8:42
The fuse for the coronation of Charles
Eight months after Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral, London police face a major new security challenge with the ‘Golden Orb’, a key device used in Charles III’s coronation.
With hundreds of thousands of tourists and world leaders expected in London, the security operation is “one of the largest” managed by London Police, according to Ade Adelekan, one of its officers.
“Facial Recognition Technologies”
More than 29,000 police officers, including reinforcements from across the UK, are mobilized. More than 9,000 police officers and 2,500 specialized officers are mobilized on the day of the coronation.
London Police also said they “intend to use facial recognition technology” to “identify individuals whose presence would raise public protection concerns”.
8:16
Charles and Camilla recorded a message for Subway users
UK Underground users will be surprised today and in the days to come when the voice of Charles III. heard in the train stations.
The king recorded a message with his wife Camilla wishing his subjects a happy coronation weekend. “Wherever you travel, we hope your journey is peaceful and pleasant,” says the Queen.
“And remember, please note the gap,” concludes Charles.
“It’s wonderful that Their Majesties were able to include drivers in this historic moment,” said Jacqueline Starr, Managing Director, Rail Delivery Group.
7:46
2,300 guests and some absentees
Foreign heads of state and government, royalty, elected officials, representatives of civil society… 2,300 handpicked guests will attend the coronation of King Charles III. at Westminster Abbey, far fewer than the 8,000 people who attended the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953.
Prince Harry, who broke with the monarchy with a bang and left Britain for California in 2020, confirmed his attendance after months of negotiations with Buckingham Palace. Meghan Markle will remain in California with her two children, Lilibet and Archie, who will turn 4 on Coronation Day.
Joe Biden absent
Many foreign heads of state and government, such as French President Emmanuel Macron, have also been invited. However, the presence of Chinese Vice President Han Zheng caused some turbulence.
US President Joe Biden is represented by his wife Jill Biden. An American President has never attended the coronation of a British monarch.
Crowned heads from all over the world, including King Felipe VI. and Queen Letizia of Spain, Prince Frederik and Princess Mary of Denmark, Prince Fuhimito and Princess Kiko of Japan, and Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco.
6:40
As a member of the Commonwealth, Jamaica wants to hold a referendum to become a republic in 2024
A few days off Coronation of Charles III, Jamaica reaffirms its desire to become a republic. The Caribbean island, which declared independence from the United Kingdom in 1962, became a member of the Commonwealth that same year and recognized the British monarch as head of state.
However, the sovereign “has no real authority to administer the country” and “the real legislative and executive responsibilities rest with the elected representatives of the people,” the Jamaican government specifies. on his side.
6:20
Aborigines from 12 countries colonized by Britain demand an official apology from Charles III
Another challenge for the young king. Representatives and elected officials from twelve indigenous peoples colonized by the former British Empire ask Charles III to officially apologize this Saturday for the consequences of British colonization viz on the day of his coronationreported this Thursday The guard.
The signatories are calling for a “formal apology” and for a “restorative justice process” to be conducted.
Above all, they want the redistribution of the wealth of the British Empire as compensation for colonization. They also want to recover the human remains and the various objects that the United Kingdom collected during the British Empire period.
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6:00 a.m
‘We can’t wait’: Prince William confides in BFMTV ahead of Charles III’s coronation
Asked by BFMTV about organizing the coronation, which will take place this Saturday May 6, Prince William said he was “really looking forward to it”. “I’m fine, very fine, I’ll keep my fingers crossed that the weather stays as it is. We can’t wait,” he told our journalist Laura Kalmus.
The Prince and Princess of Wales were at the Dog & Duck pub in Soho, London’s West End on Thursday. On site, the royal couple exchanged ideas with the numerous Brits who were present
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5:30
Hello everyone
And welcome to this live broadcast detailing the final preparations for the coronation of King Charles III. which is scheduled for this Saturday 6th May in London – an event to be watched live on BFMTV and BFMTV.com.