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Staying home. As expected, Meghan Markle opted not to attend father-in-law King Charles III’s coronation with husband Prince Harry on Saturday, May 6.

Queen Camilla's Coronation crown, worn by the Queen Mother back in 1937, has been under the spotlight in recent weeks. It's not been a topic of conversation purely because its estimated worth by experts is a staggering 400 million, but because the controversial Koh-l-Noor diamond it was made with has been removed for this historic occasion.The 105.6 Carat diamond, which is said to be worth a staggering £494 million alone, making it one of the largest in the world, would have usually sat in the front cross-pattee of the crown in a detachable platinum mount – but this isn't the case for today's outing.

The British Royal Family‘s line of succession has gone through a major update.

King Charles’ Coronation will see a host of famous faces pile into Westminster Abbey - but one recognisable royal will not be among them. Sarah Ferguson, known as Fergie, has confirmed that she will not be attending the historic ceremony on Saturday (6 May). The Duchess of York, 63, has previously revealed how she was not invited to the Coronation - and was not offended by that.

world prepares to watch King Charles III officially take the throne Saturday, there is much discussion over how much the coronation festivities will cost taxpayers.The star-studded ceremony at Westminster Abbey is said to be a “scaled back” affair due to the current economic climate — but it’s still estimated to cost between $63 million and $125 million, according to the BBC.The Post reached out to Buckingham Palace for comment.An exact price tag may not be released, however, the Royal Household will publish its annual financial statement detailing expenditures, in June.The event — which includes a “king’s procession” and a concert in Windsor Castle featuring Katy Perry and Lionel Richie — is expected to be more expensive than Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation in 1953, which would have cost $57 million today.More security is said to be a reason for the increased sum.Coronation weekend is a divisive issue, with many arguing taxpayer money shouldn’t be used amid the cost-of-living crisis in the UK.Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby will anoint and crown King Charles, 74, and Queen Camilla, 75, in a ceremony considered to be a state event, paid for by the UK government as well as Buckingham Palace, through the Sovereign Grant and Privy Purse.Just over half of the respondents to a YouGov poll in April reported the government shouldn’t foot the bill.Charles has reportedly opted for a more scaled-back celebration, with a “shorter,” “smaller, less expensive and more representative” ceremony, as reported by CNBC.May 8 has been marked a public holiday in Britain for the occasion.According to a 2022 report from PricewaterhouseCoopers, public holidays have been estimated to cost the UK economy more than a billion dollars in lost

Sound the alarms! It looks like we have a whole new royal feud on our hands!

A sacred tradition. King Charles III will be anointed behind a special screen during his coronation ceremony.

It's almost time for King Charles III's Coronation at Westminster Abbey. Alongside wife Camilla, he will officially be crowned monarch this Saturday, May 6.

Prince William and Prince Harry's relationship has become more strained in recent years. Even before Harry and his wife, Meghan Markle, made the decision to step away from royal life and relocate to America in 2020, the brothers showed signs of a serious rift. Today, the sons of King Charles III and the late Princess Diana are more divided than ever — but it wasn't always like that.Harry and William are expected to face each other at their father's coronation on Saturday, May 6, which will be the first time since their grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II's funeral last year. Ahead of the coronation, ET delves into what went wrong in the brothers' relationship and where they stand today.Don't expect a royal reconciliation at King Charles III's coronation. Charles' estranged son, Prince Harry, will be attending the historic event solo, and his older brother, Prince William, has «no interest» in speaking to the  author ahead of the festivities, a source told ET.«William is still upset about Harry’s book.

turns to the women in her life for fashion inspiration. For her debut engagement on ——the Princess of Wales stepped out in a pair of shoes favored by her equally elegant sister-in-law, .The duchess in 2018.The princess in 2023.Kate, 41, cut a chic figure in towering black suede Aquazzura slingback pumps—the signature ‘Bow Tie 105’ style, to be precise.

Princess Anne ‘confronted’ Camilla over her use of the Queen title during a tense Coronation dinner, Princess Diana’s dressmaker has claimed. David Emanuel alleged the Princess Royal told Camilla, "you're not Queen, you're the Queen Consort", during a meal with members of the Royal Family. Camilla has been referred to as Queen Consort since the death of Queen Elizabeth II in September last year.The late monarch expressed in her Platinum Jubilee message her "sincere wish" that Camilla be known as "Queen Consort" following the end of her reign.

King Charles’ Coronation is nearly here, with excitement building across the UK and around the world. It is the first British Coronation of the 21st century - and the first in 70 years - since the King’s mother Queen Elizabeth II was officially crowned on 2 June, 1953. Buckingham Palace said Charles' big day would reflect the monarch’s role today and looking towards the future, while being rooted in long standing traditions and pageantry of the past.

After becoming monarch following the death of Queen Elizabeth II in September, King Charles has been busier than ever as he completes engagements not just across the country, but across the globe. However, he’s not the only person whose workload has changed since becoming King - Guy Ingle’s has too. As a King Charles lookalike, 62 year old Guy has spent decades impersonating the royal.

As Prince Harry prepares to jet back to the UK solo ahead of his father, King Charles’ Coronation tomorrow, Saturday 6 May, it’s unlikely he’ll get a warm welcome from his older brother, Prince William.The two brothers have had a difficult relationship in recent years, but saved face back in September at the time of Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral as they engaged in several public engagements together. But, away from the public eye, Harry, 38, and William, 40, are far from friendly, with their last exchange being quite icy.The pair had a rather cordial conversation at the time as Harry and William made their way to their seats at the grandmother’s funeral alongside the respective wives Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton.

