The U.S. First Lady Jill Biden, who represented the United States for coronation of Britain’s King Charles III, said it was “just amazing to see” as there was “such beauty in the pageantry of the ceremony”.
Approximately 2,300 people, including 100 heads of state from around the world, were invited to attend the crowning of King Charles III of Britain – the United Kingdom’s first coronation ceremony In 70 years.
“It’s my honor to represent the people of the United States and I wanted to be here,” Jill Biden said.
President Joe Biden sent his congratulations to King Charles III on Twitter after his coronation in Westminster Abbey. “Congratulations to King Charles III and Queen Camilla on their Coronation,” he wrote. “The enduring friendship between the U.S. and the U.K. is a source of strength for both our peoples.”
Congratulations to King Charles III and Queen Camilla on their Coronation. The enduring friendship between the U.S. and the U.K. is a source of strength for both our peoples.
— President Biden (@POTUS) May 6, 2023
I am proud the First Lady is representing the United States for this historic occasion.
Dr Jill attended the royal event with one of her granddaughters, Finnegan Biden, 24. “It was so meaningful to me that I could bring Finnegan here, that we could travel together and experience this together and it’s meant a lot to both of us,” she said. She and her granddaughter sat down for some afternoon tea together after the service at Westminster Abbey.
Jill Biden arrived wearing a vibrant blue Ralph Lauren two-piece suit set. Her ensemble featured a chic crossover neckline top coupled with a pencil skirt. She elevated the look with suede gloves, a nude clutch, and matching pumps.
Finnegan Biden chose a subtle look, opting for a pastel yellow Markarian midi dress.She complemented the dress with matching heels, a small clutch, and a Gigi Burris floral appliqué headband.
Support for Ukraine
Many people believed the fashion choice of grandmother-granddaughter duo, the blue and yellow outfits, at the coronation were a potential tribute to Ukraine by wearing the nation’s flag’s colors. They were also sat next to Ukraine’s First Lady Olena Zelenska during the coronation service.
The first lady also voiced her support for Ukraine one day before the royal event, when she shared a picture of herself posing with the Princess of Wales and the Ukrainian first lady.
“Lovely to see @FLOTUS and @ZelenskaUA this evening,” the official account of the Prince and Princess of Wales tweeted on 5 May. In response, Jill Biden said: “We stand with Ukraine”.
We stand with Ukraine. https://t.co/3WAtRNQrQC
— Jill Biden (@FLOTUS) May 5, 2023
Royals and celebs at coronation
Celebrities, world leaders, and royals gathered at Westminster Abbey in London for King Charles III’s coronation on May 6, 2023.
Among international dignitaries from 203 countries were Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, French President Emmanuel Macron, Vice President of China Han Zheng, President of the European Union Commission Ursula von der Leyen while royals from countries including Monaco, Japan, Sweden, Denmark and Jordan were also on the guest list.
Stars seen at Westminster Abbey for the historic crowning moment included Katy Perry, Lionel Richie and Emma Thompson.
This evening, The King and other members of the Royal Family welcomed Heads of State and overseas guests to Buckingham Palace, ahead of tomorrow’s #Coronation. pic.twitter.com/SIkgFG4Z8o
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) May 5, 2023
