A historic day in British history has officially begun. Charles III drives to Westminster Abbey and is anointed as King of England.
Charles III traveled from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Abbey to be crowned King of England, marking a historic day in British history.
The monarch traveled with his wife, Queen Camilla. The royal pair chose to travel in his coach, the relatively new Diamond His Jubilee coach, completed in 2012 and featuring modern comforts such as air conditioning and hydraulic suspension.
The first procession of the day for the soon-to-be-crowned monarch, flanked by the sovereign’s guard of royal cavalry traveled From his historic palace, down The Mall at St James’ Park, past Admiralty Arch, down Whitehall, and finally to the Anglican Church, where he was finally crowned king anointed before.
LONDON, UK – MAY 6: King Charles III and Queen Camilla travel on the Diamond Jubilee coaches, built in 2012 to mark the 60th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II’s reign, on over 1,000 military lines Liners and Sovereign’s Escorts line up. Members of the Household Cavalry depart along the Mall en route from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Abbey to attend his coronation of Charles III and Lady Camilla on May 6, 2023 in London, UK. The coronation of Charles III and his wife Camilla as Kings and Queens of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and other Commonwealth Kingdoms takes place today at Westminster Abbey. Prince Charles will ascend to the throne on September 8, 2022, upon the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II. (Photo by Dan Malan/Getty Images)
LONDON, UK – MAY 6: King Charles III and Queen Camilla travel in Diamond Jubilee coaches, built in 2012 to mark the 60th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II’s reign, on over 1,000 military lines Liners and Sovereign’s Escorts line up. Members of the Household Cavalry depart along the Mall en route from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Abbey to attend his coronation of King Charles III and Lady Camilla on May 6, 2023 in London, UK . The coronation of Charles III and his wife Camilla as Kings and Queens of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and other Commonwealth Kingdoms takes place today at Westminster Abbey. Prince Charles will ascend to the throne on September 8, 2022, upon the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – MAY 6: King Charles III of Great Britain and his wife Camilla in Diamond Jubilee State Coach in London, England on May 6, 2023, prior to the coronation of King Charles III of Great Britain and Queen Camilla of Great Britain Pass Admiralty Arch from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Abbey. The coronation of Charles III and his wife Camilla as Kings and Queens of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and other Commonwealth Kingdoms takes place today at Westminster Abbey. Prince Charles will ascend to the throne on September 8, 2022, upon the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II. (Photo credit: Piroschka van de Wouw – WPA Pool/Getty Images)
LONDON, UK – MAY 6: King Charles III and Queen Camilla travel on the Diamond Jubilee coaches, built in 2012 to mark the 60th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II’s reign, on over 1,000 military lines Liners and Sovereign’s Escorts line up. Members of the Household Cavalry approach Westminster Abbey for the coronation of King Charles III and Lady Camilla on May 6, 2023 in London, England. The coronation of Charles III and his wife Camilla as Kings and Queens of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and other Commonwealth Kingdoms takes place today at Westminster Abbey. Prince Charles will ascend to the throne on September 8, 2022, upon the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II. (Photo by Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images)
He then reverses his journey back to the palace as part of the coronation procession. This time, travel in the much more ornate Gold State Coach, a 4-ton structure of wood and gold leaf first built in the 18th century.
Prince Charles will be escorted back to Buckingham Palace by members of his family, including his sister, Princess Royal Anne, son William, Prince of Wales, and three grandchildren.
Prince Harry, the youngest of the King’s two sons, will not participate in the procession as he is not on official business.
The latter procession is likely to be remembered by Britons across the island, but may not be as enjoyable for the monarch himself. describes the travel experience as “terrifying” due to the lack of modern suspension.
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