Coronation – live: King Charles and Queen Camilla’s ceremony underway as Prince Harry attends alone

King Charles and Queen Camilla have arrived at Westminster Abbey as the coronation ceremony is underway.

Charles and Camilla were welcomed at Westminster Abbey’s great west door by the Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby, who will anoint and crown the monarch, after travelling through the capital’s streets in a carriage procession.

Nine-year-old Prince George, who arrived with his parents Prince William and Kate, is the youngest future king to play an official role at a coronation and is one of his grandfather’s four Pages of Honour.

It comes after Prince Harry arrived alone, with all eyes on the Duke as he faced his relatives in public for the first time since he criticised Charles, Camilla and the Prince and Princess of Wales in his tell-all memoir Spare.

The Duke of Sussex does not have a formal role at the coronation.

Meghan is remaining at home in California with their children, Archie and Lili, celebrating Archie's fourth birthday which falls on the same day.

Prince Andrew also arrived some minutes ago with boos from crowds along The Mall.

Coronation news – latest updates

• King Charles arrives at Westminster Abbey

• Prince Harry arrives alone at Westminster Abbey

• Prince Andrew booed as he arrives at The Mall

• Celebrities and dignitaries take their seats for coronation

• Head of anti-monarch group Republic among protesters arrested

Pictured: Prince George and young royals arrive

11:03 , Thomas Kingsley

Prince George, who will be a page boy in the coronation, has arrived at Westminster Abbey.

Also seen arriving is Princess Charlotte and James, Viscount Severn.

As the bells of Westminster Abbey rang out, the King and Queen left the carriage. Camilla got out first followed by Charles after a short pause outside the church.

The King waved to members of the press opposite the abbey.

Prince William and Princess Kate arrive at Westminster Abbey

10:59 , Thomas Kingsley

Prince William has arrived at Westminster Abbey alongside the Princess of Wales.

Prince William is seated in the front row as his younger brother, Harry, is seated two rows behind.

The King and Queen arrive in Westminster Abbey in specially made royal robes

10:56 , Thomas Kingsley

The Queen’s coronation gown, designed by Bruce Oldfield, is a tailored ivory, silver and gold coat-like dress embroidered with delicate garlands of British wildflowers.

Motifs of daisy chains, forget-me-nots, celandine and scarlet pimpernel from fields and hedgerows, representing the King and Camilla’s affection for nature and the nation’s countryside, are among the embellishments.

Celebratory bunting, in antique gold and silver thread, is also intertwined amongst the swathes of blooms on the historic dress, worn for Camilla’s crowning.

On top, for her arrival at Westminster Abbey, the Queen wore the crimson velvet Robe of State with long train originally made for Queen Elizabeth II in 1953.

The King meanwhile wore his grandfather George VI’s crimson Robe of State with a new crimson Coronation Tunic, with cream silk overshirt and Royal Naval trousers for his arrival.

His regal red Coronation Tunic, made by Ede and Ravenscroft, was inspired by similar tunics worn by George V and George VI at their coronations.

Camilla’s couture coronation dress is cut from Peau de Soie, a silk fabric with a dull lustre finish, and woven by Stephen Walters in Suffolk, and has bracelet length sleeves, a strong shoulder and a wide V-neck neckline.

King and Queen arrive at Westminster Abbey

10:51 , Katy Clifton

The King and Queen have arrived at Westminster Abbey for their coronation and the ceremony has got underway.

Why are Sir Tony Blair and Sir John Major wearing gold chains?

10:47 , Thomas Kingsley

Former prime ministers Sir Tony Blair and Sir John Major wore gold chains indicating their status as Knights of the Garter.

The Most Noble Order of the Garter is an order of chivalry founded by Edward III of England in 1348. It is the most senior order of knighthood in the British honours system, outranked in precedence only by the Victoria Cross and the George Cross.

The honour is awarded by the monarch, without advice from ministers.

Former Conservative PM John Major was awarded the honour by Queen Elizabeth II in 2005.

And Mr Blair was last year given the honour, despite a petition signed by more than a million people calling for it to be blocked over the Iraq war.

