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Coronation Concert: Who is on the line-up for Windsor Castle event?

The Coronation Concert will celebrate the crowning of King Charles and Queen Camilla and will take place on Sunday 7 May - the day after the coronation at Westminster Abbey. Here's who's on the line-up...

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Defender of "the" faith? Charles is a new kind of religious royal

In the run up to his coronation, King Charles' comments from the 1990s about the sovereign's role in supporting diverse faiths came under scrutiny. Now, many will be eager to see if he practices what he preached.

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Russia blames Ukraine for car bomb attack on pro-Kremlin writer

Russia has blamed Ukraine for the car bomb attack on the pro-Kremlin writer Sakhar Prilepin, calling it a "terrorist attack".

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King Charles III and Queen Camilla crowned in Westminster

King Charles III and Queen Camilla have been crowned in a service at Westminster Abbey in the first Coronation service for nearly 70 years.

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Royal coronation: What is the Cosmati pavement?

The intricate mosaic floor where King Charles III will be crowned on 6 May will be opened to visitors this summer.

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"Mind the gap!" Charles records coronation London tube message

Travelling through London during the coronation this weekend? You might encounter a familiar voice.

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What does the future have in store for the Commonweath?

Regrouping 56 countries representing more than 2.5 billion people, the Commonwealth's future is uncertain as King Charles III faces the challenging task of keeping the organisation together.

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Tory anguish grows as more UK local election results come in

The vote is the first big test of Rishi Sunak's popularity, since becoming prime minister.

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Royal Romps: A brief history of royal affairs

When fairy-tale weddings reveal badly-behaved royals. Before the coronation this weekend, Euronews Culture explores the modern history of royal romantic scandals and affairs.

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New James Bond novel sees 007 saving King Charles III's coronation

Commissioned specifically for the coronation of King Charles III, 'On His Majesty’s Secret Service' is the first contemporary set James Bond novel since Jeffrey Deaver’s 'Carte Blanche' in 2011.

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Europe's royal superfans flock to London for King Charles's coronation

Some of the most ardent royal supporters have set up camp days in advance, while others are flying in the night before to enjoy a weekend of celebrations in the British capital.

Food and Drink

Americans discovered British Chinese food and they're freaking out

Americans have discovered British Chinese food and they’re in shock. They’re also missing out on the history of an immigrant community adapting a food to create something unique.

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Coronation caricatures: Has Charlie Hebdo gone too far?

The latest issue of controversial French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo is out, and features a coronation caricature that aims to shock those eagerly awaiting Charles III's ascension to the throne this weekend...

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Charles III coronation open to all faiths

King Charles III hopes his coronation will serve to bridge the religious and cultural divides in diverse Britain.

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Watch: King Charles III visits parliament ahead of coronation

Charles and Camilla, the queen consort, attended a reception for lawmakers, most of whom haven’t been able to snag a ticket to Saturday’s coronation ceremony at Westminster Abbey.

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Petition to save London's Brixton Academy reaches 50,000 signatures

A petition to save the O2 Academy Brixton from permanent closure has reached over 50,000 signatures after fatal crowd crush.

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Liverpool is ‘bouncing’ ahead of Eurovision Song Contest

As the countdown begins for the Eurovision Song Contest, Liverpool is ‘bouncing’ in anticipation of an influx of tourists and millions of pounds.

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Five days to go until coronation day and fans are already camping out

The UK is counting down the days until the coronation of King Charles III and some hardcore royal watchers are already pitching their tents to secure their spot for the big day.

Destinations

Why Benidorm is so much more than party tourism

Benidorm is famous for its wild parties and cheap alcohol. But as I found on a recent trip, there’s much more to the Costa Blanca town.

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London's iconic Madame Tussauds wax museum adds Camilla

Madame Tussauds wax museum in London has added a figure of the soon-to-be-Queen Camilla alongside King Charles III in its Royal Family collection.