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Coronation jewels, regalia provide dazzle, link with ancient past
The coronation of King Charles III will showcase unusual relics and the world's finest jewels, which not only bedazzle but provide a physical and symbolic link with the ancient past.
Here are some items to look out for:
The St Edward's Crown - the centerpiece of the Crown Jewels - will be placed on Charles's head during the ceremony.
King Charles III’s route retraced 25 years on
As King Charles III was crowned at a ceremony in London on 6 May, the UK Embassy held an event in Mojstrana in the north-west of the country to remember his visit to Slovenia 25 years ago.
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Charles III to be crowned king in first UK coronation since 1953
Charles III will be crowned king on Saturday in a solemn Christian ceremony steeped in 1,000 years of history and tradition, but adapted to reflect 21st-century Britain.
St Edward's Crown -- a solid gold, sacred symbol of the monarch's authority used only once in their reign -- will be placed on Charles's head at 1100 GMT to cries of "God Save the King".
Today is the Coronation of Britain's King Charles III
Today is the coronation of Britain's King Charles III. Millions will witness a lavish and pompous ceremony with ancient rituals at Westminster Abbey in London. Security measures have been strengthened, with around 12,000 policemen on duty.
Lionel Richie, Katy Perry to play Charles coronation show
Take That, Lionel Richie, Katy Perry and Andrea Bocelli will be among those performing at a concert to mark King Charles III's coronation, the BBC said.
A televised Coronation Concert is being held in the grounds of Windsor Castle, west of London, on May 7, the day after Charles is officially crowned king.
UK royals unveil emoji for coronation
Britain's royal family revealed new details on April 9 about King Charles III's coronation next month, including a new Twitter emoji based on the crown the monarch will wear at the landmark ceremony.
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Queen Camilla: Charles’ wife gets title on coronation invite
King Charles III's wife has been officially identified as Queen Camilla for the first time, with Buckingham Palace using the title on invitations for the monarch's May 6 coronation.
Camilla, who until now has been described as queen consort, is given equal billing on the ornate medieval style invitations that will be sent to more than 2,000 guests and were unveiled on April 4.
Germany prepares pomp for Charles III's first foreign trip
Britain's Charles III will arrive in Germany on Wednesday for his first state visit as king, after a planned trip to France was postponed in the face of political protests.
British Union Jack flags have been raised along Berlin's central Unter den Linden avenue, which leads to the Brandenburg Gate, in anticipation of the monarch's arrival.
Harry & Meghan’s daughter christened, to use royal title
Prince Harry and his wife Meghan announced on March 8 that their daughter had been christened in a private ceremony in California, publicly calling her a princess and revealing for the first time that they will use royal titles for their children.
Perger 1757, gifts fit for Dalai Lama, pope and queen
Ever since 1757, the Perger family has been making honey treats and candles using its top secret recipes. Its company Perger 1757 has made a name for itself world-wide with products serving as gifts for prominent figures such as the current Dalai Lama, two former popes, and the late Queen Elizabeth II.