Prince Harry arrives at Westminster Abbey

10:39 , Thomas Kingsley

Prince Harry has arrived in Westminster Abbey for the coronation ceremony.

The Duke of Sussex is not expected to have a formal role at the coronation.

All eyes will be on Harry as he faces his relatives in public for the first time since he criticised Charles, Camilla and the Prince and Princess of Wales in his tell-all memoir Spare.

10:35 , Thomas Kingsley

The King and Queen rounded the side of the Queen Victoria Memorial to begin processing down The Mall at around 10.23am.

From within the Diamond Jubilee State Coach, Charles smiled.

Cheers erupted from a grandstand seating around 3,800 members of the public in front of Buckingham Palace.

Many from the crowd stood and waved as the carriage passed.

Standing crowds on either side of The Mall chanted “hip hip hooray” as the King's Procession moved down the road lined with Union flags and other flags.

The King and Queen travel along The Mall

10:32 , Thomas Kingsley

What is the Diamond Jubilee State Coach

10:30 , Thomas Kingsley

King Charles and Camilla are travelling in the horse-drawn Diamond Jubilee State Coach, created in 2012 to commemorate Queen Elizabeth II’s 60th year on the throne.

The coach, accompanied by the Sovereign’s Escort of the Household Cavalry, will head down The Mall to Trafalgar Square, then along Whitehall and Parliament Street before turning into Parliament Square and Broad Sanctuary.

The 1.42-mile route will be flanked by 1,000 members of the military from the Army, Royal Navy and Royal Air Force.

Pictured: King Charles sets off from Buckingham Palace

10:25 , Thomas Kingsley

The King’s procession will pass through Admiralty Arch and south of King Charles I Islan being led by the Household Cavalry Mounted Band, 48 horses and musicians, with their two distinctive drum horses Atlas and Apollo.

In total, 200 personnel and horses are involved in the procession.

The Queen Consort is sitting alongside the King.

King Charles sets off from Buckingham Palace as procession begins

10:23 , Thomas Kingsley

King Charles and Queen Camilla have set off from Buckingham Palace as the procession to Westminster Abbey begins.

The monarch is seated in the Diamond Jubilee State Coach as military personnel line The Mall.

Why will people shout ‘Vivat’ at King Charles?

10:20 , Thomas Kingsley

A distinctive feature of the coronation ceremony is the shouting of “Vivat!” as the new monarch enters Westminster Abbey

The ‘Vivats’ are the Latin acclamations from the King’s Scholars of Westminster School. The current crop of 48 pupils from the private school have been practising for months for their big moment.

'Vivat' means 'long live' in Latin. So, 'Vivat Rex!' means 'Long live the King!' – in today’s ceremony it will be ‘Vivat Rex Carolus!’ and ‘Vivat Regina Camilla!’

Words from Psalm 122 – “I was glad when they said unto me: we will go into the house of the Lord” – have been sung during the monarch’s procession into the Abbey since the coronation of Charles I in 1626.

Composer Hubert Parry wrote an orchestral accompaniment in 1902, which became an anthem that has been sung at all coronations.

Coronation procession set to begin

10:15 , Thomas Kingsley

The Diamond Jubilee State Coach is accompanied by the Sovereign's Escort of the Household Cavalry as it arrives at Buckingham Palace to collect the King and Queen.

The King will begin the procession in a few minutes as the historic coronation is set to begin.

Meanwhile, members of the Mounted Division of the Household Cavalry have lined up to the entrance of The Mall ahead of the procession, known as the King’s Procession, to Westminster Abbey.

House of Commons speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle arrives at Westminster Abbey

10:09 , Thomas Kingsley

Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle has arrived at Westminster Abbey. He walked in behind a House of Commons officer carrying the ceremonial mace.

The mitre was also placed on the head of the Archbishop of Canterbury the Most Reverend Justin Welby ahead of the coronation of the ceremony.

Watch live as anti-monarchy protesters are arrested

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Live: Protesters chant 'Not my king' at Charles's coronation

Anti-monarchy ‘Not My King’ protesters arrested for ‘conspiracy to cause public nuisance’ in London

10:02 , Thomas Kingsley

At least seven protesters have been arrested in London ahead of the coronation of King Charles III.

