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King Charles' coronation: Will the tradition benefit or burden UK economy?

That day off will help drive a 0.7% fall in GDP in May, according to Bloomberg Economics

Honour for Sikh community worldwide: Peer bearing Coronation Glove for King

Lord Indarjit Singh is the British Sikh peer who hands over a key item of the regalia to King Charles III during his Coronation at Westminster Abbey in London on Saturday, symbolic of the multi-faith note being struck at the traditionally Christian ceremony. The 90-year-old peer will form part of a procession of peers who walk up to the altar before handing over the Coronation Glove, which is a demonstration of the Sovereign as advocate and challenger for the protection and honour of the people. It also bears a second meaning, as a reminder of holding power, symbolised in the royal Sceptre, gently in a gloved hand. It's a great honour for myself, but much more for the wider Sikh community, in this country, in India and further afield wherever Sikhs are across the globe. It's a recognition of the King's view of inclusivity, said Lord Singh, in an interview ahead of the historic ceremony. He will be joined by Lord Syed Kamall, 56, of Indo-Guyanese heritage, who will represent the Musl

Charles to be crowned King in thousand-year-old Coronation ceremony

Charles will be crowned the King of the United Kingdom amid spectacular pomp and pageantry at Westminster Abbey in London on Saturday in a solemn religious ceremony that dates back almost a thousand years. Westminster Abbey has been the site of every British Coronation since that of William The Conqueror in 1066 and King Charles III and his wife, Queen Camilla, will follow in the footsteps of this grand tradition in a service themed Called to Serve. The Service will be conducted by the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Reverend and Right Honourable Justin Welby, with faith leaders and representatives of the Hindu, Sikh, Muslim, Buddhist and Jewish communities processing through the Abbey ahead of the service. In the Abbey where monarchs have been crowned for almost a thousand years, representatives of every faith will play a central role for the first time, said British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, on the eve of the Coronation. As the country's first Hindu head of government, the .

King Charles III enthronement 'interesting moment' for India: Indian envoy

He said that they are "delighted" that India at the coronation ceremony of King Charles III is represented by one of its highest dignitaries

Charles III to finally get his crown as world tunes in to coronation

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak called the coronation a "moment of extraordinary national pride" that will be celebrated across the Commonwealth and beyond

King Charles III's Coronation: All you need to know about showbiz side

Buckingham Palace announced details of a three-day merrymaking jamboree; Among the highlights: a star-studded concert at Windsor Castle

King Charles III's coronation to bring in changes: Here's look at them

After King Charles III ascended to the throne, the first three lines of the UK national anthem are: "God save our gracious King! Long live our noble King! God save the King!

A living fossil, on TV today

No doubt the coronation of King Charles III has enduring cultural heritage, but when state rituals are divorced from private beliefs, can they retain their public character for long?

Vice-President Dhankhar reaches London for King Charles III's Coronation

Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar was accorded a warm welcome as he arrived here on Friday to attend the majestic Coronation ceremony of King Charles III at Westminster Abbey on Saturday. Dhankhar, accompanied by his wife Dr Sudesh Dhankhar, will join an estimated 100 Heads of State and government from around the world invited to the historic crowning of Britain's new monarch. Hon'ble Vice President, Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar & Dr Sudesh Dhankhar arrived to a warm welcome in London to attend the Coronation Ceremony of H.M. King Charles III, the Vice President's Office tweeted. Soon after his arrival, the vice-president is expected to join other Commonwealth leaders for discussions hosted by Commonwealth General Secretary Baroness Patricia Scotland at Marlborough House in London. This would be the first opportunity for Dhankhar to meet the 74-year-old monarch ahead of the ceremony at the Abbey. He is also invited to Buckingham Palace for a reception hosted by King Charles for the Heads .

