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Pope Francis has a gift for King Charles ahead of his coronation ceremony at Westminster Abbey on May 6 in London, England.
The 86-year-old religious leader is blessing the coronation ceremony with a “holy gift” added to a cross, which is believed to be connected to Jesus Christ, via People.
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The cross that will lead the coronation procession is called the Cross of Wales, featuring two splinters reportedly taken from the cross Jesus was crucified on 2,000 years ago.
According to The Times, the approximately 0.2 and 0.4 inches of wood are a “personal coronation gift” from the Pope to the King.
The splinters have been arranged in the shape of a cross at the center of the Cross of Wales behind a rose crystal gemstone in the center.
“It’s hugely significant. It’s a remarkable thing that the King has been able to find favor with the Vatican and as a result of that very good relationship, Pope Francis has agreed to gift these small fragments of the holy cross,” the Archbishop of Wales, the Most Rev. Andrew John, told The Times in a statement.
The commemorative cross is made of recycled silver bullion with Welsh windfall timber and slate. King Charles added “King’s Mark” (leopard’s head) to the cross during a visit to Goldsmiths’ in November of 2022, via People.
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Andrea Bocelli gave the newly crowned King Charles III exactly what he wanted with a stunning performance of a special song at the grand coronation ceremony on Sunday.Ahead of the performance at Windsor Castle, Bocelli spoke with ET's Kevin Frazier about the event and the song he performed with fellow opera legend Sir Bryn Terfel.«The king asked for the song, 'You Will Never Walk Alone,'» Bocelli explained. «I think he likes this song also for the meaning… 'You Will Never Walk Alone' means you will never be alone.
Yesterday, the world watched on as King Charles III and Queen Camilla were officially crowned during their highly anticipated Coronation at Westminster Abbey. It was quite a spectacle to behold, not just for those heavily involved, but for the guests invited and everyone watching at home.The service itself was split into six segments: the recognition, the oath, the anointing, the investiture, the enthronement, and the homage.
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.
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coronation service for his father King Charles III, 74, and is en route to the airport.The Duke of Sussex will make it home to California in time for son Archie’s 4th birthday party, the source added.Harry — who looked sad and lonely at the ceremony — spent less than 24 hours in the UK, arriving on a commercial flight Friday evening.He spent the night at Frogmore Cottage, despite being kicked out earlier this year by Charles so the home could go to his own brother, Prince Andrew.The duke arrived to King Charles’ coronation at Westminster Abbey solo, sans wife Meghan Markle, 41. This was the first time he has seen his father since he released his bombshell memoir, “Spare,” in January.Harry arrived with his cousins, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie.
King Charles III's coronation marked a momentous event for the British monarchy as well as Queen Elizabeth II's eldest son, who was crowned at 74 years old, it was also expected to be a big day for the royal family as many thought Prince Harry would publicly reunite with his father and older brother, Prince William, but that wasn't the case.Harry was in attendance at the historic coronation, but had no interaction with his father or brother. Harry was spotted entering the ceremony at Westminster Abbey on Saturday morning with his cousins, Princess Beatrice, Princes Eugenie, and Zara Tindall, as well as their respective spouses. He seemed in good spirits, smiling and chatting with Beatrice and her husband, Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, and sat with his family — next to Eugenie's husband, Jack Brooksbank, and directly behind his aunt, Anne, Princess Royal, who he also talked to. Harry also joined the crown in reciting «God Save King Charles» following his father's crowning and sang along to «God Save the King» as the monarch processed out of Westminster Abbey. Following the ceremony, Harry was seen waiting alone outside Westminster Abbey for 10 minutes before getting into a black BMW sedan and departing. Prince Harry leaves Westminster Abbey following the departure of King Charles and Queen Camilla as the celebration heads to Buckingham Palace.
Kate Middleton is looking stunning at King Charles III's coronation. The Princess of Wales stepped out for the historic event on Saturday, May 6, wearing a blue cape and silver floral headpieceas she entered Westminster Abbey alongside her husband, heir apparent Prince William, and behind the king. The Princess of Wales sported an Alexander McQueen design for the special occasion: an ivory silk crepe dress with silver bullion and embroidery featuring rose, thistle, daffodil, and shamrock motifs signifying the four nations.
coronation of King Charles III are the spitting image of her.Many fans even joked that the two ladies were Camilla’s “back ups.”“Nice they’ve got two Emergency Camillas prepared in case anything happens to the first one,” one viewer tweeted.“When a man marries his mistress….,” someone quipped in response.“Spare – the sequel,” another joked, referring to Prince Harry’s bombshell memoir “Spare.”“He kept his word. He made his mistress his queen lol,” one commenter snarked.“Are the two women behind Camilla her decoys, like what Padme had?” another tweeted, comparing the Queen to the fictional “Star Wars” character Padmé Amidala.
