Coronation news – latest: Public invited to swear allegiance to King as Thomas Markle gives ‘final’ interview about Meghan
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With less than one week until the coronation of King Charles III, millions of people around the world have been invited to participate in the ceremony next Saturday 6 May.
Members of the public watching the coronation have been asked to cry out and swear allegiance to the new King, marking the first time they have been given an active role in the ancient ceremony.
During the ceremony, the Archbishop will ask “all persons of goodwill in The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and of the other Realms and the Territories to make their homage, in heart and voice, to their undoubted King, defender of all”.
As preparations for the coronation continue in full swing, a full list of people taking part in ceremonial roles during the ceremony has also been released.
Meanwhile, the Duchess of Sussex’s father Thomas Markle has given an interview in which he declared he would not be “buried” by her, and claimed they had not spoken in four years.
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All the foreign royals attending King Charles III’s coronation
10:54 , Peony Hirwani
King Charles III’s coronation, which takes place on Saturday 6 May, is set to be attended by 2,000 guests, including foreign monarchs across the world.
Below is a list of all the foreign royals who have confirmed their attendance so far.
All the foreign royals attending King Charles III’s coronation
‘Long live King Charles’ acclamation to welcome monarch to Westminster Abbey
10:24 , Peony Hirwani
The words “long live Queen Camilla, long live King Charles” in Latin will greet the royal couple as they enter Westminster Abbey for the coronation.
They are part of the Vivat acclamations which will be sung at the central London ceremony on May 6.
Read more:
‘Long live King Charles’ acclamation to welcome monarch to Westminster Abbey
Bank Holiday Monday: What time do supermarkets open and close today?
09:54 , Peony Hirwani
Britons are being treated to two bank holiday weekends in a row, as the early May bank holiday and the coronation weekend of King Charles III arrive one after the other.
Monday 1 May is the early May bank holiday, while Buckingham Palace announced last year that Monday 8 May would also be a bank holiday to give the country an extra day to celebrate the coronation.
With warmer spring weather expected this coming weekend and Big Lunches and street parties planned for the following one, British people have plenty to look forward to in the coming fortnight.
However, it could also mean closures across some supermarkets on more days than usual.
Many people will be looking to stock up for the long weekends and ensure they have plenty of food and drink for gatherings, parties, or just to relax with.
Here are the opening times for Sainsbury’s, Tesco, Morrison, Lidl and more.
What are supermarket bank holiday opening times today?
Thomas Markle says he refuses to be ‘buried’ by daughter Meghan
09:18 , Roisin O'Connor
Thomas Markle Sr has said he will not allow his daughter, Meghan Markle, to “bury” him while he is still alive.
The Duchess of Sussex’s father, 78, claimed in the Australian news programme 7News Spotlight that his daughter had not called him in four years.
He said that he suffered a debilitating stroke last year and expressed disappointment that she did not reach out.
“If she doesn’t turn up for a stroke, if that doesn’t move her, what would?” he said.
The Independent has contacted representatives of the Sussexes for comment.
Full story:
Thomas Markle says he refuses to be ‘buried’ by daughter Meghan
Coronation Concert stage with Windsor Castle backdrop revealed as 20,000 set to attend
09:14 , Peony Hirwani
The Coronation Concert will feature a Union Flag-shaped stage, first look images show.
The stage will also have a halo-like screen surrounding the roof, which the broadcaster said will “symbolise the Crown protecting the nation”.
Read more:
Coronation Concert stage with Windsor Castle backdrop revealed
When was the Queen’s coronation?
08:44 , Peony Hirwani
As the country gears up to celebrate the coronation of King Charles III on Saturday 6 May 2023, many will be remembering the crowning of his late mother 71 years earlier, a defining event in 20th-century British history.
Joanna Whitehead reports.
When was the Queen’s coronation?
The curious culinary history of royal coronation food
08:14 , Peony Hirwani
From coronation chicken to King Charles’s veggie quiche, The Independent’s Ben Parker unpacks how different dishes have shaped the monarchy’s image.
