As mentioned GuardianThe BBC Allowed Buckingham Palace Prohibit the use of certain images during the coronation ceremony, which raises questions about the national broadcaster’s impartiality in relation to the monarchy. In recent days, the state news website has submitted material to the royal family and received pre-approval for some pieces. Meanwhile, others will be strictly prohibited to use.
It’s not just supporters of the royal family who are waiting for the coronation this Saturday: A small group of protesters also gathers in Trafalgar Square. Republic, a group campaigning to end the monarchy, says it believes it has 1,500 supporters.
Guests and visitors Expect light rain and wind as the coronation of King Carlos III begins – More than 70 years since-. Accordingly BBC Weather, Precipitation will only fall in the London area during the mid-morning hours.
Rain will play a historical tradition at the opening ceremony, It marks the third successive coronation graced by the infamous British rain. During the coronation of his grandfather King George VI in May 1937, The event was hit by nearly an inch of rain.
As for his mother, on the day of Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation in June 1953, It rained incessantly throughout the day.
Thousands of British Fill the streets near Buckingham Palace He wears the colors of the flag and ornaments associated with the monarchy. At the same time, coronation preparations were underway outside Westminster Abbey just hours before the service began.
Workers sand the roads, police officers arrive and a rain shelter is set up outside the entrance. Press crews from around the world set up their cameras on a large stand in front of the large, predominantly Gothic abbey church.
Hundreds of members of the Royal Air Force boarded a train in the early hours of Saturday to head to the capital. The ceremony will be attended by 6,000 members of the armed forces and a contingent from the RAF, in what will be the largest military ceremonial operation in nearly 60 years.
Network Rail It is said to be the largest movement of servicemen on British railways since Winston Churchill’s funeral in 1965.
The Great Bell clock is located in the northwest corner of the Palace of Westminster, the seat of the Parliament of England. Flashes of blue and red as the former Prince of Wales waits for the coronation ceremony. The event was captured and reported on video by a nighttime drone Reuters.
Although there is no official number yet, Some reports estimate that the cost of hosting an event of this magnitude could exceed £100 million. A Buckingham Palace spokesman told Al-Jazeera that some estimates were “presumptuous” and that the actual figure would be shared later.
As Britain grapples with a severe cost of living crisis, many are struggling to heat their homes and put food on their tables.
While the coronation is an event that garners world attention, a significant portion of those consulted agreed that following it this Saturday has not attracted much attention. This is evident in a survey conducted by the consulting firm Ugov. Only 33 percent of respondents were concerned a month ago. That number went up Last week it was 48%. That percentage answered that they would watch it on television 46% said otherwise.
Justin Hockney, a 32-year-old filmmaker, said he planned to spend the day in nature, disconnecting from everything and turning off his phone. So I will not celebrate,” he said in the survey, as quoted by the company Al Jazeera.
For those in London, the perception is quite different. Who is that They were already in the mall, The grand boulevard leading to Buckingham Palace, A feeling prevailed that this too would be a special moment. “I wouldn’t have missed it for the world,” said Tony Chen, who traveled to the camp from central England despite a serious heart condition.
For a thousand years, the kings and queens of England and the United Kingdom have been crowned in London’s Westminster Abbey, a historic event that has turned centuries. A total of 38 kings were crowned at the abbey. The last festival of this style in the United Kingdom It happened in 1953 when Queen Elizabeth II was crowned at the age of 27. Since 1601 only one coronation has taken place in May.
“I think there is no better example of duty, service and duty than the late Queen Elizabeth II. It’s kind of encouraging. And I think you can see those qualities in his son Carlos as well”, Rishi Sunath continued in a short video posted on Twitter hours before the coronation ceremony.
By a statement published in Official website of the Royal Family, five selected artists were expected to capture the most important moments of the coronation weekend. They were responsible for creating paintings and drawings of the procession, the coronation service and the concert that followed.
“Three former students of Her Majesty’s Royal School of Drawing have been selected to sketch the events as they see them from their positions along the procession route,” the letter reads. Reveals the names of those chosen by the former Prince of Wales: Fraser Scarfe, Phoebe Stannard and Gideon Summerfield.
mentioned as Associated Press, The following characters and/or notes are not invited to the coronation:
British royal familywill be in Coronation of Carlos and Camilla The next heir to the throne, The Prince Guillermowith his wife Catherine.
It was also confirmed that he was the eldest grandson of the King. George, who will have a star role during the ceremony. The eldest son of the Princes of Wales – today is in second place Succession tax to the British throne – will be one of the four sides of the honor of the kingWith three children of friends royal family
After much speculation about appearance Prince HenryYoungest son Carlos – One who is distant from crown -, confirmed that he would indeed go Coronation. However, this time, he will go on his own without his wife. Meghan MarkleNeither of his two children. More to the point, she’ll be celebrating that day in Montecito ArchieHis eldest son, coincides with the date of this event.
Key members of European royalty Who will be attending this Saturday:
Since this is a historical event of great global weight, Coronation of King Carlos III It can be seen in various ways.
In this way, the key British chains (BBC, ITV And the sky) will be doing special broadcasts from 11am (UK time) which can also be viewed on their YouTube channels.
Princess of Wales, Kate Middleton, was spotted with the First Lady of the United States this Friday. Jill Biden And his colleague in Ukraine Olena Zelenska. Then the three women took a photo together Coronation at Buckingham Palace
Some of those who attended the event included Kings Felipe VI and Letizia of Spain, Princess Beatrice of the Netherlands and her granddaughter Amalia, Princess of Orange, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and his wife Akshata Murthy and US First Lady Jill Biden.
Foreign guests from Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva to Spain’s King Felipe VI and Letizia arrived in London, including US First Lady Jill Biden, who was honored by the King this afternoon.
Earlier, the king walked near Buckingham Palace with his eldest son William, 40 and heir to the throne, and his wife Catherine.
ceremony It starts at 11 am and lasts for two hours. till 13 (English time). Due to the time difference with Argentina, The coronation can be seen from 7am local time.
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