Buckingham Palace features King George III dazzling in royal robes to cap off the monarch’s extraordinary coronation weekend.
While the King and Queen pledged to dedicate their lives to service, Charles described the nation’s support during these historic celebrations as “the greatest coronation gift possible”.
As the weekend festivities drew to a close, Charles issued a written message where he said: “We thank each and every one of you.”
Special weekend commemorating the King’s coronation, his mother, the late Queen II. It is celebrated for the first time in 70 years since Elizabeth’s coronation in 1953.
One of the official portraits shows the king fully clothed, wearing the imperial crown and holding the cross, globe, and scepter.
The first official portrait of His Majesty the King after his coronation on 6 May.
Hugo Burnand pic.twitter.com/NTVEsRAIGV
– The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) 8 May 2023
The most important piece of Crown Jewels, the Imperial State Crown consists of a light gold carat set with three very large stones and studded with 2,868 diamonds, 17 sapphires, 11 emeralds and 269 pearls.
The king was also made of purple silk velvet and was first named after his grandfather, King VI, in 1937. She also wears the gold-embroidered ceremonial robe worn by George.
He also wears the Order of the Garter collar, originally worn by George III, on which hangs the historical “Little George” set emblazoned with diamonds.
His Majesty sits on one of the two 1902 thrones built for the future King George V and Queen Mary for the coronation of King Edward VII.
These new photos came as the King made a statement at Buckingham Palace where he and his wife Camilla promised to “devote their lives once again to this nation, their kingdom and the Commonwealth of Nations”.
He stated: “As the coronation weekend comes to a close, my wife and I would like to extend our most sincere and heartfelt thanks to all who have helped make this event such a special time. Special homage to the countless people who have taken their time and dedication. happy, safe and enjoyable.”
Added : Thank you to each and every one of you who voluntarily participated in the celebrations, whether at home, at street parties and luncheons, or in the community.”
The photos were taken by renowned socialite photographer Hugo Burnand at Buckingham Palace shortly after Saturday’s coronation.
Another published portrait shows the working royal family consisting of the Prince and Princess of Wales, the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, the Princess Royal Anne and Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, the Duke of Kent, Gloucesters and Princess Alexandra. Queen.
An official portrait after the coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 6. pic.twitter.com/lcOrkVGsd7
– The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) 8 May 2023
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Source: Programme Television
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