King Charles III’s coronation will take place on 6 May 2023.<br /><br />The symbolic day marks the end of a 74-year wait to succeed his mother, Queen Elizabeth II.<br /><br />Charles will be crowned alongside his wife Camilla, Queen Consort, in an elaborate ceremony at Westminster Abbey in front of more than 2,200 guests.<br /><br />Ahead of the day, The Independent looks back at the story of Britain’s new monarch - from his time at Gordounstoun Academy to relationship controversies, to his famed philanthropy efforts and finally to his historic coronation.