Delhi Durbars, tiaras: India's bejewelled link with British coronations

Delhi Durbars, crowns and tiaras and the much talked about Kohinoor, of course. As the stage gets set for the coronation of King Charles III and some monarchy gazing, the India connect over the centuries glimmers faintly through pages of colonial history. King Charles III will be officially crowned at Westminster Abbey in London on Saturday, 112 years after the ceremony was held for his great grandfather King George V -- the only British monarch to subsequently travel to India to attend his coronation Durbar in Delhi. Ahead of the May 6 coronation ceremony, which will see guests from around the world in attendance and will be broadcast across numerous platforms, the Kohinoor -- a diamond with a contested history -- and some of the crown jewels in possession of the British royal family have made headlines. King Charles III is set to wear the St Edward's Crown, while Queen Camila will wear the Queen Mary's Crown (from the 1911 coronation) without the Kohinoor at the grand event. The

King Charles III to confer thank-you Coronation Medals to thousands

As a thank you gift from King Charles III, around 400,000 Coronation Medals will be handed out to the UK armed forces personnel and emergency frontline workers taking part in the historic ceremony on Saturday. The UK government unveiled the design of the medal, which will be handed out to everyone actively contributing and supporting the Coronation, including choristers, police officers, military personnel and St. John Ambulance personnel, as well as those directly involved in the delivery of the mega event. The design features a double portrait of King Charles and Queen Camilla on the front and a version of their Royal Cypher, a laurel wreath and the date of the Coronation on the reverse. The ribbon is made up of red, blue and white vertical stripes the colours of the UK's Union Flag and are made of nickel silver and plated in nickel. This medal is a symbol of the critical role our emergency services will play in this potentially once in a lifetime opportunity to honour our new Ki

Why Britain should tackle urgent challenges instead of reenacting its past

Child poverty is rising and life expectancy is slowing down while corruption scandals engulf the ruling Conservative Party

King Charles' coronation: Rising popularity can't mask monarchy's problems

Less than one-third of people aged 18 to 24 favor keeping the monarchy, about half as many in that age group as did 10 years ago

Dabbawala, architect, actors: Indians invited to King Charles' coronation

The ceremony will take place in front of a large congregation assembled at Westminster Abbey in London

Buckingham Palace arrest not being treated as terror-related: Police

The arrest of a man at the gates of Buckingham Palace in London on Tuesday evening is not being treated as terror-related, the Metropolitan Police said on Wednesday. UK Security Minister Tom Tugendhat, meanwhile, stressed that he is very proud of the police response to the incident, which came just days before King Charles and Queen Camilla will be departing the palace gates for their grand Coronation ceremony, procession towards Westminster Abbey. Buckingham Palace said that neither the King nor the Queen were at the palace at the time of the incident. The suspect, whose actions are being referenced by police sources as an isolated mental health incident, remains under arrest on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon after he is believed to have hurled shotgun cartridges onto the palace grounds. A suspicious bag in his possession was subjected to a controlled explosion by specialist Met Police officers as a precautionary measure. The government is mounting "a huge securit

From Corona beer to the coronation, the crown is branding fit for a king

King Charles III's reign is represented by an image of the Tudor Crown

Despite it's economic, political troubles, here's why Britain needs a king

Unexpectedly, he seems to offer at least the possibility of following his mother as a bastion of stability in a nation that is suffering a protracted crisis of self-confidence

Man arrested for throwing shotgun cartridges into Buckingham Palace's yard

A man was arrested at the gates of Buckingham Palace in London on Tuesday evening as he threw suspected shotgun cartridges into the palace grounds, Scotland Yard said. The incident, just four days before the Coronation ceremony of King Charles III and Queen Camilla, involved Metropolitan Police specialist officers conducting a controlled explosion "as a precaution". The suspect at the scene remains under arrest on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon and cordons were put in place after the man was also found to be in possession of a suspicious bag. "Officers worked immediately to detain the man and he has been taken into police custody," said Joseph McDonald, Chief Superintendent of the Met Police. "There have been no reports of any shots fired, or any injuries to officers or members of the public. Officers remain at the scene and further enquiries are ongoing," he said. The force said roads that were closed in the wake of the incident have largely reopened and the major

3 Indian community workers to attend King's Coronation at Westminster Abbey

Three India-born community workers, who have been associated with King Charles' charity initiatives, will be a part of the congregation attending the coronation service

Royalty burden? King's coronation may tip UK economy into contraction in Q2

Forecasters warned that the additional day off on May 8 will help trigger a 0.7% slide in GDP in May and could tip the economy into a minor contraction in the second quarter