King Charles’ Coronation Procession Is a Quarter of His Mother’s

King Charles’ coronation procession will be just 1.3 miles, one-quarter of the 5.2 miles his mother traveled in 1953.

The shorter route means that even if a much smaller crowd turns out this time, the May 6 event will still be packed, with huge pressure on prime spots expected to lead to devoted fans camping out for nights in advance.

The king and queen will travel from the palace to Westminster Abbey via Trafalgar Square for the 11 a.m. service, before traveling back by the same route in reverse, using the so-called Gold State Coach, a horse-drawn wagon made in 1762 of gilded timber and weighing eight tons that is used exclusively by monarchs.

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