Royal news – latest: Meghan Markle snubs King’s coronation as Prince Harry to attend
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Prince Harry will be attending the coronation on his own, Buckingham Palace has confirmed.
Meghan will remain in California with their children, Archie and Lilibet, the spokesperson has added.
It comes as the relationship between King Charles III and the Duke of York has “never been this bad” as the latter reportedly continues his “resistance” to moving out of the Royal Lodge, it has been said.
Sources have been quoted as saying that the King is “tired and infuriated” by Andrew’s refusal to leave the 30-room mansion and move into the smaller Frogmore Cottage instead.
Meanwhile, Buckingham Palace recently unveiled official plans for the “slimmed down” coronation, ahead of the ceremony on 6 May.
The procession route has been revealed and will be noticeably different from the late Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation day in 1953.
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Meghan Markle snubs King’s coronation as Prince Harry to attend
15:19 , Ellie Muir
The Duke of Sussex will attend the King’s Coronation but the Duchess of Sussex will remain in California with Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, Buckingham Palace has announced.
“Buckingham Palace is pleased to confirm that the Duke of Sussex will attend the Coronation Service at Westminster Abbey on 6 May,” the statement said.
“The Duchess of Sussex will remain in California with Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.”
The news comes after months of speculation as to whether the couple would attend the event, which is taking place on Saturday 6 May.
Following the announcement from the Palace, royal expert Omid Scobie tweeted: “I understand that Archie’s fourth birthday (also on 6 May) played a factor in the couple’s decision.
He added: “Expect it to be a fairly quick trip to the UK for Prince Harry, who will only be attending the coronation ceremony at Westminster Abbey.”
Read the developing story below:
Prince Harry to attend coronation without Meghan, Buckingham Palace announces
Queen Elizabeth II was ‘surprised’ when Meghan Markle ‘dismissed’ her advice, new book claims
14:30 , Kate Ng
Queen Elizabeth II was “surprised” when Meghan Markle “dismissed” her advice for adjusting to royal life, according to the author of a new royal book.
Royal commentator Robert Jobson made the claim in his new book titled: Our King Charles III: The Man and the Monarch Revealed, set to be published on 13 April.
Chelsea Ritschel reports:
Queen Elizabeth was ‘surprised’ when Meghan ‘dismissed’ her advice, new book claims
This is the official Twitter emoji for King Charles’s coronation
13:30 , Kate Ng
Buckingham Palace has revealed an official emoji to celebrate the coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla.
The colourful cartoon motif depicts the 17th century jewelled solid gold St Edward’s Crown with purple velvet cap – the regalia which will be used to crown the King on 6 May.
This is the official Twitter emoji for King Charles’s coronation
Denise Welch calls Camilla ‘Charles’s side piece’ as she says she’s ‘not a fan’
12:30 , Kate Ng
Loose Women panellist Denise Welch has called Queen Camilla “Charles’s side piece” as she admits she lacks “enthusiasm” for the forthcoming coronation.
King Charles III and Camilla will be crowned at Westminster Abbey on Saturday 6 May, followed by a special concert at Windsor Castle on 7 May.
Ellie Muir reports:
Denise Welch calls Camilla ‘Charles’s side piece’ and declares she’s ‘not a fan’
Inside Royal Lodge: Prince Andrew’s 30-room mansion that Prince William ‘has his eye on’
11:30 , Kate Ng
The Duke of York has resided in the Royal Lodge in Windsor Park for nearly 20 years, but his reported refusal to move out is said to have left King Charles III “tired and infuriated”.
It is understood that the King wishes for Prince Andrew to vacate the royal property and move into the smaller Frogmore Cottage instead, with suggestions that the Prince of Wales “has his eye” on the mansion to “reflect his new role” as heir to the throne.
Here’s everything you need to know about the Royal Lodge:
Inside Royal Lodge, Prince Andrew’s 30-room mansion that William ‘has his eye on’
Ex-diplomat reveals Prince Andrew’s ‘insane’ list of demands while travelling
10:30 , Kate Ng
The Duke of York had an “insane” list of demands while travelling abroad, including a 6ft ironing board and room-temperature water only, according to an ex-diplomat.
