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Polls show more than half of Britons don't want the government to fund the Coronation

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20th April 2023
According to a new poll by YouGov, more than half of Britons do not think the government should fund King Charles’s Coronation. The new poll was carried out just a couple of weeks before Their Majesties King Charles and Queen Camilla are crowned at Westminster Abbey on 6 May. To be exact, 51% of adults are against the government funding the big event; 32% believe the government should…
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King Charles III is one of Time's most influential people of the year

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16th April 2023
King Charles III has been named on Time magazine’s list of the world’s 100 most influential people just weeks ahead of his coronation. In a tribute written by British Vogue editor Edward Enninful, The King is lauded for his charitable work with The Prince’s Trust and his ability to blend the traditional aspects of monarchy with a modern touch that is relevant in today’s world. The King…
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Coronation Jewels: The Stuart Sapphire

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12th April 2023
The Imperial State Crown features several notable jewels, including the Black Prince’s Ruby, the Cullinan II Diamond, and St. Edward’s Sapphire. The Stuart Sapphire also has a prominent place in the Imperial State Crown but has a somewhat murkier past than the other jewels. This large, oval-shaped sapphire is roughly 104 carats and 3.8 cm by 2.5 cm. It is believed that it most likely…
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US First Lady, Jill Biden, to attend the Coronation

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5th April 2023
The First Lady of the United States, Jill Biden, will be at the Coronation. Dr. Biden will lead US representation at the ceremony. The announcement came as invitations to the Coronation were prepared for dispatch from the office of the Earl Marshal. The design of the invites has also been shared. It had been reported several days ago that President Joe Biden wouldn’t be attending…
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