King Charles's Coronation - News Review

Charles III has been crowned King of the UK and the Commonwealth of Nations in a coronation ceremony. Learn more about this story.

The story:
Charles III has been crowned King of the UK and the Commonwealth of Nations in a coronation ceremony. Members of the Royal Family and senior politicians from around the world attended. Various events took place over the weekend, including a special concert and street parties. But not everyone has been celebrating. Police controversially arrested anti-monarchy protesters on the day.

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✔️ 0:00 - Introduction
✔️ 0:23 - Story
✔️ 1:24 - Headline 1: The Coronation review - immaculately rehearsed, touching and Shakespearean - The Guardian
✔️ 2:45 - Headline 2: Coronation concert: I'll be your wingman, Tom Cruise tells King Charles - as it happened - The Times
✔️ 4:19 - Headline 3: Prince Harry Shunned From Buckingham Palace Balcony - And Soon Bolts For Airport - Forbes
✔️ 5:40 - Language summary

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