Commander Karen Findlay acknowledged the issues, however defended the drive’s actions.
“The coronation is a once-in-a-generation occasion and that may be a key consideration in our evaluation,” she mentioned. She added that police allowed a protest involving giant numbers to go forward.
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LONDON — From Jill Biden’s perch in Westminster Abbey, it was “actually surreal to see and expertise that second” when King Charles III and Queen Camilla have been topped.
“, you’ll be able to’t think about that second the place you truly see the crown being positioned” on their heads, the American first woman mentioned in a phone interview with The Related Press from London.
“There was such magnificence within the pageantry of the ceremony,’’ she mentioned. She was representing the USA on the coronation on Saturday.
The primary woman additionally mentioned her dialog from Friday with Princess Kate, the spouse of Prince William.
The 2 moms talked about shared experiences – having children in church and “you do something to maintain them quiet.”
The primary woman mentioned Kate “didn’t know if her son might sit nonetheless for 2 hours and we simply had a great snicker over it. , it’s simply one thing, I believe, that’s widespread to lots of us.”
On the coronation, Jill Biden sat subsequent to Ukraine’s first woman, Olena Zelenska.
LONDON — King Charles III, Queen Camilla and members of the royal household have appeared on Buckingham Palace’s balcony to greet a cheering crowd.
The royal couple have been flanked by Charles’ son and first in line to the throne, Prince William, his spouse Kate, and their kids. Additionally on the balcony have been two of Charles’ siblings, Princess Anne and Prince Edward.
1000’s of well-wishers ran onto the Mall, the grand avenue main as much as Buckingham Palace, to get as shut as attainable and get a glimpse of the royal look.
The crowds appeared jubilant regardless of the pouring rain, clamoring to get one of the best spot in entrance of the palace.
The Purple Arrows, the Royal Air Drive’s aerobatics staff, wowed the crowds as they flew previous and left purple, white and blue trails within the sky. ——
LONDON — French President Emmanuel Macron, who attended the coronation ceremony together with his spouse Brigitte, expressed his “congratulations to King Charles III and Queen Camilla, mates of France.” “Proud to be by your facet on this historic day,” he posted on Twitter. ——
LONDON — Britain’s Ministry of Protection says a highly-anticipated navy fly-past over Buckingham Palace to mark King Charles III’s coronation has been scaled down due to moist climate.
The unique plan was for greater than 60 plane from the Royal Navy, British Military and Royal Air Drive to stage a colourful show within the air after Charles, Queen Camilla and different key members of the royal household seem on the palace balcony to greet well-wishers.
The fly-past will now be fashioned of the Purple Arrows, the Royal Air Drive’s aerobatic staff, and helicopters. The show will final for 2 minutes and 30 seconds.
LONDON — 1000’s of navy troops that marched by means of London in King Charles III’s coronation procession saluted their commander in chief on the garden of Buckingham Palace.
The troops eliminated their caps and gave three rousing cheers to the newly topped king and Queen Camilla who watched from a perch wanting over the palace gardens.
“Hip, hip, hooray,” the servicemembers shouted thrice.
Bagpipers then performed a tune written for the event known as “King Charles III.”
HONG KONG — The coronation drew a muted response in Hong Kong, a former British colony.
At British-themed pubs in Hong Kong’s bustling Wanchai district, a reasonable crowd gathered to observe the dwell broadcast of the coronation on Saturday evening. Many have been foreigners.
“It’s actually, actually good. As I say, the final time I watched it, it was in black and white,” mentioned Mike Davies, who sat on the Queen Victoria pub, referring to the coronation of Charles’ mom, Queen Elizabeth II, in 1953.
The response to Charles is in stark distinction to only eight months in the past, when folks lined up in entrance of the British Consulate Normal to put flowers and pay tribute to Elizabeth.
The town, which was below British rule for greater than a century, was handed again to China in 1997.
LONDON — The environmental activism group Simply Cease Oil says round 20 of its supporters have been arrested Saturday for protesting through the coronation celebrations.
The group, which calls for no new licenses for any fossil gas tasks within the U.Okay., mentioned that the protesters have been arrested on the Mall outdoors Buckingham Palace and out of doors Downing Avenue.
