King Charles' coronation date set for May next year, Buckingham Palace announces

King Charles' coronation will take place on May 6 2023, Buckingham Palace has revealed.

The ceremony has traditionally stuck to a similar structure for more than 1,000 years, featuring the crown jewels' coronation regalia.

Despite King Charles taking on the responsibilities immediately, a royal coronation tends to take place several months after the death of the previous monarch, to allow a long interval for mourning. During the ceremony, the monarch takes the coronation oath - the words of which have varied over the years.

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