On Saturday, King Charles of the United Kingdom will be officially coronated in a ceremony at Westminster Abbey, which consists of six parts. After the ceremony, the British royal family will make their way to the palace’s balcony for an afternoon flypast. Despite the public being invited to declare in unison “God save King Charles”, polls suggest a prevailing mood of apathy. Charles has a lot to prove to the public, and the coronation is the first step in his journey to secure the monarchy’s future.
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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.
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.
Jill Biden to Make History by Becoming First U.S. First Lady to Attend Coronation of British Monarch
Jill Biden to Make History by Becoming First U.S. First Lady to Attend Coronation of British Monarch
Jill Biden is set to make history this Saturday by becoming the first U.S. first lady to attend the coronation of a British monarch. She is engaging in some soft diplomacy while in London and is traveling with her granddaughter Finnegan Biden for the coronation of King Charles II. This Saturday marks a historic moment for the United States, as Mrs. Biden becomes the first U.S. first lady to attend the coronation of a British monarch.
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.
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.
Prince Harry's lawsuit against the publisher of London's tabloids has brought the royal family's relationship with the media into the spotlight just days before the coronation of King Charles III. The publisher, NGN, has already paid out millions to settle phone-hacking cases, and the last coronation of a British monarch was also marred by a similar scandal. The royal family is hoping that the coronation of King Charles III will be remembered for its grandeur and pageantry, and is confident that it will be a success.
Prince William has reportedly received a "very large sum of money" in a 2020 settlement with Rupert Murdoch's media empire for phone hacking. The lawsuit, brought against News Group Newspapers, alleges the newspapers unlawfully gathered information in a scandal dating back two decades. Prince Harry's lawyer revealed the settlement in a summary of arguments why his lawsuit against the publisher of The Sun and News Of The World should not be thrown out. The amount of money received by Prince William has not been disclosed, and the outcome of the case is expected to have a significant impact on the ongoing phone hacking scandal.