King Charles III is getting another coronation in Scotland today, 5 July 2023. After his first coronation is London in May, the new King is set to receive another crown from Scotland’s Crown Jewels.
Discover our latest podcast
Since the coronation is happening King Charles III and the Queen Consort have been in Scotland for a few days attending different events.
This new coronation is receiving attention for multiple reasons. Well, first, it is a coronation. Then because it is a contested coronation with possible protests happening. And finally, for a third reason, which we didn’t see coming …
King Charles, a Scottish king?
Today, 5 July 2023, marks King Charles III’s second coronation. The first one, which happened in London in May 2023, was a magical ceremony holding a lot of emotions.
Indeed, King Charles III succeeds his beloved mother Queen Elizabteh II, the longest reigning monarch.
The first coronation was watched by millions of people around the world and was a scrutinized event, especially because of all the drama the Royal Family has been through in the past years. The ceremony was also the official moment when Prince Charles became King Charles III as he received anointment.
So why is he getting another coronation?
According to Time Out, this coronation is ‘aimed to symbolize the bond between the royals and the Scottish people.’ The ceremony is also taking place during ‘Royal Week’ which is the week dedicated to ‘the reigning monarch' as he 'travels to the country to celebrate its culture and communities.’
King Charles and Queen Camilla visited NHS Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh to mark 75 years of the NHS.
— The Royal Family Channel (@RoyalFamilyITNP) July 4, 2023
As part of the celebrations, Their Majesties cut a cake and met with patients and staff at the hospital. pic.twitter.com/oqFRhl9qGd
Read more:Prince William's new plans for his Duchy of Cornwall are very different from King Charles
King Charles’ coronation getting attention for an odd reason
This coronation, which is a big honor given King Charles III, is getting a lot of attention. Of course, anything royal is getting attention and being studied with care by millions around the world.
On Twitter, royal watchers have been on the lookout for the entirety of Royal Week and one thing seems to have caught their attention.
In the tweet underneath, a Twitter user points out that King Charles III seems to be followed by a man everywhere he goes.
King Charles can’t seem to shake this guy. 😂⚜️🎩
— 🎩Laird of the Manor🎩 (@LairdOfTheManor) July 5, 2023
📸@RoyalInstaBlogpic.twitter.com/bWdbrKyOMf
Read more: Royal Family went £21M over-budget in 2022, but critics are convinced the number could be higher
The man is tall, he smiles a lot and well… women commentators seem to be loving it.
They write:
And we women are so thankful.
I'm going to bravely step forward and offer to take him off KC 's hands.
I hope he is on duty tomorrow!!! 👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀
And the ladies thank the King every day!
The man in question is one of the King’s equerry. As this is an important job, in close proximity to the monarch, commenters will be happy to know that they will see this man again.
Read more:King Charles won’t sit on the late Queen Elizabeth’s throne during his reign, here’s why
Sources:
Time Out: King Charles’s Scottish Coronation: date and everything you need to know https://www.timeout.com/uk/news/king-charless-scottish-coronation-date-and-everything-you-need-to-know-070423#:~:text=The%20coronation%20in%20Scotland%20is,celebrate%20its%20culture%20and%20communities.