The curious culinary history of royal coronation food
The Windsors Coronation Special: Exceptionally witty, uproarious send-up of the royals
07:34 , Peony Hirwani
“The brilliant writers once again render our reigning family into a highly amusing gallery of grotesques,” writes The Independent’s Sean O’Grady.
The Windsors Coronation Special is an exceptionally witty, uproarious send-up: review
Brian May, Kermit the Frog and Atomic Kitten… together at last!: Nothing is weirder than the royal pop concert
07:04 , Peony Hirwani
As Katy Perry and Take That prepare to perform during Charles’s coronation weekend, The Independent’s Katie Rosseinsky salutes the chaotic and confusing tradition of incredibly divergent celebrities coming together to sing for royalty.
‘The Queen wore earplugs’: Royal pop concerts have always been weird
Everyone we know invited to King Charles’ coronation – from Prince Harry to Princess Charlene of Monaco
06:00 , Maanya Sachdeva
King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla will be joined by 2,000 guests at Westminster Abbey for their coronation on 6 May.
Here are all of the royals and celebrities who have confirmed they will be attending the King’s coronation:
Everyone we know who’s been invited to King Charles’s coronation
King Charles’s coronation quiche recipe sparks mixed reaction
Sunday 30 April 2023 22:00 , Maanya Sachdeva
King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla have chosen a quiche as their signature dish for the upcoming coronation, but the decision has received mixed reactions amidst an ongoing egg shortage in the United Kingdom.
Following the announcement, many royal watchers took to social media to share their thoughts about the classic French dish.
Kate Ng reports:
King Charles’s coronation recipe sparks mixed reaction
Tom Cruise and Winnie the Pooh to feature in King Charles’ Coronation Concert
Sunday 30 April 2023 21:00 , Maanya Sachdeva
The unlikely duo of Tom Cruise and Winnie the Pooh have been announced as the latest acts in King Charles III’s Coronation Concert.
Dame Joan Collins, Sir Tom Jones, adventurer Bear Grylls and former Strictly Come Dancing professional Oti Mabuse, will also appear in a series of pre-recorded sketches revealing little-known facts about the monarch.
Tom Murray has the full story:
Tom Cruise and Winnie the Pooh to feature in King Charles’ Coronation Concert
Charles and Camilla: A timeline of their 50-year relationship, from friendship to marriage
Sunday 30 April 2023 20:00 , Maanya Sachdeva
Having first met in 1970, Charles and Camilla were married 17 years ago at Windsor Guildhall in a low-key ceremony.
For most royal fans, the couple’s journey will always be intrinsically linked to the story of Charles and his ex-wife Lady Diana Spencer, the Princess of Wales.
Over the years, the public, and other members of the royal family, became more accepting of the match. Yet for decades the couple were pursued by gossip and scandal following Charles’s fraught marriage to Diana.
Here, we detail Charles and Camilla’s complicated love story:
A timeline of King Charles and Camilla’s 50-year relationship
How Prince Archie ‘will celebrate his fourth birthday’ on Coronation Day
Sunday 30 April 2023 19:00 , Maanya Sachdeva
Earlier this month, Buckingham Palace announced that, while Harry will attend the coronation of King Charles III and Camilla on 6 May, Meghan will remain in Montecito with their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.
It is believed that Archie’s fourth birthday – which falls on 6 May, the same day as the coronation – was one of the factors that informed the couple’s decision.
Since then, it has been reported that the occasion will be marked with a “low-key” party at Harry and Meghan’s home in California.
How Prince Archie ‘will celebrate his fourth birthday’ on Coronation Day
Camilla’s crown won’t feature controversial Koh-i-noor diamond at coronation
Sunday 30 April 2023 18:00 , Maanya Sachdeva
The Queen Consort will wear Queen Mary’s crown for her and King Charles III’s coronation at Westminster Abbey this spring.
