King Charles III is likely to receive a coronation medal, as per tradition, although it has not been officially confirmed, according to a spokesperson for DCMS.

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As King Charles III’s coronation approaches, many are curious if he will receive a coronation medal, as per tradition. While not yet confirmed, it is likely that he will be awarded one, as has been done for each British monarch since King George IV in 1821. In this article, we explore the significance of the coronation medal and what we can expect for King Charles’s coronation.

The coronation medal is a medal given to the monarch when they are crowned. Queen Elizabeth II received a medal when she was crowned in 1952, featuring her portrait on one side and her royal cypher on the other. The ribbon was dark red with blue and white stripes. The medal was given to members of the royal family, government officials, and members of the Armed Forces.

Coronation medals have been issued for each British monarch since 1821, and other Commonwealth realms have also issued them to mark the coronation of the British monarch. It is likely that King Charles will receive a coronation medal, although this has not yet been confirmed. A spokesperson for the DCMS said, “As with other major state occasions, we are considering options for a coronation medal. More detail will be announced in due course.”

King Charles will wear St Edward’s Crown at his coronation, the historic centrepiece of the Crown Jewels. Versions of the crown are thought to have been used since the 13th century, and the current crown was made for Charles II in 1661. It replaced the medieval crown that had been melted down in 1649.

The coronation of King Charles III will take place on May 6, and thousands are expected to line the streets of central London to watch the couple travel from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Abbey. Screens in Hyde Park, Green Park, and St James’s Park will stream the coronation, and BBC One will broadcast the entire day’s festivities. The UK has not had a coronation since the late Queen Elizabeth’s in 1952, so many traditions from that ceremony will likely be repeated at King Charles’s coronation.

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While it has not been officially confirmed, it is likely that King Charles III will receive a coronation medal, as has been done for each British monarch since 1821. As we approach the coronation on May 6, the world eagerly awaits this historic event and the traditions that come with it.