The coronation procession of the newly crowned King Charles III was met with boos and chants of "not my King" on Saturday (May 6).&nbsp;As per Reuters, anti-monarchy protestors took to the streets of Central London, protesting along the route of the newly crowned British King.&nbsp;

More than 11,000 police and facial-recognition technology were deployed to stamp out any attempted disruption.

As per AFP, the police have arrested leading members of the Republic campaign group. Its leader Graham Smith is among those arrested. Five other organisers from the pressure group have been detained.

The police also seized hundreds of their placards, said Republic, just hours ahead of Charles's crowning.

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"They won't tell us why they've arrested them or where they're being held," said a Republic activist while talking to AFP at Trafalgar Square.

Taking to Twitter the Met tweeted that four people were held "on suspicion of conspiracy to cause public nuisance," and that they've also "seized lock-on devices" — the newly outlawed contraptions as per AFP are used by demonstrators to attach themselves to each other, an object or the ground.&nbsp;

Human Rights Watch has criticised the arrests, calling them "incredibly alarming."

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Yasmine Ahmed, Human Rights UK Director, in a statement, said: "This is something you would expect to see in Moscow, not London."

"Peaceful protests allow individuals to hold those in power to account — something the UK government seems increasingly averse to," added Ahmed.

AFP reports that numerous activists were seen being handcuffed by the police on The Mall, the processional route from Buckingham Palace to Trafalgar Square.&nbsp;The detentions infuriated the large number of other demonstrators, who had come together at The Mall and Trafalgar Square.

Environmental activist group 'Just Stop Oil' claims: "Their intention was only to display T-shirts and flags. This is a massive authoritarian overreach," and that none of those arrested had "glue, paint or any plans to disrupt the coronation".&nbsp;

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"New policing laws mean we're now living in a dystopian nightmare — this disgraceful over-reach is what you'd expect in Pyongyang, North Korea, not Westminster," it added.

Anti-monarchy group Republic, which wants the monarch replaced by an elected head of the State, has been vocal about its protest plans. However, as per AFP, the group's leader Smith earlier this week said that the group had no plans to disrupt the procession.

Harry Stratton, Republic's director claims that placard-carrying activists were stopped by around 20 police officers near Trafalgar Square.

"Graham and our volunteers asked why and they said 'we will find that out'," he claims. "After that, they arrested them, saying, 'we are seizing all these placards'."

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The coronation procession of the newly crowned King Charles III was met with boos and chants of "not my King" on Saturday (May 6). As per Reuters, anti-monarchy protestors took to the streets of Central London, protesting along the route of the newly crowned British King.

The coronation procession of the newly crowned King Charles III was met with boos and chants of "not my King" on Saturday (May 6). As per Reuters, anti-monarchy protestors took to the streets of Central London, protesting along the route of the newly crowned British King. More than 11,000 police and facial-recognition technology were deployed to stamp out any attempted disruption. As per AFP, the police have arrested leading members of the Republic campaign group. Its leader Graham Smith is among those arrested. Five other organisers from the pressure group have been detained. The police also seized hundreds of their placards, said Republic, just hours ahead of Charles's crowning. Watch it here There is something quite moving about the way crowd’s boos crescendo as Handel plays out from Westminster Abbey. It works. Well done all. pic.twitter.com/0Y9t0Tfq6D — Daniel Boffey (@danielboffey) May 6, 2023 × "They won't tell us why they've arrested them or where they're being held," said a Republic activist while talking to AFP at Trafalgar Square. Taking to Twitter the Met tweeted that four people were held "on suspicion of conspiracy to cause public nuisance," and that they've also "seized lock-on devices" — the newly outlawed contraptions as per AFP are used by demonstrators to attach themselves to each other, an object or the ground. Human Rights Watch has criticised the arrests, calling them "incredibly alarming." Also read | UK PM Rishi Sunak reads from biblical book at King Charles' multi-faith coronation Yasmine Ahmed, Human Rights UK Director, in a statement, said: "This is something you would expect to see in Moscow, not London." "Peaceful protests allow individuals to hold those in power to account — something the UK government seems increasingly averse to," added Ahmed. AFP reports that numerous activists were seen being handcuffed by the police on The Mall, the processional route from Buckingham Palace to Trafalgar Square. The detentions infuriated the large number of other demonstrators, who had come together at The Mall and Trafalgar Square. Environmental activist group 'Just Stop Oil' claims: "Their intention was only to display T-shirts and flags. This is a massive authoritarian overreach," and that none of those arrested had "glue, paint or any plans to disrupt the coronation". Also read | From Katy Perry looking lost to Prince Louis' yawns: Hilarious moments from King Charles III's coronation "New policing laws mean we're now living in a dystopian nightmare — this disgraceful over-reach is what you'd expect in Pyongyang, North Korea, not Westminster," it added. Anti-monarchy group Republic, which wants the monarch replaced by an elected head of the State, has been vocal about its protest plans. However, as per AFP, the group's leader Smith earlier this week said that the group had no plans to disrupt the procession. Harry Stratton, Republic's director claims that placard-carrying activists were stopped by around 20 police officers near Trafalgar Square. "Graham and our volunteers asked why and they said 'we will find that out'," he claims. "After that, they arrested them, saying, 'we are seizing all these placards'." (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak read from the biblical book of Colossians at King Charles' coronation ceremony on Saturday, at Westminster Abbey in London.

