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Coronation


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The last coronation in the United Kingdom took place on June 2, 1953, when Queen Elizabeth II was crowned at Westminster Abbey in London.


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Queen Elizabeth II succeeded her father, King George VI, who passed away in 1952. 


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The Prince of Wales was crowned as King Charles on May 6, 2023.


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Prince Charles has held the title of Prince of Wales since July 26, 1958, when he was formally invested with it at the age of nine.


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King Charles son Prince William now owns the title Prince of Wales whilst his wife Kate is called the Princess of Wales.


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Kate Middleton, was originally known as Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, was born in Reading, Berkshire, England.


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Kate Middleton married Prince William, who is second in line to the British throne, on April 29, 2011.


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Prince William, whose full name is William Arthur Philip Louis, was born on June 21, 1982. 


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The coronation in the United Kingdom was held at Westminster Abbey in London.


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Papua New Guinea, then known as the Territory of Papua and New Guinea, was represented at the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953. 


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Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby lead the proceedings. Traditionally the events take place as follows: the Recognition, the Coronation Oath, the Anointing, the Investiture and the Enthronement and Homage. 


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Preparing to receive their crowns.


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