King Charles is hosting a reception today, Friday, for world leaders gathered in London to attend his coronation ceremony, taking place tomorrow, Saturday, in the largest official celebration in Britain in 70 years.
Royal family enthusiasts are flocking to a wide road leading to Buckingham Palace, while leaders and global figures continue to arrive in the British capital ahead of the event.
The First Lady of the United States, Jill Biden, posted on Twitter before heading to Britain: "It’s a great honor to represent the United States at this historic moment and to celebrate the special relationship between our countries."
Australian and New Zealand leaders will pledge their loyalty to King Charles during the coronation ceremony.
Charles (74 years old) and his wife Camilla will be crowned at Westminster Abbey in London in a grand and solemn religious celebration, following traditions that date back almost a thousand years, followed by a celebratory procession.
Charles became king automatically upon the death of Queen Elizabeth, at the age of 96, last September. However, the coronation, although not necessary, is a symbolic event that grants legitimacy to the king.
Against the backdrop of a cost-of-living crisis and public questioning of the future of the monarchy and its financial matters, Saturday’s event will be on a smaller scale than the celebration seen in the country 70 years ago.
