King Charles coronation news latest — Global icons to perform to 20,000 guests at Windsor Castle concert – how to watch
KING Charles' coronation is under two weeks away, with Brits excitedly preparing for the historic crowning of their next monarch.
Taking place over Bank Holiday weekend on May 6, the lavish ceremony is set to see thousands descend on the Capital in a bid to get involved in the King's big day.
After the coronation ceremony, King Charles and Queen Camilla will celebrate the historic occasion with a concert at Windsor Castle the following day.
The event, hosted and televised live by the BBC will see an incredible line-up perform in front of 20,000 members of the public and invited guests.
So far some of the biggest names in music have been revealed to perform including, Katy Perry, Lionel Richie and Take That’s Gary Barlow, Howard Donald and Mark Owen.
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But we have a brand new coverage feed on King Charles' historic day, bringing everything you need to know in the lead-up to the Bank Holiday weekend.
Musicians who declined to perform at Coronation
With the Coronation concert lineup now released here is a list of some artists who declined to perform at the upcoming event:
- Adele
- Elton John
- Harry Styles
- The Spice Girls
- Robbie Williams
Who created the Coronation Quiche?
The recipe was created by Mark Flanagan, who is the royal chef.
The reason it was chosen as the Coronation dish is because it is good for sharing, can be eaten both hot and cold, suits a number of dietary requirements, can be adapted if others want to do it differently and it is not complicated or costly to make.
The Royal Family‘s website suggests it can be served with green salad and boiled new potatoes to complete the dish.
Will Prince Harry wear military uniform to King Charles’ coronation?
When he attended the funeral of the late Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Harry wore formal dress.
As he is no longer a working royal, it was not seen fit for him to wear his military uniform despite his two tours of Afghanistan with the Army.
It is believed that the same will be the case for the Coronation of his father, King Charles III.
He will however be able to wear his military medals.
Harry also has a Golden Jubilee medal as well as a Diamond Jubilee medal, and the Operation Service Medal for Afghanistan ribbon.
Harry ‘will sit 10 rows back’ from royals at King Charles coronation
Prince Harry will be sitting 10 rows back from the rest of the royals at the coronation and is expected to make a sharp exit, according to a royal expert.
The former royal butler says the Duke’s tenth-row seat may be a blessing as he will be well-poised for a quick getaway.
Speaking to GB News, he said: “It is not a surprise, he is coming to show face.
“He is coming to put his foot in the door and he is coming because his father wants him to be there.
“His father will be delighted that both his sons will be there to witness this incredible day in his life.
“But Harry is not going to hang around.”
Scheduling shake-up on Channel 4 for King’s coronation
Channel 4 is set to mark the occasion in a VERY different way.
Channel 4 has revealed a switch up and plans to mark King Charles’ coronation with “alternative” coverage.
Frankie Boyle’s Farewell to the Monarchy airs in the build-up to the big day and will provide a different perspective of the history of the royal family and its modern-day goings-on.
The comedian asks whether the royal family has a place in today’s world.
Or, in the words he used: “Increasingly, the British monarchy appear like animals in a zoo that’s fallen on hard times – fidgety, balding, pacing up and down their marble cage, pausing only to chew their own tail off or commit a sex crime out of boredom.”
Paloma Faith will perform for King Charles
Paloma Faith will perform at the King’s Coronation concert, the Sun on Sunday revealed.
The singer and actress, 41, will star in a special live performance for 10,000 people on Sunday May 7 at Windsor Castle.
What is the Order of the Garter?
The Order was founded in 1348 by King Edward III.
The monarch was inspired by the tales of King Arthur and the chivalry showed by the Knights of the Round table, and sought to establish his own group of knights.
Seven centuries later, it is both the oldest and the most senior Order of Chivalry in Britain, according to the .
Its Latin motto is: “Honi soit qui mal y pense”, which in English means “Shame on him who thinks this evil”.
What happens at a coronation?
Senior members of the Government and the Church of England will attend, alongside the Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, and other leading members of the Commonwealth.
It will be conducted by the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, and take place in London’s Westminster Abbey, as it has for the past 900 years.
The Archbishop of Canterbury will first confirm Charles’ acceptance of becoming King by reading the coronation oath.
