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Millions in jewels, only one duke kneeling and a very vegetal quiche. Here's what you need to know about the coronation of King Charles III.

Charles III will be crowned king of the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth Realm nations on Saturday in a ceremony imbued with religious and national symbolism. Yet some significant changes to protocol aim to bring the normally extravagant ceremony down to earth – while retaining some royal mystique.

This weekend’s coronation ceremony formally invests the monarch with their regnal powers – but King Charles III has been doing the job since he was proclaimed king in September 2022. So what does a monarch actually do?

Many millions are expected to tune in to the historic ceremony, but only communal events are covered by the BBC's dispensation

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The King’s Coronation will be another big moment for Judy Birdwood, who took part in the Queen’s Coronation in 1953.

Prince William has poured a pint of ale and taken a ride on the London subway with his wife Kate as part of a royal ramble before King Charles III’s coronation

Film and TV have focused on his marriage to Diana along with his relationship with the Queen Consort