At the weekend Amanda Holden turned heads as she stepped out at the Coronation Concert in a hot pink suit with a matching bra worn underneath. The Britain's Got Talent judge stood out amongst all the red, white and blue in her her vibrant outfit.
06.05.2023 - 17:59 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
As King Charles was crowned at Westminster Abbey in London, people came together across Greater Manchester to celebrate the new monarch - and enjoy a party.
The bunting came out and Union Jacks were everywhere as people decided to have a right royal knees up. Many thronged to big screens in Piccadilly Gardens and elsewhere which showed the unfolding pageantry taking place 200 miles away.
Elsewhere, residents painted their faces in red, white and blue and held street parties to raise a glass to King Charles and Queen Camilla. Young and old alike donned plastic Union Jack bowler hats and babies wore golden crowns.
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The street parties boasted games, bouncy castles, barbecues, music and at least one cocktail bar.
At Manchester Cathedral, visitors were greeted at the entrance with a commemorative flag and a copy of the order of service, while bunting was on display inside. People of all ages, different faiths and none, sat row-by-row to watch history unfold.
"It's lovely to have something like this in town," said mum Alisan Hogg, from Didsbury, who came to Manchester Cathedral with her partner and three young children.
Performances of the national anthem were met with enthusiastic bouts of flag-waving inside the cathedral, while an artist sat recreating scenes from London.
As proceedings got underway at Westminster Abbey, all eyes were fixed on the three big screens, while some filmed the big moments on their phones. There were some eye-catching red, white and blue hats and garments on display, while two observers donned Charles and Camilla masks.
But the more striking outfits were found at Piccadilly Gardens, where there was more of a party atmosphere.
At the weekend Amanda Holden turned heads as she stepped out at the Coronation Concert in a hot pink suit with a matching bra worn underneath. The Britain's Got Talent judge stood out amongst all the red, white and blue in her her vibrant outfit.
rom young boys bonded by their unique positions and the tragic death of their mother, to grown men with obvious tension, Prince William and Prince Harry‘s relationship has become more strained in recent years.
Lionel Richie confused viewers with his 'unrecognisable' voice as he took to the stage for the Coronation Concert. The 73-year-old singing superstar was one of the big names performing for the newly crowned King Charles III and Queen Camilla at Windsor Castle.
Prince Andrew is among the members of the royal family to attend the Coronation Concert at Windsor Castle this evening. The Duke of York sat next to his ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York.
The Coronation Concert is taking place on Sunday night with more than 20,000 people descending on Windsor to watch it live.
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Princess Eugenie has shared treasured pictures from her day at her uncle King Charles III's coronation. The daughter of Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson took to Instagram to share a selection of snaps.
People came together to celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III today as street parties continued across Greater Manchester.
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King Charles and Queen Camilla‘s Coronation was a family affair!
Prince Harry looked happy and confident as he was joined by Mike Tindall and Princess Beatrice's husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi at King Charles' Coronation in London on Saturday. The Duke of Sussex, 38, who jetted into the UK from Los Angeles on Friday morning, with his wife Meghan Markle, 41, remaining in California, grinned from ear to ear as he was seen departing Westminster Abbey following the official crowning of his father and stepmother Camilla. Harry was pictured alongside former rugby player Mike, husband of Zara Tindall, and Beatrice's husband Edoardo, with the pair showing their support for the Duke of Sussex.
King Charles and Queen Camilla are braving the rainy weather for a royal photo opp!
coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla, Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip's memory were felt throughout, with several nods made to both late royals. When it came to Elizabeth, who died in September, there were several nods made by her son and his second wife, largely in the outfits they wore during Saturday's ceremony at Westminster Abbey in London, England. When it came to the king, his Stole Royal was inspired by one worn by his mother during her coronation in 1953 and featured a series of roundels that included the four emblems of the United Kingdom. Camilla's outfit featured several more notable nods to Elizabeth, with the new queen wearing her late mother-in-law's historic «coronation necklace.» First commissioned by Queen Victoria in 1853, it was also worn by Elizabeth during her crowning ceremony in 1953. Additionally, Camilla's «Robe of State,» which was worn upon her arrival at Westminster Abbey, was originally made for Elizabeth in 1953. Her «Robe of Estate,» meanwhile, was embroidered with 24 plants, including the Lily of the Valley, which was the late queen's favorite flower. During the ceremony, Camilla was crowned with Queen Mary's Crown, which was made for the 1911 coronation of Queen Mary, the consort of King George V.
Catching up. Prince Harry and Princess Anne chatted while in attendance at King Charles III‘s coronation in London on Saturday, May 6.
The Coronation of King Charles III will take place at Westminster Abbey on Saturday and will follow five traditional elements.
Ant and Dec have arrived at Westminster Abbey ahead of the Coronation of King Charles.
Prior to today's Coronation, the York family appeared to enjoy a lavish evening out on the town together, after the King Charles' brother Prince Andrew was papped in central London with daughters Beatrice and Eugenie.The royal trio were photographed leaving a luxury private club in the capital, where they'd been joined by the Princess Anne and her husband Timothy Lawrence, her daughter Zara Tindall and her husband Mike Tindall. Also joining the festivities at Mayfair club Oswald's - which is owned by British entrepreneur Robin Birley - were the Kents - the Duke of Kent and Prince Michael - as well as Prince Edward (Duke of Wessex) and his wife Sophie.The owner of the plush club also owns and runs 5 Hertford Street, which is where Prince Harry and Meghan Markle had their first date, but despite being in London for his father's big day, Charles' youngest son was absent from the festivities.
The world will watch on today (Saturday May 6) as Britain crowns its first monarch in 70 years.
Prince William and Princess Catherine (aka Kate Middleton) provided an update on their family ahead of King Charles‘ coronation.
A key part of the plans for King Charles's Coronation tomorrow could be cancelled at the very last minute, due to bad weather.There is a 70% chance of showers at the same time a spectacular flypast by the Red Arrows to celebrate the historic occasion is due to take place, forecasters say. Royal fans who will be in London to celebrate the occasion are advised to bring umbrellas, cagoules and waterproof jackets with dreary weather expected.