Fiji Marks Coronation With Forest Beautification

In Suva, the British High Commission, the Ministry of Forestry and the Ministry of Youth and Sports, mark the day by planting trees at the Colo-i-Suva Forest Park. King Charles III has been a longstanding advocate for forestry and environmental issues, particularly action on climate change, the British High Commission said.

Saturday 06 May 2023 | 13:13

The British High Commission, the Ministry of Forestry and the Ministry of Youth and Sports, mark the coronation day by planting trees at the Colo-i-Suva Forest Park on May 5,2023

The British High Commission, the Ministry of Forestry and the Ministry of Youth and Sports, mark the coronation day by planting trees at the Colo-i-Suva Forest Park on May 5,2023

Leaders from around the globe will attend the coronation of their maj­esties the King and the Queen Consort at Westminster Ab­bey.

The last such occasion was Her Majesty Queen Eliza­beth’s coronation in June 1953.

His Majesty will be crowned King of the U.K and the 14 other independent realms of which he is also Head of State.

Westminster Abbey has been Britain’s coronation church since 1066. King Charles III will be the 40th monarch to swear the traditional oath of faithful service.

In Suva, the British High Commission, the Ministry of Forestry and the Ministry of Youth and Sports, mark the day by planting trees at the Colo-i-Suva Forest Park.

King Charles III has been a longstanding advocate for forestry and environmental issues, particularly action on climate change, the British High Commission said.

High Commissioner Dr Bri­an Jones said: “It is an honour for me and my team to cel­ebrate the coronation by help­ing to protect and preserve our local community, and in so doing sustain this part of the Queen’s Commonwealth Canopy. It is vital we protect the beauty of and access to our natural environments.”

Minister for Fisheries and Forestry Kalaveti Ravu said: “… the Colo-i-Suva For­est Reserve is part of the Queens Commonwealth Can­opy, which was dedicated by Prince Harry during his visit to Fiji in 2018. The coronation of His Majesty King Charles III marks a major milestone in the history of the United Kingdom, and we are hon­oured to be able to celebrate it in such a beautiful and natu­ral setting.”

At the ancient Westminster Abbey, the Archbishop of Canterbury will crown His Majesty King Charles III and Her Majesty the Queen Con­sort.

The coronation procession will include Armed Forces from the Commonwealth in­cluding Fijian soldiers from the Republic of Fiji Military Forces.

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Source: British High Commission

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