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King’s dress-down coronation follows late queen’s ‘last imperial hurrah’

Fewer viscounts, a ballot for peers and minimal homages reflect Charles III’s wish to ‘look towards the future’

The Guardian - UK

Inside Westminster Abbey – everything I learned on my visit to the site of King Charles III's coronation

In almost one week, the eyes of the world will, once again, turn to this historic site – here are the key facts I discovered on my recent tour

Homes & Gardens

Historic Stone of Scone reaches London for King Charles' coronation

The Stone of Scone, the coronation stone upon which monarchs in Britain have been crowned for centuries, reached London on Saturday after a journey from Scotland in a special carrier made from Scottish oak, ahead of King Charles' coronation next week.

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Nation to join chant for Charles as everyone is urged to cry 'May the King live for ever'

Religious leaders behind this Saturday’s event say TV audiences here and around the Commonwealth can join the 2,000 in Westminster Abbey to swear allegiance in an 'Homage of the People'

Daily Mirror

Baroness Benjamin says inclusion for King's coronation shows he's embracing diversity

Former television presenter Baroness Benjamin has praised King Charles for his coronation selection, saying her inclusion for the historic event shows he is embracing diversity

Daily Mirror

William and Kate share romantic new photo to mark 12th wedding anniversary

On April 29, 2011, the country and world watched on as the couple exchanged vows at Westminster Abbey.

Daily Record

Prince William and Kate issue romantic new photo to celebrate wedding anniversary

On April 29, back in 2011, Prince William and Kate Middleton got married in Westminster Abbey as the country watched on - today they celebrated their 12 anniversary

Daily Mirror

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Who’s performing the Coronation ceremony and what happens?

The sacred ceremony will take place on Saturday 6 May at 11am

The Independent UK

Anointing screen to be used in King Charles coronation revealed

Tree design includes names of Commonwealth nations, and poles are made from tree from Windsor estate

The Guardian - UK

Andrew Lloyd Webber plays and sings coronation anthem to Charles

The Coronation Orchestra will conduct the anthem’s world premiere performance on the day of the coronation.

The Independent UK

King Charles III coronation: what the controversy over an ancient stone tells us about historical symbols in the modern age

The coronation of King Charles III will see history play out in the modern age. From the venue of Westminster Abbey to the coronation oath, the symbolism is steeped in centuries of tradition. One symbol, the “Coronation stone” – also known as the Stone of Scone or Stone of Destiny…

The Conversation

Stone of Destiny leaves Scotland for the first time in over 25 years for coronation

The ancient symbol of Scotland’s monarchy was at the center of a ceremonial procession as it left Edinburgh Castle’s Great Hall for its…

The National (Scotland)

All the foreign royals attending King Charles III’s coronation

Foreign monarchs throughout the world have confirmed their attendance at King Charles III’s coronation on 6 May

The Independent UK

Historic Stone of Scone moved to London for King Charles' coronation

The historic Stone of Scone, the ancient coronation stone upon which monarchs in Britain have been crowned for centuries, has left Scotland for London under tight security ahead of next week's coronation of King Charles III, officials said on Friday.

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The Independent UK

Stone of Destiny heads to London for coronation after leaving Edinburgh Castle

The stone is returning to England for the first time in more than a quarter of a century, where it will play a key part in the coronation.

The Independent UK

King Charles coronation: The full list of people tasked with ceremonial roles

The duties include bearing the regalia in the procession through Westminster Abbey and presenting the items to the King and Queen Consort

ABC News

Sam Kerr named flag-bearer and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to have key role in King Charles III's coronation

Football star Sam Kerr has been announced as Australia's flag-bearer for the coronation of King Charles III, leading a contingent of Australian representatives including the prime minister and governor-general.

Daily Mirror

Iconic TV presenter handed key Coronation role as King Charles unveils procession participants

Legendary children’s TV presenter Baroness Benjamin and Dame Elizabeth Anionwu OM have been handed prominent roles in the Westminster Abbey ceremony

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The Independent UK

The full list of people tasked with ceremonial roles during the coronation service

The duties include bearing the regalia in the procession through Westminster Abbey and presenting the items to the King and Queen Consort.

The National (Scotland)

I'll make sure Stone of Destiny 'comes back up the road', says Humza Yousaf

Humza Yousaf as First Minister has responsibility for safekeeping the Stone of Destiny

The Independent UK

Transport for London creates ‘crowndels’ to celebrate coronation

The so-called crowndels feature a likeness of St Edward’s Crown, which will be used to crown the King at Westminster Abbey on May 6.

The Independent UK

King Charles coronation date, start time and everything you need to know

Buckingham Palace has revealed the date for the monarch’s ‘slimmed down affair’

The Week

Toilet paper was stolen from Queen’s coronation

Toilet paper was stolen from Westminster Abbey the night before Queen Elizabeth II’s Coronation, archives have revealed. A book outlining the detailed planning and preparation that went into the 1953 ceremony, states: “It was found, early on Coronation day, that much of the lavatory paper had been removed.” The document…

The National (Scotland)

Stone of Destiny heads to England for first time in 25 years ahead of coronation

THE Stone of Destiny will return to England for the first time in more than a quarter of a century to play a key part in the coronation ceremony.

The Independent UK

Historic church is site of the crowning of British monarchs for 1,000 years

Charles III will be the 40th reigning monarch to be crowned in the gothic surrounds of Westminster Abbey.

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