Royal Family Chooses Private Rehearsal Space For King Charles’ Coronation; How His Big Day Will Differ From Queen Elizabeth’s

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The royals have chosen a location close to home as their rehearsal space for King Charles’ coronation on May 6. People has learned that the family’s been practicing for the big day at Buckingham Palace’ ballroom, a large space that mimics the top end of Westminster Abbey, just beneath the High Altar, where the historic ceremony will be taking place.

Ultimately, the ballroom- where state banquets and investitures of people receiving knighthoods and other honours usually occur- will help participants get an accurate sense of the Abbey’s layout and allows the royals, their staff and clergy members to practice in private. READ MORE: Prince Harry And Meghan Markle Make Multiple Requests Before Agreeing To Attend King Charles’ Coronation: Sources Additionally, nothing intricate has been built for the ceremony, which is expected to be less extravagant compared to Queen Elizabeth’s; however, the royals have tried to encapsulate what it will be like in Westminster Abbey’s “Coronation Theatre,” as per People.

On the other hand, for the last coronation, when Queen Elizabeth was crowned back in 1953, wooden steps were carefully crafted on top of the Cosmati pavement in the sacrarium at the Abbey.

They led up to a lifted platform where the throne was stationed. For Charles’ coronation, something similar is expected to be in place. READ MORE: King Charles Remembers Queen Elizabeth On U.K.