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The Historic Coronation Service of Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla took place at Westminster Abbey on Saturday 6th May 2023 at 1100hrs
LONDON For almost a thousand years, Coronations have been held at Westminster Abbey, and the Order of Service draws on this long tradition, centred around the liturgical theme of “Called to Serve” and The King’s solemn vow and commitment to serve God, and the people of the nations and the realms.
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The Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Reverend and Right Honourable Justin Welby, conducted the Service. The Choirs of Westminster Abbey and His Majesty’s Chapel Royal, St James’s Palace, with choristers from Methodist College, Belfast, and Truro Cathedral Choir, and an octet from the Monteverdi Choir, sang. The music during the Service was directed by Andrew Nethsingha, Organist and Master of the Choristers Westminster Abbey.
Faith leaders and representatives of faith communities processed through Westminster Abbey ahead of the Service, followed by representatives of the Commonwealth Realms.
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