10 Things That Will Happen at Charles' Coronation on May 6

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The coronation will take place on May 6 at Westminster Abbey where many previous monarchs have been crowned.

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At the coronation ceremony, King Charles will be anointed with holy oil, symbolizing his divine right to reign, and will be crowned with the Crown of St. Edward, which has been used in coronations since 1661. Additionally, he will receive an orb and two scepters.

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As part of the coronation ceremony, the king will take an oath to uphold the laws and customs of the realm and to protect the Church of England. He will also receive the homage of the peers of the realm, who will pledge their loyalty and support to him as sovereign.

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Camilla will also be crowned Queen Consort during the ceremony. She will also be anointed and dressed in pieces symbolic of her new role.

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At the conclusion of the ceremony, cannon salutes will be fired from military bases across the United Kingdom to announce the King's coronation.

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Following the coronation, a royal procession will take place through the streets of London, starting from Westminster and ending at Buckingham Palace. At the palace, the King and Queen will greet the people from the iconic balcony.

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The royal family will witness an aviation show from the balcony of Buckingham Palace. The event was planned by the Royal Navy, British Army and Royal Air Force.

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A banquet or feast will be held in honor of the new king, at which many traditional foods and drinks will be served including a coronation quiche with a special recipe for the event.

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In the afternoon, the coronation concert will take place at Windsor Castle. Some of the stars that will perform are Katy Perry, Lionel Richie and Andrea Bocelli.

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The following day, an event called 'The Big Help Out' will be held, a set of several projects that invite people to support charities as a tribute to the work King Charles has done.

The moment for which King Charles has been prepared all his life has finally arrived and on May 6 it will be made official with his grand coronation. Together with his wife Camilla, Charles will be crowned in a traditional ceremony that will be broadcast around the world.

Things to watch at the coronation of King Charles

While Charles will clearly follow most of the centuries-old royal traditions and protocols, the new monarch has also planned a more modern version of the solemn event, including a concert the following day.