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King Charles III’s coronation ceremony. The British family’s official Twitter account shared a 40-second glimpse of the decorated London royal church Friday evening, simply writing: “Westminster Abbey is ready for the #Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla.”The impressive clip shows off gorgeous flower displays in the empty building with the Great West Window in the distance.

King Charles’ Coronation is nearly here, with excitement building across the UK and around the world. It is the first British Coronation of the 21st century - and the first in 70 years - since the King’s mother Queen Elizabeth II was officially crowned on 2 June, 1953. Buckingham Palace said Charles' big day would reflect the monarch’s role today and looking towards the future, while being rooted in long standing traditions and pageantry of the past.

King Charles’ Coronation is now just 48 hours away. The 74 year old monarch will be officially crowned alongside Queen Consort Camilla at Westminster Abbey on Saturday, 6 May - with excitement across the country building and preparations continuing.

A man arrested outside Buckingham Palace on suspicion of possessing a knife and ammunition had asked to speak to a soldier before warning police to handle his rucksack carefully.The suspect was arrested at around 7.15pm on Tuesday when he allegedly began throwing shotgun cartridges over the palace gates. Speaking at a briefing for journalists ahead of the coronation, Metropolitan Police Deputy Assistant Commissioner Ade Adelekan said the man had initially asked police officers if he could speak to a soldier. When the officers said that was not possible, the man allegedly began throwing the ammunition, Mr Adelekan said.

Former royal butler and footman to our late Queen, Paul Burrell, will be in the capital this weekend, along with thousands of others, to watch the King's coronation procession. And to kick off the celebrations, Paul and his husband Graham Cooper invited us to their Cheshire home as he gave his views on the royals and what he think Charles will be like as King, having previously worked with him.The I'm A Celebrity: South Africa star also shared an unseen Princess Diana letter exclusively for OK! VIPs which proves she was a "monarchist." Sign-up or login below to see the shoot and read the full article.

Two thousand guests will gather in Westminster Abbey for King Charles’ Coronation to see His Majesty officially crowned alongside Queen Consort, Camilla. Buckingham Palace says the service will reflect the 74-year-old monarch’s role today and looking towards the future, while still being rooted in long standing traditions and pageantry of the past.

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed scheduled payments including State Pension, Universal Credit and Carer’s Allowance which are due on the May Day bank holiday next Monday will land in bank accounts this Friday, April 28. Payments from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) such as Child Benefit and Tax Credits will also arrive early.

On Saturday, 6 May 2023, King Charles and his wife, Queen Camilla, will be finally crowned at Westminster Abbey. "The ceremony will see His Majesty King Charles III crowned alongside The Queen Consort.The Coronation will reflect the monarch’s role today and look towards the future, while being rooted in longstanding traditions and pageantry," Buckingham Palace said in a statement.The ceremony will be followed by a glitzy Coronation concert on Sunday 7 May at Windsor Castle.

The May Day bank holiday falls on Monday, May 1 and payments delivered by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC), including Working Tax Credit, Child Tax Credit, Child Benefit and Guardian’s Allowance, due on that date will be made early next week instead. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is also expected to announce similar changes soon.

The medal awarded to the NHS following the pandemic to recognise the heroism of staff is going on tour - and will be going on display in Manchester.

in California with her two children while Prince Harry attends the of his father, .According to an alleged “close friend” of Prince Harry, this is because there is still tension within the family likely as a result of their abrupt exit from royal duties in 2020, their interview, their , and , Spare. "At this point, it's become so personal," the source told exclusively.

Honoring her predecessor. As Queen Consort Camilla is coronated with King Charles III on Saturday, May 6, she’ll wear a tiara that pays tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth II.

More and more details are coming out about Meghan Markle and Prince Harry‘s Coronation RSVP.

Prince Harry held peace talks with his father before confirming his attendance at next month’s Coronation of King Charles and the Queen Consort, Camilla, according to reports. Following the release of the explosive Netflix documentary Harry & Meghan and the Duke of Sussex’s memoir Spare, it was unclear whether the youngest son of King Charles would be flying back to the UK with Meghan Markle for the Coronation.

Markle will stay behind in their expansive mansion in California.The ceremony falls on the birthday of the couple’s son, Archie, who is turning 4. It’s rumored that the conflicting schedule is the duchess’ reasoning for not traveling to London.Speaking Friday on Sky News, writer Sophie Elsworth took a jab at Markle, arguing she is “obsessed with being in the media” and “dominating headlines.”“I can’t believe that woman is not going because she’s obsessed with herself,” Elsworth said, claiming Brits are “rejoicing” that the former “Suits” actress will be “staying well away” from the festivities.Elsworth said it’s a “good decision” that Markle, 41, is not attending, considering how Londoners “despised” the pair at the Queen’s Jubilee last year.The coronation comes months after the publication of the Duke of Sussex’s bombshell memoir “Spare” and the premiere of the couple’s unflattering Netflix docuseries.Markle and Harry, 38, reportedly inked a $100 million deal with the streaming giant for their six-episode show, while “Spare” became the fastest selling nonfiction book of all time.“This guy’s done immense damage to the royal family and makes a fortune out of doing it,” Elsworth said of Harry.

Several sources are speaking out about what went down with Meghan Markle rejecting the invitation to attend King Charles’ Coronation, why Prince Harry is attending, how Prince William and Princess Catherine (aka Kate Middleton) feel about the RSVP, how the King feels, and more.

Meghan Markle is reportedly in the midst of putting the 'final touches' on a new project following the bombshell announcement she wouldn't be attending King Charles's coronation next month.