The Metropolitan Police had said it would facilitate anti-monarchy demonstrations unless they contravened existing laws or new powers that came into force last week banning “locking-on” and causing “serious disruption”.

But supporters of the Republic campaign group were arrested on Saturday morning and saw hundreds of placards reading “Not My King” seized by the force.

Anti-monarchy protesters arrested for ‘conspiracy to cause nuisance’

Jill Biden arrives at Westminster Abbey

09:59 , Thomas Kingsley

First lady Jill Biden has entered Westminster Abbey to represent the US while President Joe Biden stayed at home.

She is accompanied by her granddaughter Finnegan Biden.

Ms Biden is wearing blue while her granddaughter is wearing yellow in what looks like subtle nod of support to Ukraine.

Prince Andrew booed as he arrives at The Mall

09:52 , Thomas Kingsley

The Duke of York was driven down The Mall in a state car.

The Duke of York and Prince Harry will not have any formal role at the coronation, Buckingham Palace has confirmed.

Harry and Andrew, who are no longer working royals, will attend the service on Saturday, but will not perform any duties.

The two men will also be absent from the procession behind the Gold State Coach carrying the newly crowned King and Queen from Westminster Abbey back to Buckingham Palace after the ceremony.

Prince Andrew is not expected to play a role in the coronation and is not wearing full military uniform.

The best dressed of the coronation so far

09:48 , Thomas Kingsley

Going back to the best fashion looks of the coronation so far, First Lady of Ukraine Olena Zelenska has arrived in a sage-coloured dress and ankle length coat while former leader of the House of Commons Penny Mordaunt has caught attention in a navy dress with a standout wreath embroidery.

Fashion royalty Edward Enninful, the British Vogue editor has also arrived beside Katy Perry who is wearing a pink dress and gloves.

How to watch King Charles III’s coronation live stream

09:38 , Thomas Kingsley

Watch a live view of Buckingham Palace on the morning King Charles III‘s coronation is due to take place.

The procession will officially begin at 10:20am, when the King and Queen Consort leave the Palace in the Diamond Jubilee State Coach to travel to Westminster Abbey.

Celebrities and dignitaries have started arriving at the church, where they will be among 2,000 guests watching the ceremony conducted by the Archbishop of Canterbury.They will later be joined by members of foreign royal families and the UK royal family, before the coronation service begins at 11am.

Read the full story below:

How to watch King Charles III’s coronation live stream

Order of service for coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla in full

09:36 , Thomas Kingsley

Here is a step-by-step guide to the order of events during Saturday’s coronation ceremony for King Charles III and Queen Camilla.

There are five main elements: the Recognition; the Oath; the Anointing; the Investiture and Crowning; and the Enthronement and Homage, as well as the Queen’s coronation.

Read the full guide below:

Order of service for coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla in full

Passenger jets, television, the atomic age – the last coronation had it all to come

09:31 , Roisin O'Connor

The dawn of the Elizabethan Age heralded a brave new world. So what can we expect from King Charles’s days of tomorrow, asks Sean O’Grady

Passenger jets, computers, the atomic age – the last coronation had it all to come

An inside look at Westminster Abbey as guests take their seats

09:28 , Thomas Kingsley

Let’s go inside Westminster as more guests take their seats.

Singer Lionel Richie can be seen sharing a word with guests while Ant and Dec are seated in the Abbey.

Wearing morning suits, Ant and Dec grinned and said hello as some members of the congregation in the North Transept gave them a cheer.

Who’s who inside Westminster Abbey as guests arrive for star-studded coronation

09:26 , Thomas Kingsley

The great and the good are arriving for the star-studded coronation of King Charles and Queen Camilla as millions across the globe prepare to watch the historic ceremony.

Celebrities, scientists, politicians and other public figures - wearing a colourful array of suits, fascinators, military uniforms and medals and religious clothing - were among those seen filing into Westminster Abbey on Saturday morning ahead of the big event.