However, neither the controversial Koh-i-noor diamond nor its replica will feature in the crown, with Camilla opting to reuse the crown it was once set in instead.
Buckingham Palace has now confirmed that Camilla will have the crown reworked to include diamonds from the late Queen Elizabeth’s personal collection instead.
Read about the significance of Camilla’s decision here:
Camilla has chosen her crown for King Charles’ coronation
A day-by-day guide to the coronation of King Charles and Queen Camilla
Sunday 30 April 2023 17:00 , Maanya Sachdeva
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 May 5, Saturday May 6 and Sunday May 7.
Here is a look at what else is happening day by day and how the coronation celebrations will unfold:
A day-by-day guide to the coronation of King Charles and Queen Camilla
From her ‘naughty’ ex-husband to trusted companions – who’s who in Camilla’s inner circle?
Sunday 30 April 2023 16:00 , Maanya Sachdeva
Meet the Queen Consort’s innermost circle who will be by her side at the coronation ceremony this weekend.
From her “naughty ex-husband” Andrew Parker Bowles, to her six Queen’s companions, here’s who to watch for:
From her ‘naughty’ ex to her AbFab friend: who’s who in Camilla’s inner circle
Man who attended late Queen’s coronation remembers ‘immense’ occasion
Sunday 30 April 2023 15:00 , Maanya Sachdeva
A community radio station presenter has recalled the “fabulous” photographs he took on his Kodak Box Brownie camera as a schoolchild at Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation in 1953.
As the nation gears up for the King’s coronation on May 6, Jeremy Hoare has spoken to the PA news agency about his vivid memories from the 1953 celebration, which he attended with his school, then Winchmore Hill Secondary Modern, at the age of 12.
Read the full interview here:
Man who attended late Queen’s coronation remembers ‘immense’ occasion
All the foreign royals attending King Charles III’s coronation
Sunday 30 April 2023 14:00 , Maanya Sachdeva
As the King’s coronation fast approaches, there’s been much speculation over who will be attending the “slimmed-down” service. While members of the British royal family are likely to attend, many royal families throughout the world are also expected to attend the coronation.
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
Emily Maitlis feared Prince Andrew interview would end up ‘hurting’ Duke’s daughters
Sunday 30 April 2023 13:00 , Maanya Sachdeva
Emily Maitlis feared her BBC Newsnight interview with Prince Andrew ended up “hurting” the duke’s daughters, the British journalist has revealed.
Andrew stepped down from his role as a senior member of the royal family shortly after Maitlis grilled the duke about his friendship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein during the infamous 2019 interview.
Maitlis also questioned the Duke of York about his relationship with Virginia Guiffre, who accused Andrew of sexually abusing her when she was 17.
Andrew has denied these accusations, reaching an out-of-court settlement with Guiffre last year.
In a op-ed published by The Times on Saturday (29 April), Maitlis, 41, reflected on how the interview “that aimed to provide answers for vulnerable young women” may have ended up hurting “other vulnerable women” like the duke’s daughters Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie.
Emily Maitlis feared Prince Andrew interview could end up ‘hurting’ Duke’s daughters
Video captures sweet moment Kate Middleton lets baby play with her $845 handbag
Sunday 30 April 2023 12:00 , Maanya Sachdeva
A viral video earlier this week captured the sweet interaction between Kate Middleton and a one-year-old baby who took a liking to her $845 handbag.
The Prince and Princess of Wales visited Aberfan in South Wales on Friday 28 April, one day before they marked their 12th wedding anniversary with a picture of the couple cycling.
During their visit, the royal couple took a stroll through the Aberfan Memorial Garden where they paid their respects to those who died in the 1966 Aberfan disaster.
At the memorial, the princess was speaking to royal fan Lucy Williams, who was holding her one-year-old son Daniel, when the baby became fascinated by her black Mulberry handbag, which originally retailed for £675 (around $845).
In a surprising moment, the princess handed over the purse to the baby boy but let him know that she’ll come back for it, and continued greeting the public. “He can have it to play with, I’ll come back for it!” the mother recalled Kate saying, per ITV.
