LONDON: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday has joined a galaxy of foreign royals, officials and heads of state and governments, to witness the coronation of King Charles III – a symbolic ceremony of religious service and royal pageantry.
The prime minister has arrived at the Westminster Abbey along with other foreign dignitaries, heads and representatives of Commonwealth member countries to witness the coronation of King, who is being crowned along with Camilla, the Queen Consort.
King Charles III, will become the 40th reigning monarch crowned there since 1066.
The ceremony is marked by ceremonial pomp and formality featuring centuries old traditions.
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The Coronation is the first occasion in 70 years that a British monarch will be ascending the throne. Over 400 VVIPs including 100 heads of states and governments are attending the event.
King Charles III ascended the throne on 8th September 2022 following the death of his mother, the late Queen Elizabeth II.
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif interacted with with His Majesty King Charles III on the sidelines of the meeting of other leaders of Commonwealth countries today in London.
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif interacted with with His Majesty King Charles III and the Prime Minister of Britain Mr. Rishi Sunak on the sidelines of the meeting of other eaders of Commonwealth countries today in London. pic.twitter.com/9VRl93Rr6M
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Besides that the PM also met with his Britain counterpart Mr. Rishi Sunak as well.
The premier said that Majesty King Charles III and the British PM Rishi Sunak also showed their interest in further strengthening the bilateral relations between the two countries and praised the Pakistan community based in the UK for its role in the development of the UK.
