On Saturday (May 6th) King Charles III. crowned in London. At the same time, his wife Camilla is crowned. All events in the news ticker.
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- Overview of King Charles’ coronation: TV broadcast, schedule and procedure
- The News ticker for the coronation of King Charles III. will be on the day of the ceremony continuously updated.
Update from May 5, 21:00: On the evening before the coronation, King Charles III. not early to bed. A reception is currently taking place at Buckingham Palace, at which King Charles III. and the royal family welcome prominent guests from all over the world, including the nobility from Spain, Denmark, Norway, Serbia and Bhutan, as well as high-ranking politicians such as Prime Minister Rashi Sunak (42).
Because of Charles’ coronation: London experiences historic police operation
Update from May 5, 7:00 p.m.: Security measures that are otherwise unparalleled are being taken in the British capital these days. London’s police chief Mark Rowley (58) speaks of the “largest police operation” in the history of the metropolis, reports the BBC. Actually should Charles III. and Camilla are in constant danger – but the emergency services are doing their utmost to contain the risk.
Guards with state-of-the-art binoculars are positioned on the roof of Buckingham Palace, while other officers maintain a presence on the streets. In addition to uniformed security guards, plainclothes police officers will also patrol. They also rely on close cooperation with the British domestic secret service MI5. During the ceremony, more surveillance cameras were installed along the route between the Palace and Westminster Abbey.
Swipe at Meghan? Kate wears her favorite shoes to the reception
May 5 update, 17:30: The day before his coronation, the king had lunch at Buckingham Palace with political representatives of the United Kingdom. At the state reception, Princess Kate in particular set fashionable accents – they were not entirely inconspicuously reminiscent of Meghan Markle. Coincidence or a very conscious sign?
Prince Harry already in London: reconciliation with Charles III. before the coronation?
May 5 update, 3:30 p.m.: As the Daily Mail reported, Prince Harry (38) is said to have arrived – as expected, without his wife Meghan Markle (41) and their two children. A private jet from Van Nuys, California, landed at a VIP airport near Windsor Castle on Friday morning. The district of the metropolis Los Angeles is in close proximity to the place of residence (Montecito) of the disgraced prince.
Also wants bild.de learned that Prince Harry is already at Buckingham Palace. Prince William’s brother is said to have arrived there around 1 p.m. on Friday afternoon, as confirmed by a police officer in front of the royal residence. Also Charles III. is – less than a day before the coronation – in his London official residence. A clarifying conversation with his youngest son could therefore be pending behind the palace walls, maybe even a reconciliation.
The coronation of Charles III. live streaming: the calm before the storm at Buckingham Palace
May 5 update, 3:00 p.m.: King Charles and Camilla’s celebratory procession from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Abbey, as well as the coronation ceremony itself, can also be streamed live below. Pictures of the monarch’s palace are shown in advance.
The perfect surprise for Charles’ coronation: the king and his wife record a train announcement
May 5 update, 1:54 p.m.: The surprise is perfect when the announcement of King Charles III. (74) and King’s wife Camilla (75) come in person. “My wife and I wish you and your families a wonderful coronation weekend,” the king’s voice sounds over the loudspeakers.
Followed by Camilla: “Wherever you travel, we hope you have a safe and pleasant journey.” Charles III. closes with what is often heard on the London Underground: “Please mind the gap”.
Update from May 5, 12:38 p.m.: While the first guests of the coronation have already landed at Stansted Airport with Japan’s Crown Prince Fumihito (57) and Crown Princess Kiko (56), Prince William (40) and Princess Kate (41) are busy keeping appointments. Very close to the people, they took the Elizabeth Line subway line to the London district of Soho, where they visited the “Dog and Ducks” pub. Prince William insisted on tapping a beer himself behind the bar, then William and Kate took a sip. Pictures of the day of the coronation of King Charles III. can be seen here.
Update from May 5, 9:37 am: From hated lover to king’s wife – Camilla’s rise was rocky. She is said to have had no ambitions at school and she also did not want to go to university. They say she only wanted an upper-class man. that Charles III. (74) and Camilla (75) would one day rule the United Kingdom as king and queen was long thought to be impossible.
The couple met on the sidelines of a polo match in Windsor in 1970. Camilla Shand, as she was then called, was the daughter of an officer and came from the lower gentry. Turbulent years are behind her, for over a year the future Queen even hid from the public eye. From tomorrow she will rule alongside Charles III. as the new queen. Your life in pictures.
May 5 update, 8:46 am: The anticipation of the coronation of King Charles III. is overshadowed by concerns about bad weather. Hundreds of thousands of Brits and visitors gathered for King Charles III’s great day. who flock to London on Saturday can expect to get soaked. Because the BBC weather service predicts rain for the midday hours. The probability of this happening in the London Borough of Westminster is 70 percent. These are not good prospects for the planned procession of the royal couple from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Abbey at 10 a.m. British time (11 a.m. CEST) and back again after the ceremony at 1 p.m. (2 p.m. CEST). Tens of thousands of onlookers will take their places along the route early in the morning. You should definitely bring umbrellas.
Although the royal couple travels both ways in a closed carriage, rain is likely to be unpleasant for other participants and spectators. In the worst case, the weather could even force the organizers to change plans: heavy rain could complicate the planned overflight of more than 60 Royal Air Force (RAF) aircraft and helicopters. The aircraft traditionally thunder over the palace at major royal events, while the Royal family on the balcony to the subjects shows.
Update from May 4th, 10:40 p.m.: Discussions about the costs, however, dampen the mood of many Britons. The Coronation of King Charles III. consumes several million pounds – money, a not inconsiderable part of which comes from the taxpayer’s pocket. The situation arouses resentment: a counter-demonstration is even planned for the day of the coronation. However, one does not want to block or severely disrupt the course of the ceremony, a spokesman said.
Update from May 4th, 20:00: Around 2,000 guests are expected to attend the royal ceremony at Westminster Abbey. For comparison: At the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II († 96), around 8,000 guests were still welcomed. The guest list of those who will attend Charles’ coronation is prominent: In addition to members of other royal houses, high-ranking politicians and personalities from the entertainment world are also invited.
King Charles III will be crowned in London on Saturday: TV broadcast, schedule and procedure
First report from May 4th, 4:00 p.m.: LONDON – On Saturday (May 6th) there is a historic day in Great Britain: Charles III. (74) will be crowned at noon (12:00 p.m. German time) – he is the 40th monarch to undergo this ceremony. All Information on the TV broadcast, schedule and procedure of the coronation can be found here at a glance.
For the first time since 1937, Camilla (75) is a king’s wife. The Archbishop of Canterbury, the spiritual leader of the Church of England, will hold the traditional service in Westminster Abbey. Since 1066, the Abbey in central London has been the scene of every coronation.
