The crowning of King Charles on May 6 will trigger a global celebration the world hasn't seen since Queen Elizabeth ascended to the throne more than 70 years ago, writes Des Houghton.
The coronation of King Charles III, King of Australia, will trigger the biggest celebration the Commonwealth has seen in 70 years since Queen Elizabeth II was crowned.Britons love a party and this one will be a beauty.A shortage of campanologists or bell ringers has prompted a frantic recruitment drive.
The coronation long weekend - code-named Operation Golden Orb - will see hundreds of thousands of well-wishers line the streets for the procession.A peace deal being brokered by the Archbishop of Canterbury and the Palace may see the rebellious Harry welcomed to the ceremony after all. In a statement, the Palace said:"The coronation is a solemn religious service, together with an occasion for celebration and pageantry.
The procession will be a fraction of the length of Queen Elizabeth's. The coronation will cost British taxpayers $100 million, around four times the cost of Elizabeth’s investiture.Yet the pomp and pageantry will revitalise the monarchy and the long-term boost to the tourist economy will be worth billions.
Or trace the footsteps of King Charles and other royals aboard a City Cruises boat. The leading river cruise operator on the River Thames offers sightseeing and dining cruises with a royal theme.Or travel up the Thames to Tower Millennium Pier to visit the Tower of London and to see the Crown Jewels.
Popular in England right now is the Crown to Couture exhibition inside the Kensington Palace, the residence of Diana, Princess of Wales.It fills 12 rooms in Kensington Palace and juxtaposes the costumes worn by Georgian courtiers in these very premises 250 years ago with the frocks and accessories flaunted by today’s celebs.
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