Charles will be asked if he will govern the UK and other nations of the Commonwealth, and do so with law and justice.
King Charles will be seated in the coronation Chair – known as Edward’s Chair.
He will hold the sovereign’s sceptre and rod, to represent control of the nation, and the sovereign’s orb, to represent the Christian world.
Charles will be anointed, blessed and consecrated by the Archbishop, who will then place the crown of St Edward on Charles’s head.
After the coronation ceremony, the King will most likely stand on the balcony of Buckingham Palace with other members of the Royal Family.
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Coronation Concert line-up revealed
As part of the historic coronation, Their Majesties King Charles and Queen Camilla are set to celebrate the occasion with a concert at Windsor Castle.
The event will take place on Sunday, May 7, the BBC confirmed.
So far some of the biggest names in music have been revealed to perform with further names due to be announced shortly.
These include:
- Take That
- Katy Perry
- Lionel Richie
- Andrea Bocelli and Sir Bryn Terfel
- Freya Ridings and Alexis Ffrench
Will King Charles wear the same robes as Queen Elizabeth II?
It is yet to be confirmed if King Charles will wear the same robe as his late mother.
According to reports, he has been advised to wear an outfit for his coronation that goes against previous royal tradition.
In previous ceremonies, the monarch has worn silk stockings and breeches.
However, recent reports have claimed that King Charles will opt to wear his military uniform instead, reported.
Do you think Charles will make a good King?
In just less than two weeks, the coronation of King Charles will take place on May 6, 2023.
His Majesty’s coronation in Westminster Abbey will be almost 70 years after his mother the Queen was crowned.
Do you think Charles will make a good King?
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Why do royals wear robes for a coronation?
Robes are worn by royals at coronations as a symbol of authority.
These robes often feature rich fabrics and intricate designs.
MasterChef’s Gregg Wallace reveals how to make King Charles’ Coronation Quiche even better
Here are MasterChef host Greg Wallace’s top tips for improving the Coronation Quiche:
I think it’s better to buy a ready-made pastry. Even better still, you can buy a ready-made pastry case.
If you are going to make your own pastry and you struggle to find lard, you can always swap it for butter, which also means you don’t have to spend more money on extra ingredients.
Tarragon is a difficult herb to find fresh, but I promise you that dried tarragon is just as good. If you can’t find either, then try shaving fennel as an alternative to get that aniseed flavour.
Broad beans are another ingredient that are really hard to find fresh.
They dry really quickly too, so even if you do get fresh ones, they may already be too old by the time you get to cooking.
Many chefs use frozen broad beans, which are usually available next to the frozen peas in the supermarket.
If they’re not in your local store, you could use tinned or frozen peas as a replacement.
There are also plenty of ways to play around with the recipe to personalise it a bit.
If you’re brave enough to cook the pastry from scratch, you could flavour it with some extra cheese, or give it a bit of kick with some dried chilli powder.
You could even flavour the filling with some dried chilli, curry powder or any spices that you particularly like.
A lovely idea if you like a touch of sweetness is to add caramelised onions to the base of the pastry before you add the filling.
Simply slowly fry some onions with a little bit of sugar, and Bob’s your uncle.
If you like your quiche meaty, then add some ham or fried, chopped-up bacon to the filling.
I would be tempted to add chopped chives or sliced onion to give it a better bite.
Chopped chives or parsley across the top would also give it an attractive finish.
If you want to take it one step further, you could remove the cheese and add smoked or tinned salmon with dill instead. Delicious.
Coronation Bank Holiday weather forecast revealed by Met Office
The Met Office has forecast what the weather is going to be like for the coronation bank holiday.
Will it be reign or shine?
Brits can look forward to “dry and mild weather” over the long weekend, the forecaster has said.
For those looking to celebrate outside over the long weekend, Met Office press officer Grahame Madge said that they can expect “fairly settled conditions”.
“The remaining period, which is really the period I think that we’re focusing on, brings fairly settled conditions, pushing in from the southwest with plenty of dry and mild weather across the UK,” he said.
“Temperatures (will be) generally near or slightly above average, with maximums expected in the high teens in the south of England.”
However, he warned that it was difficult to give a precise forecast this far in advance.
“That is a very generic forecast for the UK,” he said.