Prince George just made history! The second in line to the British throne became the youngest future king to have a role in coronation when he served as a page at his grandfather, King Charles III's, crowing ceremony on Saturday.The 9-year-old future monarch was spotted behind his grandfather as he stepped out of the carriage and made his way into the Nave of Westminster Abbey for his historic coronation. George looked all grown up as he wore a red overcoat and walked behind his grandfather, holding the tail end of the train of his coat. George was joined by fellow pages Lord Oliver Cholmondeley, Master Nicholas Barclay and Master Ralph Tollemache, who each walked behind the king holding portions of his robe.Meanwhile, Camilla Parker Bowles's pages of honor were her grandsons, Master Gus and Master Louis Lopes and Master Freddy Parker Bowles, and great-nephew, Master Arthur Elliot, who all made their first public debut as they held onto the extended train of her royal robe as she made her way inside . Ahead of George's big day, a spokesperson for Kensington Palace told ET, «We're all very excited about Prince George's role in the coronation,» the spokesperson said.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla are officially on their way to their coronation ceremony!The royal couple was spotted in matching ivory regalia, making their way from Buckingham Palace toward Westminster Abbey as coronation festivities began on Saturday morning at 10:20 a.m. local time on the dot.
Ant and Dec have arrived at Westminster Abbey ahead of the Coronation of King Charles.
Katy Perry has arrived for the coronation of King Charles III. The pop superstar is wearing a lilac colored skirt and button-front top with matching gloves and a fascinator. She completes the look with white heels, a white bag and a festive pearl necklace. Perry was sighted arriving solo to Westminster Abbey on Saturday, and took a moment to find her seat for the ceremony. Also on-hand for the coronation is Perry's fellow judge Lionel Richie.
King Charles is reminding rail passengers across the country to “mind the gap” with a special royal safety message made for the Coronation weekend. Charles and Queen Consort Camilla have recorded an announcement which is being played between Friday and Monday at every railway station across the UK and all London Underground stations, industry body the Rail Delivery Group (RDG) said.
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Just eight months ago the Lord-Lieutenant for Perth and Kinross Stephen Leckie attended Westminster Abbey for the Queen’s funeral in what was one the most sombre days in the nation’s long history.
Prince William and Prince Harry are headed for a royal reunion at King Charles III's coronation amid their longstanding feud. The historic ceremony at London's Westminster Abbey on Saturday will mark the first time that the 40-year-old Prince of Wales and the 38-year-old Duke of Sussex will be seen together publicly since the funeral of their grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, last September.
King Charles III's coronation on May 6 formalizes his role as the head of the Church of England and marks the transfer of his title and powers, The ceremony is set to take place at Westminster Abbey, with pomp and circumstance the likes of which have never been seen in person by anyone under 70.Of course, in a country with such a long-standing monarchy — and a history of imperialism and colonialism — there are centuries worth of royal regalia and impressive jewels for the regal couple to don during their big day. However, not all of the Crown Jewels have such a rosy history, with some pieces even being altered prior to the coronation to avoid public controversy. Read on to learn about each piece of the king and queen's royal regalia, and the history and significance behind each jewel-encrusted symbol.Forever the most visible symbol of the monarchy, the crowns worn by King Charles and Queen Camilla have centuries of historical significance — thought not all of it is equally enamored by their public.The king will be officially crowned with St.
Princess Anne thinks the future of the British monarchy is pretty straightforward when it comes to her older brother King Charles III's reign.In a rare interview with, the 72-year-old daughter of the late Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip gave her take on the type of monarch she believes her brother will be.«Well, you know what you're getting because he's been practicing for a bit,» Anne said with a laugh. «And I don't think he'll change.
This weekend will see King Charles III and Queen Camilla officially crowned during their Coronation at Westminster Abbey. Charles, who instantly became monarch last September following the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, will leave the Abbey with his wife and other senior members of the royal family and head back to Buckingham Palace, where they’ll pose on the iconic balcony for photographs.