King Charles’ Coronation: The British royal family’s line of succession explained
Fp Explainers • 2 years agoKing Charles III is crowned in a grand ceremony at London’s Westminster Abbey. At 74, he is the country’s oldest sovereign to take the throne. Camilla will be Queen, no longer Queen Consort. What about Prince William and Harry?
Coronation and Celebrations: Indians at the historic ceremony
Fp Explainers • 2 years agoAs King Charles was coronated, some famous Indians were invited to London. Representing the Indian government was Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, who was accompanied by his wife Sudesh. The UK First Lady Askhata Murty was at Westminster Abbey; actor Sonam Kapoor will attend the coronation concert
Some Ancient, Some Stolen: Spoon, spectre, crown and other jewels to be used in King Charles’ coronation
Fp Explainers • 2 years agoThe coronation of King Charles III will be replete with rituals. The monarch will hold a Sovereign’s Sceptre with the Cross that carries the Cullinan I diamond, which South Africa wants back. And he will wear the dazzling St Edward’s Crown but only once in his life
King Charles III's Coronation: From procession to enthronment, a guide to the historic ceremony
Fp Explainers • 2 years agoThe day begins at 10:20 am (3 pm IST) with the 'King's Procession' — a two-kilometre journey from Buckingham Palace in central London to Westminster Abbey. Charles and Camilla will appear on the balcony at about 2:15 pm (7 pm IST) to greet the crowd and watch a Royal Air Force fly-past
Recycled royal garments, floral headdresses and more: How King Charles' coronation will reflect his love of nature
• 2 years agoKing Charles III has steeped his coronation in symbols of nature and the environment. His environmental interests will be reflected in wildflower seeds for schoolchildren, recycled royal garments, even the possible replacement of tiaras with floral headdresses
A two-hour ceremony, 2,200 guests, and more: Get ready for King Charles' coronation on 6 May
• 2 years agoKing Charles will be crowned at Westminster Abbey in a ceremony full of pomp, pageantry and solemn religious significance on Saturday. It is set to be shorter than that for his mother 70 years ago at about two hours long compared to almost four hours
Many faiths and languages, female bishops and more... The diversity at King Charles III's coronation
• 2 years agoKing Charles III's coronation will include participation from faiths beyond the Church of England. The coronation ceremony reflects his efforts to show that the 1,000-year-old monarchy is still relevant in a country that is much more diverse than it was when his mother was crowned 70 years ago
Long Live the King: Behind-the-scene moments as Britain readies for King Charles’ grand coronation
Fp Staff • 2 years agoEight days before the historic coronation ceremony of King Charles III, the final preparations have started at Westminster Abbey, London. Staff members set up the chairs inside, add any necessary hangings and decorations, and construct the dais that serves as the coronation theatre
King Charles III's coronation is less than a month away: Here's what we know
• 2 years agoThe early May coronation weekend will feature a star-studded concert, nationwide 'big lunch' and volunteering initiative, as well as the traditional ceremony and royal processions
'Royal Cheese & Royal Speech': King Charles hopes to win hearts in Germany
Fp Staff • 2 years agoKing Charles III became the first monarch to address Germany's parliament on Thursday. He arrived in Berlin a day before for his first foreign trip as Britain’s monarch, hoping to improve the UK's relations with the European Union and show he can win hearts, just as his mother did for seven decades