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More than 850 community and charity representatives from across the UK have been invited to the King’s coronation. Invitations to the May 6 service at Westminster Abbey in central London have been extended to more than 450 British Empire Medal (BEM) recipients in recognition of their contributions.

the Guardian reported on Thursday.De Koning’s study, which began in October, is co-sponsored by Historic Royal Palaces, an independent nonprofit that manages several monarchy-owned sites in London and Northern Ireland. Her research is due to wrap up in fall 2026.In a statement obtained by The Post, a spokesperson for Buckingham Palace said that the king takes this work “profoundly seriously,” repeating his message to Commonwealth leaders in Rwanda last year: “I cannot describe the depths of my personal sorrow at the suffering of so many, as I continue to deepen my own understanding of slavery’s enduring impact.”“That process has continued with vigor and determination since His Majesty’s accession,” the palace rep continued, adding that researchers would be granted access to the royal collections and archives.

As plans for the upcoming Coronation continue to ramp up, it has now been revealed that the King and Queen will celebrate the historic occasion by appearing on the Buckingham Palace balcony with only the working royals to accompany them. His Majesty’s decision to appear alongside only his closest and most loyal family members will show his vision for a slimmed down monarchy going forwards, royal sources said.The exciting climax of a day’s worth of celebrations will culminate with a special fly past over the royal family’s HQ, with the King and Queen watching alongside their family from the iconic balcony, just as his mother had done before him.

OK! magazine.“I have known both the king and the queen consort since I was a child,” Fergie told the publication. “I think if you look at the king’s track record in areas like the environment, where he was decades ahead of his time, and the Prince’s Trust, it’s clear what an extraordinary man he is,” she added.

King Charles and Camilla, Queen Consort's coronation guests are in for a special invitation. On Tuesday, the official invitation for the May 6 ceremony — which will go out to 2,000 people — was revealed.True to form, and tradition, the invitation, designed by Andrew Jamieson, has symbols of Charles and Camilla's new roles in the monarchy. Jamieson is a heraldic artist and manuscript illuminator, who is also a Brother of the Art Workers’ Guild, which Charles is an honorary member of. The top of the invitation reads: The Coronation of Their Majesties King Charles III & Queen Camilla By Command of the King The Earl Marshall is Directed to Invite." The middle portion of the invitation is left blank, where the guest's name will be.Below are the details of the ceremony, which reads: «To Be Present at The Abbey Church of Westminster of the 6th Day of May 2023. The official invitation was originally hand-painted with watercolor, and the design — featuring the Coronation Emblem — will be reproduced and reprinted on recycled card with gold foil detailing.Charles and Camilla's invitation includes artwork that adds a personal touch and nod to their roles as king and queen consort. According to the release, „Central to the design is the motif of the Green Man, an ancient figure from British folklore, symbolic of spring and rebirth, to celebrate the new reign.

Prince George is set to have a very special role in the coronation of his grandfather, King Charles III. On Tuesday, Buckingham Palace released the invitation for Charles' coronation — set for May 6 — with a detailed description of George's role in the service.George will be one of eight Pages of Honour who have been chosen to attend the coronation of Their Majesties The King and The Queen Consort Camila next month.Throughout the coronation service, Their Majesties will each be attended by four Pages of Honour.

King Charles and Queen Consort Camilla appeared locked deep in conversation as they boarded a train for the final leg of their Germany tour. The King, 74, and Queen Consort, 75, were greeted by crowds of flag-waving well-wishers when they arrived at Berlin-Hauptbahnhof railway station as they prepared to travel to the northern port city of Hamburg.

The King will become the first British monarch to address German politicians from the Bundestag, while the parliament is in session, during his historic state visit to the country. Charles will deliver a speech which will celebrate the deep historical bonds and longstanding links between Germany and the UK.The King and Queen Consort’s state visit to Germany, the first of Charles’ reign, began on Wednesday with a ceremonial greeting at Berlin’s iconic Brandenburg Gate.

King Charles has taken on a new ceremonial role with the British Army’s military engineers – following in the footsteps of his mother, the late Queen. Buckingham Palace announced that the King, 74, has become Colonel-in-Chief of the Corps of Royal Engineers. Known as the Sappers, the Engineers are multi-skilled soldiers and combat engineers who provide global military engineering and technical support to the armed forces and their allies.The King held an audience with Chief Royal Engineer Lieutenant General Sir Tyrone Urch at the Palace on 14 March.

A release date has been set for Martin Scorsese’s highly-anticipated “Killers of the Flower Moon”.

Martin Lewis says he won't be re-applying to become a member of the House of Lords after his application to become a crossbench peer was turned down last year. The Money Saving Expert founder believed he may have been rejected as he couldn’t commit the time required for the role.

King Charles III’s visit to Paris and Bordeaux has been postponed amid the ongoing mass protests against the French government.

King Charles' state visit to France has been postponed, the French Presidency has confirmed, amid the country's ongoing protests over retirement reforms.The visit would have been Charles' first to France since becoming King.The French Presidency confirmed the postponement on Friday morning, 24 March. A Government spokesperson said: “The King and Queen Consort’s state visit to France has been postponed.

Visitors to Westminster Abbey can for the first time stand in the exact spot where the King will be crowned - but only in socks. Special guided “barefoot” tours in celebration of the Coronation on 6 May will include access to the Cosmati pavement, one of Britain’s greatest medieval art treasures, which is usually roped off to the public.

Martin Lewis is set to become a regular co-host on ITV’s Good Morning Britain.The 50-year-old financial journalist and consumer champion will join the weekday breakfast show on various Wednesdays across the year, alongside the show’s long-term presenter Susanna Reid. Speaking about his appointment, Lewis said: “To have the ability to hold politicians to account over the cost of living is a privilege and a responsibility.

One of the most talked-about TV series in recent years is set to return with the long-awaited second season of “Yellowjackets”.

Diplo is taking a quick smoke break after running 26.2 miles.

James Martin’s childhood sweetheart has described being filled with pride as she watched him pick up an Oscar for the short film An Irish Goodbye. Barbara Norris and Martin have been in a relationship for 14 years, but knew each other as young children attending the same nursery school. She watched at home in Belfast thousands of miles away while her boyfriend walked the red carpet for the star-studded ceremony, and described it as amazing.

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I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! star Martin Roberts has shared the heart-breaking news a member of his close family has died. Announcing the loss on his personal Twitter page on Thursday, 9 March, Homes Under the Hammer host Martin, who experienced a scare when he had emergency heart surgery last year, opened up on the loss of his dad Norman, who passed away at the age of 90.