70 Years Since the Last British Coronation... "To Serve, Not to Be Served"

Attendance of 2,000 at Coronation Ceremony... Prime Minister Han Deok-su and Others Attend

The coronation of King Charles III was held on the 6th (local time) at Westminster Abbey in London, England. It was the first coronation in about 70 years since the coronation of Charles III's mother, Queen Elizabeth II, on June 2, 1953.

Inside Westminster Abbey where the coronation of Charles III took place. [Source=Reuters Yonhap News]

Charles III, along with Queen Camilla, rode in the "Diamond Jubilee Coach" carriage from Buckingham Palace in London to Westminster Abbey.

The royal cathedral choir welcomed King Charles, and King Charles responded, "In His name, by His example, I have come not to be served but to serve."

At the coronation, Charles III said, "In the name of God, by His example, I will serve, not be served."

Through his oath on the day, Charles III declared, "I solemnly and sincerely confess, testify, and declare before God that I am a Protestant, and according to the intention of the law securing the succession to the throne to Protestants, I will uphold and maintain this law to the best of my power."

Coronation of Charles III. [Source=AP Yonhap News]

At the coronation, Charles III wore the ‘Super Tunic’ coat made for George V in 1911, with the ‘Robe Royal’ cloak additionally draped over it. The sword belt and gloves were also reused relics worn by George VI.

This coronation was shortened compared to that of the late Queen Elizabeth II, concluding in two hours. Unlike Queen Elizabeth II's coronation, which was attended by about 8,000 people, this event was scaled down to around 2,000 attendees.

Among the guests were Prime Minister Han Duck-soo, Jill Biden, wife of U.S. President Joe Biden, French President Emmanuel Macron, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, European Union (EU) Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, and over 2,300 dignitaries representing 203 countries and organizations attended the coronation.

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