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The History of the British Monarchy
Charles has been married twice, his first marriage to Lady Diana Spencer in 1981 was widely publicised and ended in divorce in 1996. Charles's second marriage to Camilla Parker Bowles in 2005 was also met with controversy,. due to their affair, while Charles was still married to Diana. The coronation ceremony is steeped in tradition and deeply rooted in the history of the British monarchy. For over a millennium, British coronations have kept a traditional format with similar ceremonies and events. Compared to Queen Elizabeth II's coronation in 1953, the upcoming coronation of King Charles will be shorter and more diverse.