Coronation of King Charles III, Queen Camilla of UK as monarchs and heads of state of Commonwealth realms to take place at Westminster Abbey.
The coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla of the United Kingdom (UK) as the monarchs and heads of state of Commonwealth realms is set to take place on May 6, 2023, at Westminster Abbey.
As the UK prepares for this historic event, it is worthwhile to look at the list of Commonwealth realms and their relationship with the British crown.
There are currently 15 Commonwealth realms, including Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.
The complete list includes
It is worth noting that the number of Commonwealth realms has changed over the years. In 1952, Queen Elizabeth II was the monarch of the UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Pakistan, and Ceylon (now Sri Lanka). However, new realms were created after the independence of former colonies, and some realms have become republics.
The most recent country to become a republic is Barbados, which did so on November 30, 2021.
The loyalty of Commonwealth realms to the British crown has been a topic of discussion for many years.
