Tag: British Royal Family

Charles, 74, became the oldest sovereign yet to be crowned at London's Westminster Abbey, after a lifetime as heir to his late mother Queen Elizabeth II

The coronation, the first of a British king since 1937, is the religious confirmation of his accession after the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II

The presence of other crowned royals at the ceremony is a break from royal tradition, British press reported

Billions are expected to tune in Saturday to regal pomp and ceremony in the imposing surroundings of Westminster Abbey

Born on November 14, 1948, his course in life was plotted for him when his grandfather King George VI died, making his mother queen

Anti-monarchists at home scent a chance to renew debate about the constitutional future of the British royal family

Charles will pray aloud during the service, to ask God that "I may be a blessing to all thy children, of every faith and conviction.”

Catholic bishops described the Queen Elizabeth II as “a woman of faith” and “champion of religious freedom"  

Her title “Defender of the Faith and Supreme Governor of the Church of England” dates to the reign of King Henry VIII

Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher recalled the prince's honorable and faithful service to the queen, to his country, and to the world