Several sources are speaking out about what went down with Meghan Markle rejecting the invitation to attend King Charles’ Coronation.

would join senior royals for the crowning of King Charles and , after a spokesperson initially declined to confirm their plans. In a statement released to the , Buckingham Palace said: “Buckingham Palace is pleased to confirm that The Duke of Sussex will attend the Coronation Service at Westminster Abbey on May 6th. The Duchess of Sussex will remain in California with Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.”The nine-year-old is second in line to the throne.By Prince Harry unexpectedly flew to the UK last month for involving a British newspaper publisher.

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.

With the King’s big day set to take place on 6 May, Dr. George Gross, a visiting research fellow in Theology at King’s College London, has identified two “real messages” behind the Queen Consort's choice not to commission a new crown for her Coronation.

The Duke of Sussex has made a surprise return to the UK for the first time since the late Queen’s funeral – but is not expected to meet with his father King Charles or his brother, Prince William. Prince Harry's trip – for a High Court hearing in London in his claim against Daily Mail publisher Associated Newspapers over allegations of unlawful information-gathering – will be seen as demonstrating the strength of his determination over the legal action.

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

disgraced Prince of York, 63, is reportedly “going to any length possible to worm his way back into public life,” according to ex-Member of Parliament Norman Baker.Andrew is set to attend Tuesday’s Royal Victorian Order, a celebration commemorating loyalty to the Crown where honor is bestowed up those who have served the monarchy.However, former MP Baker — a member of the Privy Council, a formal body of advisers to the sovereign of the UK — has proclaimed that Andrew shouldn’t be allowed to show his face there. “The only order he should be given is the order of the boot,” Baker, 65, told the Sun, referencing how global opinion of the rebellious royal has taken a nosedive.

Prince Edward has been granted the title of Duke of Edinburgh by King Charles - honouring the wishes of the late Queen and Prince Philip. Edward and wife Sophie were made Earl and Countess of Wessex when they married at St George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle in June, 1999. After Edward received his new title on his 59th birthday on Friday, Sophie became the Duchess of Edinburgh - while their 15-year-old son James, Viscount Severn became the new Earl of Wessex.

King Charles has finally granted Prince Edward and his wife Sophie, the former Earl and Countess of Wessex, the titles of Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, while their 15-year-old son James, Viscount Severn is now the Earl of Wessex. However, the title of Duke of Edinburgh will now not be passed down to James upon his father’s death.

The King has handed his late father’s title the Duke of Edinburgh to his brother Prince Edward, honouring the late Queen and Philip’s wishes. Charles conferred the title on the former Earl of Wessex in celebration of Edward’s 59th birthday on Friday.

Queen Consort Camilla has pulled out of royal engagements after the weather disrupted her travel plans, Buckingham Palace said. A Palace spokesman said: “Her Majesty’s engagements at Newmarket later today have had to be postponed due to the weather impacting on transport arrangements. “Her Majesty is of course very sorry not to be able to attend and will hope to find another date to visit in due course.” Camilla was due to visit the British Racing School to mark its 40th anniversary and later unveil a painting at the British Sporting Art Trust in the Suffolk market town on Thursday.

A heartwarming TikTok video captured the moment actress Sarah Lancashire met Camilla at Buckingham Palace, who appeared to be a big fan of hit BBC show Happy Valley.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's daughter Lilibet was publicly referred to as a princess for the first time recently, with the Sussexes understood to want to use their children's Royal titles in 'formal settings' but not everyday life. Harry, 38, and Meghan, 41, held a christening for Lilibet, one, at their California home on 3 March, and in a statement confirming the ceremony, she was called 'Princess Lilibet Diana'.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were "destroyed on their own turf" after comedian Chris Rock made jokes about the couple accusing the Royal Family of racism, according to a royal expert. Chris, 58, hosted his own stand-up special, Selective Outrage, live on Netflix on Saturday and during his set he spoke about the interview Harry, 38, and Meghan, 41, took part in with Oprah Winfrey in 2021.

rather than “queen consort.”Christopher Anderson, author of “The King: The Life of Charles III,” claimed that 74-year-old Charles “hammered away relentlessly at the late queen for 17 years, pleading with her to endorse Camilla as queen and not merely consort.”“Toward the end of her life the queen did just that, quite reluctantly I’m told, and it was a shock to Diana’s sons,” he told Fox News. The Queen died in September 2022, and just months before her passing, she expressed her “sincere wish” that 75-year-old Camilla — Charles’ former mistress — should be known as queen consort.It was reported on Feb.

King Charles’ “constitutionally unwise” meeting with EU chief Ursula von der Leyen has angered unionists as Rishi Sunak seeks their support over the new post-Brexit deal on Northern Ireland. Leading Conservative Brexiteer Jacob Rees-Mogg said it was wrong to involve Charles in the “immediate political controversy” on the day the Prime Minister will sign a new agreement with her.

A letter sent by a six year old King Charles to his grandmother has been discovered in a loft in Warwickshire. The letter, sent to Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, on March 15, 1955 reads: “Dear Granny, I am sorry that you are ill. I hope you will be better soon.

Camilla, the Queen Consort has pulled out of a visit to a food redistribution charity with King Charles as she continues to recover from Covid. Charles, 74, made a solo trip instead to meet staff and volunteers at The Felix Project in east London on Wednesday morning. Buckingham Palace said Camilla had made an “excellent recovery” but was taking time out ahead of a busy day of royal engagements on Thursday.