King Charles III crowned monarch of UK and 14 other countries. Which are they?
King Charles III was crowned as the new monatrch of United Kingdom on Saturday. Along with Britain he also took over as head of state of other 14 nations.
King Charles III was officially crowned as the monarch of the United Kingdom on Saturday in a grand ceremony steeped in centuries of tradition. This historic event marked the country's first coronation in 70 years. In addition to being the head of state of Britain, King Charles III also assumed the role of monarch for 14 other countries, including Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, among others.
Britain's King Charles III and Queen Camilla greet the crowds from the balcony of Buckingham Palace after the coronation ceremony in London, Saturday, May 6, 2023. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein) (AP)
Although part of the Commonwealth, India is not under the British monarchy and has been a republic since the adoption of the Constitution of India on January 26, 1950.
King Charles III's coronation
The ceremony at Westminster Abbey was a big occasion, and as has been customary since the Middle Ages, the new monarch rode through the streets of London in a parade of carriages before being crowned.
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