The Coronation: A Day To Remember

Get ready to witness history. On Saturday 6th May 2023, King Charles III and the Queen Consort Camilla were crowned in the majestic surroundings of Westminster Abbey, the 40th reigning monarch to be crowned there since 1066. Millions of people across the globe will experience all the pomp and pageantry as Charles is officially declared the monarch of the United Kingdom.
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