Watch the video here:
Video captures moment Kate Middleton lets baby play with her $845 handbag
Camilla to wear Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation robe for crowning ceremony
Sunday 30 April 2023 11:00 , Maanya Sachdeva
Camilla will wear the coronation robes made for Queen Elizabeth II when she is crowned Queen Consort next Saturday 6 May.
Buckingham Palace has released new photographs and details about the coronation robes the King and Queen Consort will wear at the ceremony next weekend.
In keeping with tradition, Charles and Camilla will wear two different robes each – crimson Robes of State on arrival and purple Robes of Estate as they leave at the end of the service.
Camilla will wear the late Queen’s crimson Robe of State which was made for Elizabeth II’s coronation in 1953, and has been conserved with adjustments. It features a train of 5.5 metres.
More details here:
Camilla to wear Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation robe for crowning ceremony
Royal photographer explains what we can expect from King Charles’ coronation
Sunday 30 April 2023 10:00 , Maanya Sachdeva
In an interview with The Independent, royal photographer Tim Rooke revealed what we can expect from the coronation of King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla next Saturday.
From tributes to Queen Elizabeth II to the best spots to photograph the coronation, here are Rooke’s predictions for the ceremony:
Royal photographer explains what we can expect from King Charles’ coronation
Andrew Lloyd Webber announces name of official coronation anthem
Sunday 30 April 2023 09:02 , Maanya Sachdeva
Earlier this week, Andrew Lloyd Webber announced the name of the official coronation anthem for the ceremony on Saturday 6 May.
The award-winning composer was asked to write a song for the occasion, when Charles and Camilla will be crowned King and Queen Consort.
The award-winning composer recently revealed his composition is titled “Make a Joyful Noise” and will be played for the first time at the service at Westminster Abbey.
Andrew Lloyd Webber announces name of official coronation anthem
Madame Tussauds unveils new waxwork of Queen Consort Camilla ahead of coronation
Saturday 29 April 2023 19:41 , Maanya Sachdeva
Madame Tussauds London has unveiled a new wax statue of the Queen Consort, in the run-up to the coronation ceremony next Saturday (6 May).
Camilla’s waxwork will stand alongside alongside the statues of Charles, the Prince and Princess of Wales, the late Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh in the Throne Room.
General manager of Madame Tussauds, Tim Waters said: “What better way to mark the official start of this new chapter in the history of the British monarchy than with the creation of our brand new soon-to-be Queen Camilla to stand alongside her husband, the King.”
Madame Tussauds unveils new waxwork of Camilla ahead of coronation
Meghan’s father Thomas Markle asks how he can ‘fix’ their relationship
Saturday 29 April 2023 18:41 , Maanya Sachdeva
Meghan Markle’s estranged father Thomas Markle Sr has suggested he wants to “fix” his relationship with the Duchess of Sussex in a new interview.
Thomas’s comments were made during his conversation with Australian news programme 7News Spotlight, which will be broadcast on Sunday 30 April.
Meghan and her father have had a strained relationship, which further deteriorated after it was revealed Thomas had collaborated with paparazzi to stage several photo shoots before Meghan’s wedding to Harry in 2018.
Full story here:
Meghan’s father Thomas Markle asks how he can ‘fix’ their relationship
Coronation bank holiday weekend: How to throw a street party to celebrate King Charles III
Saturday 29 April 2023 17:40 , Maanya Sachdeva
As the UK prepares to crown a new monarch for the first time in more than 70 years, many will be planning street parties and Big Lunches – a mainstay at royal celebrations.
Last year, neighbourhoods throughout the country threw community parties to celebrate the late Queen Elizabeth II’s platinum jubilee.
Buckingham Palace is once again encouraging people to bring their communities together by organising Big Lunches and street parties on Sunday 7 May, with thousands of events expected to take place in streets, gardens, parks, and community spaces.
