(CNN Spanish) — The eyes of millions of people around the world will be on the coronation of King Charles III, either traditionally or through all the trappings that come with the historic event for British royalty, which includes a guest list of more than 2,000.
While Buckingham Palace has not released a detailed guest list, it has confirmed that around 2,300 people have received invitations to the service at Westminster Abbey on Saturday May 6. Among the guests, according to the palace, are members of the royal family, international representatives from 203 countries, along with community and charity volunteers.
We know who will (and who won’t) attend the coronation of the United Kingdom’s new monarchs, since Camilla will be known as Queen Camilla after the Queen’s wife:
British Royal Family: Will Meghan and Harry attend?
Although the list of royals attending the coronation of King Charles III has not been officially released, the Princes of Wales, William and Kate, and their three children are expected to attend.
Harry, Duke of Sussex, will fly from America to London with his father at this historic moment, but he will do it alone. His wife, Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, will stay in California with the couple’s children, after speculation over whether or not she will be at the coronation was finally confirmed by the palace. Meghan is understood to want to skip the celebrations as the day coincides with her son Archie’s fourth birthday.
Continued exile from public life as a result of the sexual abuse allegations against him, Prince Andrew’s presence also raised questions about his attendance, but as a member of the royal family, he is expected to attend his coronation. However, since he is no longer a working king, he will have no formal role on this day.
Presidents and world leaders
International representatives from 203 countries, including world presidents and heads of state, are part of the congregation gathering at Westminster Abbey for the historic event.
Coronation organizer Earl Marshall, Duke of Norfolk, said: “For the first time, around 100 heads of state from around the world will be in attendance, from Realms and the Commonwealth and from our Government, Lords and Commons, along with local heroes and medal winners of the British Empire and those who have contributed so much to Britain and the rest of the world today. Many.”
CNN previously reported that US First Lady Jill Biden will travel to London for the coronation of King Charles III and lead the US delegation to the highly anticipated event.
Faced with reports that President Joe Biden would not attend the coronation, despite dozens of world leaders expected to attend, US officials downplayed the possibility, noting that no previous US president had attended the British monarch’s coronation. Biden has already made it clear that he plans to meet with King Charles III in the future.
Volunteers and members of charities
Around 400 young people from charities chosen by the King and Queen are invited to watch the service from nearby St Margaret’s Church, while military personnel, health workers and representatives of charities are given space and special stands to line the procession route. Close to Mall and Buckingham Palace.
With information from Max Foster, Lauren Said-Moorhouse, Florence Davey-Attlee, Phil Mattingly, Betsy Klein
