The visual parallels between Elizabeth II and Charles III's coronations
. In Charles’s coronation oath, he said: “Grant that I may be a blessing to all thy children, of every faith and belief, that together we may discover the ways of gentleness and be led into the paths of peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.”
One of the starkest differences between Charles’ and Elizabeth’s coronations was their oaths. When Elizabeth became queen, Britain was still very much an empire—and, as such, she pledged to “govern the Peoples of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the Union of South Africa, Pakistan and Ceylon, and of your Possessions and other Territories.” Charles, meanwhile, now rules over a considerably smaller realm.
But perhaps the most obvious difference between 1953 and the present day is how the monarchy is viewed. In today’s Britain, the monarchy enjoy’s the support of just 58% of the population. Charles’ coronation was subject to high-profile, if limited, anti-monarchy demonstrations. Some protesters wereQueen Elizabeth II and her pageant pass on the way to her coronation ceremony on June 2, 1953.
The Diamond Jubilee State Coach, accompanied by the Sovereign's Escort of the Household Cavalry, travels along The Mall en route to Westminster Abbey.The Queen and her retinue, who are carrying her train, at her coronation.King Charles III takes part in his and Queen Camilla's coronation ceremony with pages Prince George, Lord Oliver Cholmondley, Nicholas Barclay, and Ralph Tollemache.Fox Photos/Getty ImagesThe Canopy being placed over the Queen prior to the Anointing.
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Britain readies to crown Charles III as its new kingOn May 6th, in London, a man will be given a hat. He has never seemed that keen on this hat. Britons themselves seem similarly nonplussed
Read more »
The Enduring Oddness of King Charles IIIThe British monarch, who will formally be crowned king in a coronation ceremony this weekend, is perhaps the least non-exciting royal alive
Read more »
These are the Yorkshire supermarket opening times over King Charles III coronation weekendSome Yorkshire supermarkets are extending their opening hours during King Charles III coronation weekend, while others may be reducing them - here is a full list of all supermarket opening times in the region.
Read more »
King Charles III's age compared with former UK monarchsHe is considerably older than his mother was when she became Queen
Read more »
NI school pupils to perform in choir at King Charles III's coronation'We're really, really thrilled to have that Belfast connection and to represent Northern Ireland is just really important, it's great'
Read more »