What to know about King Charles III, Britain's new monarch
Ahead of his upcoming coronation, here is a look at some of the most defining characteristics and moments in the life of Britain's new monarch.
King Charles III's Coronation
"Coronation Chair" renovated and ready for King Charles III
King Charles and Queen Camilla will use several thrones for their coronation. One of them is "incredibly rare," and freshly prepped for its first use in 70 years.
Controversial crown won't be worn at King Charles III coronation
Queen Consort Camilla wore the crown, which features the Koh-i-Noor diamond, to the funeral of her husband's mother, Queen Elizabeth II, in 2022.
Multiple arrests at anti-monarchy protests ahead of king's coronation
Anti-monarchy protests had been planned, but officials said there would be a "very low tolerance for disruption."
Coronation includes no formal roles for Princes Harry or Andrew
King Charles' second son, Prince Harry, very publicly gave up his role as a "working" member of the royal family, while Andrew had his duties taken away.
Jill Biden arrives solo in London for King Charles' coronation
Jill Biden was just 2 years old when Elizabeth was crowned in June 1953.
King Charles III's net worth — and where his wealth comes from
One of the new king's most valuable assets is something intangible: an exemption from the U.K.'s inheritance tax.
How King Charles' coronation will differ from Queen Elizabeth's
Britain has changed a lot in the decades since Queen Elizabeth II was crowned, and coronation events are changing as well.
Why won't Meghan be with Prince Harry at the king's coronation?
One veteran British royal correspondent says it was "predictable" that the Duchess of Sussex would opt to sit out the big event, likely to "lessen the pain."
Who's on the guest list for King Charles III's coronation?
King Charles' coronation will be watched by millions of people around the world — but witnessed in person by only about 2,000 handpicked guests.
King Charles III's coronation: When it is and what to expect
He's been Britain's reigning monarch since September 2022, but King Charles III and his Queen Consort, Camilla, will be formally crowned this month.
Crowds gather ahead of the coronation of King Charles III
Despite rainy weather, thousands of spectators gathered to join in the celebrations.
King's ex-classmate says young Charles was bullied as an "outsider"
"Nobody wanted to be his friend," says a man who went to boarding school with Charles, "because if you were his friend, you were then teased brutally."
King reminds U.K. commuters to "mind the gap" ahead of his coronation
Anyone riding the rails in the U.K. over coronation weekend will notice a change to the iconic loudspeaker announcements warning people to "mind the gap."
William and Kate visit a pub amid preps for King Charles' coronation
"We're getting there," Kate said about the family's preparations for coronation day, but they're still getting their "ducks in a row."
King's coronation rehearsal grants eager royals fans a sneak preview
A dedicated band of fans camped out near Buckingham Palace got a sneak peak at a dry run of the processions that will carry King Charles and Camilla.
Charles urged to acknowledge British empire's "legacy of genocide"
Advocacy groups from 12 British Commonwealth nations want the king, on his coronation day, to "commit to starting discussions about reparations."
Man threw suspected shotgun cartridges over Buckingham Palace gates, police say
London police also conducted a controlled detonation of a suspicious bag as a precaution.
Ticketmaster blasted over coronation concert ticket sales
Customers claim vendor misled them into believing they'd scored tickets to see star-studded music event at Windsor Castle.
A look at King Charles III's car collection, valued at $15 million
The British monarch's truly unique vehicle fleet includes two-of-a-kind state limousines and a one-of-a-kind horse-drawn carriage covered in gold.
Pope Francis gives shards of "True Cross" for King Charles' coronation
The shards will be incorporated into a new cross from Wales that will lead the coronation procession on May 6.
Coronation of King Charles III approaches
CBS News royal contributor and the former communications director for the Prince of Wales Julian Payne joins Errol Barnett and Lana Zak to discuss the forthcoming coronation of King Charles III. He also reflects on the announcement that Prince Harry will attend the ceremony, but his wife and children will not.
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