Pubs, clubs and bars in Greater Manchester to stay open two extra hours for King's Coronation weekend

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.

coronation ceremony on May 6 at Westminster Abbey, according to a new report from The Sun.“I’m down to perform at the coronation,” the “Gin and Juice” rapper told the outlet. “Make it happen.”The Post reached out to reps for Snoop Dogg and the royal family for comment. Snoop Dogg has had a rocky history with the UK, but he has praised Queen Elizabeth II for coming to his defense over the years.In 2006, he was arrested for an altercation at Heathrow Airport in London.He was banned from the UK until the charges were dropped.

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.

The Coronation of King Charles will take place at Westminster Abbey in just under six weeks, and the final stage of planning is well underway with reports revealing which royals will take a prominent role in the historic ceremony. It's been 70 years since the last coronation, that of the late Queen Elizabeth II, meaning it's the first time that many in the country will have seen such a spectacle.

Leaving Archie and Lilibet out of his coronation plans could spell trouble for King Charles in the future, an expert has claimed.The coronation of the new monarch is fast approaching and is expected to draw the world’s elite to Westminster Abbey for the historic event. Last week, the coronation plans were revealed, though Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s kids were notably absent following the series of scathing remarks the Sussex’s launched at the royal family in their Harry & Meghan Netflix documentary and the Duke’s memoir, Spare.The gap between Harry and the rest of the family seems bigger than ever, which could be why his kids were not included in the plans.

United Kingdom’s Mother’s Day.In September, the Queen died at age 96 at her palace in Scotland, Balmoral Castle. She reigned for 70 years.On the official Instagram page for the British Royal Family, they posted a photo of the King alongside his mom, Queen Elizabeth, when he appeared to be only a few years old.“To all mothers everywhere, and to those who may be missing their mums today, we are thinking of you and wishing you a special #MothersDay,” the caption of the photo read.The post included a photo of Camilla, Queen Consort, with her mother, Rosalind Shand, who passed in 1994 from osteoporosis, a bone disease.A post shared by The Royal Family (@theroyalfamily)In the United Kingdom, Mother’s Day is celebrated in March.It is different than the United States’ version of the holiday, as it first began as a “church tradition” overseas, according to Metro UK, called “Mothering Sunday.”The outlet explained that in The U.K., it takes place three weeks before Easter, and on the fourth Sunday of Lent.The royal family’s Instagram post comes before the King’s coronation is set to take place on May 6 at Westminster Abbey.

King Charles shared a touching message for people celebrating Mother’s Day without their mums following the death of his own, Queen Elizabeth, last year.The day is undoubtedly hard for those who have lost their mothers, with former This Morning host Eamonn Holmes sharing a heartfelt tribute to mark the occasion on Saturday.This is the first Mother's Day since the death of the Queen last year, and the official Royal Family Instagram page shared a touching tribute to her and the mother of Queen Consort Camilla, Rosalind Shand. Addressing their 12.9 million followers, the Royal Family shared a picture of a baby Charles on his mother’s lap alongside a similar picture that showed Camilla and Rosalind.

The Palace has announced who will receive the title of Duke of Edinburgh after Prince Philip's death.

Preparations are underway for King Charles III’s coronation in May, including logistics involving the participation of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle! Yes, really! After ALL the royal family’s drama lately, it sounds like the Duke and Duchess of Sussex *might* be making the trip to the UK soon!

King Charles has reflected on the “profound loss” of Queen Elizabeth II as he embraced a 17th century royal tradition to mark his reign. The 74 year old monarch received the “privileged bodies” – a group of 27 of the nation’s leading organisations and corporations – all of which presented addresses reaffirming their loyalty to the monarch in person in the Ballroom of Buckingham Palace in a ceremony on Thursday.The privileged bodies are described by the palace as “culturally significant organisations and institutions that reflect the United Kingdom’s diverse society”.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are in negotiations with the Palace over their attendance at King Charles III’s coronation providing their son Archie’s fourth birthday celebrations are factored into the mix, we can reveal.The Sussexes are currently in the midst of negotiating several elements of their attendance at May's coronation providing their place is secured on the Buckingham Palace balcony, their security is adequately covered, and, most importantly for the couple, their son Archie’s birthday is recognised. A source told OK! that Harry and Meghan are said to be keen to attend the coronation as it is a key milestone for the family and one they wouldn’t want their children to miss.

Preventing extremist prisoners from radicalising people who visit them behind bars 'cannot effectively be achieved' under the current system, the chairman of the Manchester Arena bombing public inquiry has said.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle may use their eviction from Frogmore Cottage as an excuse to miss King Charles’ Coronation, a royal expert has claimed. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex confirmed last week that they had been asked to vacate Frogmore Cottage – the UK home they were gifted by the late Queen following their marriage in 2018. According to reports, the King, 74, wants the couple out of the cottage before his Coronation in May.

Piers Morgan, host of "Piers Morgan Uncensored" on FOX Nation, sounded off on Prince Harry and Meghan Markle for their reaction after being invited to King Charles III's coronation. On "Fox & Friends" Monday, Morgan said the two may attend the event only in order to profit from it in any upcoming books or documentaries.   PIERS MORGAN: Charles has been magnanimous.

In just over two months' time, the Coronation of King Charles and Camilla will be well underway, and preparations for the major event are already a-go. Including which royals are going to be involved in the ceremony. We already know that Prince William will play a big part, due to the fact that he’s the future King and heir to the throne after his father.

King Charles III will reportedly offer Prince Harry and Meghan Markle a suite in Buckingham Palace for the Coronation after their Frogmore Cottage eviction.

King Charles went ‘directly against the Queen’s style’ and made a ‘big mistake’ by evicting Harry and Meghan from Frogmore Cottage, a royal expert said. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex this week confirmed that they had been asked to vacate their UK home on the Windsor estate - which was gifted to them by the late Queen Elizabeth II after they tied the knot in 2018.

King Charles and Queen Consort Camilla are set to visit France and Germany for the first state visits of his new reign, it has been announced. The royal couple will use the occasion to "celebrate Britain’s relationship" with the two countries through an array of engagements. It will be the first time that Charles, 74, has travelled abroad in an official capacity since becoming King.

King Charles has sent an emotional message to the President of Greece to express his sorrow over an “appalling” train crash in the country. More than 40 people died after a passenger train and freight train collided near the city of Larissa in northern Greece, in one of the country's worst rail accidents.The first four carriages of the passenger train were derailed and the first two caught fire, leaving them almost completely destroyed.

King Charles III makes his official ascent to the throne, but the afterparty is shaping up to be anything but epic.According to reports, a long list of British A-listers, ranging from Elton John and Ed Sheeran to Harry Styles and Adele — even the Spice Girls — have declined invitations to perform at the big bash.And while John and Styles are said to have declined due to scheduling conflicts, as the Sun reported on Feb. 25, experts say it’s no wonder so many others have given firm no’s to The Firm.