The United Kingdom has prolonged an invite to the worldwide group, together with India to attend the coronation of Charles III and Camilla. Invite has been prolonged to Indian President Droupadi Murmu. According to studies, Monaco’s Prince Albert and Princess Charlene, Japan’s Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko, Poland’s President Duda, and President of the Philippines Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will likely be attending the ceremony. The US will likely be led by first girl Jill Biden.

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The coronation of the king and the queen consort will happen on May 6, 2023, nearly 70 years for the reason that final coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in June 1953. The invitation for the coronation ceremony was launched final week. 

“The Coronation of Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla. By command of the King the Earl Marshal is directed to invite [name] to be present at the Abbey Church of Westminster on the 6th day of May 2023,” learn the colorful invitation which additionally marks the primary time Camilla is being known as a queen.

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Designed by Andrew Jamieson, the invitation options the motif of the Green Man, an historic determine from British folklore, symbolic of spring and rebirth, to have fun the brand new reign.

The invitation contains coat of arms, the emblematic flowers of the UK, and a British wildflower meadow and wildlife are all included within the design. 2000 visitors will likely be invited who will type the congregation in Westminster Abbey.

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It is value noting that Camilla won’t don a crown adorned with the ‘Kohinoor’ diamond through the coronation proceedings, because the diamond’s historical past is steeped in controversy. The gem was acquired by the British throughout India’s colonial interval and is taken into account a logo of the nation’s exploitation and looting.

Last yr in September, Indian President Droupadi Murmu visited London to pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth II and signed the condolence e book on behalf of the Indian govt. Elizabeth II died on September 8, 2022 on the age of 96 in Scotland.

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