Coverage dated May 4, 2023 to May 6, 2023

UK to mark coronation with street parties and a concert

Headline from Digital Journal, on the newest of 2 developments

Britain on Sunday celebrates the coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla with street parties around the country.

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May 5, 2023
Charles III crowned with regal pomp
Headline from Arkansas Democrat-Gazette ·
May 7, 2023Newest
UK to mark coronation with street parties and a concert
Headline from Digital Journal ·

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The Conversation US
King Charles III's coronation oath is a crucial part of the ceremony – experts explain (opens The Conversation US)
Published May 4, 2023
The Conversation US's feed description
The coronation oath speaks to the entire nation, but also broadcasts a global message of what the United Kingdom stands for.
KVUE
Coronation of King Charles III: When, how to watch (opens KVUE)
Published May 4, 2023
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Ancient traditions will take center stage in Britain — with some modern twists.
Christian Science Monitor
Why the coronation of King Charles III still holds significance (opens Christian Science Monitor)
Published May 4, 2023
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The coronation of King Charles III on Saturday will formally confirm his role as head of state. Despite controversies that have plagued the Royal family in recent years, the event will celebrate an institution that has long drawn global fascination.
New York Post
True stories about King Charles and Queen Camilla’s coronation crowns (opens New York Post)
Published May 4, 2023
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King Charles III will wear two crowns on coronation day, while Queen Camilla will wear Queen Mary’s crown with one major change.
Queerty
King Charles’ coronation gets a cocky makeover as huge phallic symbol is mowed into lawn at party site (opens Queerty)
Published May 4, 2023
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The Brits have given King Charles' coronation the shaft...
ABC 11 Raleigh
King Charles III celebrated in historic coronation (opens ABC 11 Raleigh)
Published May 4, 2023
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Charles and his wife Queen Camilla are being celebrated in a weekend of festivities, highlighted by the coronation service at Westminster Abbey.
New York Times
Coronation Updates: U.K. Prepares for Crowning of King Charles III (opens New York Times)
Published May 4, 2023
New York Times's feed description
The royal ceremony on Saturday, the first in 70 years, will aim to show the solidity of Britain, even as many in the country have met the coronation with indifference.
Wall Street Journal
The U.S. Guide to King Charles III’s Coronation (opens Wall Street Journal)
Published May 4, 2023
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The king will hold his official coronation on Saturday. Here are the ceremony’s key stages, some of which are largely unchanged for 1,000 years.
The Conversation US
How British imperial history shaped Charles III's coronation ceremony (opens The Conversation US)
Published May 4, 2023
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The coronation will have echoes of empire, but represents an important stage in the modern monarchy’s move away from its shadow.
NBC News
Photos: Life of King Charles III (opens NBC News)
Published May 4, 2023
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The coronation Saturday will be the culmination of a life spent in the eye of a public over whom he now reigns. Here are some photos that illustrate the life of Britain’s new monarch.
Digital Journal
King Charles greets royal fans as coronation buzz builds (opens Digital Journal)
Published May 4, 2023
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King Charles III greeted the crowds outside Buckingham Palace on Friday on the eve of his coronation.
NPR
Millions of people will gather to celebrate the coronation of King Charles III (opens NPR)
Published May 4, 2023
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Pomp and pageantry? Check. Flag-waving tourists? You bet. A modern monarchy appealing to young diverse Britons? Maybe. In Charles' coronation, the royals will try to balance tradition and reality.
Aleteia
Is this the best thing to come from King Charles III’s coronation? (opens Aleteia)
Published May 4, 2023
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In celebration of the King's regal ceremony on May 6, there's another event on May 8 that should truly inspire ... and help!
Al Jazeera
Mapping the coronation of King Charles III (opens Al Jazeera)
Published May 4, 2023
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King Charles III will be crowned at Westminster Abbey on May 6. Here are five things you need to know.
The Conversation US
How King Charles's coronation will reflect his desire to be defender of all faiths (opens The Conversation US)
Published May 4, 2023
The Conversation US's feed description
The coronation is a Church of England service, expanded for the contemporary age.
WGN Chicago
What to know about King Charles III’s coronation (opens WGN Chicago)
Published May 4, 2023
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LONDON (AP) — The United Kingdom’s royal family turns the page on a new chapter Saturday with the coronation of King Charles III — a spectacle that echoes medieval times but features modern f…
The Guardian
King Charles’s coronation: order of service for the ceremony (opens The Guardian)
Published May 4, 2023
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The coronation will be held at 11am BST on Saturday at Westminster Abbey in London
Wall Street Journal
Essay | Britain’s Imperial Past Clouds the Coronation of Charles III (opens Wall Street Journal)
Published May 4, 2023
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As a new king prepares to be crowned, the monarchy is facing new criticism for its historical role in colonialism and slavery.
Salon
King Charles III's coronation: The bloody history behind some of the crown jewels (opens Salon)
Published May 4, 2023
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What will be absent from the crowns when Charles is officially made king
Daily Journal Online
Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla (opens Daily Journal Online)
Published May 4, 2023
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🎧 Get up to speed on the ceremony and the royal drama ahead of the coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla.
UPI
King Charles III's coronation arrives amid evolving attitudes toward monarchy (opens UPI)
Published May 4, 2023
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Seven decades after his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, rose to the throne in Britain's last coronation, King Charles III will be officially crowned on Saturday amid evolving attitudes toward the monarchy
New York Post
King Charles’ coronation schedule, procession route, and looks: Royal play-by-play (opens New York Post)
Published May 4, 2023
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King Charles II and Queen Camilla will be formally crowned on May 6 at Westminster Abbey.
France 24
King Charles's reign rings in the changes (opens France 24)
Published May 4, 2023
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From the national anthem to coins, stamps, prisons and warships, many everyday aspects of life in Britain have changed between the accession of King Charles III and his coronation on Saturday.
WDIO Duluth
5 things to look for during King Charles III's coronation (opens WDIO Duluth)
Published May 5, 2023
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King Charles III’s coronation is a chance to unite people with the history and pageantry of the monarchy, but those traditions are also full of potential controversies as he tries to show that the monarchy still has a role to play in modern Britain.
Fox News
King Charles officially crowned British monarch (opens Fox News)
Published May 5, 2023
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King Charles was crowned alongside his wife Queen Camilla in a ceremony featuring many faiths. The 74-year-old ascended to the throne upon the death of Queen Elizabeth II.

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