Four compelling reasons not to miss the coronation of King Carlos III: step by step of the event and where to see it

Seventy years after the last ceremony of its kind, the UK and the world are eagerly awaiting Coronation of King Carlos III on Saturday 6 May 2023 in Westminster Abbey.

Although he has been king since September 8, 2022, when Elizabeth II died, this Saturday’s protocol ceremony, where Camilla Parker-Bowles will also be crowned, officially makes him head of state and of the Church of England.

Unlike the coronation of Elizabeth II in 1953, which was attended by 8,000 guests and lasted for three hours, only 2,000 people will attend the one-hour event of King Carlos III, reports El Universal.

Four compelling reasons to see the coronation of King Carlos III

More than half a century after the world witnessed the coronation of the British monarch on television for the first time in history, we bring you four reasons not to miss this event:

Prince Harry will leave his father Carlos’ coronation to attend his son Archie’s birthday

This will be a step by step coronation of King Carlos III

The coronation ceremony consists of five stages, which are:

What happens after the coronation

Officially royal, Charles III and Camilla return to Buckingham Palace in a carriage that has been used for coronations since 1831.

According to tradition, they will be greeted from the balcony of the palace accompanied by members of the royal family.

Where to see the coronation

The ceremony starts at 11:00 UK time, which is the case Ecuador it would be 05:00.

The British channels BBC, ITV and Sky will be in charge of broadcasting the actual event live, writes El Universal.