The king promised a thoroughly 21st-century ceremony, but when push came to shove, he took his place on a 13th-century throne.
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Charles Is Crowned King in Ancient Ceremony With Modern Twists
The coronation, the first since Queen Elizabeth II’s in 1953, was a royal spectacle of the kind that only Britain still stages.
Jamaica Could Become a Republic in 2024. What Will That Look Like?
The Commonwealth country has scheduled a referendum in 2024 on whether to cut ties to the British monarchy, opening up a debate on how to reshape the society.
Were William and Kate Late to the Coronation?
The Prince and Princess of Wales arrived at Westminster Abbey after King Charles III, prompting speculation among the many journalists covering the ceremony.
At the Coronation, Harry and William Find Themselves Rows Apart
The sons of King Charles III did not appear to interact during their father’s coronation.
What Happened at King Charles’s Coronation: Key Moments
The lavish ceremony for Britain’s first new reigning monarch in 70 years, was brimming with ancient traditions with a few modern touches.
The Coronation of King Charles III, in Photos
As Britain’s King Charles III is crowned, here’s a selection of the best photographs from the coronation weekend.
Anti-Monarchists Protest Charles’s Coronation
Supporters of an elected head of state for Britain see the coronation as an opportunity to highlight the absurdity of having a royal family in the 21st century.
Your Coronation Briefing
A special edition on King Charles III.
What I’m Reading: Coronation Edition
Royal bodies, royal traitors