Coronation of King Charles shines spotlight on monarchies Monarchies were once the most common forms of government. 360info looks at the role it plays in our modern democratic societies. 360info · May 3, 2023
What will become of the Commonwealth under Charles III? Republicanism was seen as a move against Queen Elizabeth II during her reign. Now the Commonwealth is at a crossroads. 360info · May 3, 2023
Nick Cave reveals ‘inexplicable attachment’ to British royals ahead of attending king’s coronation Australian rocker recalls Queen Elizabeth II being ‘the most charismatic woman I have ever met’ and says he is not ‘so damn grouchy’ to refuse the invite The Guardian - AU · May 3, 2023
Why Aussies will give King Charles a fair go As Charles is set to be crowned it's unclear if he's inherited the love felt for his mother or whether it's time for Australian republicans to stage a new push. 360info · May 3, 2023
King will reign ‘in his own way’, peer in charge of coronation says The Earl Marshal said the coronation was a chance to bring the UK, realms and the Commonwealth closer by ‘plugging into the power of the past’. The Independent UK · May 2, 2023
A new monarch who is a divorcee would once have scandalised. But Charles' accession shows how much has changed King Charles III is the first British monarch who has previously had a civil marriage and a civil divorce. The Conversation · May 2, 2023
Coronations – real and imagined – on the screen: the outrageously disrespectful, the controversial and the tasteful Information about King Charles III’s coronation is coming out bit by bit from who will do what to the choice of music and the coronation emoji design. The Conversation · May 2, 2023
Camilla's crown won't have the Kohinoor, but it will have fragments of an African diamond that could be just as controversial The Queen Consort's crown will not include the controversial Kohinoor diamond and instead feature three other diamonds from the royal collection: the Cullinan III, IV and V, but these could be just as contentious. ABC News · May 2, 2023
Celtic fans anti-coronation chant reaches Australia as live TV report on 'untameable' Hampden showing Celtic fans were heard singing an anti-monarchy chant at Hampden and it made Australian news. Daily Record · May 2, 2023
Queen Camilla: A long journey to public acceptance Camilla, 75, was mercilessly torn apart by the tabloids for years, but has won over much of the British public with her down-to-earth personality and her charitable work, notably against domestic violence, rape and sexual abuse. Chicago Sun-Times · May 2, 2023
Who Turned Down an Invitation to King Charles' Coronation? The king's former sister-in-law will not be in attendance. Marie Claire · May 2, 2023
What Is a Queen Consort, Exactly? After this weekend, Camilla, Queen Consort will no longer hold the title. Marie Claire · May 2, 2023
King Charles 'priceless' golden Coronation robes and the family tribute behind them The priceless vestments were also once worn by his mother Elizabeth II, grandfather George VI and great-grandfather George V during their coronations at Westminster Abbey. Daily Record · May 2, 2023
Doctor Who saves the coronation (and the Time Lord’s other royal appointments!) Remember when Doctor Who saw off a coronation catastrophe? WhatToWatch · May 2, 2023
The Guardian - UK · May 2, 2023 Will Charles wear his ping-pong-ball crown? A shocking history of royal headwear bling When Charles was crowned Prince of Wales, he didn’t know he was wearing a table tennis ball on his head. What can the world expect on Saturday? We examine the strange and often blood-drenched world of crown design
Daily Mirror · May 2, 2023 Coronation weather: Met Office's warns of rain as Brits plan street parties to celebrate King Heavy rain may fall on the King's parade after his Coronation as showers are expected through the afternoon on Saturday, Met Office spokeswoman Nicola Maxey said
Al Jazeera · May 2, 2023 ‘Another era’: As King Charles III takes crown, Canada shrugs Coronation met with ‘ambivalence’ in largest Commonwealth nation, experts say, as calls to break with UK monarchy grow.
Daily Mirror · May 2, 2023 Princess Anne 'glad' she didn't see heartbreaking Queen moment at Prince Philip's funeral Princess Anne revealed her thoughts on the heartbreaking moment during an interview with Canadian public broadcaster CBC, where she also discussed the prospect of a slimmed-down monarchy
The Independent UK · May 2, 2023 King Charles’ biographer details how the monarch is different from Queen Elizabeth The King is set to be crowned on 6 May
The Guardian - UK · May 2, 2023 How does the coronation look from the US? Like the final straw for Brand Britain Stateside obsession with the Windsors appears to have peaked with Harry and Meghan’s Oprah interview. Now there is little but apathy towards King Charles, writes Arwa Mahdawi
Reuters · May 2, 2023 What to expect from King Charles' coronation on May 6 King Charles will be crowned at Westminster Abbey in a ceremony full of pomp, pageantry and solemn religious significance on Saturday, after he became monarch of the United Kingdom and 14 other realms on the death of his mother Queen Elizabeth in September.
The Independent UK · May 2, 2023 Everything you need to know about Queen Consort Camilla’s family tree Camilla’s family has long had links to the royal family
The Independent UK · May 2, 2023 The royal family tree explained – from King Henry VIII to King Charles III The late Queen Elizabeth II had four children, eight grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren
The Independent UK · May 2, 2023 Prince George given Page of Honour role at King’s coronation The royal will be included in the royal procession alongside Camilla’s grandsons
The Conversation · May 2, 2023 From Corona beer to the coronation, the crown is branding fit for a king As a fashion statement or piece of art, crowns are distinguished by their beauty, containing rare jewels, precious metals and velvet in deep, rich colours. As a symbol, crowns are associated with majesty, authority and sovereignty. And as the coronation of King Charles III reminds us, the crown is also…