Several events are lined up in Doha to celebrate the coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla
02 May 2023
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Several events, including musical concerts, community gatherings, and other activities, are lined up in the Qatari capital as King Charles III and Queen Camilla will be ceremoniously crowned in London on May 6.
The British embassy in Doha will work with the organisers to coordinate the activities.
The ceremonial event will take place in Westminster Abbey in London, and it will be followed by the customary pomp used to anoint kings over the previous 1,000 years.
According to H E Jon Wilks CMG, the British ambassador to Qatar, many heads of state, leaders of governments, and foreign ministers from across the globe will attend the coronation; it will be the first significant worldwide coronation event.
"The coronation is a solemn religious service, as well as an occasion for celebration and pageantry," he continued.
The envoy stated that there would be opportunities for people to gather together throughout the course of the coronation weekend to commemorate the momentous occasion. Youth, volunteerism in the community, sustainability, and diversity in British society will be the four key themes of the celebrations.
The embassy will sponsor a variety of activities in Doha so that everyone in Qatar may celebrate, he added.
The Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra will perform a musical event on May 4 at the Qatar National Convention Centre. So the coronation is both a spiritual service and a wonderful musical experience. And we'll play some of this fantastic music from previous coronations, said Ambassador Wilks.
He also mentioned that a celebration will start at 4 p.m. on May 6 in the 900 Park in Doha following the coronation.
The live transmission is anticipated to be shown at several locations throughout Doha. The Coronation Concert in England will bring together international music legends and current performers to celebrate the historic event.
The W Doha Hotel, The NED Doha, Four Seasons, and The Ritz-Carlton will all host events in addition to the other receptions that are being planned, according to Ambassador Wilks.