It mentioned the activists didn’t perform disruptive motion, and that they have been solely carrying “Simply Cease Oil” T-shirts and holding flags with the slogan.
The group criticized the federal government for banning authentic dissent.
LONDON — Crowds weathering chilly rain waved flags and cheered because the gilded horse-drawn coach carried King Charles III and Queen Camilla again to Buckingham Palace following his coronation ceremony.
The king and queen waved again from the shelter of the Gold State Coach. Mounted troops led the way in which as 4,000 armed service members marched by means of central London.
Scarlet sleeves of Welsh Guards and white-gloved fingers of Royal Air Drive members swung in unison to a gentle drumbeat.
It was the biggest navy procession within the metropolis because the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953.
The procession handed Trafalgar Sq. and went below Admiralty Arch after which bordered St. James Park on its option to the palace.
MILAN — Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni has prolonged her congratulations to King Charles III, Queen Camilla and the British folks in a social media publish Saturday that includes a centuries-old mosaic upon which the throne sits for the coronation ceremony inside Westminster Abbey.
In {a photograph}, Meloni is seen analyzing the round mosaic, which “was masterfully realized by Italian artisans about eight centuries in the past.” She mentioned it remained testimony of the “historic and deep cooperation between Italy and the UK.”
Meloni expressed certainty that the king “will additional reinforce” the ties.
LONDON — Newly topped King Charles III and Queen Camilla have emerged from Westminster Abbey for a grand procession returning to Buckingham Palace after his coronation.
Charles was carrying the Imperial State Crown and a ermine-trimmed purple velvet gown as he paced slowly by means of the cavernous church to the strains of “God Save the King.” Church bells rang out.
The king’s grandson, Prince George, second-in-line to the throne, was among the many honor pages holding up the lengthy practice of his gown.
Rain was falling because the king and queen exited the church however they have been protected by a see-through tent that led to the Gold State Coach, a gilded carriage that has been utilized in each coronation since 1831.
LONDON — King Charles III and Queen Camilla have taken holy communion as their coronation ceremony at Westminster Abbey nears its finish.
Justin Welby, the Archbishop of Canterbury, led the congregation in saying the Lord’s Prayer, and the choir sang because the royal couple have been offered with bread and wine.
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden is congratulating King Charles III and Queen Camilla on their coronation.
The American chief says in a tweet that “the enduring friendship between the U.S. and the U.Okay. is a supply of power for each our peoples.”
First woman Jill Biden, who was representing the USA on the ceremony, says it was an honor to be at Westminster Abbey “on this historic day.”
LONDON — Camilla, the queen consort, has been anointed and topped with Queen Mary’s Crown.
Clergymen handed her the Queen Consort’s Scepter with Cross, and the Queen Consort’s Rod with Dove.
The choir sang a brand new music, “Make a joyful noise,” composed by Andrew Lloyd Webber.
LONDON — Prince William has knelt earlier than his father, King Charles III, to pledge his loyalty to the monarch.
“I’ll bear unto you, as your liege man of life and limb. So assist me God,” William mentioned.
Historically royals and lords may also kneel earlier than their new monarch and pay homage, however this time that’s changed by what officers have known as “The Individuals’s Homage” — folks watching at dwelling who want to take action are invited to say “God save King Charles” on the finish, or observe the phrases of the liturgy.
LONDON — King Charles III has been topped in his solemn coronation service and the congregation has cheered “God save the king.”
The Archbishop of Canterbury positioned the hefty gold and jewel-studded St. Edward’s crown on the pinnacle of Charles halfway by means of the two-hour service. The crowning is the centerpiece of the coronation and it’s the one time throughout his reign that Charles will put on the strong gold crown.
It contains a purple velvet cap, ermine band and criss-crossed arches topped by a cross. It’s set with rubies, amethysts, sapphires, garnet, topazes and tourmalines.
After the ceremony, Charles will swap the two.08-kilogram (4.6-pound) crown for the Imperial State Crown, which weighs about half as a lot, for the procession again to Buckingham Palace.
LONDON — King Charles III is getting ready for his anointment, probably the most sacred and intimate a part of the coronation rituals.
