Category: coronation

Trudeau, Simon Take in Pageantry of Britain’s First Coronation in 70 Years

LONDON—Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Gov. Gen. Mary Simon and astronaut Jeremy Hansen were among the Canadian dignitaries inside Westminster Abbey on Saturday morning to witness the coronation of King Charles III. A drizzle fell as the Canadian delegation entered the historic church. Indigenous leaders were also on the Canadian guest list, including Assembly of First…


Anti-Monarchy Group Says Its Leader Arrested Ahead of King Charles Coronation

The leader of anti-monarchy campaign group Republic has been arrested along with five of his team members in the run-up to the coronation of King Charles III, the group said. Tens of thousands of people have gathered to cheer the royal procession and military parade for the coronation at London’s Westminster Abbey on Saturday, the…


Police Given New Powers Amid Coronation Security Boost

The government has given the police emergency powers under new legislation to counter violent or distressing behaviour at protests. It comes just days just ahead of the king’s coronation on May 6. Under the provision of the newly passed Public Order Bill, from May 3 police officers will be able to stop and search protesters,…