Kate Ng asked experts for their top tips on throwing a coronation street party fit for a new king:
How to throw a coronation street party to celebrate King Charles III
Take That, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie to perform at coronation concert
Saturday 29 April 2023 16:40 , Maanya Sachdeva
The King’s coronation on Saturday 6 May will be followed by a special concert on 7 May.
The event, celebrating the crowning of King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla, will take place at Windsor Castle in front of a crowd of 20,000 members of the public and invited guests.
Here’s the full list of the confirmed musical acts that will take the stage next Sunday:
Take That, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie among acts to perform at coronation concert
Full recording of King’s coronation to be released on the day of historic event
Saturday 29 April 2023 15:40 , Maanya Sachdeva
A complete recording of the King’s coronation ceremony will be released around the world on 6 May.
The recording, which marks a first in British royal history, will feature music and spoken word from the ceremony next Saturday.
It will be exclusively recorded at Westminster Abbey and released by Decca Records. An official photograph taken on the day will be chosen for the cover art.
Find out more here:
Full recording of King’s coronation to be released on the day of historic event
Meghan Markle ‘signs with major Hollywood talent agency’ joining Rihanna and The Rock
Saturday 29 April 2023 14:40 , Maanya Sachdeva
Meghan Markle has reportedly signed with major Hollywood talent agency WME that represents stars such as Rihanna and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson.
According to news reports, the signing comes after a long battle to represent the Duchess of Sussex.
My colleague Ellie Harrison reports:
Meghan Markle ‘signs with major Hollywood talent agency’ joining Rihanna and The Rock
When was the Queen’s coronation?
Saturday 29 April 2023 13:40 , Maanya Sachdeva
Ahead of King Charles’s coronation on Saturday 6 May 2023, here’s everything to know about his late mother, Queen Elizabeth II’s swearing-in ceremony at Westminster Abbey 70 years ago:
When was the Queen’s coronation?
Kate Middleton reveals she didn’t have to get Princess Diana’s engagement ring resized
Saturday 29 April 2023 13:11 , Maanya Sachdeva
Kate Middleton recently revealed that she didn’t need to have her engagement ring, which belonged to Princess Diana, resized.
Kate and William recently travelled to Wales as part of their ongoing tour of England.
During the visit, one fan pointed at the sapphire engagment ring, which William gave her when he proposed in 2010. In response, Kate shared that she and her late mother-in-law had the same ring size.
Watch the full interaction here:
Kate Middleton says she didn’t have to get Princess Diana’s engagement ring resized
Unseen footage of King Charles spanning 70 years revealed in BBC documentary
Saturday 29 April 2023 12:47 , Maanya Sachdeva
Never-before-seen footage of personal moments from King Charles’s life are among clips to feature in a new BBC documentary.
Charles R: The Making of a Monarch will includes both unseen and rarely seen footage of Charles, narrating his more than 70-year journey as heir to the throne – in his own words.
Viewers will hear the King discuss his childhood, including his memories of the Queen’s coronation, as well as his school days, adolescence, and investiture as Prince of Wales.
Here’s everything you need to know about the documentary:
Unseen footage of King Charles spanning 70 years revealed in BBC documentary
Kate and William mark 12th wedding anniversary with cycling photo
Saturday 29 April 2023 12:10 , Maanya Sachdeva
Prince William and Kate have released a new photograph to mark their 12th wedding anniversary.
The photograph, taken in Norfolk last year, shows the royal couple posing on bikes. The Prince and Princess of Wales got married at Westminster Abbey on 29 April, 2011.
Fans congratulated the couple, wishing them a lifetime of love and support. Full story here:
Kate and William mark 12th wedding anniversary with cycling photo
Photo of Charles at start of Cambridge studies released for first time
Saturday 29 April 2023 11:40 , Maanya Sachdeva
A photograph of King Charles taken for his matriculation at the University of Cambridge has been released.
Trinity College, Cambridge, where Charles studied for three years, shared the picture of the 18-year-old prince taken in October 1967, ahead of the coronation next week.