Former UK diplomat Simon Wilson is set to describe Prince Andrew’s wishes in the forthcoming ITV documentary The Real Crown: Inside the House of Windsor, which will be released on 20 April.
Find out what his list includes:
Ex-diplomat reveals Prince Andrew’s ‘insane’ list of demands while travelling
King Charles ‘tired and infuriated’ as Prince Andrew ‘refuses to leave Royal Lodge’, report says
09:41 , Kate Ng
King Charles III is said to be “tired and infuriated” by his brother, the Duke of York’s resistance to moving out of the Royal Lodge.
It was previously reported that the monarch offered the keys to Frogmore Cottage to Prince Andrew, after asking the Duke and Duchess of Sussex to vacate it.
But the disgraced duke, who has not been a working royal since 2020, is understood to be resisting any attempts to move him out of his current residence and into the smaller royal property.
Read the full story here:
King Charles ‘tired and infuriated’ as Prince Andrew ‘refuses to leave Royal Lodge’
David Dimbleby ‘turns down’ offer to cover King’s coronation
Tuesday 11 April 2023 16:00 , Ellie Muir
Veteran broadcaster David Dimbleby has turned down the chance to play a role in the BBC’s coverage of the King’s coronation, according to reports.
The BBC’s coverage of the 6 May event will be led by Kirsty Young, 54, in a studio outside Buckingham Palace, with Huw Edwards, 61, and Clare Balding, 52, providing commentary.
Dimbleby, 84, was offered a role in the coverage, according to a report in The Times, but opted against playing “second fiddle” in the presenting lineup.
Read the full story below:
David Dimbleby ‘turns down’ offer to cover King’s coronation
King Charles III coronation: Everything we know about 2023 ceremony
Tuesday 11 April 2023 15:00 , Ellie Muir
It will take place at Westminster Abbey in London where there are expected to be 2,000 guests in attendance, a stark contrast to the 8,000 guests present at the Queen’s coronation in 1953.
Charles will turn 74 years old in November 2022, making him the oldest person to be crowned in British history.
William, Prince of Wales is expected to play an important role in the committee organising his father’s coronation.
Read all the key details about the coronation below:
When is the coronation of King Charles III?
Kate Middleton’s Windsor walkabout with Harry and Meghan was ‘one of the hardest things’, royal author claims
Tuesday 11 April 2023 14:30 , Ellie Muir
The Princess of Wales reportedly found a walkabout with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, to be “one of the hardest things she’s ever had to do”, a royal commentator has claimed in a new book.
On 10 September, Prince William and Kate Middleton walked alongside the Duke and Duchess of Sussex greeting well-wishers near Windsor Castle, nine days before the Queen’s funeral.
Pictures of the four, wearing mourning attire, quickly made headlines at the time as the Duke and Duchess of Sussex held hands, marking their first engagement under their new titles after stepping back from royal duties.
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Queen Camilla will hold ivory sceptre during coronation ceremony
Tuesday 11 April 2023 14:00 , Ellie Muir
Queen Camilla will use an ivory sceptre during her and King Charles III’s coronation ceremony in May, despite reports suggesting it might be avoided.
The ceremony traditionally features deeply symbolic objects that represent the royal duties and responsibilities of the new monarch and his wife.
It is understood that Camilla will hold a gold sceptre surmounted by a cross and a second staff made of ivory and topped by a dove during the coronation at Westminster Abbey on 6 May.
Read the full story below:
Queen Camilla will hold ivory sceptre during coronation ceremony
Prince Harry branded ‘Meghan Markle’s hostage’ by royal aides, author claims
Tuesday 11 April 2023 13:30 , Ellie Muir
Royal aides allegedly described Prince Harry as “Meghan’s hostage” behind the couple’s back, according to an author of a new royal book.
Royal commentator Robert Jobson, author of a new book titled Our King Charles III: The Man and the Monarch Revealed, claimed that the royal aides blamed Meghan Markle for Harry stepping back from his royal duties and moving to California in 2020.
“Some blame Meghan Markle for the fallout, ignoring the fact that Harry seems to be the driving force in everything that happened,” Jobson wrote.