A delighted-looking Dame Emma Thompson was one of the first to arrive for the ceremony. Other stars seen entering the church included actor Stephen Fry, musician Nick Cave and magician Dynamo. Professor Chris Whitty, England’s chief medical officer, who became a household name during the Covid pandemic, was also in attendance, alongside London mayor Sadiq Khan.

Read the full story below from our reporter, Matt Mathers:

Who’s who inside Westminster Abbey as guests arrive for star-studded coronation

Three generations of family attend coronation together

09:23 , Thomas Kingsley

Debbie, 59, traveled down from Yorkshire yesterday with her daughter Debbie (32, middle) and grandchildren Brody (left) and Tilly (right).

Debbie said: “I wanted to bring my children so that they can tell their grandchildren when they're older that they went to the coronation of King Charles. This is a chance in a lifetime. I mean, I might not see it again, hopefully I do you know, but yeah, it's good for the children.

“We're hoping to catch a glimpse somewhere you know what to start trying to get a bit closer like everybody... they're protesting there, why xant they move them back and move the supporters to the front”

Brody, 13, added: “I’m just happy to be here really, it’s going to be great.”

King Charles III arrives into Buckingham Palace

09:20 , Thomas Kingsley

King Charles is seen arriving into Buckingham Palace ahead of the start of the procession to Westminster Abbey.

Queen Consort Camilla was also seen driving into the Palace as fans waved in excitement.

Meet the man tasked with making history happen during the coronation

09:10 , Roisin O'Connor

The former ‘Tatler’ photographer is the only portrait photographer in the UK to have a royal warrant. Charlotte Cripps takes a look at his ‘relaxed but regal’ portraits of Charles and Camilla, collaborations with Kate Middleton on her wedding photos, and his favourite shot.

Hugo Burnand: The man crowned as official coronation photographer

Royals fans fly in from Australia for coronation

09:06 , Thomas Kingsley

Best friends Carol Poore (right) and Alison Stones (left) flew in on Thursday from Australia to attend the coronation

“We love the monarchy,” the pair told The Independent. “Australia is part of the Commonwealth. We’re here to support them. We were raised with the Queen. This is a once in a lifetime [event].

“We’re here until the middle of May. We’ll be here for everything. We’re just waiting for the invite from the Queen! We like Kate and Will the most. I do have a soft spot for Charles and Camilla. We’re feeling very excited. This is brilliant. We’re here! We hope to see the coach and crown

Government ministers arrive at Westminster Abbey

09:03 , Thomas Kingsley

Defence secretary Ben Wallace can be seen arriving alongside chancellor Jeremy Hunt as home secretary Suella Braverman arrived wearing a grey dress.

Lambeth Palace confirms change to public pledge of allegiance after friend of King said he did not want it

08:56 , Thomas Kingsley

Lambeth Palace has confirmed changes to the Homage of the People which allowed the public the pledge allegiance to the King for the first time.

However, broadcaster Jonathan Dimbleby, a close friend of the King, said the idea was “ill-advised” and not something the monarch would have wanted.

“I can’t think of anything he would find more abhorrent,” Mr Dimbleby told the Today Programme on Friday.

A Lambeth Palace spokesperson said: “To provide further clarity as the Order of Service was finalised, it has been mutually agreed by Lambeth Palace and Buckingham Palace that the introductory words will be changed.

“This reflects the collaborative approach that has been taken throughout the coronation planning.

“We are looking forward to the service with much joy and expectation.”

Commenting on the changes to the Homage of the People, a Lambeth Palace spokesperson added: “The Homage of the People was always an invitation rather than expectation.

Lionel Richie and Sadiq Khan arrive as Westminster Abbey fills up

08:53 , Thomas Kingsley

Lionel Richie, Sadiq Khan and Andrew Lloyd Webber are among the latest guests to arrive at the coronation service.

Lady Susan Hussey, who was at the centre of a race row with Ngozi Fulani, has also arrived at Westminster Abbey. She stepped down from her role after asking Ms Fulani, a Black woman, where she was “really from.”

Protesters arrested and police seen confiscating placards

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Anti-monarchy protesters arrested along King Charles III’s procession route.