In keeping with the tradition of UK Prime Ministers performing readings at State occasions, Britain's first PM of Indian heritage and a practising Hindu, read from the Epistle to the Colossians from the New Testament reflecting the theme of service to others.&nbsp;

Sunak and his wife Akshata Murty led the procession of flag-bearers as the United Kingdom's Union Jack flag was carried into the Abbey by a high-ranking Royal Air Force (RAF) cadet.

"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 Sunak, in a statement on the eve of the historic event.

"The Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla will be a moment of extraordinary national pride. Together with friends from across the Commonwealth and beyond, we will celebrate the enduring nature of our great monarchy: its constancy, devotion to duty, and service to others. No other country could put on such a dazzling display - the processions, the pageantry, the ceremonies, and street parties," he said.

He highlighted that the coronation ceremony, which is the first in seven decades, is not only just a sumptuous display of pageantry, but also a proud expression of history, culture, and traditions.&nbsp;

He noted, "A vivid demonstration of the modern character of our country. And a cherished ritual through which a new era is born... And in a fitting tribute to the spirit of service that will define the Carolean Age, people across our country will help their communities with thousands of acts of kindness."

"So let's celebrate this weekend with pride in who we are and what we stand for. Let's look to the future with hope and optimism. And let's make new memories, so we can tell our grandchildren of the day we came together to sing: 'God Save The King'."

<h2>King Charles, Queen Camilla crowned in historic ceremony at London's Westminster Abbey</h2>

King Charles III was crowned on Saturday at London's Westminster Abbey in what is called as Britain's biggest ceremonial event in over 70 years.

As the king sat upon a 14th-century throne in Westminster Abbey, the Archbishop of Canterbury, the spiritual leader of the Anglican Church, placed the solid-gold, 360-year-old St Edward's Crown on his head as an ancient symbol of the monarch's authority.&nbsp;Welby also crowned Charles' second wife Camilla as queen.

The ceremony included a regal procession from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Abbey, with the King and Queen riding in the Diamond Jubilee State Coach bearing a gilded crown. They were accompanied by military personnel on foot and on horseback. &nbsp;

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British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak read from the biblical book of Colossians at King Charles' coronation ceremony on Saturday, at Westminster Abbey in London. In keeping with the tradition of UK Prime Ministers performing readings at State occasions, Britain's first PM of Indian heritage and a practising Hindu, read from the Epistle to the Colossians from the New Testament reflecting the theme of service to others.

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak read from the biblical book of Colossians at King Charles' coronation ceremony on Saturday, at Westminster Abbey in London. In keeping with the tradition of UK Prime Ministers performing readings at State occasions, Britain's first PM of Indian heritage and a practising Hindu, read from the Epistle to the Colossians from the New Testament reflecting the theme of service to others. Sunak and his wife Akshata Murty led the procession of flag-bearers as the United Kingdom's Union Jack flag was carried into the Abbey by a high-ranking Royal Air Force (RAF) cadet. "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 Sunak, in a statement on the eve of the historic event. "The Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla will be a moment of extraordinary national pride. Together with friends from across the Commonwealth and beyond, we will celebrate the enduring nature of our great monarchy: its constancy, devotion to duty, and service to others. No other country could put on such a dazzling display - the processions, the pageantry, the ceremonies, and street parties," he said. He highlighted that the coronation ceremony, which is the first in seven decades, is not only just a sumptuous display of pageantry, but also a proud expression of history, culture, and traditions. He noted, "A vivid demonstration of the modern character of our country. And a cherished ritual through which a new era is born... And in a fitting tribute to the spirit of service that will define the Carolean Age, people across our country will help their communities with thousands of acts of kindness." "So let's celebrate this weekend with pride in who we are and what we stand for. Let's look to the future with hope and optimism. And let's make new memories, so we can tell our grandchildren of the day we came together to sing: 'God Save The King'." King Charles, Queen Camilla crowned in historic ceremony at London's Westminster Abbey King Charles III was crowned on Saturday at London's Westminster Abbey in what is called as Britain's biggest ceremonial event in over 70 years. As the king sat upon a 14th-century throne in Westminster Abbey, the Archbishop of Canterbury, the spiritual leader of the Anglican Church, placed the solid-gold, 360-year-old St Edward's Crown on his head as an ancient symbol of the monarch's authority. Welby also crowned Charles' second wife Camilla as queen. The ceremony included a regal procession from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Abbey, with the King and Queen riding in the Diamond Jubilee State Coach bearing a gilded crown. They were accompanied by military personnel on foot and on horseback. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

