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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

Daily Mirror

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.

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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?

The Conversation

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.

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'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

Daily Mirror

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

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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

The Guardian - UK

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

Daily Mirror

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....

Evening Standard

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

The Independent UK

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

Evening Standard

Interesting facts about the historic Westminster Abbey, ahead of the King’s coronation

The historic venue will host the Coronation of King Charles III on May 6

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The Independent UK

King gets feathered crown and hug ahead of coronation

Charles welcomed indigenous leaders including Uyunkar Domingo Peas, spokesperson for the Sacred Headwaters of the Amazon, to the palace.

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How to watch King Charles' Coronation: live stream the Coronation free online today and in 4K

Watch the historic Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III free online in 4K Ultra HD today with our guide to Coronation live streams. Coronation date, time, full schedule and more.

The Independent UK

Humza Yousaf hopes coronation spending can be ‘kept to a minimum’

The First Minister will be pledging the oath to the King despite his republican views.

The Independent UK

Diamond brooch gifted by late Queen sells for £70,000 at coronation auction

Sotheby’s was marking the King’s coronation with a sale celebrating eight centuries of royal history.

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The Independent UK

Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit: Who are the Norwegian royals attending coronation?

The couple will be attending King Charles’ big event on Saturday

Evening Standard

Who was Queen Charlotte? Bridgerton spin-off series focuses on British history

The six-part prequel follows the story of how young Charlotte came to marry King George III and become England’s longest-serving Queen consort.

The National (Scotland)

King Charles must begin to pay reparations for colonisation, global movement says

AN international group of indigenous peoples from across the Commonwealth has called on King Charles III to apologise for a legacy of genocide and…

The Week

What powers does King Charles have?

Scotland is holding a procession and national service of thanksgiving for the King today in what has been dubbed his “Scottish coronation”.

Evening Standard

Who is Lady Glenconner? The Queen’s maid invited to King’s coronation

The late Queen’s childhood friend among those set to be in attendance for the historic weekend

Daily Record

Perthshire's Cross Tay Link Road to be given name marking the King's coronation and Stone of Destiny's return

A regal shortlist of names will go before councillors next week with a proposal for schoolchildren to vote for their favourite from a list which includes Coronation Crossing and Destiny Road

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The unexpected football team King Charles supports is bound to surprise you

Unlike Prince William, the king is not an Aston Villa supporter – but it is another team in claret and blue...

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