City needs a whole ecosystem to attract the best and brightest May 9, 2023 Soft power success or waste of time and money? We’re more inclined to side with the Lord Mayor than some on Twitter when it comes to the weekend’s festivities. Clearly, the coronation was always going to kick off an almighty debate on the role of the Royal Family in the twenty-first century; but regardless of [...]
The pomp and spectacle of the Coronation is a display of our soft power to the world May 9, 2023 Major events like the Coronation create unity at home and boost our soft power abroad - and so does our monarchy, with its strong link with the City of London, writes Nicholas Lyons
Charles crowned King at Westminster Abbey as world watches May 6, 2023 The King has been crowned the nation’s monarch and prayed to be a “blessing” to people of “every faith and conviction”. Charles became the 40th reigning sovereign to be crowned at Westminster Abbey, the nation’s coronation church since 1066, as Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby placed St Edward’s Crown on his head. The historic moment, [...]
Fans shocked as Bridgerton spin-off Queen Charlotte tackles royal racism row in key scene May 5, 2023 Queen Charlotte, the new Bridgerton spin-off, landed on Netflix last night and it makes a clear reference to the royal baby racism allegations from within the royal family. In 2021, Meghan claimed that there was concern among some members of the royal family about the skin colour of her baby with Harry. And now, Shonda [...]
Splashing the cash on cardboard cut outs of King Charles, mugs and quiche: The Coronation top sellers May 5, 2023 Celebrations for King Charles III’s Coronation appear to have already started with Brits stocking up on nostalgic and whimsical goods to prepare them for the extra Bank holiday weekend. Discount supermarket Lidl said sales of quiche and champagne have increased 33 per cent and 50 per cent respectively, as shoppers look to pay homage to [...]
WATCH: RNLI’s Tower lifeboats called out from new London station for the first time May 4, 2023 London’s busiest lifeboat rescue crew sprung into action from its new Waterloo Bridge home for the first time this week. The Tower team of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) launched from its newly-created multimillion pound station , after the dilapidated old one was towed away in January. Its previous station, which had parts of [...]
Coronation wine: why magnums and boxes of wine are best May 4, 2023 We Brits really do enjoy a party and this Saturday will see festivities up and down the country for the coronation of King Charles. The tradition of celebrating these occasions is part of our nation’s heritage, with documents even describing the coronation of unlucky Anne Boleyn as having the streets hung with flags and bunting [...]
Your Anti-Coronation Guide: unroyal things to do in London this weekend May 4, 2023 Things to do in London this weekend, from neon life drawing to final-chance theatre, bird watching and cool new Soho shopping If you’re wanting to know where to go to watch the Coronation on the big screen, we’ve got you covered. If you’re wanting to know where to go to celebrate the Coronation in the [...]
Coronation weekend: Brits to splash out an extra £3bn on food, drink and entertainment May 4, 2023 Brits are expected to ring in the Coronation of King Charles III this weekend in the time honoured tradition of emptying their wallets faster than usual. It is predicted consumers will fork out around £8bn over the Coronation bank holiday weekend, with £3.22bn more spent than during a typical May bank holiday. Of the £3bn [...]
Coronation: Flight restrictions to be imposed over central London May 3, 2023 Flight restrictions affecting light aircraft and drones will be imposed above central London on Friday and Saturday due to the coronation. Transport Secretary Mark Harper has banned aircraft from flying below 2,500 feet in an area which includes Buckingham Palace and Westminster Abbey “on advice from the Metropolitan Police Service”, according to a notice to [...]