UK PM Rishi Sunak reads from biblical book at King Charles' multi-faith coronation

There is an Indian connection at King Charles III's coronation ceremony. Lord Indarjit Singh, a British Sikh peer, will be handing over a key item of the regalia to the King during the coronation ceremony a few hours from now. Lord Singh's presence is part of the multi-faith note at the traditional Christian ceremony. The coronation ceremony will be taking place in London on May 6. &nbsp; 
 
Lord Singh, 90, will form part of a procession of peers who walk up to the altar before he hands over the Coronation Glove, which is a demonstration of the Sovereign as an 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 to the news agency PTI ahead of the historic ceremony. 
 
He will be joined by Lord Syed Kamall, 56, of Indo-Guyanese heritage. He will represent the Muslim faith and present the Armills or a pair of bracelets. Lord Narendra Babubhai Patel, 84, will represent the Hindu faith and hand over the Sovereign's Ring. Baroness Gillian Merron, 64, who is Jewish, will carry the Robe Royal to the King. 
 
"It is something like the story of the three kings [from the Bible], now it's been inflated by faith inflation to four people bearing gifts," said Singh. 
 
"As far as the procession goes, that is fairly usual and normal. It's always there on a Commonwealth Day service. The unusual element is the presentation of the gifts, that we go in turn to the King who is seated on a throne on a platform and offer him - in my case, it will be the Coronation Glove," he explains. 
 
Singh is the founder of the Network of Singh Organisations (NSO) and was honoured with a CBE by the late Queen Elizabeth II for services to interfaith harmony. He has known Charles personally for many years.&nbsp; 
 
"I have known King Charles for many years, we met on many occasions, seminars, and presentations, and I admire the work he is doing against global warming, care of the environment and so on. But I admire his attitude to religion even more," said the community leader and prominent interlocutor on the Sikh faith in the UK. 
 
"He invited some of us faith leaders to Buckingham Palace on the weekend of the Queen's funeral to stress that he is the Head of the Church of England, but he will show total respect for other faiths. And, in all the years that I've known him, I've seen this to be true," he said.

Singh is confident that the new monarch is on course to make a huge contribution to further not only interfaith relations but to make religion, often regarded as a cause of conflict, a force of good. 
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There is an Indian connection at King Charles III's coronation ceremony. Lord Indarjit Singh, a British Sikh peer, will be handing over a key item of the regalia to the King during the coronation ceremony a few hours from now.

There is an Indian connection at King Charles III's coronation ceremony. Lord Indarjit Singh, a British Sikh peer, will be handing over a key item of the regalia to the King during the coronation ceremony a few hours from now. Lord Singh's presence is part of the multi-faith note at the traditional Christian ceremony. The coronation ceremony will be taking place in London on May 6. Lord Singh, 90, will form part of a procession of peers who walk up to the altar before he hands over the Coronation Glove, which is a demonstration of the Sovereign as an 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 to the news agency PTI ahead of the historic ceremony. He will be joined by Lord Syed Kamall, 56, of Indo-Guyanese heritage. He will represent the Muslim faith and present the Armills or a pair of bracelets. Lord Narendra Babubhai Patel, 84, will represent the Hindu faith and hand over the Sovereign's Ring. Baroness Gillian Merron, 64, who is Jewish, will carry the Robe Royal to the King. "It is something like the story of the three kings [from the Bible], now it's been inflated by faith inflation to four people bearing gifts," said Singh. "As far as the procession goes, that is fairly usual and normal. It's always there on a Commonwealth Day service. The unusual element is the presentation of the gifts, that we go in turn to the King who is seated on a throne on a platform and offer him - in my case, it will be the Coronation Glove," he explains. Singh is the founder of the Network of Singh Organisations (NSO) and was honoured with a CBE by the late Queen Elizabeth II for services to interfaith harmony. He has known Charles personally for many years. "I have known King Charles for many years, we met on many occasions, seminars, and presentations, and I admire the work he is doing against global warming, care of the environment and so on. But I admire his attitude to religion even more," said the community leader and prominent interlocutor on the Sikh faith in the UK. "He invited some of us faith leaders to Buckingham Palace on the weekend of the Queen's funeral to stress that he is the Head of the Church of England, but he will show total respect for other faiths. And, in all the years that I've known him, I've seen this to be true," he said. Singh is confident that the new monarch is on course to make a huge contribution to further not only interfaith relations but to make religion, often regarded as a cause of conflict, a force of good. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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In less than 24 hours, King Charles III will officially take over as the British king. On May 6&nbsp;(Saturday), the United Kingdom will crown the King. Even as dozens of royal fans have started camping out in Central London ahead of King Charles III's coronation, not everyone is excited about the upcoming event. Multiple polls conducted recently have found that the excitement levels are subpar at best.