Charles and Camilla will take away their crimson Robes of State and the king can be wearing a white linen tunic and the “Supertunica,” a full-length gold coat — clothes that symbolize each humility and splendor, meant to replicate the 2 natures of Jesus Christ.
He’ll sit within the historical oak Coronation Chair, which has been a part of each coronation since 1308. A display screen has been introduced into place across the chair by guardsmen.
He’ll then be offered with objects of regalia symbolizing secular and religious energy. That features the Orb, which represents the world below Christ, and the Sovereign’s Ring, symbolizing the wedding of a monarch to his folks. Charles will put on the Coronation Glove and maintain the Scepter with Cross, a logo of earthly energy, in his proper hand. In his left hand, he’ll maintain the Scepter with Dove, representing religious authority and mercy.
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, will pour holy oil from an eagle-shaped ampulla, or flask, then rub it on the king’s fingers, chest and head.
The ceremony has roots within the biblical story of the anointing of King Solomon, and was initially designed to substantiate that the sovereign was appointed straight by God.
WELLINGTON, New Zealand — Monuments in New Zealand are lit purple in honor of the king’s coronation.
Within the city of Rangiora, north of Christchurch, folks have been celebrating on Saturday.
“No matter what you consider, what system you suppose we must always have, our present head of state is altering and that’s price noting,” mentioned the Rangiora city crier.
A cake was made for the event and for the revelers to get pleasure from.
The Australian Warfare Memorial in Canberra was additionally lit purple on Friday evening. In Sydney, a tree was planted at Authorities Home and a smoking ceremony held to mark the event.
LONDON — Britain’s Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has delivered a studying from the Epistle to the Colossians, from the New Testomony of the Bible.
Officers have mentioned that though Sunak is a Hindu, he’s studying as prime minister so there is no such thing as a concern over his private religion through the Anglican service.
LONDON — King Charles III has taken the solemn oath to manipulate the folks of the UK with “justice and mercy” and to foster an setting the place folks of all faiths and beliefs can dwell freely.
The oath is the second of 5 components of the historic coronation ceremony that’s rooted in additional than 1,000 years of custom.
Charles mentioned he was prepared to take the oath and after putting his hand on the Bible, he solemnly promised to take action. He later kissed the holy e-book.
The service has been modified to acknowledge the change within the spiritual make-up of the UK.
For the primary time, Buddhist, Hindu, Jewish, Muslim and Sikh spiritual leaders are taking part in an element within the coronation. That displays Charles’ vow to be “the defender of faiths,” versus the “defender of the religion.”
LONDON — For his coronation, King Charles III is carrying the crimson velvet Gown of State, which was worn by King George VI at his coronation in 1937. He’s additionally carrying a crimson tunic, cream silk overshirt, and Royal Navy trousers.
Camilla, the queen consort, can also be carrying a crimson gown, this one initially made for Queen Elizabeth II in 1953. Beneath she is carrying a tailor-made gown by British designer Bruce Oldfield.
Prince William is carrying the ceremonial uniform of the Welsh Guards, whereas his spouse, Kate, is in an ivory wool crepe gown by British designer home Alexander McQueen. She just isn’t carrying a tiara, however a silver and crystal headpiece.
Their daughter, Princess Charlotte, can also be carrying a gown and cape by McQueen.
LONDON — Shouts of “God save King Charles” and trumpet blasts have echoed in Westminster Abbey as greater than 2,000 company acknowledged the brand new monarch.
The medieval custom started with the Archbishop of Canterbury presenting Charles III to the congregation because the “undoubted king.” He then requested them to indicate their help with the mantra.
The church erupted with the cheer and a trumpet fanfare.
Three different presenters adopted the archbishop, repeating the identical phrases. Every time the refrain of voices thundered again their help.
For every of the 4 cheers, the king turned in a distinct route to symbolize the cardinal factors of the compass.
LONDON — King Charles III has entered Westminster Abbey for the coronation ceremony constructed on historical traditions at a time when the monarchy faces a shaky future.
The king entered by means of the good west door of the abbey because the choir sang Hubert Parry’s, “I used to be glad,” which was composed for the coronation of King Edward VII.
He wore an extended darkish purple gown as he slowly proceeded by means of the church behind his spouse, Camilla, the queen consort.