Read the full story below:
Royal aides branded Prince Harry as ‘Meghan Markle’s hostage’, author claims
Buckingham Palace reveals map of Charles and Camilla’s route to the coronation
Tuesday 11 April 2023 13:00 , Ellie Muir
The King and Queen’s coronation are expected to be attended by 2,000 guests in attendance. This is quite a departure from the King’s late mother’s own coronation in 1953, which saw 8,000 guests present.
Now, it has been revealed that Charles’ procession will also be quite different from the late Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation day.
Elizabeth’s grand procession took two hours and featured tens of thousands of participants, stretching five miles long.
In comparison to his mother, King Charles and Queen Camilla’s procession is set to stretch just 1.3 miles, a quarter of the length of Elizabeth’s.
After the ceremony, they will make their way back to Westminster Abbey via the tried and tested route of Parliament Square, along Whitehall, around Trafalgar Square, through Admiralty Arch and down The Mall back to Buckingham Palace.
Read the full story below:
Buckingham Palace reveals map of Charles and Camilla’s route to the coronation
King Charles ‘stopped taking Prince Harry’s phone calls’ after Megxit, royal author claims
Tuesday 11 April 2023 12:15 , Ellie Muir
A royal author has claimed that both the late Queen and King Charles “stopped” taking phone calls from Prince Harry after he moved to California.
The Duke of Sussex stepped back from royal duties in 2020 and moved to Montecito, California, with his wife Meghan Markle, but continued to stay in touch with his grandmother, the late Queen Elizabeth II.
Royal commentator Robert Jobson, author of a new book titled Our King Charles III: The Man and the Monarch Revealed, has claimed that as relations between senior members of the royal family began to worsen, the late Queen and King Charles stopped taking Harry’s phone calls altogether.
Jobson writes that Harry regularly phoned his grandmother from California until he “kept trying to air his grievances”.
“In the end, [the late Queen] asked him to speak directly to his father instead,” Jobson claimed.
Read the full story below:
King Charles ‘stopped taking’ Prince Harry’s phone calls after Megxit, author claims
Denise Welch calls Camilla ‘Charles’s side piece’ as she says she’s ‘not a fan’
Tuesday 11 April 2023 11:45 , Ellie Muir
Loose Women panellist Denise Welch has called Queen Camilla “Charles’s side piece” as she admits she lacks “enthusiasm” for the forthcoming coronation.
King Charles III and Camilla will be crowned at Westminster Abbey on Saturday 6 May, followed by a special concert at Windsor Castle on 7 May.
Welch, 64, admitted that “the monarchy isn’t the same” since the late Queen Elizabeth II died in September.
“I feel like [for] a lot of people, the monarchy isn’t the same since the Queen died,” Welch said.
“I’m trying to get some enthusiasm for the coronation and I haven’t got any.”
Welch added that she was not a “fan” of Queen Camilla, Charles’s second wife.
Welch continued: “I’m not particularly a Camilla fan, the fact is I just think she was there from the beginning of his marriage to Diana and I think it’s disrespectful to Prince Harry and… and I can’t get over that she was the side piece.”
Read the full story below:
Denise Welch calls Camilla ‘Charles’s side piece’ and declares she’s ‘not a fan’
Kirsty Young, Huw Edwards and Clare Balding to lead BBC coronation commentary
Tuesday 11 April 2023 11:15 , Ellie Muir
The BBC’s coverage of the 6 May event will be led by Kirsty Young, 54, in a studio outside Buckingham Palace, with Huw Edwards, 61, and Clare Balding, 52, providing commentary.
It comes as Jonathan Dimbleby reportedly “turned down” the chance to cover the event.
Dimbleby himself has been a prominent figure in the BBC’s royal coverage for many years and he came out of retirement last September to cover the Queen’s funeral procession.
Edwards’ role in the coronation reporting comes after he received huge praise for the way in which he announced the news of the Queen’s death.
Young, meanwhile, received excellent reviews for her coverage of the Queen’s funeral.
Read the full story below:
David Dimbleby ‘turns down’ offer to cover King’s coronation
David Dimbleby ‘turns down’ offer to cover King’s coronation
Tuesday 11 April 2023 11:07 , Ellie Muir
Veteran broadcaster David Dimbleby has turned down the chance to play a role in the BBC’s coverage of the King’s coronation, according to reports.
The BBC’s coverage of the 6 May event will be led by Kirsty Young, 54, in a studio outside Buckingham Palace, with Huw Edwards, 61, and Clare Balding, 52, providing commentary.
