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World’s foremost royal menu collector reveals king’s coronation quiche a far cry from beheaded quails of old

Australian Jake Smith’s collection, including an 1845 menu for the king of Hanover, shows some dishes favoured by previous British monarchs that are definitely not on King Charles’s menu

The Guardian - AU

What time is King Charles III's coronation, how to watch it in Australia, and will Camilla be crowned Queen?

Millions in jewels, only one duke kneeling and a very vegetal quiche. Here's what you need to know about the coronation of King Charles III.

ABC News

TV Tonight: Our highlights for Friday, May 5

Sing For The King: The Search for the Coronation Choir is just one of the gems on TV tonight.

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Events to be held around Scotland in celebration of Charles’s coronation

Ballater is just one village in Scotland which will celebrate the King’s coronation this weekend, with Big Lunch events to be held across the country.

The Independent UK

King's Coronation: Belfast floral designer on transforming Westminster Abbey for occasion

Shane Connolly created the floral arrangements at Charles and Camilla's wedding in 2005

Belfast Live

Seasonal UK flowers and foliage to bring ‘gravitas’ to coronation – florist

The flowers will reflect the King and Queen Consort’s deep affection for the natural world.

The Independent UK

Woman chosen to paint coronation service in Westminster Abbey for first time

The King and Queen Consort have commissioned artists to sketch, paint and draw moments from the event.

The Independent UK

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King Charles' is carrying 'huge burden' ahead of 'jaw dropping' Coronation

The Dean of Westminster revealed that rehearsals had gone well and predicted the event will be 'jaw dropping', adding that the King had been 'relaxed and gracious' during the run-throughs

Daily Mirror

US denies Russian 'lies' over Kremlin drone attack, Father Bob's state funeral, and royal fans set up for King Charles's coronation — as it happened

This is The Loop, your quick catch-up for this morning's stories as they happen.

ABC News

Most popular Royal baby names in Scotland as Charles misses out on top five

Baby name experts listed the most popular names in Scotland that have Royal links.

Daily Record

Princess Anne: 7 things you may not know about the Princess Royal

The late Queen’s daughter is known for her quick wit and dry humour

The Independent UK

'I’m sure neither the King nor the BBC would use a prime time TV show to throw shade at Harry'

Team Wills did seem to get a lot more airtime, mind – although, to be fair, that might have been because someone appeared to have carelessly misplaced all the Prince Andrew footage

Daily Mirror

Charles III’s ‘slimmed down’ coronation still aims to capture royal magic

Charles III will be crowned king of the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth Realm nations on Saturday in a ceremony imbued with religious and national symbolism. Yet some significant changes to protocol aim to bring the normally extravagant ceremony down to earth – while retaining some royal mystique.

France 24

Striking image of King and Camilla on horseback wins our Coronation competition

The overall winner was Sue McGuire’s humorous and stylish watercolour painting of the King and Queen returning from Westminster Abbey on horseback

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The Conversation

Busting a king-sized myth: why Australia and NZ could become republics – and still stay in the Commonwealth

The imminent coronation of King Charles III is an ideal time for Australia and New Zealand to take stock of the British monarchy and its role in national life – including certain myths about what becoming a republic might mean.

The Conversation

What does a king actually do?

This weekend’s coronation ceremony formally invests the monarch with their regnal powers – but King Charles III has been doing the job since he was proclaimed king in September 2022. So what does a monarch actually do?

ABC News

Charles III will be highly engaged in affairs of Australia as King, Anthony Albanese says

The prime minister is putting aside his republican views to pledge allegiance to King Charles III to honour "the system of government we have", but believes the day will come when Australia stands on its own two feet.

Daily Mirror

'Queen of the school' gets her rightful royal reward after 53 years as a dinner lady

Shirley Irlam's long years of service have included serving up and clearing away millions of meals, and hearing generations of families read

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Chronicle Live

Do you need a TV licence to watch Coronation coverage as one-off TV licence dispensation issued

Many millions are expected to tune in to the historic ceremony, but only communal events are covered by the BBC's dispensation

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on the coronation of Charles III: a dated pageant that should be rethought

Editorial: Many are open to ideas about a better system for a head of state. It is surely time to properly debate them

Daily Mirror

God save the people - from a monarchy that stops us from having true democracy

Britain doesn't need kings and queens, we should go the whole hog and elect our head of state, says Paul Routledge

Evening Standard

The Coronation: Remembering the Queen’s Coronation through the eyes of a girl guide

The King’s Coronation will be another big moment for Judy Birdwood, who took part in the Queen’s Coronation in 1953.

Evening Standard

King Charles III: Fascinating facts ahead of his coronation

Ever wondered how tall our new monarch is or where he was schooled? Then read on....

The Independent UK

Prince William pours a pint, meets public before coronation

Prince William has poured a pint of ale and taken a ride on the London subway with his wife Kate as part of a royal ramble before King Charles III’s coronation

Evening Standard

From Spitting Image to The Crown – How King Charles has been portrayed on screen

Film and TV have focused on his marriage to Diana along with his relationship with the Queen Consort

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