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From Past to Present: A Visual Comparison Of Charles III’s And Elizabeth II’s Coronations

Ashley - June 19, 2023

From Past to Present: A Visual Comparison Of Charles III’s And Elizabeth II’s Coronations
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The Maids Versus Pages Of Honor

Queen Elizabeth II had the support of six maids of honor during her coronation. It was a pretty standard tradition for the reigning monarch to have maids of honor supporting her during the ceremony. However, during King Charles III’s coronation, his wife, Queen Camilla, did things a little differently. She was supported by two ladies in attendance and four pages of honor. King Charles III had likewise been supported by four pages of honor. This isn’t a massive break from tradition by any means, but it does show the progressive strides Britain has made over the past seventy years.

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