Buckingham Palace plans a weekend of community events and voluntarism to mark the coronation of King Charles III, looking to highlight the monarchy’s links to the nation when Britain crowns a new sovereign for the first time in 70 years.
The plans were revealed on Saturday when the palace released the schedule for the three-day coronation weekend, which will begin with the crowning of Charles and Camilla, the Queen Consort, on Saturday, May 6.Credit:The crowning, the royal family’s major set piece event for 2023, has so far this year been overshadowed by the monarch’s son Prince Harry’s tell-all memoir in which he has made accusations against the King and other family members.
Buckingham Palace did not say which members, amid speculation about whether Harry will be invited, and if he is, whether he will attend,Buckingham Palace has announced details about the coronation of King Charles III, pictured with Camilla, the Queen Consort. It remains unclear if Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex will have a role at the event.
The palace is asking neighbourhoods around the nation to take part in the “Coronation Big Lunch” on Sunday, May 7 — the latest incarnation of the block parties that have become a staple of big royal celebrations.
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