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London: On Sunday, Britain celebrates the coronation of the king Charles III and Queen Camilla With street parties across the country and a concert at Windsor Castle.
After Saturday’s glamorous ceremony in London’s Westminster Abbey that featured royals and leaders from around the world, the focus turned to an opportunity for the public to celebrate the post-Caroline era. Queen Elizabeth II reigned for 70 years.
Medieval coronation grandeur has its roots in England in 1066, but The Big Luncheons looks to bring together diverse British societies in the 21st century.
Monday has been declared a public holiday – meaning people can forgo Sunday without worrying about a hangover.
Charles W Camila I hope the long weekend “will provide an opportunity to spend time and celebrate with friends, families and communities,” said Buckingham Palace.
After the hardships of post-WWII, street parties were a major feature of Elizabeth’s coronation in 1953 – and a memorable part of the celebrations of her long reign in 1977 and last year.
The Big Lunch is an effort to keep that neighborhood spirit alive.
Celebration and friendship
“From a cup of tea with a neighbor to a party in the street, the Grand Coronation Lunch brings the festivities to your borough and is a great way to get to know your community a little better,” said Buckingham Palace.
We are likely to see many more successful attempts at making coronation quiche—the delicious, custom-baked tart featuring spinach, broad beans, and tarragon.
The king’s sister, Princess Anne, was due to attend a community street party in Windsor, west London, while his nieces Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie – daughters of Prince Andrew – would attend a big lunch at the same royal town.
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will host a lunch at his office and residence at 10 Downing Street, inviting volunteers from the local community and Ukrainian refugees.
“People mark this great occasion with a spirit of unity and hope for the future,” he said.
stars and lights
Take that, Lionel Richie and Katy Perry are among the stars to perform at East Lawn at Windsor Castle, where 20,000 people are set to attend.
The show will return to the Platinum Jubilee celebrations in June 2022 to celebrate Elizabeth’s record 70 years on the throne, just three months before her death at the age of 96.
Welsh bass-baritone Bryn Tervel – who sang during the coronation ceremony – will also feature in the show, along with Chinese pianists Lang Lang, Andrea Bocelli, Paloma Faith and Nicole Scherzinger.
Hollywood star Tom Cruise, actress Joan Collins, adventurer Bear Grylls and singer Tom Jones will appear via video message.
The Royal Ballet, Royal Opera, Royal Shakespeare Company, Royal College of Music and Royal College of Art will come together for a one-off show.
Buckingham Palace said the main focus would be “Lighting the Nation”, where well-known sites across Britain would be illuminated using projections, lasers, drone screens and lighting.
They include Blackpool’s seafront, Peace Gardens in Sheffield, Eden Project Nature Park in Cornwall and Tyne Bridge in Newcastle.
ancient symbolism
Charles was crowned king of the United Kingdom and 14 other Commonwealth countries on Saturday, during a ceremony steeped in a thousand years of ritual and spectacle.
Having served as heir apparent to Queen Elizabeth, the 74-year-old became the oldest ruler ever to be crowned in Westminster Abbey.
Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury, placed St. Edward’s crown of solid gold on Charles’ head as a sacred and ancient symbol of the king’s power.
Welby was also crowned Queen Camilla, the king’s wife of 18 years.
Shouts of “God save the king” echoed from the 2,300 members.
Trumpet fanfare sounded along with gunfire throughout Britain and abroad.
Back at Buckingham Palace for the second horse-drawn parade, the royal family appeared on the balcony to applause and more cheers of approval from the tens of thousands of well-wishers who braved the spring rain.
After Saturday’s glamorous ceremony in London’s Westminster Abbey that featured royals and leaders from around the world, the focus turned to an opportunity for the public to celebrate the post-Caroline era. Queen Elizabeth II reigned for 70 years.
Medieval coronation grandeur has its roots in England in 1066, but The Big Luncheons looks to bring together diverse British societies in the 21st century.
Monday has been declared a public holiday – meaning people can forgo Sunday without worrying about a hangover.
Charles W Camila I hope the long weekend “will provide an opportunity to spend time and celebrate with friends, families and communities,” said Buckingham Palace.
After the hardships of post-WWII, street parties were a major feature of Elizabeth’s coronation in 1953 – and a memorable part of the celebrations of her long reign in 1977 and last year.
The Big Lunch is an effort to keep that neighborhood spirit alive.
Celebration and friendship
“From a cup of tea with a neighbor to a party in the street, the Grand Coronation Lunch brings the festivities to your borough and is a great way to get to know your community a little better,” said Buckingham Palace.
We are likely to see many more successful attempts at making coronation quiche—the delicious, custom-baked tart featuring spinach, broad beans, and tarragon.
The king’s sister, Princess Anne, was due to attend a community street party in Windsor, west London, while his nieces Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie – daughters of Prince Andrew – would attend a big lunch at the same royal town.
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will host a lunch at his office and residence at 10 Downing Street, inviting volunteers from the local community and Ukrainian refugees.
“People mark this great occasion with a spirit of unity and hope for the future,” he said.
stars and lights
Take that, Lionel Richie and Katy Perry are among the stars to perform at East Lawn at Windsor Castle, where 20,000 people are set to attend.
The show will return to the Platinum Jubilee celebrations in June 2022 to celebrate Elizabeth’s record 70 years on the throne, just three months before her death at the age of 96.
Welsh bass-baritone Bryn Tervel – who sang during the coronation ceremony – will also feature in the show, along with Chinese pianists Lang Lang, Andrea Bocelli, Paloma Faith and Nicole Scherzinger.
Hollywood star Tom Cruise, actress Joan Collins, adventurer Bear Grylls and singer Tom Jones will appear via video message.
The Royal Ballet, Royal Opera, Royal Shakespeare Company, Royal College of Music and Royal College of Art will come together for a one-off show.
Buckingham Palace said the main focus would be “Lighting the Nation”, where well-known sites across Britain would be illuminated using projections, lasers, drone screens and lighting.
They include Blackpool’s seafront, Peace Gardens in Sheffield, Eden Project Nature Park in Cornwall and Tyne Bridge in Newcastle.
ancient symbolism
Charles was crowned king of the United Kingdom and 14 other Commonwealth countries on Saturday, during a ceremony steeped in a thousand years of ritual and spectacle.
Having served as heir apparent to Queen Elizabeth, the 74-year-old became the oldest ruler ever to be crowned in Westminster Abbey.
Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury, placed St. Edward’s crown of solid gold on Charles’ head as a sacred and ancient symbol of the king’s power.
Welby was also crowned Queen Camilla, the king’s wife of 18 years.
Shouts of “God save the king” echoed from the 2,300 members.
Trumpet fanfare sounded along with gunfire throughout Britain and abroad.
Back at Buckingham Palace for the second horse-drawn parade, the royal family appeared on the balcony to applause and more cheers of approval from the tens of thousands of well-wishers who braved the spring rain.
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