Camilla will be ‘absolutely terrified’ at Coronation
King Charles and Queen Consort Camilla‘s former butler, Grant Harrold, who worked for the couple between 2004 and 2011 when they were the Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall, has said Camilla will be “absolutely terrified” on Charles’ big day.
Speaking to Independent.ie, Mr Harrold said: “[Charles] has done this for so long, the only thing that will worry him is that he is very particular and likes everything done and to go perfectly.
“He’ll be more focused on making sure everybody knows what they’re doing. He’ll trust his team, including the household team, the office, secretaries, he’s going to trust that they’ll get it right so that he just has to worry about making sure he gets the crown on the right way.”
“She really loves the king, I’ve seen that, it’s wonderful.
“It’s a friendship, a partnership, a relationship, so she’s doing it to support him, that’s why she’s doing it.
“If you said to her tomorrow, would you rather go and do something else? She probably would do something completely different.
“But because she’s in it and she signed up to do this, she’s going to go and do it, but I think she will be absolutely terrified… because she didn’t ask for this.”
Inside Prince Harry’s ‘desperate’ battle to be at his dad’s coronation
Prince Harry was ”desperate” to attend the upcoming coronation to publicly support King Charles, The Sun can reveal.
The Duke made repeated attempts to contact his father to discuss plans.
A source told The Sun: “Harry was desperate to come back for the coronation and spend quality time with his family.”
It comes after The Sun on Sunday revealed Harry had a heart- to-heart talk with Charles before agreeing to attend the historic occasion at Westminster Abbey on May 6.
Sources say there is a “willingness and wanting to mend on both sides”.
Insiders also said the King is “happy” with his son’s decision and “understanding” of Meghan staying behind.
Are the Royals a force for good for the UK?
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Home Bargains shoppers rave about cheap coronation range
Home Bargain shoppers have spotted a brand new coronation range - and items are going for as little as 79p.
If you’ve got plans to have a street party or throw a fun celebration to mark King Charles’ coronation this May, you’ll want to get down to your local Home Bargains as quickly as you can.
One savvy shopper, Alison Jane Tribe, proudly took to Facebook yesterday to show off her cheap buys, leaving many stunned.
This Home Bargains fan managed to get her hands on a variety of items from the new coronation range - including two packs of buntings, a pack of paper plates and two packs of cupcakes.
Alison explained that she bagged the bunting for just 79p and the paper plates for only £1.29 a pack.
She also picked up two packs of four cupcakes for only £1.49 each pack.
Will Prince Harry wear military uniform to King Charles’ coronation?
When he attended the funeral of the late Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Harry wore formal dress.
As he is no longer a working royal, it was not seen fit for him to wear his military uniform despite his two tours of Afghanistan with the Army.
It is believed that the same will be the case for the Coronation of his father, King Charles III.
He will however be able to wear his military medals.
Harry also has a Golden Jubilee medal as well as a Diamond Jubilee medal, and the Operation Service Medal for Afghanistan ribbon.
Are you excited about the King's coronation?
Excitement is already building ahead of the King's historic coronation.
With just weeks to go, preparations are in full swing for street parties, coronation celebrations and the King's huge procession.
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500 Coronation Champions announced
500 Coronation Champions have been announced after the Royal Voluntary Service launched the Coronation Champions Awards for volunteers.
Together with Her Majesty The Queen Consort, the awards celebrate extraordinary volunteers across the country who have been contributing to their communities.
All 500 hand-picked champions will receive a specially designed, official Coronation Champions pin and a signed certificate from King Charles and Camilla.
Those chosen are also invited to attend one of the official coronation celebrations, such as the Windsor Castle Coronation Concert or a Coronation Garden Party.
Is it right that Prince Harry attends the coronation?
The Sun on Sunday recently revealed Prince Harry had a heart- to-heart talk with Charles before agreeing to attend the coronation at Westminster Abbey on May 6.
Unlike, Harry, Meghan will not be attending the historic occasion and will instead remain in the US with Archie or Lillibet.
Do you think it's right that Prince Harry attends the coronation?
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The coronation will be streamed online
The coronation will be available to stream online on a number of platforms.
This includes the , , and .
It is yet to be revealed if it will be broadcast on other streaming sites like, for example, YouTube.