Dimbleby, 84, was offered a role in the coverage, according to a report in The Times, but opted against playing “second fiddle” in the presenting lineup.
Read the full story below:
David Dimbleby ‘turns down’ offer to cover King’s coronation
King Charles’ coronation balcony appearance to include ‘working royals only’
Monday 10 April 2023 13:30 , Ellie Muir
In the past, the royal balcony appearances have featured many members of the royal family as the late Queen Elizabeth II would often have her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren joining her.
But as King Charles has long been an advocate of a slimmed-down monarchy and it is understood that, as he commences his reign, the balcony will hold a much smaller number of royals.
It has been reported that only working members of the royal family will appear on the balcony on the day of the coronation.
Last year, during the late Queen’s balcony appearance for her platinum jubilee, only Charles, Camilla, the Prince and Princess of Wales, and the Waleses’ three children were present.
Read the full story below:
King Charles’ coronation balcony appearance to include ‘working royals only’
Harry and Meghan facing ‘time crunch’ to confirm coronation attendance
Monday 10 April 2023 13:00 , Ellie Muir
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will soon make their decision about attending the coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla, it has been reported.
With only a month to go before the coronation ceremony takes place in Westminster Abbey, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are facing a “time crunch” to confirm their attendance.
It comes after US president Joe Biden informed the King he would not be attending the event, but would send his wife, Jill Biden, to represent the US at the ceremony.
A source was quoted by The Times as saying: “I hear [the Sussexes] are going to confirm their plans soon, particularly now that Biden has.”
In early March, Harry and Meghan indicated that they have received “email correspondence from His Majesty’s office regarding the coronation” but have yet to disclose their decision.
Read the full story below:
Harry and Meghan facing ‘time crunch’ to confirm coronation attendance
Sarah Ferguson says parents today would ‘never dream of using the language’ hers used
Monday 10 April 2023 12:30 , Ellie Muir
The Duchess of York has reflected on her childhood and the language used by her parents growing up.
In a new interview, Sarah Ferguson opened up about how her mother, Susan Barrantes, was “a child herself” when she started her family with Ronald Ferguson.
The duchess, 63, recalled how her father “used to call me a sheep’s a***” and her mother would “hit me” if she refused to eat semolina.
Speaking to The Times, Ferguson said: “My mother was a beautiful woman but she was a child herself. She didn’t know how to be a mummy.
“We would never dream now of using the language my parents used on us as children. Dad used to call me a sheep’s a***. If I refused to eat my semolina, Mum would hit me and say she needed to beat the devil out of me.”
Read the full story below:
Sarah Ferguson says parents today would ‘never dream of using the language’ hers used
Fans delight in Prince William and George’s identical reactions during Aston Villa game
Monday 10 April 2023 11:45 , Ellie Muir
Fans have pointed out that Prince George, the eldest son of the Prince and Princess of Wales, was the spitting image of his father while watching Aston Villa’s match against Nottingham Forest.
Father and son were seen in the stands with Villa chief executive Christian Purslow at Villa Park in Birmingham on Saturday (8 April).
George, nine, has followed in Prince William’s footsteps as an avid fan and supporter of Aston Villa, and cheered them on in the stands.
Read the full story below:
Fans delight in William and George’s twin reactions at Aston Villa game
What is King Charles III’s coronation procession route?
Monday 10 April 2023 11:15 , Ellie Muir
It has been revealed that Charles’ procession will also be quite different from the late Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation day.
Elizabeth’s grand procession took two hours and featured tens of thousands of participants, stretching five miles long.
In comparison to his mother, King Charles and Queen Camilla’s procession is set to stretch just 1.3 miles, a quarter of the length of Elizabeth’s.
After the ceremony, they will make their way back to Westminster Abbey via the tried and tested route of Parliament Square, along Whitehall, around Trafalgar Square, through Admiralty Arch and down The Mall back to Buckingham Palace.
This is the reverse of their route to the Abbey, but will mean cutting out Piccadilly, Oxford Street and Regent Street – the route that Elizabeth took to wave at crowds along the way.
My colleague Kate Ng has the full story below:
What is King Charles III’s coronation procession route?
