Gustavo Manrique, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ecuador, was the national government delegate who attended the coronation ceremony of King Carlos IIIwhich took place in the morning (Ecuadorian time) of this Saturday, May 6, in the historic Westminster Abbey, in London.

More than 2,000 guests attended the ceremony that made him official as head of state and of the Anglican Church. Among those present were world leaders and their representatives.

According to a statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the coronation is considered “an act of obsession as head of state” so Manrique’s presence was very important.

Ecuadorians invited to the coronation of Carlos III

Foreign Minister Gustavo Manrique (l) speaks with Prince William of Wales, during a meeting to greet leaders invited to the coronation of King Carlos III. In the middle, Daniela Cañarte, wife of an Ecuadorian official. Photo: taken from instagram.com/theroyalfamily/

The former environment minister was captured during one of the many live broadcasts organized by many media outlets to relay the historic event to the rest of the planet as it unfolded. In Ecuador we are connecting from 5:00am to capture the first details of the event, due to the time difference, as it happened at 11:00am in the UK. Manrique appeared for a few seconds in a feature published by HOLA TV, according to information that appeared on social networks, while entering the abbey with his wife Daniela Cañarta.

List of VIP guests for the coronation of King Carlos III

The chancellor was also seen during a welcoming event for heads of state organized by Buckingham Palace the afternoon of the previous day. on the carousel photos shared on social networksManrique can be seen chatting animatedly with Prince William of Wales.

Ecuador will take full advantage of this official trip, as the Minister of Foreign Affairs “will hold bilateral meetings with the United Kingdom’s Minister for North and South America, David Rutley, as well as other authorities”, according to information shared by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on this topic in the previous days .