Gathered in front of the alley leading to Saint James's Palace, a crowd of several thousand people awaits.
The silence is heavy, just like the atmosphere, crushed by a gray and cold sky.
A trumpet sounds, announcing the fateful moment.
The audience freezes and listens.
Cell phones and cameras go down.
We see nothing but we hear everything.
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"
By the grace of God, we bear him allegiance with affection...
" Charles III is officially proclaimed King of England from the balcony of the royal residence.
"
God save the King!"
exclaims an onlooker.
The crowd repeats, soberly.
“
Hip-hip!
», launches a second.
“
Hooray
”!
Silence returns, as if the crowd, imbued with emotion, tried to prolong the importance of the moment.
Then, in a still all-British restraint, the national anthem is sung, warmly greeted by a few rounds of applause.
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