Joe Biden will not attend Charles III coronation in UK
U.S. President Joe Biden has informed King Charles III of the United Kingdom that it will be the first lady of the United States who will represent the country at his coronation.
«He has congratulated the king on his upcoming coronation.»
The White House has indicated, through a statement, that the president «congratulated the king on his upcoming coronation and informed him that First Lady Jill Biden expects to attend on behalf of the United States.»
Biden wants to meet soon with King in UK
The president «has also conveyed his desire to meet with the King in the United Kingdom at a future date,» the letter continues, adding that they have commented on «the strength of the relationship» and «the friendship» between the two countries.
Coronation the first weekend of May
The coronation of King Charles III of the United Kingdom and Queen consort Camilla Parker-Bowles will take place during the first weekend of May, from Saturday 6 to Monday 8 at Westminster Abbey in London. Saturday will feature the coronation, the monarch’s procession and royal greetings from Buckingham Palace. On Sunday May there will be a concert at Windsor Castle and the ‘Grand Coronation Lunch’ event. The last day, Monday, will be dedicated to the actions of volunteer programs.
The latest coronation in the history of the United Kingdom
Charles III acceded to the throne in September 2022 after the long reign of his mother Elizabeth II. The new monarch will be crowned at the age of 74 and will thus become the latest coronation in the history of this monarchy, as well as the first in almost 70 years.