See the photograph, preserved in Trinity College’s archives since it was taken 56 years ago, here:
Photo of Charles at start of Cambridge studies released for first time
Meghan and Prince Harry’s relationship is ‘toxic’ according to duchess’s estranged half-sister
Saturday 29 April 2023 11:11 , Maanya Sachdeva
Samantha Markle, the estranged half-sister of the Duchess of Sussex, has claimed Meghan and Harry’s relationship is “toxic”.
Speaking to Australian news channel 7News, the 58-year old also said the duke and duchess are “unhealthy for each other” and that Meghan would “still be a waitress” if it wasn’t for their father Thomas Markle Sr.
The programme Spotlight will air on Sunday 30 April, less than a week before King Charles’s coronation ceremony.
My colleague Kate Ng has the full story:
Meghan’s half-sister claims she and Prince Harry have a ‘toxic relationship’
Everyone we know invited to King Charles’s coronation
Saturday 29 April 2023 10:31 , Roisin O'Connor
King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla will be joined by 2,000 guests at Westminster Abbey for their coronation on 6 May.
Among the senior members of the royal family, a number of celebrities, actors, and politicians in attendance. The Archbishop of Canterbury will conduct the ceremony.
After months of speculation surrounding whether the Duke and Duchess of Sussex will attend the event, Buckingham Palace confirmed on Wednesday 12 April that Prince Harry will attend. Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, will stay at home with their children, Archie and Lilbet.
Meanwhile, The Independent understands that Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York has not been invited by the King.
Here are all of the royals and celebrities who have confirmed they will be attending the King’s coronation:
Who is attending King Charles’s coronation?
New screen will give King Charles privacy during coronation anointing
Saturday 29 April 2023 10:00 , Roisin O'Connor
The King will have greater privacy than afforded previous monarchs during one of the most sacred moments of the coronation.
Charles will be shielded by a new partition, featuring an embroidered design celebrating the Commonwealth, when he is anointed by the Archbishop of Canterbury during his crowning on 6 May.
New screen will give Charles privacy during coronation anointing
King presented with new royal horse and commemorative sword at Windsor Castle
Saturday 29 April 2023 09:30 , Roisin O'Connor
The King was presented with a new royal horse and a commemorative sword at Windsor Castle on Friday in a ceremony to mark his honorary appointment as commissioner-in-chief of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP).
Full story:
King presented with new royal horse and commemorative sword at Windsor Castle
Meet the Pages of Honour and Ladies in Attendance at the coronation
Saturday 29 April 2023 09:02 , Roisin O'Connor
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.
As the procession of the King and Camilla, their regalia, senior clerics and other figures makes its way through the nave and quire of Westminster Abbey, pages will hold the robes of some of the leading individuals taking part.
Meet the Pages of Honour and Ladies in Attendance at the coronation
Saturday 29 April 2023 08:50 , Roisin O'Connor
Three new photographs of King Charles III and the Queen Consort at Buckingham Palace have been shared ahead of the coronation.
The images were taken in the palace’s blue drawing room last month. One photograph shows the King and Queen Consort standing side by side in front of a portrait of Charles’s great-grandfather King George V.
The portrait was painted shortly after King George V’s own coronation in June 1911.
New photographs of King Charles and Queen Consort Camilla released
Saturday 29 April 2023 08:13 , Roisin O'Connor
The coronation of King Charles and Queen Camilla is taking place just a week from now.
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 May 5, Saturday May 6 and Sunday May 7.
Here is a look at what else is happening day by day and how the coronation celebrations will unfold.
A day-by-day guide to the coronation of King Charles and Queen Camilla
Full recording of King’s coronation to be released on the day of historic event
Friday 28 April 2023 22:30 , Kate Ng
A complete recording of the King’s coronation ceremony will be released globally on the day of the historic event.
The recording, featuring both the music and spoken word from the ceremony, will be available to stream and download on 6 May.
It is the first time in history that such a recording has been produced, marking an unprecedented event in both recorded music and British royal history.
