If you're just waking up, here's what you missed at King Charles' coronation
in place of her husband Joe Biden, continuing a tradition of U.S. presidents skipping coronations of the British monarch.
At the moment of crowning, those in the Abbey cheered “God save the king!” Gun salutes were fired meanwhile from military bases across the U.K. to mark the historic moment.Carl Court—Getty ImagesDetails of the coronation are steeped in symbolism and ritual dating back centuries, and the music is no exception.
The king also hand-picked the Ascension Choir, who sang “Alleluia ,” and was the first gospel group to perform at a coronation. Beca Lewis, a 17-year-old royalist who traveled from Wales to witness the coronation, was overcome by emotion when the carriage passed by. “It’s so lovely. It’s what makes Britain Britain in a way,” she says. “I just think it’s so moving to see everyone come together after COVID.”The King and Queen appeared on the balcony at Buckingham Palace after 2 p.m. local time to observe a fly-past to conclude the day’s ceremonial events.
In the end, neither Harry nor Andrew appeared on the balcony, as both are no longer working members of the royal family.
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