Graham Smith, the chief executive of Republic, was arrested at Trafalgar Square where groups were protesting against the monarchy. Other members of the group were also detained by police while officers could be seen taking their placards, some of them reading “not my King.”

Emma Thompson and Sir Chris Whitty arrive as seats filled in Westminster Abbey

08:29 , Thomas Kingsley

Inside Westminster Abbey, the church buzzed with noise as the congregation filed in and took their seats hours before the ceremony was due to start.

A rich royal blue carpet - chosen to highlight the regal red, gold and purple robes of the king and queen - adorned the dais in the coronation theatre.

Stunning flowers in reds, burgundies and yellow golds covered the top of the ornate golden High Altar.

A smiling Dean of Westminster in his vivid red clerical robe was seen hurriedly carrying the holy oil for the anointing down the length of the abbey from the altar through the quire, clutching the precious ornate silver vessel in both hands.

Dame Emma Thompson is among guests arriving now as well as former minister Andrea Leadsome and England’s chief medical officer Sir Chris Whitty.

Watch: A look inside Westminster Abbey ahead of the King’s coronation

08:20 , Thomas Kingsley

Take a look inside Westminster Abbey, which has been adorned in seasonal flowers and foliage from all over the United Kingdom for King Charles III’s coronation today (6 May).

His Majesty will be crowned in a service conducted by the Archbishop of Canterbury.

It will begin at 11am local time (0500 CT, 0400ET) until 1pm.

The newly-crowned King and Queen Consort will then embark on a procession back to Buckingham Palace in the Gold State Coach.

Watch the video below:

A look inside Westminster Abbey ahead of the King’s coronation

Royal fans jubilant as big moment draws near

08:15 , Thomas Kingsley

Crowds are now 10-deep on The Mall and an announcement has been made asking people to put their tents away to make space.

Those gathered have started singing Sweet Caroline and waving flags.

Anita Brook hired a minibus from Oxford to take her family to the coronation.

Wearing a Union Jack dress and wearing a tiara she said: “We travelled down at 4am and we arrived at The Mall just after 5am.

“We have got ages ranging from 82 to five. We had a little buck's fizz on the way down.

“We are big royalists, we love it. We are here for every occasion. We were saddened by the funeral.”

The family of 10 have Union Jack umbrellas in case of rain.

The first guests arrive at Westminster Abbey

08:10 , Thomas Kingsley

Guests are beaming as they pour into Westminster Abbey for the historic coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla.

Among them were Lord Mandelson and Baroness Louise Casey, dressed in their traditional red robes.

Coronation day fashion will be a major discussion and early arrivers have been spotted in a mixture of morning suits, hats, with some wearing military medals.

Social media reacts to #CoronationDay

08:05 , Thomas Kingsley

People are taking to social media to celebrate #CoronationDay.

Here is the best from the Twitterati as King Charles prepares to be crowned.

What makes Queen Camilla tick, from crafty ciggies to the Archers

07:51 , Roisin O'Connor

When she is crowned alongside Charles this weekend, the former Duchess of Cornwall will begin a vital role in shaping the modern monarchy. Lucy Pavia gets the inside track on our new queen:

What makes Queen Camilla tick, from crafty ciggies to the Archers

Pictured: More troops and officers march in Westminster

07:47 , Thomas Kingsley

As the doors of Westminster Abbey open to welcome guests, troops continue to march through Westminster ahead of the start of the procession.

The procession is scheduled to begin at 10.20am with the relatively modest King's Procession - the first of two processions on Saturday - in which the King and Queen Consort Camilla will travel from Buckingham Palace to the Great West Door of Westminster Abbey.

Watch live: View of Buckingham Palace on day of King Charles III’s coronation

07:41 , Roisin O'Connor

Final arrangements are underway for the ceremony at Westminster Abbey.

Troops who will be marching in a procession through London have been working around the clock to perfect their part in this weekend’s events.

More than 9,000 service personnel, 6,000 of whom will be on ceremonial duties, will be involved in today’s celebrations.

