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Updates: Royals emerge for balcony wave following King Charles' coronation

King Charles III's Coronation Ceremony highlights: The ceremony was attended by 2,000 guests, including world leaders, royal family members and celebrities.

Britain's King Charles III waves from the Buckingham Palace balcony, in London, following his coronation.
Britain's King Charles III waves from the Buckingham Palace balcony, in London, following his coronation.

King Charles Coronation LIVE Updates: King Charles' and his wife Queen Consort Camilla have been crowned at Westminster Abbey in London. Ahead of event, King Charles, along with his elder son Prince William and his wife Kate Middleton, greeted well-wishers near Buckingham Palace. The “slimmed-down” ceremony was attended by 2,000 guests, including world leaders, members of the royal family and celebrities. 

The world's attention turned to the royal family at a time when the institution has undergone many changes in the recent past- Prince Harry and Meghan Markle stepping down as senior royals and the passing away of the country's longest-reigning monarch Queen Elizabeth II

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The world's attention turned to the royal family at a time when the institution has undergone many changes in the recent past- Prince Harry and Meghan Markle stepping down as senior royals and the passing away of the country's longest-reigning monarch Queen Elizabeth II

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May 6, 2023, 04:14:56 IST

These foreign royals will attend King Charles' coronation

 King Charles and his wife Queen Consort Camilla's coronation is set to be attended by 2,000 guests, which include foreign monarchs across the world. Read more

May 6, 2023, 03:59:10 IST

Kate Middleton feeling ‘nervous’ before coronation

Prince William's wife Kate Middleton admitted that she is feeling nervous ahead of coronation but said that she was trying to remain calm on the outside. Read more 

May 6, 2023, 03:49:27 IST

Vice president Dhankar meets King Charles ahead of coronation

Indian Vice-president Jagdeep Dhankhar met with King Charles III ahead of the coronation ceremony in London on Saturday. See photos

May 6, 2023, 03:38:59 IST

Pomp and protests as UK poised for first coronation in 70 years

Britain's first coronation in 70 years takes place on Saturday, with Charles III crowned king in an elaborate Christian ceremony steeped in solemn ritual and more than a millennium of history.

The coronation -- the first of a British king since 1937 -- is the religious confirmation of his accession after the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, last September.

May 6, 2023, 03:30:35 IST

UK PM Rishi Sunak hails multi-faith Coronation as 'moment of national pride'

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has a special message in celebration of the Coronation of King Charles III, highlighting the central role to be played by all faiths in a religious ceremony over a thousand years old, PTI reported. 

May 6, 2023, 03:18:07 IST

Street parties in varous parts of UK to celebrate coronation

To celebrate the coronation, street parties will be held in various parts of UK. The Royal Crescent is also one such area that attracts many tourists each year owing to its impeccable lawns.

May 6, 2023, 03:08:14 IST

'Giant penis' made on lawn before King Charles' coronation party

People of the Royal Crescent were shocked when a "giant penis" was seen mown into the lawn before King Charles' coronation party. Read more

May 6, 2023, 02:59:14 IST

What King Charles is up to ahead of coronation?

King Charles is relaxed and looking forward to his coronation, one of the ceremony’s key clergymen said, reported the Mirror. Read more

May 6, 2023, 02:47:54 IST

What Princess Diana said when she was asked if she would be UK's Queen

Princess Diana's response on whether she thought she could “ever be queen” has resurfaced online before her ex-husband King Charles III's coronation. Read more

May 6, 2023, 02:38:43 IST

A special message from King Charles and Camilla for train passengers

Train passengers on platforms across the UK were reminded to “mind the gap” by King Charles III. The monarch and Queen Consort Camilla recorded an announcement which was played at every railway station across the UK. Read more

May 6, 2023, 02:26:06 IST

Prince Harry leapt to defend his wife

Prince William and Prince Harry's relationship broke down partly due to Meghan Markle's treatment of palace staff, a royal historian has claimed. Read more

May 6, 2023, 02:19:33 IST

Prince William's son to make history at coronation

Prince George, 9, is set to be the most prominent among them while Camilla’s three grandsons will also join him in the role. Read more

May 6, 2023, 02:09:31 IST

King Charles' coronation will break from royal protocol

The coronation ceremony will be different from Queen Elizabeth II’s in terms of the dress code, the role given to King Charles' grandson Prince George and small guest list. Read here

May 6, 2023, 01:58:59 IST

Will he? Won't he? King Charles has doubts Prince Harry will attend coronation

King Charles is in doubt on whether his younger son Prince Harry will attend the coronation amid claims that the Duke of Sussex gave no details of when he would arrive in the UK for the grand event, a royal expert claimed. Read more

May 6, 2023, 01:48:20 IST

Only ‘curt nod’ between Harry- William at coronation: Why royal expert said this

The royal expert said that Prince Harry's attendance at the historic event will be “awkward” as he is attending the ceremony alone. He further added that Prince Harry "doesn't really exist" without Meghan Markle. Read more

May 6, 2023, 01:37:48 IST

King Charles meets international dignitaries ahead of coronation

King Charles hosted dignitaries from around the world at Buckingham Palace ahead of the coronation.

