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Reflecting on Edinburgh's Royal Yacht Britannia 25 years after arriving in Leith

As the nation gears up for the historic coronation of King Charles III, we wind the clock back a quarter of a century when the monarchy's own Royal Yacht Britannia made her way home to her final resting place in sunny Leith.

Edinburgh Live · May 5, 2023

How King Charles's coronation will reflect his desire to be defender of all faiths

Nearly 30 years ago, the then-Prince Charles indicated that as king he wanted not just to inherit the monarch’s traditional title of “defender of the faith”, but also to be a “defender of faith”. The monarch swears oaths of commitment to Protestantism and as supreme governor of the Church of…

The Conversation · May 5, 2023

16 times our MPs and First Ministers said monarchy should be scrapped - including ex-PM

When King Charles takes his oath to become head of state at Westminster Abbey, he will be painfully aware that support for the monarchy isn't universal - and that includes among MPs in Parliament

Daily Mirror · May 5, 2023

‘That one I’ve never heard of’: Africans unimpressed with Charles celebrations

The distant familiarity and affection many in the Commonwealth had with the Queen does not extend to her son

The Guardian - UK · May 5, 2023

Charles III Coronation: Hardly can a King have been better prepared after wait of lifetime

Spiritual, passionate and sometimes eccentric — but always devoted to the cause. Royal Editor Robert Jobson examines the long period of service by Charles III — before he even accedes formally to the throne

Evening Standard · May 5, 2023

Inside the no-frills health retreat Charles and Camilla can’t keep away from

The King and Queen may be spending this week surrounded by coronation pomp and ceremony, but it’s the simplicity of the Soukya retreat where they’ve found a home away from home, reports Arpan Rai from Bengaluru, India

The Independent UK · May 5, 2023

Step by step, everything that will happen at the Coronation

There are five main elements to the day's events

Wales Online · May 5, 2023

All the regal robes and golden garments worn by the King during the coronation

The King will don regal robes, golden priestly vestments and simple white garments

Wales Online · May 5, 2023

Royal Warrant holders: Companies vie for majestic sales growth and wait to hear who will be grantors

There are around 800 Royal Warrant Holders, including firms in the fashion and food sectors

Evening Standard · May 5, 2023

New members of King Charles’ coronation procession unveiled - and they’ve got one of the most high-profile roles on the day!

There will be several members of King Charles’ coronation procession and now eight more have been revealed to fans in a special post…

Woman & Home · May 5, 2023