The possibility of a modernization act introducing profound changes now seems unlikely
Charles III will be crowned king on May 6, 2023, Buckingham Palace spokesmen announced on Tuesday. The ceremony, which will take place at Westminster Abbey, as has been the case in nearly all coronations for nine centuries, will also see the Queen’s consort, Camila, enthroned. It is common for this period to elapse between the death of one monarch and the coronation of the next.
The ceremony will be conducted by the Archbishop of Canterbury, as it has been since 1066. According to the description of the palace, the coronation will “reflect the role of the monarchy today and with a view to the future, but also rooted in tradition and splendor and pomp.” It has had the same structure in the last millennium. The new sovereign is anointed, blessed and consecrated by the spiritual leader of the Anglican Church.
The King was invested as Prince of Wales at Caernarfon Castle, in a modernist ceremony designed by his uncle, the photographer Lord Snowdon, husband of Margaret, Queen Elizabeth’s sister. For years there was speculation whether his coronation would bring about profound changes. For example, it was suggested that instead of becoming a Defender of the Faith, he should change his title to Defender of the Faith. But now it seems unlikely.
The Catholic dynasty of the Duchy of Norfolk, which plays a prominent role in organizing some ceremonies for British monarchs, has had a nasty setback. The current duke was fined in September and had his driver’s license revoked for six months for accumulating points. He asked the magistrates for understanding so that they would allow him to perform his delicate duties without restrictions, but they did not listen to him.
The coronation of Carlos III becomes a new projection into the world of British ceremonial splendor. The presence of the European royal families and the Persian Gulf dynasties, with whom the current king has maintained a close relationship, is assured. His interest, in addition to raising funds for his charitable activities, was cultural. His mother was friends with Golf Sheiks because they shared a love of horses.
After the intense days following Isabel II’s death, Carlos III and Camila returned to Scotland to spend some time in retirement, with some protocol activities. Other members of the family, such as the Duke and Duchess of Wessex or Princess Anne, have traveled internationally. The British monarchy appears to be reducing the size of those who perform public duties.
The Princes of Wales, the most popular members, have been to Northern Ireland and Wales where they were received by Gwynedd City Council with a request to relinquish the title. It is considered a symbol of English oppression, as the title was appropriated from the Welsh princes in the fourteenth century. In that area of North West Wales, England’s rejection is fierce. At the inauguration of Caernarfon in 1969, Carlos wore a bulletproof vest as a precaution.
Source: La Verdad
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