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May 5, 2023

King Charles’ goddaughter India Hicks shares stunning photo

King Charles, 74, has rarely been seen like this: With black and white striped tight swimming shorts, he sits on a bench outdoors in summer – without a shirt. The shirtless photo shows his defined upper body, presumably the then Prince of Wales did sports regularly at this time.

Charles’ goddaughter India Hicks, 55, shared the snapshot on her Instagram account as part of the coronation preparations. She writes: “On TV today about @princestrust [Charles’ gemeinnützige Organisation], the remarkable man behind it, and a very considerate, very patient godfather (to an annoying five-year-old India).” The photo was taken 50 years ago in the 1970s while vacationing in the Bahamas, she says, there were India 5 and Charles aged between 23 and 24. The Queen’s bridesmaid’s daughter Pamela Hicks, 94, told the Daily Mail: “We were all sitting around the pool. In this picture I have these little plastic animals and I’m balancing them on Charles’ back and shoulders. I seem to recall that it went on for hours and he just sat there patiently and let me do it.”

May 4, 2023

Russell Crowe fails to attend King Charles’ coronation

Despite being one of Australia’s most famous actors, Russell Crowe, 59, was not invited to the coronation of King Charles, 74. Speaking to radio host Dan Anstey on “Triple M Breakfast Brisbane,” the Hollywood actor explained it to his behavior during his last meeting with members of the British royal family when he broke strict royal protocol.

“It’s probably because of the last time I was introduced to the royal family,” says Crowe, before explaining what happened back then: “The Equerry [ein Offizier des britischen Königshauses, Anm. d. Red.] comes to speak to you and then says, ‘Listen, when you speak to a prince, you call him this, this, this, and this.’ The thing is, it’s just not in my DNA. I’m always respectful and always happy when I meet people, but that ‘Your Highness’ thing just isn’t in my DNA. I called Prince Harry and William ‘pal’. I thought the groom would faint.”

May 3, 2023

Singer Lionel Richie makes critical faux pas when meeting Queen Camilla

A few days before the coronation, King Charles, 74, hosted his first garden party as monarch on Wednesday afternoon, May 3, in the grounds of Buckingham Palace. Among the guests was Lionel Richie, 73, who will perform at the coronation concert on May 7th. After the soul singer and his partner Lisa Parigi had a lively conversation with Charles, the couple spoke to Queen Camilla, 75. The two seemed to get along well with her too – but the musician made a big mistake in the royal chat.

As Royal fans promptly found out on Twitter, Richie stretched out his hand in greeting and later patted the Royal several times on the arm. According to royal etiquette, both of these well-intentioned acts are prohibited. “You shouldn’t touch a member of the royal family. You should always wait for them to shake hands and just be nice and gentle with that handshake,” royal expert Paul Gauger once told ABC News. However, Camilla didn’t seem to mind the faux pas, she laughed heartily with the “Endless Love” interpreter even after the unauthorized touch.

Princess Anne: Lonely Queen at Philip’s funeral touched her heart

She has since buried both her parents. But one moment at the funeral for her father Prince Philip, † 99, particularly touched Princess Anne, 72, although she was not consciously aware of it at the time: the sight of her mother Queen Elizabeth, † sitting lonely in a pew in St. George’s Chapel. 96, still goes deep into her heart when looking at the pictures.

“In a way, I’m glad we didn’t get to see that moment. And when you see the photo, it’s kind of a lot worse,” she said in a conversation with CBC chief correspondent Adrienne Arsenault that aired May 1 . At that time, in April 2021, the corona guidelines did not make it possible for the family to sit close to the grieving widow. “They saw more of it than we did because we accompanied the coffin,” Anne explained. The pandemic and protocol made saying goodbye to the Duke of Edinburgh difficult – and perhaps a little easier at the same time. Strong emotional outbursts in public are not planned for the royal family. The sight of the sad Queen would probably have broken the dams.

Did King Charles invite the Princess of Wales’ family to his coronation?