For some Britons, Saturday's event is a "once in a lifetime" event, for others it is a welcome occasion for the day off from work it comes with. However, for many, the huge event and the royal family are akin to a vampire sucking the blood of its victim.&nbsp;

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Talking to Reuters, Philip Nash, a street sweeper in Whitechapel, a more run-down area of east London, said, "They (the royals) just take everything from me. They never do a day's work."

"I'd like to see one of them come out here, come sweep this street. Have you known any of them to do a day's work? They are like vampires, sucking my blood," he added.&nbsp;

His sentiments are shared by many Britons who believe that a spectacular ceremony for the royals seemed inappropriate when many are dealing with high inflation that has topped 10 per cent and has sent the cost of energy and food soaring.

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A YouGov poll published on May 4&nbsp;found that only about one-third or 35 per cent of those asked about the coronation cared about it. A whopping 62 per cent were&nbsp;divided between caring 'not at all' and 'not very much'.

Another YouGov poll conducted last month found that around 48 per cent of those surveyed were not likely to participate in the coronation or even watch it on TV.

Yet another poll found that King Charles III's approval ratings have taken a dip. The poll by Ipsos released in April found that the British King's approval rating fell from 61 per cent in September 2022, to 49 per cent in April 2023.&nbsp;

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Compared to him, Kate, the Princess of Wales — who came out on top, her husband and heir to the throne, Prince William, "any of the king's grandchildren", and Charles's sister Princess Anne emerged as the public's favourite royals.

A Mirror UK poll found that the support for monarchy as an institution has also declined from 62 per cent to 58 per cent.&nbsp;

Another survey from the National Centre for Social Research found that while 55 per cent of the British public consider the monarchy to be important, those who say that its retention is “very important” stood at just 29 per cent, the lowest proportion on record.

The origins of the coronation on Sunday date back around 1,000 years and it is slated to be the biggest ceremonial event since the one staged for King Charles' mother Queen Elizabeth in 1953. The event as per Reuters, will include a display of pageantry and a huge military procession.

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In less than 24 hours, King Charles III will officially take over as the British king. On May 6 (Saturday), the United Kingdom will crown the King. Even as dozens of royal fans have started camping out in Central London ahead of King Charles III's coronation, not everyone is excited about the upcoming event.

