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Tag: Charles III, King of the United Kingdom
Why So Many Nations in the King’s Realm Want to Say Goodbye
Whether through a hard break or a soft fade in ties, nations that have kept the British monarch as their head of state are moving toward separation.
Where Should a King Sit? A 700-Year-Old Chair Will Do.
The Coronation Chair, on which King Charles III will sit for part of his ceremony on Saturday, is getting a touch-up. It hasn’t been used since Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation in 1953.
Queen Camilla and the Triumph of Image Transformation
After the death of Diana, Princess of Wales, there was a sense among many in Britain that “We can’t have Camilla.” But a successful branding overhaul has brought her a significant mark of acceptance.
Prince Harry Is Attending the Coronation, but Meghan and Their Children Are Not
After years of family tensions, Prince Harry will attend his father’s coronation. But Harry’s wife, the Duchess of Sussex, is staying home in California with the couple’s children, Archie and Lilibet.
Schedule of Events for King Charles III Coronation Weekend
Three days of official festivities include the crowning of Charles and Camilla on Saturday, lunches and a concert on Sunday and volunteering on Monday.
As a King Is Crowned, Some Britons Ask Why the Monarchy Persists
As long as there has been a monarchy, there have been questions about its legitimacy. But for many people, it would be difficult to disentangle the royal family from British identity.
Your Friday Briefing: A Coronation Preview
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King Charles: A Life in Photos
Cameras have followed Britain’s new head of state since infancy. Here is a selection of memorable images from a very public life.
Charles’s Coronation Brings Up Mixed Feelings About the British Monarchy
The divide in Bristol goes a long way toward explaining the substantial split in public opinion about the role the royals play in a modern Britain.