Following the death of Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday, September 8, at Balmoral, the Prince of Wales has now taken the throne as King Charles III.
While Charles immediately became King following the Queen's passing, it may be some time before an official coronation is held. Although Queen Elizabeth II took the throne in February 1952, her coronation was not held until 16 months later on June 2, 1953.
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A date for the coronation will likely not be announced for some time, as the UK enters a period of mourning for Queen Elizabeth II. Her funeral will be declared a "Day of National Mourning".
Charles' coronation, codenamed Operation Golden Orb, has been planned for many years and will likely be a more low-key affair than his mother's. It will likely be held at Westminster Abbey in London, where royal coronations have taken place for 900 years.
Will the coronation of King Charles III be a public holiday?
Yes, King Charles III's coronation will likely be a public holiday, though exact details are yet to be announced.
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