In less than 24 hours, King Charles III will officially take over as the British king. On May 6 (Saturday), the United Kingdom will crown the King. Even as dozens of royal fans have started camping out in Central London ahead of King Charles III's coronation, not everyone is excited about the upcoming event. Multiple polls conducted recently have found that the excitement levels are subpar at best. For some Britons, Saturday's event is a "once in a lifetime" event, for others it is a welcome occasion for the day off from work it comes with. However, for many, the huge event and the royal family are akin to a vampire sucking the blood of its victim. Also read | King Charles' coronation: Jamaica, Belize eye ditching Britain's monarchy Talking to Reuters, Philip Nash, a street sweeper in Whitechapel, a more run-down area of east London, said, "They (the royals) just take everything from me. They never do a day's work." "I'd like to see one of them come out here, come sweep this street. Have you known any of them to do a day's work? They are like vampires, sucking my blood," he added. His sentiments are shared by many Britons who believe that a spectacular ceremony for the royals seemed inappropriate when many are dealing with high inflation that has topped 10 per cent and has sent the cost of energy and food soaring. Watch | King Charles III Coronation: London to witness coronation ceremony after 70 years A YouGov poll published on May 4 found that only about one-third or 35 per cent of those asked about the coronation cared about it. A whopping 62 per cent were divided between caring 'not at all' and 'not very much'. Another YouGov poll conducted last month found that around 48 per cent of those surveyed were not likely to participate in the coronation or even watch it on TV. Yet another poll found that King Charles III's approval ratings have taken a dip. The poll by Ipsos released in April found that the British King's approval rating fell from 61 per cent in September 2022, to 49 per cent in April 2023. Also read | King Charles 'defender of faith' to include peers from Jew, Hindu, Muslim & Sikh faiths in his coronation Compared to him, Kate, the Princess of Wales — who came out on top, her husband and heir to the throne, Prince William, "any of the king's grandchildren", and Charles's sister Princess Anne emerged as the public's favourite royals. A Mirror UK poll found that the support for monarchy as an institution has also declined from 62 per cent to 58 per cent. Another survey from the National Centre for Social Research found that while 55 per cent of the British public consider the monarchy to be important, those who say that its retention is “very important” stood at just 29 per cent, the lowest proportion on record. The origins of the coronation on Sunday date back around 1,000 years and it is slated to be the biggest ceremonial event since the one staged for King Charles' mother Queen Elizabeth in 1953. The event as per Reuters, will include a display of pageantry and a huge military procession. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Prince William will be honouring his father King Charles III, during his coronation on Saturday. William is also the heir to the throne and on Saturday's ceremony, he will vow his loyalty and allegiance to the king during ceremony. 
 
According to the liturgy of the service, about halfway through the historic ceremony, William will kneel before his father, place his hands between his and recite: "I, William, Prince of Wales, pledge my loyalty to you and faith and truth I will bear unto you, as your liege man of life and limb. So help me God." 
 
The Prince of Wales is the only member of the royal family who will honour the King in this manner during the service. He also appears as the Stole Royal as the Robe Royal is presented to the king. William will assist both Baroness Merron and the bishops in placing the robe on Charles.&nbsp; 
 
A similar vow, known as the Homage of Royal Blood, was taken by William's late grandfather Prince Philip during Queen Elizabeth's coronation. Phillip pledged to "liege man of life and limb" to the late queen in 1953. 
 
As per the liturgy, there is a change in tradition when it comes to the Homage of the People. In the past, that role was performed by hereditary dukes and earls at Westminster Abbey during the coronation. 
 
This year, Charles and Archbishop, the Most Rev. and Right Honorable Justin Welby have invited the public to participate in the homage. 
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Prince William will be honouring his father King Charles III, during his coronation on Saturday. William is also the heir to the throne and on Saturday's ceremony, he will vow his loyalty and allegiance to the king during ceremony.

Prince William will be honouring his father King Charles III, during his coronation on Saturday. William is also the heir to the throne and on Saturday's ceremony, he will vow his loyalty and allegiance to the king during ceremony. According to the liturgy of the service, about halfway through the historic ceremony, William will kneel before his father, place his hands between his and recite: "I, William, Prince of Wales, pledge my loyalty to you and faith and truth I will bear unto you, as your liege man of life and limb. So help me God." The Prince of Wales is the only member of the royal family who will honour the King in this manner during the service. He also appears as the Stole Royal as the Robe Royal is presented to the king. William will assist both Baroness Merron and the bishops in placing the robe on Charles. A similar vow, known as the Homage of Royal Blood, was taken by William's late grandfather Prince Philip during Queen Elizabeth's coronation. Phillip pledged to "liege man of life and limb" to the late queen in 1953. As per the liturgy, there is a change in tradition when it comes to the Homage of the People. In the past, that role was performed by hereditary dukes and earls at Westminster Abbey during the coronation. This year, Charles and Archbishop, the Most Rev. and Right Honorable Justin Welby have invited the public to participate in the homage.

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With the official accession of British King Charles III looming over everyone’s heads, people sharing his name or that of the Queen Consort Camilla have, in a matter of speaking, won the lottery.

King Charles’ coronation is scheduled for next week, May 6&nbsp;to be exact. To cash in on the festivities surrounding the coronation, opportunistic brands across the United Kingdom have launched marketing campaigns offering freebies to the royal couple’s namesakes.

These freebies range from free coffee to a mini break at fancy resorts. Winners just have to share the name Charles or Camilla and in some instances, even variations of the names will do.