May 6, 2023, 01:35:14 IST

Excited royal fans camp out at The Mall

Royal fans have already begun camping out on The Mall, the grand boulevard that leads to Buckingham Palace. King Charles and his eldest son, Prince William, and Kate Middleton met the fans during an impromptu walkabout.

May 6, 2023, 01:24:18 IST

His behaviour 'hurtful, cruel': King Charles' friend slams Prince Harry

One of King Charles' closest friends hit out at Prince Harry over "hurtful" and "cruel" claims that he made against his father and the royal family. Lord Nicholas Soames, grandson of late UK PM Sir Winston Churchill made the comments ahead of Prince Harry's arrival in the UK for King Charles' coronation.

May 6, 2023, 01:11:12 IST

What is Prince Harry's role at the coronation?

According to Harper's Bazaar, Prince Harry will sit with other relatives in the congregation at the Westminster Abbey and will not have any major role in the coronation ceremony. His wife, Meghan Markle, will remain in California with their kids.

May 6, 2023, 24:53:20 IST

Regalia at King Charles' coronation

The ceremony for King Charles' coronation will involve historic regalia ranging from sceptres and maces to a ring and a spoon.

May 6, 2023, 24:47:25 IST

When is the coronation for King Charles 

The coronation ceremony will begin at 1000 GMT following a procession from Buckingham Palace. King Charles' coronation ceremony will last about two hours.

May 6, 2023, 24:32:22 IST

What King Charles finds ‘abhorrent’ about the coronation, his friend reveals

A friend of King Charles said that the monarch would be horrified by the public pledging allegiance to him. Broadcaster Jonathan Dimbleby, a close friend of King Charles said that the idea was “ill advised” and not something the monarch wanted.

May 6, 2023, 24:21:30 IST

How UK's coins and stamps have changed because of King Charles

King Charles' image is shown on British currency. Newly minted 50 pence coins featuring the portrait of King Charles III entered circulation in December, but his image won't appear on new bank notes until mid-2024, the Bank of England said.

May 6, 2023, 24:14:50 IST

King Charles and Queen Consort Camilla: Their 50-year relationship

King Charles III is set to be crowned alongside his wife Camilla as the couple begin a new chapter in their relationship that has spanned over 50 years. Charles and Camilla first met in 1970 and married 18 years ago in a low-key ceremony. Read their love story here

May 6, 2023, 24:02:24 IST

A look at the history of coronations

Kings and queens of Britain have been crowned at London's Westminster Abbey in a ceremony that has changed little throughout the centuries. The coronation of every king and queen of England and Britain has been held at the Abbey since 1066. 

May 5, 2023, 23:57:01 IST

Why is King Charles having a coronation?

A coronation is not essential and no other monarchy across the globe has an event in the same style. Royal historian Alice Hunt said it had persisted as a means to legitimise the monarch in a public way.

May 5, 2023, 23:49:18 IST

What about Kohinoor? 

King Charles' wife Queen Consort Camilla will be crowned with an existing crown at the coronation which has undergone a transformation owing to many controversies. The changes to the crown include removal of the replica of the Kohinoor diamond

May 5, 2023, 23:38:06 IST

Manju Malhi: Indian-origin chef invited to King Charles' coronation

Indian-origin chef Manju Malhi will be among the chosen few British Empire Medal (BEM) recipients seated at Westminster Abbey in London when King Charles is formally crowned Britain’s monarch. Read more about her here

May 5, 2023, 23:34:02 IST

Royal fan asks King Charles to spend the night in her tent. He says…

One royal fan from Australia requested King Charles, saying, "Thank you for coming sir. I met you years and years ago and I told you I come from Australia. It was lovely to meet you and enjoy your day tomorrow, sir."

King Charles thanked her and then asked, "You're not camping, are you?"

To which she replied, "I am, I'm just over there. Come and see me in the night," to which King Charles laughed loudly.

May 5, 2023, 23:30:30 IST

US first lady Jill Biden standing in for US president at the coronation

US first lady Jill Biden met British PM Rishi Sunak's wife Akshata Murty as she visited London to represent the United States at King Charles' coronation.

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