The Coronation Throne and the Cursed Diamonds
The ceremony takes place at Westminster Abbey, where the coronation throne, a wooden seat dating back to the 11th century, is located. The Imperial State Crown, adorned with the Black Prince’s Ruby and other precious stones, will be placed on Charles III’s head.
The Crown Jewel and the Controversy Surrounding the Koh-i-Noor Diamond
The crown jewel also includes the famous Koh-i-Noor diamond, which has been set aside in tribute to India, which considers it a symbol of conquest and has been demanding its return for years. Queen Consort Camilla will wear a different crown for the occasion.
Operation Golden Orb and the Coronation Ritual
The coronation follows a medieval ritual, with the anointing of the king and queen consort before the Archbishop of Canterbury, and the use of precious objects symbolizing secular power. Among these objects are the scepter of St. Edward, the golden orb, and the king’s ring.
The Procession and the Diamond Jubilee State Coach
Prince Charles will arrive at Westminster Abbey aboard the Diamond Jubilee State Coach, a sumptuous golden carriage created for Queen Elizabeth II’s diamond jubilee. This entrance will mark the beginning of the ceremony and Charles’s transformation into a sovereign of the second millennium.
A King Concerned with the Environment and Inclusion
Charles III will be a king attentive to the environment, sustainability, and the circular economy. He will use a recycled throne during the ceremony and commit to supporting the less fortunate through his Prince’s Trust foundation. He will also be a monarch sensitive to inclusion, with representatives from the Commonwealth playing a key role in the presentation of precious objects during the ceremony.
Harry’s Presence and Meghan’s Absence
Despite controversies and accusations of racism made by Meghan Markle, Prince Harry has been invited to the ceremony, although he is relegated to the third rank. This presence shows that Charles III has learned from his mother never to complain and never to give too many explanations.
“Never complain, never explain,” a lesson Charles III learned from his mother, Queen Elizabeth II.
This article was written based on information provided by Focus magazine website here.
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