On May 6, 2023, King Charles, 74, and Queen Camilla, 75, will be crowned in Westminster Abbey – an event of the century that no Royal fan wants to miss. But the guest list is smaller than that of Queen Elizabeth, † 96, Charles “only” sent out around 2000 invitations. Also to the Middleton family?

As the British newspaper “Daily Mail” reports, Pippa, 39, the sister of Catherine, Princess of Wales, 41, Kate’s brother James Middleton, 36, and her parents Carole, 68, and Michael Middleton, 73, an invitation to the coronation ceremony received from King Charles and Queen Camilla. A representative for Pippa and her husband James Matthews, 47, told People magazine they would not comment. However, it would not be a big surprise if Kate’s family came to the coronation: The Middletons are no strangers to royal events, including attending the Queen’s funeral last year and the wedding of Prince Harry, 38, and Duchess Meghan, 41. invited in May 2018.

May 2, 2023

Prince William will make an emotional appearance at the coronation

In a few days the time has come: On May 6, King Charles, 74, and Queen Camilla, 75, will be crowned in Westminster Abbey. A day later, a coronation concert in honor of the monarch and his wife will take place on the grounds of Windsor Castle, with Take That, Andrea Bocelli, 64, Katy Perry, 38, and Lionel Richie, 73, among others, performing. But Prince William is said to have planned something special for the occasion.

As a source now reveals to “Mirror”, the heir to the throne intends to give a speech to the approximately 20,000 spectators at the concert. “His speech will be heartfelt and loving, paying tribute to his father as a principled man who is also devoted to duty and the things he believes in,” the insider says, adding, “The prince keeps it Also important to recognize Camilla’s dedication who has made a real difference to many in her royal role and has also contributed to his father’s happiness.”

Royal Family bids farewell to Lady Elizabeth Kerr

Sad news just before King Charles, 74, coronation: Lady Elizabeth Kerr, the Duchess of Buccleuch, has died at the age of 68 after a short stay in hospital. “The Duke of Buccleuch and his family have announced that the Duchess passed away on Sunday morning after a short illness and surgery, which we deeply regret. The Duchess was a wonderful, life-affirming spirit and our hearts go out to the family who are with coping with their loss,” the family said in an official statement following Kerr’s passing. King Charles is said to have already expressed his condolences, British media reports.

The Duchess of Buccleuch is survived by her husband, four children and eleven grandchildren. A private family service will be held in the Scottish Borders to commemorate her death and a service to celebrate her life will be held at a later date.

Her husband, the Duke of Buccleuch, will play a key role at the King’s coronation ceremony on Saturday 6 May 2023. He will carry the scepter with the cross, part of the royal regalia, to the altar in Westminster Abbey.

May 1, 2023

Prince Harry: family reunion before coronation! His wax figure returns to the Royal Family

On May 6th. 2023 Prince Harry, 38, on the occasion of the coronation of his father King Charles, 74, his family after some rough attacks in his memoir entitled “Spare” [zu Deutsch: “Reserve”] to face At “Madame Tussauds” the (temporary) reunion has already gone off lightly. A wax figure of the Duke of Sussex was relocated just before the historic event. This now stands in rank and file for the coming days with the wax representations of the royal family, led by the monarch. The figure of Duchess Meghan, 41, however, remains in its current location as the real royal is staying away from the coronation to celebrate Prince Archie’s fourth birthday in Montecito.

“The temporary move reflects the Duke of Sussex’s attendance at the coronation and ensures guests will be able to see up close all members of the Royal Family attending this once-in-a-lifetime event,” said Tim Waters, General Manager at ” Madame Tussauds London,” according to the Evening Standard. “His character will remain at The Royal Palace until the end of the coronation celebrations, after which he will make the short journey back to the awards party area of ​​the attraction to stand alongside his wife amongst our Hollywood A-listers .”

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Sources used: standard.co.uk, hellomagazine.com, bbc.com, mirror.co.uk, dailymail.co.uk, people.com, cbc.ca, twitter.com, abcnews.go.com

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