This included the king and queen consort's reuse of their throne chairs and crowns, the invitations being printed on recycled paper, and thoughtfully crafted floral arrangements.Īhead, see a comparison of Elizabeth and Charles's coronations through photos. Charles became King the moment his mother Queen Elizabeth II died. King Henry VII, King Henry VIII and Queen Elizabeth I: The French quartering has been altered to three fleurs-de-lis. Queen Elizabeth II had several personal flags designed for her. The ceremony was intentionally designed to weave in the king's lifelong passion for the environment, with decisions being made in the interest of sustainability. The Royal Standards of the United Kingdom presently refer to either of two similar flags used by King Charles III in his capacity as. Guests generally dressed more casually than the attendees of Elizabeth's coronation, and the king made sure to prioritize sustainability while planning the event's different elements.īuckingham Palace previously announced that the coronation service, which took place today at Westminster Abbey, would 'reflect the Monarch’s role today and look towards the future, while being rooted in longstanding traditions and pageantry.'

Now, seven decades later, Queen Elizabeth's eldest child, Charles, has officially ascended the throne-and, while his own coronation certainly wasn't lacking in opulence, the ceremony took a slightly more modern approach. With Charles sporting a kilt and Camilla.

8, he automatically succeeded her as king of the United Kingdom, taking the name King Charles III. King Charles III and Queen Camilla are out together for the first time since the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. Extravagance reigned at her nearly three hour-long service, which was the first-ever to be televised and was subsequently watched by millions of people. Following Queen Elizabeth II’s death on Thursday, Sep. The late queen was crowned in a lavish ceremony in 1953. His wife, Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, is now the Queen Consort, as Elizabeth.

The former Prince of Wales is now King Charles III. Elizabeth’s eldest son, Charles, 73, formerly the Prince of Wales, has immediately become the King of England. A lot has changed in the 70 years that have elapsed since Queen Elizabeth II's coronation and King Charles III's coronation. With the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, the crown has passed to her heir.

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