Largest armed forces display for Coronation
Apr 17, 2023
London [UK], April 17: The coronation of Britain's King Charles III and Queen Camilla will see the largest military ceremonial operation in 70 years, with more than 6,000 men and women of the armed forces taking part in the historic royal event. Sailors, soldiers, and aviatorsand the breadth of the Commonwealth will accompany Charles and Camilla to and from Westminster Abbey - where the coronation service will occur on May 6.
Later in the day, military personnel will conduct a six-minute flypast of more than 60 aircraft from the Royal Navy, British Army and Royal Air Force - flying over The Mall in central London. In all corners of the Union - including at firing stations in Edinburgh, Cardiff and Belfast - gun salutes will herald the moment the King is crowned. Featuring more than 400 personnel across 13 locations and deployed Royal Navy ships, 21 rounds will fire to mark the coronation except for the Tower of London and Horse Guards Parade, where a 62-round salute and a six-gun salvo will fire, respectively.
PM Rishi Sunak said he is "incredibly proud of our brilliant military personnel", adding: "As they stand shoulder-to-shoulder with our Commonwealth friends and allies, I know the hard work of thousands of our servicemen and women during the past weeks and months will culminate in an incredible display that will amaze crowds at home and across the world."
Source: Qatar Tribune