Read more:
Full recording of King’s coronation to be released on the day of historic event
Coronation bank holiday weekend: How to throw a street party to celebrate King Charles III
Friday 28 April 2023 21:30 , Kate Ng
The coronation of King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla is fast approaching – and with it, a long weekend for the country to celebrate the occasion.
As with his mother’s jubilee, the King has also given Britons a public holiday to honour his coronation. The ceremony falls on Saturday 6 May, with a Coronation Concert scheduled on Sunday 7 May and a bank holiday on Monday 8 May.
As the UK prepares to crown a new monarch for the first time in more than 70 years, many will be planning street parties and Big Lunches, which are a mainstay at royal celebrations.
Here’s how you can throw a street party to celebrate:
How to throw a coronation street party to celebrate King Charles III
Meghan’s father Thomas Markle asks how he can ‘fix’ their relationship
Friday 28 April 2023 20:30 , Kate Ng
The Duchess of Sussex’s father Thomas Markle Sr has expressed a desire to “fix” his relationship with his daughter.
Meghan Markle and Thomas Sr have a strained relationship, which came to a head after Thomas collaborated with paparazzi to stage several photo shoots before her wedding to Harry in 2018.
Thomas has now sat down for an interview with Australian news programme 7News Spotlight, which will be released on Sunday (30 April).
Isobel Lewis has the full story:
Meghan’s father Thomas Markle asks how he can ‘fix’ their relationship
When was the Queen’s coronation?
Friday 28 April 2023 19:30 , Kate Ng
As the country gears up to celebrate the coronation of King Charles III on Saturday 6 May 2023, many will be remembering the crowning of his late mother 71 years earlier, a defining event in 20th century British history.
Joanna Whitehead charts the late Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation:
When was the Queen’s coronation?
Andrew Lloyd Webber announces name of official coronation anthem
Friday 28 April 2023 18:30 , Kate Ng
Andrew Lloyd Webber has announced the title of the official coronation anthem.
The acclaimed composer has been tasked with creating a song for the 6 May celebrations, which will see the crowning of King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla.
Ellie Muir reports:
Andrew Lloyd Webber announces name of official coronation anthem
Unseen footage of Meghan Markle as a teenage homecoming queen to air on Australian TV
Friday 28 April 2023 17:30 , Kate Ng
Previously unseen home videos of the Duchess of Sussex as a homecoming queen during her high school days will air on Australian TV this weekend.
Meghan Markle’s father, Thomas Markle Sr, and half-siblings Samantha and Thomas Jr, provided the footage to Australian news programme 7News Spotlight as part of a new set of interviews.
Find out more below:
Unseen footage of Meghan Markle as a teenage homecoming queen to air on Australian TV
WATCH: Cheeky baby grabs Princess Kate’s handbag during Wales royal visit
Friday 28 April 2023 17:00 , Kate Ng
Meghan Markle’s estranged half-sister claims she and Prince Harry have a ‘toxic relationship’
Friday 28 April 2023 16:32 , Kate Ng
Samantha Markle, the estranged older half-sister of the Duchess of Sussex, has claimed that the Meghan’s relationship with Harry “toxic” in a new interview.
Speaking to Australian news programme 7News Spotlight, the 58-year-old, who recently lost a defamation lawsuit against the royal, claimed that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are “unhealthy for each other”.
Read more:
Meghan’s half-sister claims she and Prince Harry have a ‘toxic relationship’
King Charles and Queen Camilla crop Ryan Reynolds out of thank you card photo
Friday 28 April 2023 14:00 , Ellie Muir
King Charles III and Queen Camilla recently celebrated their 18th wedding anniversary on 9 April.
To mark their wedding anniversary, a royal fan sent the couple a letter congratulating them on the major milestone. In response, Queen Camilla mailed back a personalised thank you card with a picture of the royal couple on the front.
However, it appears the queen consort has cropped out a major celebrity out of the thank you card: Ryan Reynolds.
