Following hundreds of monarchies before him, King Charles III will be crowned in London at Westminster Abbey. As per the official website, the historical significance of the gothic church is profound, as it has been home to Britain’s coronations for nearly 1,000 years. The site has seen many kings and queens take the throne, with the first coronation held at Westminster being King William The Conqueror in 1066.
The famed gothic church has gone through a lot of changes over the centuries, from rebuilt by Edward the Confessor to being rebuilt again by Henry III. And in 2018, the building unveiled a window designed by artist David Hockney as a tribute to Queen Elizabeth II. Per the BBC, Hockney shared that he used an iPad to create the piece. “The iPad is back-lit like a window, it’s a natural thing to use,” he said.
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Sixteen royal weddings have taken place inside Westminster Abbey, including the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton. The location has also hosted more solemn ceremonies, including the funeral of the iconic Princess Diana following her tragic death in 1997.