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Butlin’s, a company with “a chain of large seaside resorts”, is offering the Charles (s) and Camilla (s) of the UK a free mini break at the resort of their choice. Not only this, this experience comes with a package deal of premium dining and the chance to see ‘The Masked Singer,’ a reality singing show live. Don’t fret if your name isn’t Camilla or Charles. As per the Guardian, this “prize” is also available for people named Charlie, Charli, Charl, Kamilla or Cammie.

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The Coronation of King Charles III is almost here, so to celebrate we’re giving away THREE free breaks to three royally lucky winners with names linked to the new King &amp; Queen Consort! 👑 
 
To find out more and enter, head here 👉 <a href="https://t.co/xIzQLGPLrF">https://t.co/xIzQLGPLrF</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Competition?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Competition</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Coronation?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Coronation</a> <a href="https://t.co/veW8Ff1ity">pic.twitter.com/veW8Ff1ity</a>
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Another free vacation, or rather stay-cation, has been made available for the royal couple’s namesakes by Warner Holidays. They are offering a two-night staycation “fit for a king,” to people named Charles and Camilla. No variations of the names are allowed here.

Don’t have time for a vacation but you enjoy food? “Eat like a king” with HelloFresh, which is offering recipe boxes with a special menu to mark the event, this comes with “pre-portioned ingredients and easy-to-follow recipe cards.”

Bletchley Park in Milton Keynes, famed for housing secret British code-breaking activities during World War II, is offering free entry to the historic site. Tickets here cost £25.50 or $32.06 a pop for adults.

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However, as per marketing experts, even as brands jump on the bandwagon, not all the offerings are “fit for a king”.

Talking to the Guardian Catherine Shuttleworth, chief executive of Savvy Marketing remarked, “We are seeing brands jumping on the bandwagon, but not everything has a natural or an obvious fit.” She pointed the finger at Tesco, which made headlines for its “let’s celebrate the king’s coronation” signs next to sanitary products.

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Tesco’s sign left the internet in splits with netizens cracking puns like: “Menstruation for the Coronation,” and “Not what’s typically meant by ‘bleeding for King and Country’ but fair play.”

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With the official accession of British King Charles III looming over everyone’s heads, people sharing his name or that of the Queen Consort Camilla have, in a matter of speaking, won the lottery.

With the official accession of British King Charles III looming over everyone’s heads, people sharing his name or that of the Queen Consort Camilla have, in a matter of speaking, won the lottery. King Charles’ coronation is scheduled for next week, May 6 to be exact. To cash in on the festivities surrounding the coronation, opportunistic brands across the United Kingdom have launched marketing campaigns offering freebies to the royal couple’s namesakes. These freebies range from free coffee to a mini break at fancy resorts. Winners just have to share the name Charles or Camilla and in some instances, even variations of the names will do. Also read | Tom Cruise, Sonam Kapoor will participate in King Charles' starry coronation concert 👑 Make your extra bank holiday a Royal affair 👑@The_CosyClub is toasting the Coronation with special menu items, music and games! Even receive a FREE cocktail if you are called Charles, Camilla or King (surname)! For more: https://t.co/WGVj6W2kcC#worcestershirehour pic.twitter.com/RQ7KqtDIRk — Worcester BID (@WorcesterBID) April 20, 2023 × Butlin’s, a company with “a chain of large seaside resorts”, is offering the Charles (s) and Camilla (s) of the UK a free mini break at the resort of their choice. Not only this, this experience comes with a package deal of premium dining and the chance to see ‘The Masked Singer,’ a reality singing show live. Don’t fret if your name isn’t Camilla or Charles. As per the Guardian, this “prize” is also available for people named Charlie, Charli, Charl, Kamilla or Cammie. The Coronation of King Charles III is almost here, so to celebrate we’re giving away THREE free breaks to three royally lucky winners with names linked to the new King & Queen Consort! 👑 To find out more and enter, head here 👉 https://t.co/xIzQLGPLrF #Competition #Coronation pic.twitter.com/veW8Ff1ity — Butlin's (@Butlins) April 18, 2023 × Another free vacation, or rather stay-cation, has been made available for the royal couple’s namesakes by Warner Holidays. They are offering a two-night staycation “fit for a king,” to people named Charles and Camilla. No variations of the names are allowed here. Don’t have time for a vacation but you enjoy food? “Eat like a king” with HelloFresh, which is offering recipe boxes with a special menu to mark the event, this comes with “pre-portioned ingredients and easy-to-follow recipe cards.” Bletchley Park in Milton Keynes, famed for housing secret British code-breaking activities during World War II, is offering free entry to the historic site. Tickets here cost £25.50 or $32.06 a pop for adults. 1 week to go until the #Coronation! Why not celebrate this historical day at Bletchley Park? P.S. To honour the Coronation of Their Royal Majesties, anyone with the first name Charles or Camilla, or any derivative of, will receive free entry for the day!https://t.co/iZUTd2tf7V pic.twitter.com/YDP1mC4WuX — Bletchley Park (@bletchleypark) April 29, 2023 × Also read | King Charles coronation: A timeline of key events from monarch's life However, as per marketing experts, even as brands jump on the bandwagon, not all the offerings are “fit for a king”. Talking to the Guardian Catherine Shuttleworth, chief executive of Savvy Marketing remarked, “We are seeing brands jumping on the bandwagon, but not everything has a natural or an obvious fit.” She pointed the finger at Tesco, which made headlines for its “let’s celebrate the king’s coronation” signs next to sanitary products. Tesco really making us celebrate the Kings coronation … 😂 pic.twitter.com/O5Js0nINtu — Lord Melbury (@BottomLineLord) April 21, 2023 × Tesco’s sign left the internet in splits with netizens cracking puns like: “Menstruation for the Coronation,” and “Not what’s typically meant by ‘bleeding for King and Country’ but fair play.” (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Almost three decades since the-then prince Charles' proclamation that he is more of a "defender of&nbsp;faith" than "the faith," Britain's King as per a Times report is all set to incorporate other religions into his coronation ceremony.&nbsp;As per the report, "Muslim, Hindu, Sikh and Jewish peers will present the King with four key pieces of coronation regalia during the ceremony at Westminster Abbey."