Watch a live view of Buckingham Palace on the morning King Charles III‘s coronation is due to take place:

Watch live: View of Buckingham Palace ahead of King Charles III’s coronation

Everything impacted by King Charles’ coronation – from transport to football

07:31 , Roisin O'Connor

Royal fanatics have been camping for several days along The Mall, eager to secure a prime spot to watch the procession as it passes Buckingham Palace.

But if you’re planning on avoiding it and doing something else you may find you are disappointed. Here, we take a look at how the coronation is impacting everything from TV scheduling to transport and football.

Everything impacted by King Charles’ coronation from transport to football

Protesters gather in Trafalgar Square

07:29 , Sam Rkaina

Republicans who have gathered in Trafalgar Square for a Not My King protest are currently outnumbered by royal fans.

The campaign group Republic hopes between 1,500 to 2,000 people will gather from 8am but by 7am there were only around 30 in attendance.

The group plans for the protest to be visible when the newly crowned King and Queen Camilla pass through Trafalgar Square on their way from Westminster Abbey back to Buckingham Palace in the Gold State Coach.

A large yellow banner has been unveiled with the words “abolish the monarchy”, while badges and T-shirts with the slogan “not my king” were being worn by demonstrators.

Hundreds of royal fans were in front of them facing The Mall in a bid to get a prime spot when the royal procession passes.

Many were wearing Union Jack hats or plastic crowns, while a heavy police presence was also present.

Troops marching on the streets in Westminster

07:23 , Sam Rkaina

Hundreds of police officers, soldiers and coronation event staff are on the roads close to Westminster Abbey.

Metropolitan Police and military police officers have been patrolling the route from Victoria to Westminster from the early hours on Saturday.

Royal fans with Union flags and crowns could be seen on trains and in tube stations from just after 4.30am.

Some were seen carrying tents, chairs and sleeping bags.

07:20 , Roisin O'Connor

One thing has always been known about Charles: he was the man born to be king. Today, he becomes the 40^th monarch to receive a coronation at Westminster Abbey, a tradition dating back to 1066; our new Carolean era will officially commence. But aside from that fact, known since his birth, we will only learn in the coming days, months and years, what kind of king he will be.

Charlotte Cripps talks to royal sources to debunk some bizarre myths about our new monarch, and learn more about the issues he really cares about:

King Charles uncovered: The real man behind the crown

07:08 , Sam Rkaina

The coronation of King Charles III is taking place today, in a ceremony involving 2,000 guests including members of the royal family, world leaders and celebrities.

Pubs, clubs and bars in England and Wales will be able to continue serving customers for two hours beyond their usual closing time, with the extended licensing hours applying from 11pm on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Here is a look at what is happening and how the coronation celebrations will unfold:

King Charles coronation: Timings, schedule and key events

King Charles’s dating history – from Camilla Parker Bowles to Princess Diana’s sister

06:30 , Ellie Muir

On 9 April 2023, King Charles III and his wife, the Queen Consort Camilla, celebrated 18 years of marriage.

The pair were married in a civil ceremony at Windsor Guildhall in 2005, following divorces on both sides, to Diana, Princess of Wales, and Andrew Parker Bowles, respectively.

But Diana was not the first woman in Charles’s life, as the popular Netflix series The Crown has demonstrated, dramatising the new monarch’s dating history in the lead up to his first marriage.

Full story:

The women King Charles dated before marrying Diana

From Prince of Wales to King Charles III: The man behind the crown

06:00 , Ellie Muir

Ahead of the coronation, Charlotte Cripps talks to royal sources to debunk some bizarre myths about the new king.

Full story:

King Charles uncovered: The real man behind the crown

Meet the Pages of Honour and Ladies in Attendance at the King’s coronation

05:30 , Ellie Muir

The King and Queen Consort each have four Pages of Honour supporting them on the day of the coronation – schoolboys who are family friends or close relatives.

Prominent among them is Charles’s eldest grandson Prince George, the nine-year-old future monarch, as well as Camilla’s three grandsons.

The Queen Consort will also have two Ladies in Attendance – her sister Annabel Elliot and her trusted friend the Marchioness of Lansdowne – whose roles will be to support her through elements of the service.

