When will King Charles be crowned? Understand the process from now on

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King Charles III was officially proclaimed the new monarch of the United Kingdom and head of state of the 14 countries occupying the British crown this Saturday. This Monday (12), he gave his first speech in the British Parliament and soon went to Edinburgh to accompany the funerals.

Queen of Buckingham Palace According to the protocols created in “Operation Unicorn”, which is the action plan after Elizabeth’s death at the age of 96, these are the steps foreseen for succession as soon as possible.

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However, Charles’ official coronation can take months and only takes place after a period of mourning for the queen and all necessary preparations have been made.

A coronation is not necessary for a prince to become king – just as Camilla is already queen consort.

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According to the British royal family’s website, the coronation “is an occasion for pomp and celebration, but it is also a solemn religious ceremony, essentially the same for over a thousand years. For the past 900 years, the ceremony has been held at Westminster Abbey, London. Service, His office is almost always led by the Archbishop of Canterbury since the Norman Conquest of 1066.”

Queen Elizabeth’s funeral was left with a ceremony

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Charles III, Queen II. Came for a procession with Elizabeth’s body

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King Charles III, Queen II. Accompanying Elizabeth’s funeral

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Princess Anne, Queen Accompanying Elizabeth’s funeral

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King Charles III, Queen II. Accompanying Elizabeth’s funeral

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Crowds Queen II. Waiting to watch Elizabeth’s funeral procession in Edinburgh, Scotland

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Queen Elizabeth: The monarch’s funeral left with a ceremony

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Queen Elizabeth: The monarch’s funeral left with a ceremony

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Queen Elizabeth: The monarch’s funeral left with a ceremony

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Queen Elizabeth: The monarch’s funeral left with a ceremony

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Queen Elizabeth’s body leaves in procession marching towards St Giles Cathedral

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Queen Elizabeth: Sovereign’s body arrives at St Giles Cathedral in Edinburgh

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Queen Elizabeth: Royal family St. giles

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What will happen now?

A period of mourning came into effect from the day of his death (8) until seven days after the monarch’s funeral, scheduled for the 19th at Westminster Abbey in central London. Royal mourning is provided by members of the royal family, officials of royal residence, representatives in official functions, and troops performing ceremonial functions.

This is the first time a monarch’s funeral has been held here since the 18th century. King Charles approved the funeral to be a public holiday across England.

Meanwhile, royal residences, including the Queen’s Gallery and Royal Stables at Buckingham Palace and the Queen’s Gallery in Edinburgh, are closed until after the Queen’s funeral. Balmoral Castle and Sandringham House and Hillsborough Castle, the Queen’s official residence in Northern Ireland, are also closed.

Flags at royal residences were lowered at half-mast by 8am after the last day of royal mourning.

Queen Elizabeth’s body was found in St. Giles will remain in Edinburgh 24 hours to allow close family members to pay their respects.

Later, the corpse goes to the Palace of Westminster in London for visits – these visits are open to the public with the purchase of a ticket.

During this period, ordinary parliamentary activities from Westminster to Holyrood were suspended.

In total, the national royal mourning is expected to last 12 to 13 days – this decision was made by King III. It will be made official by Charles.

The Queen’s body will be buried in the King George 6 memorial church. The coffin is next to the burial place of Duke Philip, his parents, and his sister, the Princess. Margaret.

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Four generations of the British royal family: Queen II. Elizabeth, with her daughter Anne in her arms, accompanied by her mother and grandmother.

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