Read the full story below:
King Charles and Queen Camilla seemingly crop Ryan Reynolds out of photo
Full recording of King’s coronation to be released on the day of historic event
Friday 28 April 2023 13:00 , Ellie Muir
A complete recording of the King’s coronation ceremony will be released globally on the day of the historic event.
The recording, featuring both the music and spoken word from the ceremony, will be available to stream and download on 6 May.
Read the full story below:
Full recording of King’s coronation to be released on the day of historic event
King’s crowning appears on new stamps celebrating coronation
Friday 28 April 2023 12:00 , Ellie Muir
The moment that the King will be crowned has been depicted on new commemorative coronation stamps released by Royal Mail.
The set, comprised of four stamps, is based on newly-commissioned wood engravings by artist Andrew Davidson. One of the engravings imagines St Edward’s Crown being lowered onto Charles’s head by the Archbishop of Canterbury at the moment he will be crowned.
Read the full story below:
King’s crowning appears on limited-edition stamps celebrating coronation
Meghan Markle ‘signs with major Hollywood talent agency’ joining Rihanna and The Rock
Friday 28 April 2023 11:10 , Ellie Muir
The Duchess of Sussex has signed with a major talent agency that represents some of Hollywood’s biggest stars, according to reports.
Meghan will be represented at WME, which has celebrity clients including Rihanna, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, and Matt Damon.
Read the full story below:
Meghan Markle ‘signs with major Hollywood talent agency’ joining Rihanna and The Rock
King Charles coronation: The full list of people tasked with ceremonial roles
Friday 28 April 2023 10:41 , Ellie Muir
Here is the full list released by Buckingham Palace of people taking part in ceremonial roles during the King and Queen Consort’s coronation ceremony.
Among them are former MI5 chief Baroness Elizabeth Manningham-Buller, who will carry St Edward’s Staff, and former children’s TV presenter, now author and peer, Baroness Floella Benjamin, tasked with carrying the Sovereign’s Sceptre with Dove.
Read the full list:
The full list of people with ceremonial roles during King’s coronation
Prince William paid ‘very large sum’ by Murdoch firm over phone-hacking
Friday 28 April 2023 07:20 , Peony Hirwani
ICYMI: Prince William was paid a “very large sum of money” by Rupert Murdoch’s UK newspaper business to settle a phone-hacking claim, the High Court has heard.
The Prince of Wales allegedly received the secret payment after bringing a case against News Group Newspapers (NGN), the owners of The Sun and the now defunct News of the World.
Details of the settlement, which William allegedly received in 2020, were revealed on Tuesday in court documents submitted by William’s brother, Prince Harry, who is suing NGN over alleged unlawful information-gathering at its titles.
Joe Middleton reports.
Prince William paid ‘very large sum’ by Murdoch firm over phone-hacking
The Queen realised Prince Andrew’s Newsnight interview was a mistake before he did, Emily Maitlis claims
Friday 28 April 2023 06:50 , Peony Hirwani
The late Queen Elizabeth II’s reaction to the Duke of York’s catastrophic BBC Newsnight interview has been revealed in a new Channel 4 documentary.
Kate Ng reports:
Late Queen ‘realised Prince Andrew’s Newsnight interview was a mistake before he did’
The fascinating history behind the throne King Charles will sit on at his coronation
Friday 28 April 2023 06:10 , Peony Hirwani
With centuries of history behind it, the Coronation Chair is a fragile piece of furniture and is currently undergoing conservation work to ensure it will be in top condition when the ceremony arrives in spring.
Kate Ng reports:
The fascinating history behind the chair King Charles will sit on at his coronation
Prince Andrew’s ex-girlfriend claims he isn’t media-trained: ‘He’s been living in a bubble’
Friday 28 April 2023 05:20 , Peony Hirwani
Lady Victoria Hervey has claimed that her ex-boyfriend, the Duke of York, had not been “media-trained” at the time he gave his disastrous BBC Newsnight interview over his links to convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein.
Kate Ng reports:
