LONDON: The coronation of King Charles III will take place on May 6 next year, Buckingham Palace announced on Tuesday, vowing to reflect the monarchy’s historic traditions and its modern role.

Charles, 73, will be formally crowned at London’s Westminster Abbey, following a long tradition dating back more than 900 years.

The monarch’s wife, Queen Consort Camilla, 75, will also be crowned, the palace confirmed. May 6 is the fourth birthday of Charles’ grandson Archie, the son of Prince Harry and his wife Meghan.

Published in Dawn, October 12th, 2022

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