By Zuko Komisa
King Charles III will be coronated on May 6 at Westminster Abbey in London, according to a statement released by Buckingham Palace on Tuesday.
After his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, passed away last month, Charles, 73, was crowned the new monarch of Britain.
Charles was solemnly installed as the next King of the United Kingdom in a ceremony at St. James’ Palace a few days after she passed away.
To give enough time to mourn the former sovereign and prepare for the ceremony, his coronation has been set for the next year.
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Compared to previous royal coronations, the ceremony will be more modern and will be “anointed, blessed and consecrated” by the Archbishop of Canterbury.
According to the palace: “The Ceremony has retained a similar structure for over a thousand years, and next year’s Coronation is expected to include the same core elements while recognising the spirit of our times.”
The Coronation of His Majesty The King will take place on Saturday 6 May 2023 at Westminster Abbey.
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) October 11, 2022
The Ceremony will see His Majesty King Charles III crowned alongside The Queen Consort.
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