Full story:

Meet the Pages of Honour and Ladies in Attendance at the King’s Coronation

King Charles and Queen Camilla: A timeline of their 50-year relationship

05:00 , Ellie Muir

King Charles III is Britain’s new monarch, following the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, on 8 September 2022.

Charles’ wife, Camilla, was subsequently named Queen Consort as the couple began a new chapter in a relationship that has spanned more than 50 years.

Having first met in 1970, Charles and Camilla were married 18 years ago at Windsor Guildhall in a low-key ceremony.

Full story:

A timeline of King Charles and Camilla’s 50-year relationship

King Charles III coronation: What happens in sacred anointing ceremony?

04:30 , Ellie Muir

What will happen during King Charles’ anointing in coronation ceremony?

All the foreign royals attending King Charles III’s coronation

04:00 , Ellie Muir

All the foreign royals attending King Charles III’s coronation

What makes Queen Camilla tick, from crafty ciggies to the Archers

03:30 , Ellie Muir

When she is crowned alongside Charles this weekend, the former Duchess of Cornwall will begin a vital role in shaping the modern monarchy. Lucy Pavia gets the inside track on our new queen.

Full story:

What makes Queen Camilla tick, from crafty ciggies to the Archers

The royal family tree explained – from King Henry VIII to King Charles III

03:00 , Ellie Muir

Full story:

The royal family tree explained

King Charles III ‘to break from tradition’ with specific outfit choice for coronation

01:30 , Ellie Muir

In previous ceremonies, the King or Queen has traditionally worn silk stockings and breeches. However, recent reports have claimed that King Charles will opt to wear his military uniform instead.

Full story:

King Charles III ‘to break from tradition’ with coronation outfit

King Charles III coronation: What happens in sacred anointing ceremony?

01:00 , Kate Ng

The mysterious anointing ceremony, known as the Act of Consecration, will take place before the investiture and crowning, and is carried out by the Archbishop. At Charles’s coronation, the Archbishop of Canterbury will be the one to anoint the King.

Read up on what will happen during the ceremony:

What will happen during King Charles’ anointing in coronation ceremony?

All the foreign royals attending King Charles III’s coronation

Saturday 6 May 2023 00:40 , Kate Ng

Foreign monarchs throughout the world have confirmed their attendance at King Charles III’s coronation tomorrow.

Here’s a list of all the foreign royals who have confirmed their attendance so far.

All the foreign royals attending King Charles III’s coronation

William, Prince of Wales: A timeline of the heir’s life ahead of King Charles’s coronation

Saturday 6 May 2023 00:20 , Kate Ng

Here’s everything you need to know about Prince William:

A timeline of Prince William’s life ahead of King Charles’s coronation

All the explosive revelations and claims from Harry’s tell-all memoir Spare

Saturday 6 May 2023 00:00 , Kate Ng

Prince Harry released a neverending wave of allegations and revelations about the royal family when he debuted his tell-all memoir, Spare, in January.

The book covers a wide range of subjects from his fractious relationship with his brother Prince William to the struggles after his mother Diana’s death in 1997.

Find out all the biggest claims the duke made:

All the explosive revelations and claims from Harry’s tell-all memoir Spare

WATCH: Francis Bourgeois meets William and Kate on the Elizabeth Line

Friday 5 May 2023 23:40 , Kate Ng

WATCH: Sharon Osbourne agrees to camp outside for King’s coronation

Friday 5 May 2023 23:20 , Kate Ng

Friday 5 May 2023 23:12 , Chelsea Ritschel

World leaders and royals arrive for coronation reception at Buckingham Palace

Friday 5 May 2023 23:09 , Chelsea Ritschel

First Lady Jill Biden is joined by granddaughter Finnegan Biden

The First Lady of the United States arrived in the UK on Friday alongside her and President Joe Biden’s 23-year-old granddaughter Finnegan Biden.

Read more:

Who is Jill Biden’s granddaughter Finnegan Biden?

Public would rather Prince Andrew attend coronation than Meghan Markle, poll finds

Friday 5 May 2023 23:00 , Kate Ng

Britons would rather see Prince Andrew attend the coronation of King Charles III than the Duchess of Sussex, new polling suggests.

