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Former prime ministers gather for King’s coronation

Former prime ministers gather for King’s coronation

Former prime ministers gather for King’s coronation

06 May 2023

Liz Truss, Boris Johnson, Theresa May, David Cameron, Gordon Brown, Sir Tony Blair and Sir John Major arrived at the ceremony together.


Eleventh-hour deal for BBC coronation footage agreed, says news industry body

Eleventh-hour deal for BBC coronation footage agreed, says news industry body

Eleventh-hour deal for BBC coronation footage agreed, says news industry body

06 May 2023

The BBC was asked to reconsider its position after claims access to pool footage was restricted.


Chinese vice-president among dignitaries invited to Westminster Abbey

Chinese vice-president among dignitaries invited to Westminster Abbey

Chinese vice-president among dignitaries invited to Westminster Abbey

06 May 2023

The presence of Han Zheng at the ceremony is controversial because of his role in the crackdown on civil liberties in Hong Kong.


Coronation postbox vandalised with republican stickers, graffiti and eggs

Coronation postbox vandalised with republican stickers, graffiti and eggs

Coronation postbox vandalised with republican stickers, graffiti and eggs

06 May 2023

The Royal Mail postbox in Cardiff city centre was one of four decorated ahead of the King’s crowning.


King and Queen begin coronation day with procession to Westminster Abbey

King and Queen begin coronation day with procession to Westminster Abbey

King and Queen begin coronation day with procession to Westminster Abbey

06 May 2023

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby will anoint and crown Charles and Camilla.


Kate in ivory Alexander McQueen gown and regal robe for coronation

Kate in ivory Alexander McQueen gown and regal robe for coronation

Kate in ivory Alexander McQueen gown and regal robe for coronation

06 May 2023

The Prince and Princess of Wales wore formal robes and mantles at the request of the King and Queen.


Camilla’s Bruce Oldfield coronation gown decorated with wildflowers and bunting

Camilla’s Bruce Oldfield coronation gown decorated with wildflowers and bunting

Camilla’s Bruce Oldfield coronation gown decorated with wildflowers and bunting

06 May 2023

Celebratory bunting, in antique gold and silver thread, is also intertwined amongst the swathes of blooms on the historic dress.


All the outfits worn by the royal family on coronation day

All the outfits worn by the royal family on coronation day

All the outfits worn by the royal family on coronation day

06 May 2023

The Windsors wore mantles appropriate to the most Senior Order to which they belonged.


Crowned King switches into purple tunic and robes for Abbey finale

Crowned King switches into purple tunic and robes for Abbey finale

Crowned King switches into purple tunic and robes for Abbey finale

06 May 2023

Charles wore his newly-made purple satin Coronation Tunic, trimmed with gold artillery lace, and George VI’s grand purple silk velvet Robe of Estate.


Serving King and late Queen ‘an honour and a privilege’, says royal butcher

Serving King and late Queen ‘an honour and a privilege’, says royal butcher

Serving King and late Queen ‘an honour and a privilege’, says royal butcher

06 May 2023

John Sinclair, co-owner of HM Sheridan in Ballater, was given a royal warrant to serve the late Queen and Charles in 1987.


Andrew wears Garter robes in apparent softening of family stance

Andrew wears Garter robes in apparent softening of family stance

Andrew wears Garter robes in apparent softening of family stance

06 May 2023

The Duke of York had no formal role at the coronation.


Republican protesters arrested as lock-on devices seized hours before coronation

Republican protesters arrested as lock-on devices seized hours before coronation

Republican protesters arrested as lock-on devices seized hours before coronation

06 May 2023

Republic chief executive Graham Smith was among those arrested on Saturday.


Charles and Camilla cheered by crowds in The Mall during first coronation appearance

Charles and Camilla cheered by crowds in The Mall during first coronation appearance

Charles and Camilla cheered by crowds in The Mall during first coronation appearance

06 May 2023

The military have promised to put on a “spectacular” ceremonial display.


Emma Thompson, Ant and Dec and Katy Perry attend King’s coronation service

Emma Thompson, Ant and Dec and Katy Perry attend King’s coronation service

Emma Thompson, Ant and Dec and Katy Perry attend King’s coronation service

06 May 2023

Nick Cave, Edward Enninful, Dame Joanna Lumley and Lionel Richie are also among the guests.


Taoiseach looks forward to welcoming King to Ireland as he attends coronation

Taoiseach looks forward to welcoming King to Ireland as he attends coronation

Taoiseach looks forward to welcoming King to Ireland as he attends coronation

06 May 2023

President Michael D Higgins is the first Irish head of state to attend a coronation.


Ukip loses all six seats in local elections

Ukip loses all six seats in local elections

Ukip loses all six seats in local elections

06 May 2023

The pro-Brexit party appears to have been wiped off the electoral map.


Footage appears to show Republican protesters being arrested ahead of coronation

Footage appears to show Republican protesters being arrested ahead of coronation

Footage appears to show Republican protesters being arrested ahead of coronation

06 May 2023

Graham Smith, chief executive of the anti-monarchy group Republic, appeared to be among those arrested.


In Pictures: Final preparations ahead of coronation

In Pictures: Final preparations ahead of coronation

In Pictures: Final preparations ahead of coronation

06 May 2023

Buckingham Palace staff were seen adorning its famous balcony with red and gold draping.


Steering 5,000 troops through Waterloo ‘a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity’

Steering 5,000 troops through Waterloo ‘a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity’

Steering 5,000 troops through Waterloo ‘a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity’

06 May 2023

Armed forces personnel involved in the coronation arrived at the UK’s busiest station on Saturday morning.


Countdown to coronation has begun as controversial ‘Homage to People’ toned down

Countdown to coronation has begun as controversial ‘Homage to People’ toned down

Countdown to coronation has begun as controversial ‘Homage to People’ toned down

06 May 2023

The King and Queen will be crowned at Westminster Abbey.


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