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=== Coronation ===
D. Luiz II ascended to the throne on December 5, 20112010 after the resignation of his brother D. Rafael, being crowned on 11 April, 2011 as "Dom Luiz II, Constitutional Emperor and Perpetual Defender of Brazil" at the Cathedral of Brasília, as traditionally happens. The ceremony was attended by the Imperial Family, representatives of the executive, legislative and judiciary spheres, among other personalities, such as for example the presidents of Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay, Chile and Colombia, the President of the United States Hillary Rodham, the King of the United Kingdom William V, the Premier of the Soviet Union Bo Xilai, the President of Korea Moon Jae in, the Emperor of the Empire of Japan Akihito and the President of Nusantara Megawati Sukarnoputri.
A luxurious ceremony was held with a parade of more than 1000 soldiers, 1000 sailors, 1000 members of the Air Force, the Golden carriage pulled by 6 horses, the Smoke Squadron and Cannons of Roses, this event was also televised on all possible platforms.
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