Why is Charles III being crowned king?

Which crowns will be worn?

Charles III will be crowned with the St Edward’s Crown and will then wear the Imperial State Crown after the ceremony.

The queen consort will be crowned with Queen Mary’s Crown. This is the first time an existing crown has been reused for a queen consort.

This crown was chosen instead of the Queen Mother’s Crown which contains the Koh-i-Noor diamond. India, Pakistan,Afghanistan and Iran have all claimed ownership of the Koh-i-Noor diamond in recent years.

Who is King Charles?

Founded nearly 20 charities

Passionate about the environment

Interested in urban planning and architecture

Farming and agriculture ( organic farming)

Artist (painter)

Speaks Welsh ( as Prince of Wales)

Has a university degree from Cambridge in Archeology and Anthropology

Sportsman (Polo / Skiing / Fishing / Hiking)

The Commonwealth is a free association of independent states under the British monarch. It is an international organisation in which countries with diverse social, political, and economic backgrounds are regarded as equal in status, and cooperate within a framework of common values and goals,

British Values

Some of the roles of the Commonwealth: Promotes democracy, protection of human rights, equality of justice, promoting rule of law, countering extreme violence, promoting transparency in public services, tackling corruption

● Democracy.Aculture built upon freedom and equality, where everyone is aware of their rights and responsibilities.

● The rule of law. The need for rules to make a happy, safe and secure environment to live and work.

● Individual liberty. ...

● Mutual respect & tolerance of different faiths and beliefs

These individual objects symbolise different aspects of the service and responsibilities of the monarch.