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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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.
Prince William made a surprise visit to Poland on Tuesday, where he met with President Andrzej Duda and thanked the Polish people for their support of those who have fled Ukraine. The Prince of Wales discussed the importance of ongoing support to Ukraine and its people, and will attend King Charles' coronation in May as a sign of the UK's commitment to the region.
Prince Edward, the youngest of the late Queen Elizabeth II's four children, has been given the title of Duke of Edinburgh on his 59th birthday. His wife Sophie will now be known as the Duchess of Edinburgh, and their 15-year-old son James has been given the title of Earl of Wessex. The title of Duke of Edinburgh was previously held by Prince Philip, and is one of the most senior titles in the British Royal Family.
Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, have christened their daughter Princess Lilibet Diana in California, with the Archbishop of Los Angeles officiating. The title of princess was granted to Lilibet under the 1917 rules set out by King George V, and her parents invited the British royals to the event, though they did not attend. The christening marks a significant milestone for the Sussexes, as they continue to raise their daughter in the US.
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.