There’s no place like home. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have lived in many different places all over the world throughout their relationship.

The countdown is on for the King's Coronation - which, for most Brits, will be the first of their lifetimes.

From members of the Royal Family attending a rehearsal in the capital to members of the Armed Forces conducting rehearsal processions under the cover of darkness, the countdown to King Charles III’s coronation is well and truly underway. In what will be the first coronation since Queen Elizabeth II was crowned in 1953, thousands of guests will gather at Westminster Abbey on Saturday 6 May to watch King Charles formally crowned in a service conducted by the Archbishop of Canterbury.

King Charles’ Coronation is now just 48 hours away. The 74 year old monarch will be officially crowned alongside Queen Consort Camilla at Westminster Abbey on Saturday, 6 May - with excitement across the country building and preparations continuing.

Getting ready for the big day! With King Charles III and Queen Camilla’s coronation just days away, the royal couple took part in an overnight rehearsal that gave a glimpse of the elaborate festivities ahead.

King Charles III's coronation on May 6 formalizes his role as the head of the Church of England and marks the transfer of his title and powers, The ceremony is set to take place at Westminster Abbey, with pomp and circumstance the likes of which have never been seen in person by anyone under 70.Of course, in a country with such a long-standing monarchy — and a history of imperialism and colonialism — there are centuries worth of royal regalia and impressive jewels for the regal couple to don during their big day. However, not all of the Crown Jewels have such a rosy history, with some pieces even being altered prior to the coronation to avoid public controversy.    Read on to learn about each piece of the king and queen's royal regalia, and the history and significance behind each jewel-encrusted symbol.Forever the most visible symbol of the monarchy, the crowns worn by King Charles and Queen Camilla have centuries of historical significance — thought not all of it is equally enamored by their public.The king will be officially crowned with St.

Changing it up! King Charles III is modernizing the fashion protocol for his coronation.

Meghan Markle was 'threatened' after being told she wasn't 'the only powerful woman', according to a body language expert.

Even a king isn’t immune to bullying and insecurity, apparently!

Speaking out. Princess Anne voiced her opinion on the idea of a “slimmed-down” monarchy ahead of her brother King Charles III‘s coronation.

Prince William's very important role at his father, King Charles III's, coronation has been announced.According to the Liturgy of the Coronation Service, the Prince of Wales, will pledge his loyalty and allegiance to the king during the ceremony at Westminster Abbey on May 6. William, 40, who is the heir to the throne, will kneel before his father — after he is officially crowned — place his hands between the king's and recite the words, also known as the Homage of Royal Blood. «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.

Millions of us are looking forward to a spectacular historic event with the coronation of King Charles III on Saturday. But for some royal fans, it will be the second time they’ve seen a coronation. Sharing their stories and photos of Queen Elizabeth II’s crowning on 2 June 1953, they recall the parties, pomp and circumstance of the day, from the fancy frocks to the people in picnic chairs on The Mall in London.

A royal mix-up! Prince William kindly corrected a young boy who mistakenly declared the Prince of Wales was the king of England.

A one-year-old boy snatched the Princess of Wales’s handbag on a visit to the Welsh village of Aberfan today in a super sweet moment. Little Daniel reached out for Kate Middleton's £675 black Mulberry handbag as she stopped to talk to mother-of-two Lucy Williams. Kate was left in hysterics by it and left Daniel to play with it for several minutes as she spoke to other visitors before coming back to retrieve it.The “priceless” moment occurred at the end of a trip to the Aberfan Memorial Garden on Friday, the site of a 1966 disaster in which 144 people were killed, including 116 schoolchildren.

The style at King Charles III’s coronation will be shaking up tradition.

The Prince and Princess of Wales have visited the Welsh village of Aberfan, the site of the 1966 disaster in which 144 people, including 116 children, were killed. Prince William and Kate Middleton were led through the Aberfan Memorial Garden on Friday to pay their respects to those who died when a colliery spoil tip collapsed and sent tonnes of ash slurry onto the village below.The garden sits on the site of former Pantglas Primary School, which was engulfed by the landslide at 9.13am on October 21 1966, just as lessons had begun.

Royal Mail is commemorating the coronation with four new stamps, which show the King being crowned and celebrate his multi-faith and biodiversity causes.

Mia Farrow said this week that she "regretted" a since-deleted tweet posted this month in which she wrote that she was "getting tired" of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. "I shouldn’t tweet without thinking.

Prince William and Princess Kate are set to become king and queen consort of England one day, but they’ve had their ups and downs just like any other couple.

There they are! Netflix is giving fans of The Crown their first glimpse of young Prince William and Princess Kate in the upcoming sixth season.

send the Duke of Sussex to London for the crowning event — sans the Duchess.“I think Meghan and Harry should do what’s best for them,” King, 68, told Us Weekly at the Time100 red carpet on Wednesday. “Clearly they know what’s going on in their family life. They know what’s going on over there.”King also revealed that the couple doesn’t turn to her when it comes to making decisions regarding their relationship with the royal family.

Madame Tussauds has unveiled a new wax work of soon-to-be Queen Camilla, ahead of the King's Coronation this May.