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King Charles’ crown and all the glittering regalia used at the coronation

The priceless objects are part of the Crown Jewels – the nation’s most precious treasures

The Independent UK · May 6, 2023

Anti-monarchists arrested at King Charles Coronation protest

Police in London arrested the leader of the anti-monarchy group Republic just hours before the coronation of King Charles III began on Saturday. A number of other protesters who had gathered among the crowds lining the procession route in central London were also detained.

Radio France Internationale · May 6, 2023

King Charles crowned at Westminster Abbey after police arrest pro-republic protesters

King Charles III has been crowned at London's Westminster Abbey in Britain's biggest ceremonial event for seven decades, after police earlier arrested several republican protesters.

ABC News · May 6, 2023

The Guardian view on the coronation crowds: the public are crucial for royalty

Editorial: The people are essential to monarchy; the power of performance lies in the response of the audience

The Guardian - UK · May 5, 2023

Factbox-The crowns, jewels, swords and spoon used at King Charles' coronation

The ceremony for King Charles' coronation at Westminster Abbey in London on Saturday will involve historic regalia ranging from sceptres and maces to a ring and a spoon.

Reuters · May 5, 2023

King to pass 'thousands' of anti-monarchy protesters en route to coronation

THOUSANDS of republican campaigners are expected to gather on King Charles’s coronation route on Saturday, organisers have said.

The National (Scotland) · May 5, 2023

A Marvel saint, spiky sculptures and banana drama – the week in art

Saint Francis and his 800-year-old robes come to the rescue, AI collides with craft and Japanese tradition meets pop art

The Guardian - UK · May 5, 2023

Coronation quiz – how much do you know about the ceremony and its history?

Test your knowledge of the pageantry, pomp and regalia that accompany the crowning of a British monarch

The Guardian - UK · May 5, 2023

King Charles III's coronation oath is a crucial part of the ceremony – experts explain

The crowning is perhaps the most famous part of British coronations. Yet easily overlooked – and equally important – is the coronation oath, which has been a fundamental component of the ceremony since medieval times.

The Conversation · May 5, 2023

The coronation offered a chance to reform and modernise the monarchy. It has been squandered

Despite gestures towards inclusivity, the ceremony remains rooted in outdated religious and feudal ideals, says Guardian columnist Martin Kettle

The Guardian - UK · May 5, 2023