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Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
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Phoebe Jobling & Will Maule

King Charles III coronation to have 'big changes' and will axe Queen traditions

King Charles III is reportedly planning to cut down on his Coronation by reducing the number of guests and stepping away from ancient traditions. The King, who is yet to be crowned after the death of his mother Queen Elizabeth II last month, is expected to make big changes to his coronation next year, with a date yet to be confirmed.

Reports say that for a long time Charles has been in favour of streamlining the monarchy and it now appears he is starting his reign by altering the tone of his Coronation. King Charles is reportedly inviting just 2,000 guests with ancient traditions axed and the four-hour service cut down to 60 minutes.

King Charles reportedly wants a more modernised monarchy while retaining an element of the grandeur and tradition that captivated the world during the late Queen's lying-in-state and funeral last month, reports The Mirror.

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