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The Coronation - what we know so far

It’s just two months until King Charles III and Queen Camilla are crowned. And as the countdown reaches another milestone, we take a look at everything we know, so far, about the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla. The Coronation takes place on Saturday May 6th 2023 at Westminster Abbey, London. Charles III and Queen Camilla will ride to the Abbey in the State Gold Coach in…
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Online Coronation street party map launches

An online map showing street parties and celebrations for the Coronation has been launched. The digital record of big lunches and volunteer days will be interactive and allow people to see what is going on in their area. Event organisers are invited to load their…
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The Coronation to take over 10 Downing Street

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will host a Coronation Big Lunch at 10 Downing Street. The PM will join thousands of other organisers across the UK in setting up a community celebration in his back garden to mark the crowning of King Charles III and Queen Camilla. The Coronation will take over 10 Downing Street during the celebratory weekend which includes a special Bank Holiday, announced by the…
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Green technology and the glitter of Versailles: the agenda of King Charles's State Visit to France

Buckingham Palace announced the first State Visit of King Charles III’s reign will take place at the end of March, with official visits to both France and Germany on the calendar. Their Majesties will embark on their first State Visit between 26 and 31 March, arriving in Paris on the first day and carrying out official engagements until their departure for Germany on 29 March. King Charles…
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The Coronation oil is consecrated in Jerusalem

The oil of chrism which will be used to anoint King Charles III at his Coronation has been consecrated in Jerusalem. The oil was consecrated on March 3rd 2023 by the Patriarch of Jerusalem, His Beatitude Patriarch Theophilos III, and by The Most Reverend Hosam Naoum, the Anglican Bishop in Jerusalem. The anointing is one of the most sacred moments in the Coronation and has never been…
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