The coronation, the first of a British king since 1937, is the religious confirmation of his accession after the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, last September.
So too is the environmental theme at the ceremony, including vegan anointing oil and recycled ceremonial garb, reflecting Charles's lifelong championing of sustainability and biodiversity."It's a demonstration of our country's character, and it's an opportunity for us to all look to the future and a spirit of service, hope and unity," he told Sky News.Not everyone is in the mood to celebrate, however.
Australia, Belize and Jamaica are already indicating moves towards becoming republics while Charles is also facing calls to apologise for his ancestors' involvement in colonialism and the slave trade. Despite torrential downpours on Friday and forecasts of a wet weekend, royal fans have been camping out on The Mall leading to Buckingham Palace, to secure a prime view.Carol Fairfax, 54, her eight-year-old son Charlie, and her sister Karen Chamberlain, 57, travelled from Birmingham in central England kitted up with tents and sleeping bags."Our mother came to London in 1953. Being here is a way to say we are proud of the monarchy.
"We are not living the same life. At this time people are struggling," Eden Eawit, 38, told AFP in north London. UKHospitality, a trade body, said the three-day coronation weekend, which includes a public holiday on Monday, could generate £350 million for the sector including pubs.
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