King Charles coronation

Ancient tradition met modernity as King Charles III takes the throne

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Ancient tradition met modernity as King Charles III takes the throne

Ancient tradition met modernity on May 6, when Britian’s King Charles III was crowned at Westminster Abbey in a two-hour ceremony that was watched by millions of Britons and many more across the world.  The constitutional monarch formally ascended the throne at the age of 74, as titular head of the U.K. and 14 former … Read more

Buckingham Palace averted Koh-i-Noor ‘side story’ for King Charles’s coronation, says royal expert

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Buckingham Palace averted Koh-i-Noor ‘side story’ for King Charles’s coronation, says royal expert

Camilla, the queen consort, had decided to not use the Koh-i-noor diamond in her coronation crown ahead of the ceremony next month to avoid controversy, an expert said. | Photo Credit: AP Buckingham Palace would have been conscious of the potential for controversy around the colonial era Koh-i-Noor diamond claimed by India and averted it … Read more