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- LONDON (AP) — As King Charles III receives treatment for cancer, he remains Britain’s monarch and head of state. The king’s older son, Prince William, is next in line for the throne. The crown does not pass from reigning monarchs to their spouses, so Queen Camilla is not in the line of succession.
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May 6, 2023 · CARDIFF, Wales — The coronation of King Charles III, broadcast live at Cardiff Castle, was met by one small crowd with applause and the waving of the British Union Jack flag.
May 6, 2023 · Britain's King Charles III poses for a portrait in Buckingham Palace's Throne Room dressed in full regalia. He is wearing the Robe of Estate and the Imperial State Crown while holding the...
May 6, 2023 · King Charles III was crowned monarch of the United Kingdom of Britain and Northern Ireland on Saturday, in a ceremony steeped in a millennium of tradition.
May 6, 2023 · Britain's King Charles III, right, and Queen Camilla arrive to receive a royal salute from members of the military in the gardens of Buckingham Place, following his coronation. Peter...
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- St. Edward's Crown. A centerpiece of this coronation, as it has been for quite a few previous ones, will be St. Edward's Crown. The headpiece is used only at the very climax of the ceremony, when it will be lowered onto King Charles III's head at the "moment of coronation," according to the Royal Collection that looks after Britain's Crown Jewels.
- Imperial State Crown. The second crown that will feature in the coronation is considered a "working crown." The Imperial State Crown is typically worn on formal state occasions, including the annual State Opening of Parliament.
- Sovereign's Orb. This hollow orb, created in 1661 for the last King Charles along with the current St. Edward's Crown, represents the monarch's power. The Royal Collection explains that it will be placed in the monarch's right hand for the first part of the ceremony, before being moved to the abbey's altar for the moment of crowning.
- Sovereign's Scepters. The Sovereign's Scepter with Cross is a gold rod symbolizing the monarch's temporal power. It will be placed in the king's right hand during the "investiture" service, just before the moment of crowning.
May 6, 2023 · royals. These Photos Show the Most Defining Moments of King Charles III’s Coronation. 3 minute read. King Charles III receives the St Edward's Crown during his coronation ceremony in...
May 6, 2023 · King Charles III is being formally crowned the monarch of the United Kingdom during an elaborate ceremony in London Saturday, the first British coronation since 1953.