In an exclusive survey for The Independent, 43 per cent of people thought the Duke of York should attend the historic service marking his brother’s ascension to the throne.

The same proportion believed he should not attend, according to Savanta polling conducted just over a year after he reached a multimillion settlement in the sexual assault case brought against him by Virginia Roberts Giuffre.

Andy Gregory has all the stats:

Public would rather Prince Andrew attend coronation than Meghan Markle, poll finds

Friday 5 May 2023 22:54 , Chelsea Ritschel

Princess of Wales reunites with Jill Biden and Olena Zelenska during reception at Buckingham Palace

On Friday evening, Prince William and Kate welcomed overseas guests at a reception at the Palace.

During the reception, the Princess of Wales reunited with US First Lady Jill Biden, who was accompanied by her granddaughter Finnegan Biden, and Ukrainian First Lady Olena Zelenska.

The royal family tree explained – from King Henry VIII to King Charles III

Friday 5 May 2023 22:40 , Kate Ng

Ahead of the big event, many may be wondering what the royal family’s tree looks like.

Joe Sommerlad has all the details:

The royal family tree explained

Coronation: Rare photos show King Charles III from infancy to reign

Friday 5 May 2023 22:20 , Kate Ng

Photos from every year of the King’s life have been compiled to celebrate King Charles III’s coronation.

The pictures, brought together by the PA news agency, show the monarch through the decades – from newborn baby and toddler to university student, naval officer and daredevil prince, then husband, father and globe-trotting heir to the throne and finally as the sovereign.

Rare photos show King Charles III from infancy to reign

Donald Trump weighs in on Prince Harry’s invite to the coronation

Friday 5 May 2023 22:00 , Kate Ng

Donald Trump has shared his unfiltered thoughts about the Duke and Duchess of Sussex in a wide-ranging GB News interview with Nigel Farage.

Speaking to the Brexit Party leader during his two-day trip to Scotland, the former US president explained his shock upon learning that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were invited to the coronation of King Charles III, which takes place on Saturday 6 May.

Meredith Clark reports:

Donald Trump weighs in on Prince Harry’s invite to the coronation

Friday 5 May 2023 21:55 , Chelsea Ritschel

Prince Harry ‘won’t wear military uniform to King Charles’ ceremony’

The Duke of Sussex, who served 10 years in the Army, has not been permitted to wear his military uniform to his father’s coronation, according to The Telegraph.

Instead, Harry, who is no longer a working member of the royal family, is expected to wear a morning suit.

The life of Prince Harry: From ‘spare to the heir’ to beleaguered Duke of Sussex

Friday 5 May 2023 21:40 , Kate Ng

Here is a timeline of Prince Harry’s life ahead of the coronation:

A timeline of Prince Harry’s life ahead of the coronation

‘I almost missed the email to bake Harry and Meghan’s wedding cake’

Friday 5 May 2023 21:20 , Kate Ng

British-American baker Claire Ptak tells Prudence Wade about baking for the Sussexes, how patience is more important than skill when it comes to baking and bringing a slice of Californian sunshine to East London:

‘I almost missed the email to bake Harry and Meghan’s wedding cake’

The curious culinary history of royal coronation food

Friday 5 May 2023 21:00 , Kate Ng

From coronation chicken to King Charles’s veggie quiche, Benjamin Parker unpacks how different dishes have shaped the monarchy’s image:

The curious culinary history of royal coronation food

Coronation flypast could be cancelled amid ‘70% chance’ of showers in London

Friday 5 May 2023 20:20 , Kate Ng

There is a 70 per cent chance of showers at the same time a flypast to celebrate the King’s coronation is due to take place, forecasters say.

Royal fans who will be in London to celebrate the occasion are advised to bring umbrellas, cagoules and waterproof jackets with dreary weather expected.

Royal Air Force (RAF) Air Chief Marshal Sir Michael Wigston has said “it’s 50/50” as to whether a flypast scheduled to fly over The Mall and Buckingham Palace after 2.15pm will take place if there is rain and low cloud.

Coronation flypast could be cancelled amid ‘70% chance’ of showers in London