Key takeaways: King Charles III was officially crowned at Westminster Abbey in London, becoming the new monarch of the United Kingdom. The coronation was attended…
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On May 6th, King Charles III of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland will be crowned monarch at Westminster Abbey, making him the ceremonial head of the Commonwealth. For the first time since 1953, his wife Camilla will be crowned alongside him as Queen Camilla. The coronation will be a grand affair, broadcast live on television and watched by millions of people around the world, making it the first coronation of a monarch in the 21st century.
Buckingham Palace has released the invitation for the upcoming coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla, the first time Camilla has been referred to as Queen. The invitation was sent to more than 2,000 guests, including First Lady Jill Biden on behalf of the United States, the first time since 1953 that a U.S. president has not attended the coronation of a British monarch. The invitation marks the first time that Queen Camilla has been referred to as Queen, and the coronation will take place on an as-yet-unspecified date.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla of the U.K. arrived in Berlin on Wednesday for their first foreign trip as monarchs, greeted with a 21-gun salute and a flyover of two military jets. The purpose of the visit is to improve relations with the EU and to show that Charles can win hearts and minds abroad. During their three-day stay, the royal couple will attend a wreath-laying ceremony, visit the Brandenburg Gate, and meet with German Chancellor Angela Merkel.
Buckingham Palace has announced that Queen Consort Camilla will not wear the Koh-i-Noor diamond during the coronation of King Charles III in May. Instead, she will modify Queen Mary's crown using diamonds from Queen Elizabeth II's personal collection, in order to avoid the controversy surrounding the gem. This will be the first time in history a crown will be "recycled" for a coronation, as the coronation of King Charles III is set to take place in May.
Queen Consort Camilla has tested positive for the coronavirus, a few days after her husband, Prince Charles, also tested positive. She has cancelled all her public engagements for this week and is self-isolating, while Prince Harry has spoken out about his feelings for Camilla. The palace has urged the public to take extra precautions to protect themselves and others from the virus.
Prince Harry has made his first public statement on American television about his upcoming memoir, “Spare,” in an interview with Anderson Cooper that aired on…