This is the official Twitter emoji for King Charles’s coronation
Monday 10 April 2023 10:45 , Ellie Muir
Buckingham Palace has revealed an official emoji to celebrate the coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla.
The colourful cartoon motif depicts the 17th century jewelled solid gold St Edward’s Crown with purple velvet cap – the regalia which will be used to crown the King on 6 May.
It is the first emoji created for a British coronation, with the last crowning taking place 70 years ago, before the invention of social media, mobile phones and even the internet.
Read the full story below:
This is the official Twitter emoji for King Charles’s coronation
Prince Harry branded ‘Meghan Markle’s hostage’ by royal aides, author claims
Monday 10 April 2023 10:14 , Ellie Muir
Royal aides allegedly described Prince Harry as “Meghan’s hostage” behind the couple’s back, according to an author of a new royal book.
Royal commentator Robert Jobson, author of a new book titled Our King Charles III: The Man and the Monarch Revealed, claimed that the royal aides blamed Meghan Markle for Harry stepping back from his royal duties and moving to California in 2020.
“Some blame Meghan Markle for the fallout, ignoring the fact that Harry seems to be the driving force in everything that happened,” Jobson wrote.
The author also claimed that the aides believed the Duke of Sussex had Stockholm syndrome – when victims empathise with their captors.
“There was a point when officials joked Harry was the victim of Stockholm syndrome, and he was Meghan’s hostage, but now most just feel Harry has turned his back on everything he has known.”
Royal aides branded Prince Harry as ‘Meghan Markle’s hostage’, author claims
Queen Camilla will hold ivory sceptre during coronation ceremony
Monday 10 April 2023 09:43 , Ellie Muir
Queen Camilla will use an ivory sceptre during her and King Charles III’s coronation ceremony in May, despite reports suggesting it might be avoided.
The ceremony traditionally features deeply symbolic objects that represent the royal duties and responsibilities of the new monarch and his wife.
It is understood that Camilla will hold a gold sceptre surmounted by a cross and a second staff made of ivory and topped by a dove during the coronation at Westminster Abbey on 6 May.
The ivory sceptre, which has been used by every Queen Consort at previous coronations since 1685, is part of the crown jewels and regalia held in trust by the monarch for the nation.
Read the full story below:
Queen Camilla will hold ivory sceptre during coronation ceremony
Camilla to be crowned Queen at coronation next month, King Charles confirms
Thursday 6 April 2023 21:00 , Kate Ng
Queen Consort Camilla will officially be named Queen Camilla at King Charles III’s coronation next month.
The newly-released invitations for the British monarch’s forthcoming coronation revealed Camilla Parker-Bowles’ new title. She was referred to as Queen Consort following the death of Queen Elizabeth II in September last year.
Meredith Clark has the story:
Camilla to be crowned Queen at coronation next month, King Charles confirms
Who is attending King Charles’ coronation?
Thursday 6 April 2023 20:30 , Kate Ng
King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla will be crowned at their coronation on Saturday 6 May. The couple will be joined by hundreds of guests at Westminster Abbey, including senior members of the royal family, politicians and celebrities. The Archbishop of Canterbury will conduct the ceremony.
While the venue can seat up to 2,200 guests, it is unknown how many invites Buckingham Palace has sent out, and many attendees won’t be confirmed until the actual day of the event.
Here’s who we think might make the list:
All of the celebrities and royals attending King Charles’ coronation
Sarah Ferguson ‘doesn’t know’ how King Charles is coping ahead of coronation
Thursday 6 April 2023 20:00 , Kate Ng
Sarah Ferguson has admitted she doesn’t know how King Charles III is coping with his new role as monarch.
In an interview with The Independent, published on Wednesday 5 April, the Duchess of York, 63, shared her thoughts on King Charles’s reign.
Sarah Ferguson ‘doesn’t know’ how King Charles is coping ahead of coronation
William, Prince of Wales: A timeline of the heir’s life ahead of King Charles’s coronation
Thursday 6 April 2023 19:30 , Kate Ng
As the coronation draws closer, many may be wanting to know more about the Prince of Wales, who will be present as his father is crowned King.
