Never one to disappoint at royal events, Prince Louis, the youngest child of the Prince and Princess of Wales, again stole the show during segments of the coronation ceremony. Ratcliffe, Rebecca; McClure, Tess; Badshash, Nadeem; Taylor, Harry; Zeldin-O'Neill, Sophie (11 September 2022). "Proclamations read out in Commonwealth countries – as it happened". The Guardian. Archived from the original on 10 September 2022 . Retrieved 11 September 2022. We've rounded up the coronation-themed craft kits that are perfect for every skill level and craft interest. There are kits to make street party decorations for beginner crafters, ideas of projects to work on while you're watching the coronation ceremony, and longer and more complex makes with really breathtaking results. There are also loads of kids coronation kits, too, from favourites including Etsy and Baker Ross. And on Wednesday, the Palace conceded to its aristocratic critics, informing them that they would be able to wear their coronation robes after all. “A royal source confirmed there had been a change of heart,” reports the Telegraph. The casual revolution has touched nearly every part of public life, but ultimately, hierarchy would seem to have won out at an event that is, fittingly, all about the continuity of hierarchy. The prime ministers of Belize, Saint Kitts and Nevis, and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, voiced their desires for their respective countries to transition towards a republic. A constitutional commission to look into the issue was formed in November 2022 in Belize. In the lead-up to the coronation, the prime ministers of Saint Kitts and Nevis and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines also pledged to create constitutional commissions to look into the issue. [284] [285] [286]

An official coronation album, which includes all music and spoken word from the pre-service and service was recorded and released by Decca Records after the ceremony. [66] List of music played at the coronation service There are many wonderful Coronation ideas to be found on the interent internet to mark this special event, including some by Konflux Theatre in Education's, such as building a carriage to get to the Coronation. Children can create them by recycling materials. Perhaps using cereal boxes for the carriage, water bottle tops for wheels and tissue paper for the carriage window curtains - the possibilities are endless! Government Houses in Brisbane, Darwin, Melbourne, Perth, and Sydney hosted open houses on 6 and 7 May, while Government House in Adelaide did the same on 21 May. [211] [212] [213] [214] [215] [216] A low level flypast also took place over the Queensland Government House on Coronation Day. [217] Government Houses in Adelaide, Hobart, and Sydney also hosted garden parties and receptions during the coronation weekend, while a barbecue was held by the Governor-General of Australia at Government House, Canberra on 12 May. [215] [216] [218] [219] Government House, Melbourne will host a reception to mark the occasion later in 2023. [213]

Several other public services and private groups also organised commemorative events. The New Zealand Academy of Fine Arts is holding a special exhibition to mark the coronation from 21 April to 21 May, featuring works from 68 practising artists and pieces belonging to the Royal New Zealand Navy. [228] Libraries in South Taranaki hosted coronation events from 1 to 6 May. The Wellington Cathedral of St Paul held a coronation festival from 5 to 7 May. [224] Papua New Guinea [ edit ] There’s no denying that collages are a brilliant outlet for children to channel their inner creativity and be inspired to create a unique masterpiece. We’ve got three here for you, based on quintessential iconic British images. The first monarch of Great Britain was Queen Anne, in 1707 when Scotland unified with England, Wales and what was once the Kingdom of Ireland.

Before William married Kate, there used to be very strict rules about whom a royal could marry. Particularly those in line to the throne. Royals used to have to marry members of other royal families or lords and ladies. FOLLOWING the success of its art competition, in celebration of the coronation of His Majesty King Charles III, the Royal Society for Blind Children (RSBC) has delivered to His Majesty a Coronation Collage showcasing the creativity displayed by children across England and Wales. Between 6–8 May people in Britain held "Coronation Big Lunch" street parties. [108] More than 3,000 parties were planned, with English councils having approved the closure of 3,087 roads. Most street parties were scheduled for Sunday, 7 May. [130] Coronation quiche was chosen by Charles and Camilla as the official dish of the Coronation Big Lunch. [131] Pubs also remained open until 01:00 on the coronation weekend. [132] The Coronation Concert, with drones in formation overhead The dress code for peers without a role in the ceremony was originally business suits or parliamentary robes, rather than the coronets, coronation robes, and court dress traditionally worn. [40] [21] This was changed in the week before the coronation after protests, with peers allowed to wear coronation robes but not coronets. [41] The general dress code for men was morning dress, a lounge suit or national dress. [42] Art [ edit ] Invitation to the coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla

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CharlesIII became king immediately upon the death of his mother, ElizabethII, at 15:10 BST on Thursday 8 September 2022. He was proclaimed king by the Accession Council of the United Kingdom on Saturday 10 September, [3] which was followed by proclamations in other Commonwealth realms. [4] As his consort, Charles' wife Camilla became queen. [5] Alternatively, if children want to colour in something they can keep, this King Charles III Royal Cypher Colouring Activity Poster is a good choice. Children can learn about what a cypher is before they get to colour it in, perhaps even writing a bit about it beforehand. This would be good to include as part of an afternoon lesson, as they can unwind with colouring in something they understand the significance of. It’s also an ideal activity to do at home with a loved one during the afternoon.

Multiple public opinion surveys related to the coronation were conducted in the United Kingdom in the lead-up to the event. In a YouGov survey conducted in April 2023, 46 per cent of respondents stated they would watch the event on television; a similar poll conducted by Ipsos in May 2023 indicated that 40 per cent of British adults intended to watch the ceremony, with 29 per cent stating they had no plans to celebrate the event. [250] [251] Another YouGov surveys taken during that period found that 64 per cent of respondents did not care about the ceremony, "very much" or "at all", with 33 per cent caring "a great deal" or "a fair amount". [252] A third YouGov survey found that 51 per cent of respondents believed that the coronation should not be financed by taxpayers. [253]The Australian Monarchist League hosted several low-key events and screenings of the coronation on 5 and 6 May, including in Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, and Sydney; but, opted not to organise street parties over concerns that they might be disrupted by republican protesters. [220] [221] The Australian Government was criticised by monarchists for not declaring a public holiday, or organising official government events to mark the coronation. [220] [221] [222] New Zealand [ edit ] The Transport for London announced several initiatives. The roundels used by the London Underground, the Overground, and the Elizabeth line were redesigned to include a crown for the coronation. [152] Voice announcement were also replaced by announcements recorded by the King and Queen on 5 May, and were used on railway station and all Underground stations throughout the coronation weekend and bank holiday on Monday. [153] The London North Eastern Railway also named its daily 11:00 passenger train from London King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverley the Carolean Express, starting on 6 May. [154] The states of Guernsey planned events to celebrate the coronation from 5 to 8 May. A vigil was held on 5 May at Forest Methodist Church to reflect on the coronation's spiritual element. On 6 May, bells rang from Town Church, Vale, Forest, and St Pierre du Bois. A live broadcast of the coronation service was played on a large screen at the King George V Sports Ground (KGV), followed by a military parade from Fort George to the Model Yacht Pond. A 21-gun salute was fired at noon from Castle Cornet as part of the national salute. On 7 May, a Coronation Big Lunch was held at Saint Peter Port seafront, along with a service of thanksgiving at the Town Church. That evening the Coronation Concert was planned to be screened live at the KGV playing fields, and buildings including Castle Cornet and Fort Grey were illuminated in red, white, and blue in the evening. [171]