The longest serving Monarch-in-waiting, Prince Charles Philip Arthur George, has been crowned King in a much-anticipated crowning event hailed in Westminster Abbey.
The event which was aired on major international broadcasters such as the BBC, CNN and Sky News among others attracted hundreds of leaders across the globe such as Rwandese President Paul Kagame, Kenyan President William Ruto among others.
Ugandan President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni was represented by the country’s foreign affairs minister, Jeje Odong.
According to the BBC, Charles III and his wife Camilla were crowned King and Queen Consort in a ceremony full of music and symbolism inside Westminster Abbey.
“Wearing his grandfather’s crimson velvet robe, King Charles took an oath, was anointed with holy oil, before the St Edward’s Crown was placed on his head. Camilla, the Queen Consort, was crowned with Queen Mary’s Crown in a similar ceremony moments later,” BBC reported.
BBC also reported that about 2,200 people, including the Royal Family, celebrities, faith leaders and heads of state, are inside the Abbey to witness the event.
The United Kingdom, which encompasses the England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, among other countries where the British Monarch is the head of state, last witnessed the crowning of a Monarch 70 years ago when the now deceased Queen Elizabeth was crowned.
King Charles III comes at a time the Monarchy appears to be losing its appeal among the British masses.
According to a report aired by the BBC early this week, the popularity of the Monarchy’s support has dwindled to just 58% of people who are in support of its existence compared to 78% of people who supported its existence in 2013.
The new King will now have to find ways of making the Monarchy more appealing.
