his wife Meghan Markle who has long since 'declared war' on the English Crown.
The coronation
The highly anticipated ceremony will be broadcast live on TV and is expected to be watched by millions of viewers around the world. London is already full of people who have been camping out on street corners for days to conquer a favorable position and then be able to admire the parade of the royal procession. In the English capital, therefore, crowds lined the streets and about 2000 guests of honour, including foreign dignitaries, heads of state and crowned heads from all over the planet. This is the exceptional parterre that will attend the coronation ceremony, a historic fact that the media and social networks will transform into a globalized event.
Also among the guests the President of the Republic Sergio Mattarella who will represent Italy. Among others, French President Emanuel Macron and American First Lady Jill Biden are also expected. British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is on the guest list, along with several ministers and peers from the House of Lords. There should also be some former prime ministers, including Tony Blair and Liz Truss. The invitation, as a gesture of respect and reconciliation, was also accepted by Michelle O'Neill, the probable future prime minister of Northern Ireland. The Australian Prime Minister has also been invited Anthony Albanese, and Pakistani Shehbaz Sharif. Government representatives from various Commonwealth countries will also be present, the President of the EU Commission, Ursula Von der Leyen and even some religious leaders.
British Empire Medal
In addition, King Charles also wanted to invite 850 citizens who have made their commitment to the community. Among them are 450 people awarded the British Empire Medal, recognition obtained for high military or civilian service. Together with them also 400 young members of groups of volunteers engaged in social and charitable activities. Finally, thousands of war veterans, doctors and nurses will be able to follow the passage of the processions from a stage set up in front of Buckingham Palace.
