on May 6, United Kingdom will experience a historical event. king coronation ceremony carlosHe ascended the throne after the death of his mother on 8 September., Isabel II. An event to post live It can also be followed through television channels and radio stations and social networks from around the world. The coronation marks the official appointment of royal power by the monarch.
The main English chains –BBCITV and the Sky– It will present special programs that will air from 11:00 am (12.00 Spanish time) the ceremony, which will take place in Westminster Abbey.
Inside Spain, is planned to be made. main public chains Running special programs to present the event live, as well as processions that will take Carlos and his wife Camila, from Buckingham to Westminster (before) and from the monastery to the palace (when completed). Upon arrival in Buckingham, a traditional greeting will be given to citizens gathered in the street from the balcony and a Military Parade More than 6,000 soldiers and more than 60 Navy, Army and Air Force aircraft will participate.
potential audience
Although still on the air, it looks like this time the entire coronation will be televised. Whether Carlos will be the first publicly anointed monarch has yet to be confirmed. According to British media, a transparent canopy is being made for the ceremony. Likewise, it is foreseen that the religious service will take approximately time. 60 minutessignificantly less than the three hours his mother took.
With own request coronation of Elizabeth II, It was broadcast on television for the first time on June 2, 1953. This decision prompted many Britons to buy their first television sets, followed by 27 million in their country and millions in the rest of the world. Potential audience this time hundreds of millions of viewers.