This is the first involvement of non-Christian figures in the crowning of a British monarch. Four members of the House of Lords will be part of the main ceremony; members of the Muslim, Hindu, Sikh and Jewish communities, will represent their faiths.

As per the reports, while these clerics will most probably not be given the chance to speak or even read out blessings, they will form a "faith procession."

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This move is also significant because it highlights the important role of the House of Lords in official royal events.&nbsp;

As per Times, the inclusion of representatives from different faiths in the coronation ceremony reflects the changing demographics of the United Kingdom, which has become increasingly diverse in recent years. It also acknowledges the important role that religion plays in the lives of many British citizens.

However, as per a Daily Mail report, Church leaders are resisting the role of other faith leaders in King Charles' coronation ceremony. The ceremony is traditionally an Anglican ceremony and is also a constitutional event. As per the publication, a compromise might be required. This could mean that the King holds a separate ceremony in which other faith leaders would play an active role.

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According to the Bill of Rights Act 1688, which was modified by the Accession Declaration Act of 1910, the Monarch, who serves as the Supreme Governor of the Church of England, must declare during his Coronation or at the first State Opening of Parliament that he is a loyal Protestant and will guarantee the Protestant succession. Furthermore, under the Coronation Oath Act of 1688, the monarch, in this case, the king is obligated to declare that he will uphold the established Anglican Protestant Church. 
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Almost three decades since the-then prince Charles' proclamation that he is more of a "defender of faith" than "the faith," Britain's King as per a Times report is all set to incorporate other religions into his coronation ceremony.

Almost three decades since the-then prince Charles' proclamation that he is more of a "defender of faith" than "the faith," Britain's King as per a Times report is all set to incorporate other religions into his coronation ceremony. As per the report, "Muslim, Hindu, Sikh and Jewish peers will present the King with four key pieces of coronation regalia during the ceremony at Westminster Abbey." This is the first involvement of non-Christian figures in the crowning of a British monarch. Four members of the House of Lords will be part of the main ceremony; members of the Muslim, Hindu, Sikh and Jewish communities, will represent their faiths. As per the reports, while these clerics will most probably not be given the chance to speak or even read out blessings, they will form a "faith procession." Also read | King Charles breaks coronation tradition: Monarch to be anointed with animal cruelty-free oil This move is also significant because it highlights the important role of the House of Lords in official royal events. As per Times, the inclusion of representatives from different faiths in the coronation ceremony reflects the changing demographics of the United Kingdom, which has become increasingly diverse in recent years. It also acknowledges the important role that religion plays in the lives of many British citizens. However, as per a Daily Mail report, Church leaders are resisting the role of other faith leaders in King Charles' coronation ceremony. The ceremony is traditionally an Anglican ceremony and is also a constitutional event. As per the publication, a compromise might be required. This could mean that the King holds a separate ceremony in which other faith leaders would play an active role. Also read | 10 things named after King Charles III According to the Bill of Rights Act 1688, which was modified by the Accession Declaration Act of 1910, the Monarch, who serves as the Supreme Governor of the Church of England, must declare during his Coronation or at the first State Opening of Parliament that he is a loyal Protestant and will guarantee the Protestant succession. Furthermore, under the Coronation Oath Act of 1688, the monarch, in this case, the king is obligated to declare that he will uphold the established Anglican Protestant Church. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

