King Charles III and Queen Camilla leave the coronation rehearsal
King Charles III’s coronation will take place tomorrow (Saturday, May 6), in a ceremony that will also see his wife, Queen Consort Camilla, crowned Queen.
Ahead of the coronation, the King, along with Princes William and Kate, greeted well-wishers near Buckingham Palace. The Prince and Princess of Wales then met guests including Olena Zelenska, First Lady of Ukraine and First Lady of the United States Jill Biden, who joined her granddaughter Finnegan Biden, at the reception. evening treat at the Palace.
Prince Harry, who is expected to wear a morning suit instead of his military uniform at his father’s coronation, also arrived in the UK a day before Saturday’s “relieve” event, where 2,000 guests, including political leaders, members of the royal family, and celebrities, will attend. The Duke of Sussex will attend the ceremony without his wife Meghan Markle or their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, who remain in California.
On Thursday, independence exclusively revealed that Charles had excluded Earl Spencer, Princess Diana’s brother, from the invite list.
Preparations for the coronation were also continued as the King’s close friend, Jonathan Dimbleby, announced today that the King would be horrified at the thought of the public pledging allegiance to him.
As for the weather this weekend, forecasts suggest heavy rains will fall during the coronation, with the Met office predicting conditions to be “wet” and wet.
King Charles greets well-wishers along the Mall before his coronation
King Charles shakes hands with well-wishers along the Mall before his coronation
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Ellie MuirMay 5, 2023 14:19
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Prince Harry launched a relentless wave of accusations and revelations about the royal family as he released his tell-all memoir, Preventivein January.
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WATCH: Francis Bourgeois meets William and Kate on Elizabeth Line
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World leaders and royals arrive for the coronation at Buckingham Palace
World leaders and royals arrive for the coronation at Buckingham Palace
Chelsea RitschelMay 5, 2023 23:12
First Lady Jill Biden with granddaughter Finnegan Biden
The US First Lady arrived in the UK on Friday with her and President Joe Biden’s 23-year-old granddaughter Finnegan Biden.
Chelsea RitschelMay 5, 2023 23:09
The public wants Prince Andrew to attend the coronation more than Meghan Markle, poll shows
Britons would rather see Prince Andrew attend King Charles III’s coronation than the Duchess of Sussex, new poll shows.
In an exclusive survey for independence43% think the Duke of York should attend the historic ceremony marking his brother’s ascension to the throne.
The same percentage believes he shouldn’t attend, according to a Savanta poll conducted just over a year after he reached a multimillion-dollar settlement in a sexual assault case led by Virginia Roberts Giuffre brought against him.
Andy Gregory have all the stats:
The Princess of Wales reunites with Jill Biden and Olena Zelenska during the reception at Buckingham Palace
On Friday night, Prince William and Kate welcomed foreign guests at a reception at the Palace.
During the reception, the Princess of Wales was reunited with US First Lady Jill Biden, who was accompanied by her granddaughter Finnegan Biden and Ukrainian First Lady Olena Zelenska.
Chelsea RitschelMay 5, 2023 22:54
Royal family tree explained – from King Henry VIII to King Charles III
On the eve of the big event, many may wonder what the royal family tree looks like.
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Coronation: Rare photos show King Charles III from childhood to reign
Photos from each year of the King’s life were compiled to celebrate King Charles III’s coronation.
The photos, compiled by the PA news agency, show the monarch through the decades – from an infant and toddler to university students, naval officers and reckless princes, then husband, father and heir to the throne around the world and ultimately the sovereign king. .
