Who all are attending King Charles III's coronation? Which royals & world leaders are coming? Why is the Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle skipping the event? Molly Gambhir brings you a ground report from London.

Gravitas: Who all are attending King Charles III's coronation?

Unmesh Desai, Member of the London Assembly, spoke with WION in an exclusive interview. Desai gave his views on the Coronation ceremony, UK-India relations, the Richard Sharp controversy, and much more. Molly Gambhir reports.

Gravitas: Labour party's Unmesh Desai on coronation ceremony, UK-India relations, and more

Britain's King Charles III, who will officially be coronated later this week on Saturday, will wear clothing that has been previously worn by his antecedents, which include his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, and grandfather, King George VI, reported news agency Reuters.

The sustainable King? Charles III to wear previously worn regalia at coronation

London is bustling with excitement and frenzy as the country prepares for the coronation of King Charles III. The stage is set for a weekend of noble pomp and paegentry in the British capital. The event is touted to be an amalgamation of thousand-year-old traditions and contemporary additions to the affair.

UK: Countdown to King Charles' coronation | Preparations underway for Royal crowning

At the Coronation of King Charles III at Westminster Abbey in London on May 6, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and his wife Akshata Murty will lead a procession of flag-bearers.

UK PM Rishi Sunak to recite Bible verse, lead procession with wife at King Charles III's coronation

King Charles III Coronation: Preparations underway for royal crowning

The coronation of King Charles III in London's Westminster Abbey is set to take place on May 6. The royal ceremony is likely to feature several firsts, including the historic premiere of minority faiths. On the day of King Charles III's coronation, more than 700 Guardsmen, officers, and musicians practised the procession that will follow the monarch.

King Charles III coronation countdown begins

King Charles III inheritance and investment, how rich is UK's new monarch?

According to a research release on International Workers Day, the elderly of the UK are continuing to work well into their 70s due to the cost of living crisis. The research draws a comparison between 74-year-old King Charles and his subjects.

UK elderly continue to work beyond 70, retirement age rises from 66 to 67

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 honour King Charles with special vow during coronation

A week before the coronation of King Charles III, the commotion at the Windsor Abbey is almost unparallel. Like all Monarchs, Charles too, has a long line of controversies and drama, the King is preparing to take his throne alongside his consort Camilla Parker.

UK: Charles III to be crowned as King on May 6; Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle to skip event

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.

What’s in a name? Apparently a lot, if it’s Charles or Camilla. Bonanza for namesakes

The Stone of Destiny, a sacred slab of sandstone that became a symbol of Scottish nationhood, has left Edinburgh Castle for London, where it will play a key role in King Charles III's coronation.

Sacred Scottish stone taken to London for King Charles' coronation

Chinese Vice-President Han Zheng's possible presence at the upcoming coronation of UK's King Charles the Third is causing waves in British politics. Several British leaders have disapproved the presence of Han Zheng, who oversaw Hong Kong affairs for the Chinese government during the years that saw the creation of national security law and the stifling of civil freedoms in the former British colony.

Tories criticise Chinese VP's possible attendance at King Charles coronation

UK is gearing up for King Charles III Coronation, there are reports and opinion polls which indicate that the Monarchy is actually not very popular with the youth in Britain. According to the latest polls, it shows about only 10% think that the British Monarchy is important.

UK poll on Royal Family: Some voters call for abolishment of Monarchy | World News | WION

New research shared with The Guardian indicates that ancestors of King Charles III bought and exploited enslaved individuals on tobacco plantations in Virginia. The documents establish a direct link between the Windsor family tree and the trafficking of enslaved Africans.

Ancestors of King Charles III owned slave plantations: Report

Queen Elizabeth knew that Rupert Murdoch's newspapers had been spying on her family and their friends, and authorised her staff to "draw a line" under the issue, according to an email released on Thursday in a lawsuit by her grandson Prince Harry.

Palace email says Queen Elizabeth knew Murdoch papers spied on her family

King Charles has reportedly declined an offer from London's Heathrow Airport to rename Terminal 5 in his honor ahead of his coronation on May 6. According to The Times, the King has spoken with UK government officials to reject the offer.

King Charles declines London airport’s offer to rename terminal after him

The latest court paper in the legal battle between Prince Harry and the UK tabloids has posed allegations on King Charles. The paper claims that King Charles tried to stop the Duke of Sussex from taking legal action. For details, watch the video.

King Charles tried to stop Harry's legal action?

Here we bring you a quick round-up of all latest news and top headlines from all across the globe - The Indian government is continuing its efforts to evacuate citizens trapped in Sudan. Under operation Kaveri, the first flight of 360 evacuees from Sudan arrived in New Delhi on Wednesday. Till now, five batches of Indians trapped in Sudan have been evacuated. The fifth batch left from port Sudan and is on its way to Jeddah.

China confirms sending peace envoy to Ukraine; Spain faces record heat

King Charles III's pomp-filled coronation on May 6 will feature many ancient traditions in a ceremony harking back to the 10th century. But while custom and ritual will remain key, the new king has made no secret of his wish to modernise.

Vegan oil and fascinators: King Charles III's 'modern' coronation

For the very first time non-Christian figures would be represented in the coronation of a British monarch. According to a report by the Times, this comes as King Charles III whose coronation is going to take place next month has stated his desire to be a defender of all faiths.

King Charles' coronation: Non-Christian figures to be represented for first time

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.

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

Pope Francis has gifted fragments believed to be from the True Cross on which Jesus was crucified to form part of a cross which will be used at the coronation of King Charles next month. Molly Gambhir tells you more

Gravitas | The story of the True Cross

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