King Charles 'defender of faith' to include peers from Jew, Hindu, Muslim & Sikh faiths in his coronation

Britain's King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla are all set to break a royal tradition during their coronation ceremony which is scheduled to take place on May 6, 2023. The grandchildren of Camilla will reportedly have a prominent role to play in the coronation ceremony.&nbsp; 
 
Charles and Camilla married in 2005 and since then have had a blended family where Camilla's grandchildren are often seen to be a part of royal family events. &nbsp;Camilla has five teenage grandchildren and they will be holding the canopy over their grandmother as she is anointed on May 6. The decision to include the grandkids was to demonstrate 'closeness' with Camilla.&nbsp; 
 
The process where the grandchildren are being involved is supposed to be the most sacred part of the ceremony. It involves the Archbishop of Canterbury pouring holy oil from the beak of the golden eagle-shaped ampulla onto a 12th-century, silver-gilt anointing spoon, the most ancient treasure of the Crown Jewels. He then uses the holy oil to anoint the hands, chest and head in the form of a cross. 
 
The duchesses have previously held the canopy but Camilla reportedly wanted her grandkids to be a part of the ceremony. A source told Sunday Times, “The Queen Consort has said she does not want duchesses. She would like it to be her grandchildren.”

They added, “It sends a nice signal and is quite a bold move. It is another example of the king and queen consort being unafraid to shake things up a little to reflect the realities of modern life, of which a blended family is a central element.” 
 
Considered to be the most sacred part of the religious ceremony, the act of anointing a sovereign has not previously been seen by the public. But this year, the royal traditions are being changed and it will be performed in front of the public.&nbsp; 
 
During Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation in 1953, a canopy was held over the monarch’s head to protect her privacy. It is being speculated that for this year's ceremony, King Charles and Camilla are reportedly considering using a transparent canopy, which will make the pair the first in British history to be publicly anointed.

Charles and Camilla are said to be close to her five grandchildren — Lola, 15, and Freddy, 13 by her son Tom Parker Bowles, as well as Eliza, 15, and twins, Louis and Gus, 13, by her daughter Laura Lopes.

Britain's King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla are all set to break a royal tradition during their coronation ceremony which is scheduled to take place on May 6, 2023.

Britain's King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla are all set to break a royal tradition during their coronation ceremony which is scheduled to take place on May 6, 2023. The grandchildren of Camilla will reportedly have a prominent role to play in the coronation ceremony. Charles and Camilla married in 2005 and since then have had a blended family where Camilla's grandchildren are often seen to be a part of royal family events. Camilla has five teenage grandchildren and they will be holding the canopy over their grandmother as she is anointed on May 6. The decision to include the grandkids was to demonstrate 'closeness' with Camilla. The process where the grandchildren are being involved is supposed to be the most sacred part of the ceremony. It involves the Archbishop of Canterbury pouring holy oil from the beak of the golden eagle-shaped ampulla onto a 12th-century, silver-gilt anointing spoon, the most ancient treasure of the Crown Jewels. He then uses the holy oil to anoint the hands, chest and head in the form of a cross. The duchesses have previously held the canopy but Camilla reportedly wanted her grandkids to be a part of the ceremony. A source told Sunday Times, “The Queen Consort has said she does not want duchesses. She would like it to be her grandchildren.” They added, “It sends a nice signal and is quite a bold move. It is another example of the king and queen consort being unafraid to shake things up a little to reflect the realities of modern life, of which a blended family is a central element.” Considered to be the most sacred part of the religious ceremony, the act of anointing a sovereign has not previously been seen by the public. But this year, the royal traditions are being changed and it will be performed in front of the public. During Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation in 1953, a canopy was held over the monarch’s head to protect her privacy. It is being speculated that for this year's ceremony, King Charles and Camilla are reportedly considering using a transparent canopy, which will make the pair the first in British history to be publicly anointed. Charles and Camilla are said to be close to her five grandchildren — Lola, 15, and Freddy, 13 by her son Tom Parker Bowles, as well as Eliza, 15, and twins, Louis and Gus, 13, by her daughter Laura Lopes.

King Charles and Queen consort Camilla will be breaking a royal tradition at the coronation ceremony