Prince Harry and Prince Andrew will not have formal roles in the coronation of King Charles III at Westminster Abbey on Saturday. Prince Harry will be attending the ceremony with his family, but the newly released Order of Service does not list him or Prince Andrew under any part of the service or procession. This is likely due to the fact that they are no longer senior working members of the royal family, with Prince Harry living in the U.S. and Prince Andrew stepping down from his royal duties in 2019.
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On Friday, the Prince and Princess of Wales, their son and heir William, and King Charles III made an unexpected stop to greet supporters outside Buckingham Palace. The crowd cheered and waved flags as the royal family waved back, signaling the start of a new era for the British monarchy. King Charles III must now navigate scandals and tricky family relationships that could tarnish his reign and the monarchy itself.
Adidas has suffered a 400 million euro ($441 million) loss in sales due to its breakup with rapper Ye and his Yeezy shoe brand. CEO Bjorn Gulden said the company is “getting closer and closer to making a decision” on what to do with the 1.2 billion euros ($1.3 billion) worth of unsold Yeezy shoes, and that the “options are narrowing.” He added that Adidas is “working hard to make sure that we can come up with a solution that is beneficial for all parties involved.”
This Saturday, King Charles III of England will be coronated at Westminster Abbey in a ceremony steeped in tradition. The Coronation Chair, a 700-year-old seat used since the reign of Edward II in 1308, will be a part of the ceremony. Millions of people around the world will be tuning in to witness the momentous occasion as King Charles III is officially crowned.
On May 4th, Carrie Fisher was posthumously honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Her daughter Billie Lourd accepted the star, and her co-star Mark Hamill spoke fondly of her. The ceremony concluded with Lourd throwing glitter on the newly unveiled star, located at 6270 Hollywood Boulevard.
Drew Barrymore has withdrawn from hosting duties for the upcoming MTV Movie & TV Awards in order to show solidarity with the Writers Guild of America (WGA) members who are on strike. The WGA is seeking higher pay and better benefits for its members, as well as more transparency and fair compensation for streaming services. Barrymore’s decision to step down as host is a powerful show of solidarity with the striking writers.
Prince William and Kate, the Princess of Wales, visited the Dog & Duck pub in London to celebrate the upcoming coronation of King Charles III. William pulled the first-ever pint of Kingmaker, a pale ale brewed to mark the coronation, and the couple chatted with royal fans, tourists and Londoners. The visit was an opportunity for the royal family to show their support for the hospitality industry, which has been hit hard by the pandemic.
Ed Sheeran was found not guilty of copyright infringement in a two-week trial in New York City, with the jury concluding that he had not stolen any key components from the song in question. Sheeran was present in the courtroom and gave a performance of the song to demonstrate the differences between the two. The verdict is seen as a victory for Sheeran and other musicians, setting a precedent that will help protect their creative process.