Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina joined King Charles III's reception for heads of state and government or overseas representatives in advance of the coronation of the King and Queen Consort today.

The coronation of King Charles III was held at Buckingham Palace in the afternoon.

The premier attended the event on the third leg of her visit after attending a programme of the World Bank marking its 50-year partnership with Bangladesh in Washington DC, the USA and a bilateral visit to Japan.

Prior to the reception, the Prime Minister, this afternoon attended the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting - a biennial summit of governmental leaders from all Commonwealth nations.
 
The summit was held at Marlborough House, the Commonwealth Secretariat, London.

Interaction was held with King Charles III, Head of Commonwealth, by the Commonwealth Heads of the Governments.

A closed discussion of the Commonwealth leaders was held at the Main Conference Room, chaired by Paul Kagame, President of Rwanda, Commonwealth Chair in Office.

Charles III, 74, became King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland on September 8, 2022, after the death of his mother Queen Elizabeth II.

As per royal tradition, a British monarch's coronation takes place some months later, after national mourning and intense preparations.

Besides, King Charles III's coronation ceremony will be held at London's Westminster Abbey today.
 
The event is expected to be attended by heads of state from around the world, including Ireland, France, Spain, Belgium, Japan, Hungary and Australia.

BDST: 1220 HRS, MAY 06, 2023
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