With a few hours to the coronation of King Charles III, WION's Molly Gambhir speaks to students and the Principal of Amity University, UK, on how excited they are to attend the historic event.

King Charles III Coronation: Reactions from students and Principal of Amity University, UK

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.

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The people in the United Kingdom who are planning to attend the coronation of King Charles III are now being warned. Last week it was predicted the West Midlands were expected to have a "dry and mild" coronation weekend, but the Met Office has now predicted showers and thunder in some parts.

Showers expected over the Coronation weekend of King Charles III

WION spoke to the former classmate of King Charles III John Stonborough. Stonborough told stories about his experience in school and how King Charles was as a kid.

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Florists in London are now preparing for sustainable flower arrangements for the green king. The coronation will have bouquets of primroses and bunches of wild grass that will display in chapter house at Westminster Abbey.

King Charles coronation to have sustainable flowers

Two British zoos are decorated ahead of King Charles Coronation. Videos from the London and Whipsnade zoo show animals from Gorillas to Meerkats embracing new decorations in their enclosures.

Zoos decorated for King Charles' Coronation

Outside Buckingham Palace, some of the most loyal monarchists are camping ahead of the coronation. Watch the video to know more.

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The coronation of King Charles has come as a great gift for tailors at London's Savile Row. They're racing against time to design clothes for the royal guard who will march at the procession. Molly Gambhir reports..

Gravitas: Coronation: A gift to Savile Row Tailors

King Charles' coronation clothes have been revealed. He will be wearing heavy priest-like golden robes that were worn by his ancestors. Molly Gambhir reports.

Gravitas: Revealed: King Charles' Coronation robes

Indigenous leaders from a string of former British colonies on Thursday urged King Charles to swiftly apologise for "centuries of racism" and the "legacy of genocide" perpetrated by the crown.

King Charles should apologise for British colonialism and racism, Indigenous leaders demand

Britain is all set to welcome its new Monarch. London is bustling with excitement for the coronation of King Charles III. King Charles will be crowned at Westminster Abbey on May 6. The coronation will see the 74-year-old crowned with a solid gold crown made in 1661. The St Edward's Crown is adorned with precious stones. One of the world's largest diamonds is also adorned in this crown known as the Star of Africa. Some South Africans are now calling for Britain to return the diamond which is set in the royal sceptre.

South Africans want UK to return diamond set in crown jewel ahead of King Charles III's coronation

The leaders and the representatives around the world will be attending the Coronation of King Charles III. There will be a lot of gifts from around the world but no gift will be as unique as Australia's. To know more, watch the video.

A gift of conservation by Australia to King Charles

The weekend of splendour is knocking on the door of the UK. London and Windsor are preparing for parades, crowds and street parties. It will be the biggest ceremonial event staged in the British capital in 70 years. King Charles III will be crowned in Westminster Abbey on May 6. The coronation plans include about 2,000 people in attendance. However, some countries aren't invited to the British ceremonial event.

King Charles III Coronation: Which are the countries not invited?

Ahead of the mega event, King Charles III and Queen Camilla held a garden party at Buckingham Palace on Wednesday.

King Charles Coronation: Party at Buckingham Palace ahead of coronation ceremony

The UK is ready for King Charles' coronation, with the grand event being just 2 days away, venues across the world are lit up. Now, ahead of the mega event, the King and the Queen attended a garden party at Buckingham Palace on Wednesday. For details, watch the video.

UK's historic venues lit up ahead of coronation

For many, particularly the English conservatives and those in the erstwhile British colonies nursing a hangover, the British monarchy is a source of pride, and its opulence awes rather than repels.

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#NotMyKing Charles is the King of England But most British people are not interested in his coronation Why is public support for monarchy at a historic low? Do Brits really need a King? Watch #WIONWideangle

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On Saturday (May 6), King Charles III will be wearing heavy golden robes for the moment of crowning. Prince William will assist his father and help him place the ceremonial robes.

King Charles' robes to weigh over 6 kg for coronation, his crown will add an extra 2 kg

Here, we bring you the news that is trending across WION's social media platforms - Mumbai Dabbawalas to attend King Charles' coronation.

Mumbai Dabbawalas to attend King Charles' coronation

The Coronation asteroid is 30 metres wider than the London Eye, and is expected to whizz by the Earth around two-and-a-half hours into the King's Coronation concert, which is being held on the east lawn of Windsor Castle. Watch this to find out more.

Asteroid bigger than the London Eye to pass through Earth's orbit post Coronation

Britain is celebrating the upcoming coronation ceremony, but tensions are also rising. Protests against the coronation ceremony and the monarchy are also on the rise. Is UK prioritising the coronation amid a cost-of-living crisis? Molly Gambhir reports.

Gravitas: Protests pick pace ahead of Charles III's coronation

Bagpipers outside Westminster Abbey, street parties at Trafalgar square & Union Jack flags adoring Oxford Street. Watch Molly Gambhir's ground report on how London is preparing for the coronation.

Gravitas: How is London preparing for the coronation? | WION Ground Report from London

What exactly is a coronation? Does King Charles III really need it? Is it a waste of taxpayers' money? Molly Gambhir brings you a ground report from London.

Gravitas: Does King Charles III really need a coronation?

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