U.S. superfan camps out to secure prime view for king's coronation
Why would an American fly to London to spend five nights sleeping by the road? It's all for "the feeling in the air."
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Why would an American fly to London to spend five nights sleeping by the road? It's all for "the feeling in the air."
With the king's coronation looming, a significant majority of U.K. residents in one broad age group say they're "not interested" in the royals.
A set of sacred artifacts known collectively as the coronation regalia will play a central role in the ancient ceremony when King Charles III is crowned.
In a rare pre-coronation interview, Princess Anne was asked about suggestions that the king might reduce the number of "working" members of his publicly funded family.
Prices for airfare to the U.K. and hotels in London are jumping as visitors plan trips to take in the historic pageantry.
Also known as the "Stone of Scone," the big rock was used for coronations in Scotland until it was seized more than 700 years ago by King Edward I.
The monarch and the Prince and Princess of Wales greeted people who have camped out for days to secure prime spots on the coronation procession route.
Charles' coronation day attire will include a golden robe used by his grandfather, King George VI, for his crowing in 1937.
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 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.
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.
One of the new king's most valuable assets is something intangible: an exemption from the U.K.'s inheritance tax.
Britain has changed a lot in the decades since Queen Elizabeth II was crowned, and coronation events are changing as well.
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."
King Charles' coronation will be watched by millions of people around the world — but witnessed in person by only about 2,000 handpicked guests.
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.
Despite rainy weather, thousands of spectators gathered to join in the celebrations.
CBS News royal contributor Tina Brown joins "CBS Mornings" to talk all things coronation ahead of Saturday's ceremony.
The coronation of King Charles will be the culmination of seven decades as the heir to the British throne, growing up under the public limelight. Holly Williams talks to Johnny Stonborough, a classmate of the then-Prince Charles, at a notoriously tough boarding school, who says Charles was a lonely figure even back then, and was relentlessly bullied.
The world will watch the historic coronation of Britain's King Charles III next weekend. CBS News royal contributor Amanda Foreman joins "Weekender" with a look ahead.
King Charles III will be formally crowned Saturday, marking the first coronation for the British monarchy since his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, was crowned in 1953. Holly Williams has the latest on the final preparations.
May 6 marks two events known for their elaborate headwear: a British royal coronation and the Kentucky Derby. Evetta Petty, CEO and designer of Harlem's Heaven Hats, joined CBS News to discuss the traditional headwear at these events and styles to look out for this year.
Anticipation around the coronation of King Charles III is growing, as are the expectations of modernizing the monarchy. CBS News anchors Errol Barnett and Elaine Quijano spoke with journalist and political commentator Ayesha Hazarika about how Charles will define his reign.
Watch Charles III's coronation, the year's biggest worldwide TV event. You can stream it in the U.S. without cable.
King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla are set to be formally crowned on May 6 in a coronation ceremony at Westminster Abbey. CBS News royal contributor Amanda Foreman joined Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers to discuss how Charles' coronation will differ from his mother's and who is paying for it.
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The People's Celebration, allowed former presidents, family members, and more to honor the icon of the Civil Rights Movement.
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