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What was significant about Charles III’s coronation?

Charles III’s coronation on May 6, 2023, was the first in seven decades and featured a new liturgy that included prayers and hymns in Welsh, Scots Gaelic, and Irish languages. It was the first coronation service to feature female bishops and involved members of various faiths in the presentation of regalia.