Coronation

How many people watched King Charles III's coronation?

More than 14 million people tuned in to watch King Charles III's coronation on BBC television. Saturday's coronation was only the second to be televised, and the first to be shown in colour. But the figures indicate that overall viewing figures were well down on previous major royal occasions

'Not My King': Anti-monarchy group's chief released a day after arrest in UK

The anti-monarchy group Republic is fighting to get an elected head of the state. Members said that Smith, the group's chief executive, was released some 16 hours after he was first detained

Why did Prince Harry jet out of London shortly after King Charles’ coronation?

Many believed Prince Harry’s presence at King Charles’ coronation would be a reconciliation. But it was not meant to be. After being seated in the third row and not invited onto the Buckingham Palace balcony, Harry jetted out of London minutes after the ceremony. Was it because he felt left out?

Making Her Own Rules: Why Kate ditched the traditional tiara at coronation

To a ceremony steeped in tradition, Prince William’s wife Kate gave a modern touch. She did not don a traditional tiara studded with family jewels. Instead, she wore a floral headpiece, as a tribute to King Charles’ love for nature

The era of King Charles: From postal stamps to passports, the big changes in Britain

It is going to be a different Britain under King Charles III. From the national anthem to coins, stamps, and warships, many everyday aspects of life in the country have changed between the accession and coronation

No uniform, no balcony appearance: How Harry was snubbed at coronation

It will be one of the most talked-about photos of the day. After the coronation, the Royal Family appeared on the famous Buckingham Palace balcony. But Prince Harry was not seen standing next to his father King Charles and his brother Prince William. Why?

What are the crowns worn by King Charles and Queen Camilla?

The two-hour coronation ceremony was the ‘crowning’ moment for King Charles and Queen Camilla. There were three crowns used for this historic moment – the St. Edward’s Crown and Imperial State Crown donned by the King and Queen Mary’s Crown by the Queen

King Charles’ Coronation: The British royal family’s line of succession explained

King 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

As 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

The 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