CORONATION CRISIS? The latest on what to expect from King Charles’ big day
The coronation of King Charles III is just six weeks away and, like everything royals, it will be huge as the royal family ushers in a new era.
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The May 6th service is to be held at Westminster Abbey, where every coronation has been held since 1066.
It will “reflect the role of the monarch today and look to the future, while being rooted in long-standing traditions and pageantry,” Buckingham Palace said in a statement.
With all the pomp and circumstance, can fans expect a little drama to be served up?
France says no; What about England?
Critics had long called for the visit to be canceled because the French didn’t seem to care.
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Considering Queen Elizabeth was never loved more than in England, will Charles receive the same reception?
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Expect a stripped down production
There have been reports that Charles wants a “shorter and cheaper” coronation, in a ceremony that will also see Duchess Camilla officially crowned Queen and will be conducted by Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby.
However, Andrew Lloyd Webber will compose a new coronation anthem, while singers Pretty Yende, Roderick Williams and Sir Bryn Terfel will each create new tracks.
Which royals will emerge?
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It is not known how many invitations the palace sent out, but Westminster Abbey can accommodate up to 2,200 people. Leaving aside senior members of the royal family, politicians, delegates and celebrities, the big question is whether the much-maligned royals will be in attendance.
Critics have urged Charles’ disgraced brother Prince Andrew to skip the coronation events after he resigned as working king over his ties to billionaire pedophile Jeffrey Epstein as well as his multi-million dollar settlement with Virginia Giuffre, who accused him of sexually abusing them when they were minors have. However, there is no stopping him.
His ex-wife Sarah Ferguson previously revealed that she had yet to receive an invite.
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