Ellie Muir tells you everything you need to know about Prince William:
A timeline of Prince William’s life ahead of King Charles’s coronation
Jill Biden to attend King Charles’ coronation without president
Thursday 6 April 2023 19:00 , Kate Ng
Joe Biden has revealed that he will not be attending King Charles III’s coronation and that his wife Jill Biden will be going without him.
The White House confirmed in a readout of Biden’s call with the King, shared on 4 April, that the first lady will be going to the coronation in May to represent the US.
Amber Raiken reports:
Jill Biden to attend King Charles’ coronation without president
Harry and Meghan ‘to confirm coronation plans soon’ following Biden decision
Thursday 6 April 2023 18:30 , Kate Ng
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will soon make their decision about attending the coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla, it has been reported.
With only a month to go before the coronation ceremony takes place in Westminster Abbey, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are facing a “time crunch” to confirm their attendance.
Get the full story:
Harry and Meghan ‘to confirm coronation plans soon’ following Biden decision
Sarah Ferguson says royals ‘can’t have it both ways’ if they choose to leave
Thursday 6 April 2023 18:00 , Kate Ng
The Duchess of York has said that members of the royal family who choose to leave the fold “can’t sit on the fence” and must decide whether they want to be “in or out”.
Her comments come amid ongoing tensions between the royal family and the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, who have repeatedly aired their grievances over Buckingham Palace’s relationship with the tabloid press since they stepped down as senior royals in 2020.
Read her comments below:
Sarah Ferguson says royals ‘can’t have it both ways’ after Meghan and Harry exit
Artist who painted invitation for King’s coronation ‘sworn to secrecy’
Thursday 6 April 2023 17:30 , Kate Ng
The artist who painted the invitation for King Charles III’s coronation has revealed that he was sworn to secrecy as he made the design.
Andrew Jamieson, 61, didn’t even tell his mother or children that he had been chosen to create the artwork for the reported 2,000 guests who will arrive at Westminster Abbey on 6 May.
Ellie Muir reports:
Artist who painted invitation for King Charles III’s coronation ‘sworn to secrecy’
Prince George will have special role in King Charles’ coronation
Thursday 6 April 2023 17:00 , Kate Ng
King Charles III and Queen Camilla will each have four Pages of Honour supporting them on the day of the coronation, with the monarch’s nine-year-old grandson Prince George expected to take on one of the official roles.
On Tuesday 4 April, Buckingham Palace announced that George, who is second-in-line to the throne and the eldest son of the Prince and Princess of Wales, would join three other pages for the King.
Find out more:
The special role Prince George will have in King Charles’ coronation
Prince Harry set to give evidence in court case against Mirror newspaper publisher
Thursday 6 April 2023 16:30 , Kate Ng
The Duke of Sussex is to return to the High Court in London in June to give evidence in his claim against a tabloid newspaper publisher over phone-hacking allegations.
Harry is one of a number of high-profile figures bringing damages claims against Mirror Group Newspapers (MGN) over alleged unlawful information gathering at its titles.
Read more:
Prince Harry set to give evidence in court case against Mirror newspaper publisher
White House says Biden’s decision to skip King Charles’s coronation is not a snub
Thursday 6 April 2023 16:00 , Kate Ng
The White House has defended President Joe Biden’s decision not to attend the coronation of King Charles III next month after it was announced First Lady Jill Biden would be attending “on behalf of the United States”.
On 5 April, White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre was asked about Mr Biden’s decision as head of state not to attend the upcoming coronation of the King and Queen on 6 May during a press conference, and whether it would be construed as a “snub”.
Chelsea Ritschel reports:
White House says Biden’s decision to skip King Charles’s coronation is not a snub
IN PICTURES: King Charles and Queen Camilla step out for Maundy Thursday
Thursday 6 April 2023 15:38 , Kate Ng
King Charles III and Queen Camilla were out and about on Thursday morning (6 April) as they attended a church service for Maundy Thursday at York Minster.
The royal couple, who are exactly a month away from their coronation, also distributed Maundy Money to select members of the community.
Queen Camilla appears in public for first time since title change
Thursday 6 April 2023 14:26 , Kate Ng
Queen Camilla has made her first public appearance since her title was confirmed as Queen, instead of Queen Consort.
She attended the Royal Maundy Service at York Minster on Thursday morning (6 April) and accompanied King Charles III as he distributed Maundy Money for the first time as Britain’s new monarch.
