2023-05-03 08:00:25
The date of the coronation of King Charles III and the British royal family final preparations for a ceremony of world significance. As the appointed day approaches, the next May 6thsome details of the celebration that will take place in Westminster Abbey are coming out.
As some media have revealed, he Prince GuillermoPrincess Charlotte and Prince Louis will have a role at the coronation. The historic act, which will be broadcast in countless countries, will be attended by big names and members of other royal families among its more than 2,000 guests, although there will also be conspicuous absenceslike that of Prince Harry’s wife, Meghan Markle.
The ceremony, in which the queen consort Camila will also be crowned, could be very different from that of Elizabeth II. From Buckingham Palace it was anticipated that although the act “has maintained a similar structure for more than a thousand years” and “will include the same central elements”, it will also recognize “the spirit of our time” and “will reflect the current role of monarch and his look to the future“.
On Saturday the 6th, the coronation will take place at Westminster Abbey, the monarch’s procession and royal greetings from Buckingham Palace. On Sunday 7th May there will be a concert at Windsor Castle and the ‘Great Coronation Luncheon’. The last day, Monday the 8th, will be dedicated to volunteer program actions.
A concert with great artists
As announced by the royal statement, through a national vote organized by the BBC, several thousand people will be selected to receive free tickets to the Coronation Concert at Windsor Castle.
The musical show will feature artists including big names such as Katy Perry to the band Take Thatwhich will be represented by Mark Owen, Gary Barlow y Howard Donald.
The American singer, who has maintained a close relationship with King Charles III since 2020, when he chose her as an ambassador for the British Asian Trust charity, will be one of the big stars and will be accompanied by great names in classical music, such as the of Andrea Bocelli y sir Bryn Tefel. Another figure that joins the concert is the Oscar and Golden Globe winner Lionel Richie.
The party will also count with the presence of the London artist Freya Ridingswho will sing accompanied by the classical music composer Alexis Ffrench. But, these are not the only artists who will perform in Windsor, as the BBC has confirmed that more figures will be announced soon.
In the pools the names of Sir Paul McCartney, the American star Bette Midler and the singer and actress of Wind Beneath My Wings are heard.
The latter are not yet confirmed, but those we do know will not attend the show will be Ed Sheeran, Adele, Harry Styles, Elton John, Robbie Williams y las Spice Girlswho have declined the invitation for one reason or another.
The vegetarian dish from the coronation menu
That same day will take place the so-called ‘Grand Coronation Luncheon‘ –The Coronation Big Lunch–, which will invite all the neighbors and communities of the country “to share food and fun.”
Carlos and Camila announced the “personally” chosen recipe for their big day: Spinach, broad bean and tarragon quiche. After the ‘coronation chicken’, the famous poached chicken that was served for the coronation of Elizabeth II in 1953, now, 70 years later, this vegetarian dish will take center stage.
In addition to spinach, broad beans and tarragon, this recipe calls for milk, cream, eggs and cheddar cheese.
It is a dish that “easily adapts to different tastes and preferences,” they explained with a video of a chef who prepares the recipe. “It can be eaten hot or cold with a green salad and boiled new potatoes,” she adds.
a known crown
It is not a minor fact, since it is the first time in history that a new one is not forged to release a reign. Is about the one that the queen consort, Camila, will carry. The piece was made in 1911 for Queen Mary of Teckwife of King George V, great-grandmother of Charles III, and until now it could be seen in the permanent exhibition installed in the Tower of London.
According to the statement issued by Buckingham Palace in this regard, the entity affirms that it is a personal decision of the King “for the sake of sustainability and efficiency“.
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