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2023 Coronation Balcony
Charles and Camilla on the front balcony of Buckingham Palace

The coronation of Charles III and Camilla was a special event where Charles became King and Camilla became Queen of the United Kingdom. This grand ceremony happened on 6 May 2023. About 2,200 people were invited to attend. Guests included members of the royal family, leaders from the Church of England, important politicians, and leaders from other countries. Many famous people from Britain and around the world also came.

People from 203 countries were invited to the coronation service. Representatives from at least 158 countries actually attended. This included 16 kings and queens, 70 heads of state (like presidents), and 10 prime ministers. Many of these guests also went to a reception on 5 May and a concert on 7 May.

Who Attended the King's Coronation?

The British Royal Family

The coronation was a big family event for King Charles III. Many members of the British royal family were there to support him.

King Charles III's Children and Grandchildren

The Cambridges on the balcony
The Prince and Princess of Wales, with their children Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis, attended the coronation.

Other Close Royal Relatives

Queen Camilla's Family

Queen Camilla's family also attended the coronation.

  • Andrew Parker Bowles, the Queen's former husband.
  • Thomas Parker Bowles, the Queen's son, who is also the King's godson.
  • Laura and Harry Lopes, the Queen's daughter and son-in-law.
  • Annabel Elliot, the Queen's sister, who was a lady-in-attendance.

The Princess of Wales's Family

Important UK Leaders and Officials

Many key figures from the United Kingdom attended the coronation. These included current and former prime ministers, government ministers, and other important officials.

British Prime Ministers

The current British Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak (top left), and all seven living former British prime ministers, attended the coronation.

Leaders of UK Political Parties

  • Sir Keir Starmer, the leader of the Labour Party.
  • Sir Ed Davey, the leader of the Liberal Democrats.
  • Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, the leader of the Democratic Unionist Party.
  • Stephen Flynn, the leader of the Scottish National Party in the House of Commons.

First Ministers of Devolved Governments

The leaders of the governments in Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland were also present.

UK Armed Forces and Emergency Services

Leaders from the UK's military and emergency services attended.

  • Admiral Sir Ben Key, the head of the Royal Navy.
  • General Sir Patrick Sanders, the head of the British Army.
  • Air Chief Marshal Sir Michael Wigston, the head of the Royal Air Force.
  • Sir lain Livingstone, the Chief Constable of Police Scotland.
  • Ross Haqqart, the Chief Fire Officer for Fire Scotland.

Commonwealth Guests

The Commonwealth is a group of countries that were once part of the British Empire. Many of these countries are called "Commonwealth realms" because King Charles III is still their head of state. Other Commonwealth countries are republics, but their leaders also attended.

Leaders from Commonwealth Realms

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All fourteen governors-general and eight other prime ministers of the Commonwealth realms (pictured, left to right: Sir Rodney Williams, Sir Bob Dadae, Sir David Vunagi, Sir Tofiga Vaevalu Falani and Chris Hipkins) attended the coronation.

Leaders from Other Commonwealth Countries

The Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina (left), the President of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides (middle), and the President of Malawi, Lazarus Chakwera (right), attended.

Foreign Royalty and Dignitaries

Many kings, queens, princes, and princesses from around the world attended. This was a change from past coronations, where usually only non-reigning royals attended.

Kings and Queens from Other Countries

Sixteen foreign reigning monarchs, including the King of Bhutan (left), the Emir of Qatar (middle) and the King of Sweden (right), attended.

Other Royal Family Members

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Queen Anne-Marie of the Hellenes (pictured, on the left, at the coronation reception) was the first non-reigning royal to announce her attendance.

Non-Reigning Royal Houses

  • Queen Anne-Marie of the Hellenes (from Greece).
  • Crown Prince Pavlos and Crown Princess Marie-Chantal of Greece.
  • Crown Prince Alexander of Serbia and Crown Princess Katherine.

Heads of State and Government from Other Countries

The President of France, Emmanuel Macron (left), the President of Brazil, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (middle), and the President of Georgia, Salome Zourabichvili (right), attended.
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Charles III with Italian president Sergio Mattarella before the coronation

Religious Leaders

Leaders from different faiths were present at the coronation.

  • Justin Welby, the Archbishop of Canterbury, who led the coronation ceremony.
  • Stephen Cottrell, the Archbishop of York.
  • Cardinal Vincent Nichols, the Archbishop of Westminster (Roman Catholic Church).
  • Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis, the Chief Rabbi of the United Hebrew Congregations.

Other Notable Guests

Many well-known people from different fields also attended.

Everyday Heroes and Community Members

Many ordinary people who do amazing things for their communities were invited.

  • 450 people who received the British Empire Medal were invited. This award recognizes people who have done great work in their local areas, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • 400 representatives from charities were also invited. These included people from organizations like The Prince's Trust, Barnardo's, and the Scout Association. They were chosen to recognize their help on the coronation day.

Countries Not Invited

Some countries were not invited to the coronation. These included Afghanistan, Belarus, Myanmar, Russia, Syria, Venezuela, and Iran. For North Korea and Nicaragua, only senior diplomats were invited, not their top leaders.

Images for kids

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