Prince William’s eldest son, Prince George, was one in all 4 honor pages carrying the practice of his grandfather’s gown.
LONDON — Prince Harry has arrived at Westminster Abbey for his father’s coronation.
The Duke of Sussex was carrying a black three-piece set of tails and navy medals on his chest.
His spouse, Meghan, stayed behind in California with their younger kids.
Harry, who stop his official duties with the royal household over intense scrutiny from the British media, just isn’t taking part in a task within the service.
The prince additional alienated himself by publishing his explosive bestselling memoir, “Spare,” by which he spilled household secrets and techniques.
LONDON — Navy bands are marching down central London streets and a whole lot of servicemen and servicewomen are starting to take their positions alongside the procession route forward of King Charles III’s coronation.
Troopers in distinctive purple tunics and bearskin hats are lining the Mall in entrance of King Charles III and Camilla, the queen consort, have began their quick journey within the gilded Diamond Jubilee Coach from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Abbey, the place they are going to be anointed and topped in a ceremony steeped in historical past.
They’re being escorted by the Sovereign’s Escort, comprising of about 160 troopers on horseback. The Family Cavalry Mounted Band is main the navy procession.
It’s a a lot smaller procession than the one deliberate for the return route from the abbey, when some 4,000 troops will function in a spectacular show of pageantry.
The state coach Charles and Camilla are travelling in was created in 2012 to commemorate Queen Elizabeth II’s sixtieth 12 months on the throne. The procession will take about half an hour.
LONDON — Westminster Abbey is abuzz with pleasure as the ultimate company, together with world leaders, arrive for the coronation of King Charles III.
U.S. First Girl Jill Biden wore a pale blue outfit with an identical bow in her hair as she walked into the abbey. She was adopted by French President Emmanuel Macron and his spouse, Brigitte.
Different heads of state on the visitor listing embrace Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Canadian chief Justin Trudeau and eight present and former British prime ministers.
LONDON — King Charles III and Camilla, the queen consort, have arrived in a motorcade at Buckingham Palace forward of their coronation.
Loud cheers erupted among the many crowds of wellwishers lining the Mall, the grand avenue resulting in the palace, as the road of vehicles drove by. Charles and Camilla have been seen waving on the crowds from inside their Bentley.
The couple are anticipated to depart from the palace within the Diamond Jubilee state coach later this morning to Westminster Abbey, the place they are going to be topped.
In the meantime on the abbey, many politicians and celebrities have arrived and brought their seats. Musicians have began warming up forward of the ceremony, which is because of start at 11 a.m. native time (1000 GMT).
LONDON — The anti-monarchy group Republic says a number of of its members have been arrested as they ready to protest the coronation of King Charles III.
The group plans to carry placards and chant “Not my king” through the monarch’s procession to Westminster Abbey. It says police have been knowledgeable prematurely of its plans.
However on Saturday morning a number of of the group’s members have been stopped close to Trafalgar Sq. and led to police vans.
Others managed to protest alongside the route, wearing yellow and waving placards with slogans together with “king parasite” and “abolish the monarchy.”
Police have mentioned they are going to have have a “low tolerance” for folks in search of to disrupt the day, sparking criticism that they’re clamping down on free speech.
LONDON — Crowds are rising outdoors Buckingham Palace and company are arriving at Westminster Abbey for the coronation of King Charles III.
Individuals who camped in a single day in a single day for a view of the royals awoke to cloudy skies that gave option to solar and a few gentle rain.
Followers carrying flags and clad within the colours of the Union Jack have been arriving by practice in London hours earlier than the ceremony that begins when Charles and Camilla, queen consort, depart from the palace in a gilded horse-drawn carriage.
The royal couple can be chauffeured on the 1.3-mile (2-kilometer) route by means of central London to Westminster Abbey for the two-hour ceremony.
The church buzzed with pleasure and was abloom with aromatic flowers and colourful hats. Invited company streaming into the abbey together with recognizable celebrities reminiscent of Judi Dench, Emma Thompson, Lionel Richie and Nick Cave, and others together with judges in wigs, troopers with gleaming medals hooked up to purple tunics and members of the Home of Lords of their purple robes.
