What to expect from King Charles’ coronation in London today


By AGENCY
The Coronation Vestments, comprising the Supertunica (left) and the Imperial Mantle are displayed in the Throne Room at Buckingham Palace in London. The vestments will be worn by Britain’s King Charles III during his coronation at Westminster Abbey today. Photo: AFP

King Charles will be crowned at Westminster Abbey in a ceremony full of pomp, pageantry and solemn religious significance today, after he became monarch of the United Kingdom and 14 other realms on the death of his mother Queen Elizabeth in September.

Why is he crowned, what does it mean and who will attend?

Play, subscribe and stand a chance to win prizes worth over RM39,000! T&C applies.

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
Britain , King Charles , coronation , tradition , culture , London

Next In Culture

Japanese manga publisher rocked by sexual abuse scandal
'No Particular Order' theatre show confronts societal breakdown and disorder
Critics round on Venice Biennale after Russia included
Villains or misunderstood? 'Break Room' takes an honest look at office culture
Singapore art show draws connections among regional women pioneers
Malaysian contemporary artist chi too has died aged 44
Weekend for the arts: 'Mati-Mati (J’aime Ma Mere)', 'Hikayat' exhibition
The National Archives will release an expanded P. Ramlee biography in April
Portugal mourns acclaimed writer Antonio Lobo Antunes
'Fearless' Tracey Emin gets major London retrospective

Others Also Read