[Curiosities] 10 curiosities left by the coronation day of Carlos III

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From Elizabeth II's corgis to the marginalization of Prince Enrique, these are the most outstanding anecdotes, data and curiosities of the coronation of Carlos III.

Charles III was crowned King of the United Kingdom, in a solemn ceremony held on May 6 at Westminster Abbey, London. These are the most notable curiosities of the day.

 

1. Lady Di's jewelry

Lady Di Kate Middleton's jewelry, during the salute from Buckingham Palace. Kate Middleton, wife of the crown prince, caught all eyes on her with her dazzling outfit, but above all because of the tribute to Diana Spencer, her famous mother-in-law. Middleton wore Diana's favorite jewelry, the diamond earrings with South Sea pearls that she displayed on several occasions. Middleton also wore the George VI scallop necklace that belonged to Elizabeth II, in another tribute that did not go unnoticed.

 

2. 52 arrests
The London Metropolitan Police reported that they arrested 52 people during the coronation day of kings Carlos III and Camila, for causes related to public disturbances. The most famous of those arrested is the head of the anti-monarchy organization Republic, Graham Smith. He was arrested for protesting against the monarchy.

 

3. Party despite the rain

Thousands of people took to the streets of central London to celebrate the coronation, despite the heavy rain that fell on the British capital. Not only English, but also numerous American, Austrian, French, Brazilian and even Japanese visitors covered themselves with the British flag and carried images with the king's face.

 

4. Enrique, separated from the balcony

Prince Enrique, during the coronation day of Carlos III. King Carlos III greeted the crowd from the balcony of Buckingham Palace together with Queen Camila and her families, but without her youngest son Enrique, separated from the official functions of royalty. It was already known that Enrique's wife, Meghan Markle, would not participate in the ceremony to stay in California with her children Archie and Lilibeth. Enrique did go to Westminster Abbey for the solemn coronation, although he left the temple directly for the airport, just after the religious service.

 

5. Nor was Andrés

Another illustrious absent from the balcony greeting was Prince Andrés, younger brother of Carlos III. Andrés is excluded from royal duties due to his sexual scandals related to businessman Jeffrey Epstein. The tradition of waving from the balcony dates back to 1851, when the legendary Queen Victoria appeared there amid celebrations for the opening of the World's Fair that year. Since then, that greeting has served to mark special occasions in the history of the monarchy.

 

6. Elizabeth II corgis

Detail of Camila's dress, with the embroidered corgis. Her coronation ceremony has been full of symbols, some obvious, others more hidden, such as the fact that Queen Camila wore the image of Queen Elizabeth II's two beloved corgis embroidered on her skirt. Muick and Sandy live at the Royal Lodge in Windsor, the estate that Prince Andrew shares with his ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson, who adopted them after the death of Elizabeth II.

7. The heir's oath
For the first time in history, only one member of the monarchy and nobility has sworn allegiance to the king. It is about the prince and heir Guillermo, who at the end has approached an emotional Carlos III to give him a kiss on the cheek. "Thank you, William," his father told him.

8. William's children
The little children of Prince William and Kate Middleton also caught the eye. The three wore the colors of the Union Jack: Jorge in red and Honor Guard attire; Carlota, in white, and little Luis was in blue with a Hainsworth Garter Blue Doeskin jacket. Prince George, eldest son of the princes of Wales, was one of those in charge of wearing his grandfather's tunic, both at the entrance and at the exit.

 

9. A biblical epistle
The British Prime Minister, the conservative Rishi Sunak, read a fragment of the Epistle to the Colossians during the coronation. Sunak, although he professes the Hindu religion, participated in the religious service officiated by the Archbishop of Cantebury, Justin Welby, primate of the Anglican Church.

 

10. There is no longer a queen consort
With her coronation, Camila stops using the title of "Queen Consort" to be, simply but magnificently, Queen. According to British tradition, the wives of monarchs are crowned queens, something that is not the case with the husbands of queens, as was the case with the Duke of Edinburgh, Philip, father of Charles III and husband of Elizabeth II.

 

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