Wednesday 5 October 2022 07:39 PM Buckingham Palace deny speculation that King Charles III will be coronated on ... trends now Buckingham Palace deny speculation that King Charles III will be coronated on June 3 next year By Laurence Dollimore For Mailonline Published: 19:27 BST, 5 October 2022 | Updated: 19:37 BST, 5 October 2022 Viewcomments Buckingham Palace has denied speculation that King Charles III will be coronated in June next year. It comes after it was reported by Bloomberg that the ceremony is set to take place on June 3. The publication said the date would represent a 'touching tribute' to the Queen, as it marked 70 years and one day since the late monarch's coronation. A Buckingham Palace spokesperson has since told the Mirror that any reports on a date are 'purely speculation.' 'Operation Gold Orb' – the secret codename for the coronation of Charles – will have swung into action following Her Majesty's death last month at the age of 96. When his mother was crowned in June 1953, it was a lavish ceremony that was a much-needed morale boost for a nation starved of pageantry by the war. But 70 years later, the forthcoming coronation of King Charles III is expected to be a vastly scaled-down affair at Westminster Abbey and one which will cement his wife's place in history. It was previously reported that the service is not expected to happen before next spring but still within a timeframe much quicker than the Queen's own 16-month wait after she acceded to the throne. Buckingham Palace has denied speculation that King Charles III will be coronated in June next year (Pictured: King Charles III, wearing a kilt, and Camilla, Queen Consort wave as they walk to meet members of the public after leaving from Dunfermline Abbey in Dunfermline in south east Scotland on October 3, 2022) 'Operation Gold Orb' – the secret codename for the coronation of Charles – will have swung into action following Her Majesty's death last month at the age of 96. (Pictured: King Charles III hosts a reception to celebrate British South Asian communities, in the Great Gallery at the Palace of Holyroodhouse on October 3, 2022 in Dunfermline, Scotland) And it is likely to be significantly shorter and cheaper than in the past – setting the tone for Charles's reign. It is estimated that the 1953 coronation cost £1.57million – the equivalent of £46million today. The King has already made it clear he favours a leaner, more modern monarchy and his coronation service will reflect that, sources previously said. With the country facing a recession and renewed pressure on the public purse, his wish to see a radically streamlined service is likely to be widely applauded. Nevertheless, planning will be meticulous, with every detail considered. The coronation is rich in religious significance – a solemn and sacred ritual where the new sovereign is anointed and takes their oaths before God and their country. Details of the plans for the coronation of Charles were leaked to The Mail on Sunday in February after the Queen revealed it was her 'sincere wish' that Camilla would be known as queen consort when, 'in the fullness of time', her son succeeded her. With modern Britain very different to society in 1953, the coronation will reflect the religious and cultural diversity of the country and will mark a significant departure from the crowning of his mother – pictured in her full regalia – which reflected the nation and empire of the time A source was reported to have said that it would be 'shorter, sooner, smaller, less expensive and more representative of different community groups and faiths'. The date of the ceremony, which will be a public holiday, will be confirmed in the coming months. With modern Britain very different to society in 1953, the coronation will reflect the religious and cultural diversity of the country and will mark a significant departure from the crowning of his mother – pictured in her full regalia – which reflected the nation and empire of the time. Read more: Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site (dailymail) and under his responsibility