Queen Camilla appears in public for first time since title change
King Charles’ coronation balcony appearance to include ‘working royals only’
Thursday 6 April 2023 14:00 , Ellie Muir
On Saturday 6 May, after King Charles III and Queen Camilla’s coronation ceremony at Westminster Abbey, the monarch will appear on the famous Buckingham Palace balcony to wave at the crowds.
In the past, the royal balcony appearances have featured many members of the royal family as the late Queen Elizabeth II would often have her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren joining her.
But as King Charles has long been an advocate of a slimmed-down monarchy and it is understood that, as he commences his reign, the balcony will hold a much smaller number of royals.
It has been reported that only working members of the royal family will appear on the balcony on the day of the coronation.
Read the full story below:
King Charles’ coronation balcony appearance to include ‘working royals only’
Take a closer look at the coronation invitations
Thursday 6 April 2023 13:30 , Ellie Muir
Take a closer look at the coronation invitations below:
New photograph of the King and Queen Consort released ahead of coronation
Thursday 6 April 2023 13:00 , Ellie Muir
Maundy Thursday 2023: What is the meaning of the Christian holy day?
Thursday 6 April 2023 12:30 , Ellie Muir
Following the arrival of Palm Sunday and the start of Holy Week, Christians around the world will prepare to celebrate Easter weekend.
Before Good Friday, there is another significant date that is observed on the Christian calendar: Maundy Thursday.
While the day may not warrant a day off work, it is still a crucial occasion for those that observe Christian teachings in Western and Orthodox churches.
In the UK, the late Queen Elizabeth II would usually give Maundy money to pensioners as an act of charity and to mark the occasion.
This year, King Charles will present 74 men and 74 women, with the number chosen to signify his age, with a Maundy gift.
What is the meaning of Maundy Thursday?
The fascinating history behind the throne King Charles will sit on at his coronation
Thursday 6 April 2023 12:00 , Ellie Muir
During the crowning and anointing parts of the coronation ceremony, which are said to be the most sacred parts, King Charles will sit upon the 700-year-old Coronation Chair.
The throne has been at the centre of English coronations since it was made by order of King Edward I between 1300 and 1301. Westminster Abbey, where it is located, describes the chair as “one of the most precious and famous pieces of furniture in the world”.
Read the full story below:
The fascinating history behind the throne King Charles will sit on at his coronation
King Charles III ‘to break from tradition’ with specific outfit choice for coronation
Thursday 6 April 2023 11:30 , Ellie Muir
King Charles III has been advised to wear an outfit for his coronation that goes against previous royal tradition, according to reports.
The monarch acceded to the throne upon the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, in September.
His coronation is set to take place at Westminster Abbey on Saturday 6 May, in an event that has been teased to “reflect the monarch’s role today and look towards the future, while being rooted in long-standing traditions and pageantry”.
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.
Read the full story below:
King Charles III ‘to break from tradition’ with coronation outfit choice
Artist who painted invitation for King’s coronation ‘sworn to secrecy’
Thursday 6 April 2023 11:00 , Ellie Muir
The artist who painted the invitation for King Charles III’s coronation has revealed that he was sworn to secrecy as he made the design.
Andrew Jamieson, 61, didn’t even tell his mother or children that he had been chosen to create the artwork for the reported 2,000 guests who will arrive at Westminster Abbey on 6 May.
His design, which was revealed to the public on Tuesday night (4 April), was painted in watercolour and gouache and recalls the coronation emblem, accompanied by illustrations of wildflowers. The artwork will be printed on recycled card with gold foil detailing.
Artist who painted invitation for King Charles III’s coronation ‘sworn to secrecy’
‘No one can break the York family’: Sarah Ferguson on Andrew, Diana and Prince Harry, and her new Mills & Boon whodunit
Thursday 6 April 2023 10:20 , Ellie Muir
The Duchess of York talks to Charlotte Cripps about feeling broken, living through her heroines and plastic surgery
Sarah Ferguson on Andrew, Harry and her new Mills & Boon whodunit
The ancient symbolism behind King Charles’s coronation invite design
Thursday 6 April 2023 09:50 , Ellie Muir
The ancient symbolism behind King Charles’s coronation invite design
