Will the coronation of Carlos III be less ostentatious than that of Elizabeth II? According to British media, the new sovereign is planning a “cheaper” coronation ceremony than his mother’s in 1953.
The coronation “will be shorter, smaller and cheaper” to avoid complaints from the British people as the cost of living has soared in the UK, a royal source told Reuters. Daily mirror.
“The king is aware of the difficult daily life of the English. And if he wants the coronation ceremony to be carried out in accordance with ancient traditions, he must also reflect the place of the monarchy in the modern world, ”we explain.
In this time of crisis, the potential cost to the taxpayer of the funeral, which has not been disclosed, has raised some teeth. In 1953, the coronation of Elizabeth II had cost 1.57 million pounds, the equivalent in 2022 of 46 million pounds (52 million euros).
Heading for a spring coronation?
The date of the coronation of King Carlos III is not yet known. Due to the preparation time required for such an event, this ceremony will not take place for several months, at the earliest in the spring.
The mourning of the royal family continues for another week, but the flags are no longer at half-staff and the Government of Prime Minister Liz Truss, who came to power two days before the death of Elizabeth II, has just got down to business. construction site.
Source: BFM TV
