Falkirk pubs will get extra time to celebrate the King's Coronation in May councillors have agreed.
02.03.2023 - 19:23 / dailyrecord.co.uk
West Lothian’s schools will close on Monday, May 8 to mark the Coronation of King Charles III.
The First Minister of Scotland has confirmed the introduction of a Bank Holiday to mark the celebration of His Majesty’s Coronation.
All West Lothian Council employees are to be granted an additional day of annual leave (where possible) on Monday 8 May to mark the event.
This will result in offices and buildings, including schools and early learning and childcare establishments, closing on the day.
The coronation will take place on Saturday May 6.
The Scottish Government have announced plans for a ‘Coronation Weekend’ covering May 6 to 8 to allow individuals, businesses and other organisations in Scotland to celebrate the Coronation.
Leader of West Lothian Council Lawrence Fitzpatrick explained: “The Scottish Government has asked councils to ensure that families are able to take part in celebrations of the coronation of King Charles III and is supportive of this day being a school holiday.”
There are no SQA exams taking place on Monday 8 May due to the public holiday.
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Falkirk pubs will get extra time to celebrate the King's Coronation in May councillors have agreed.
United Kingdom’s Mother’s Day.In September, the Queen died at age 96 at her palace in Scotland, Balmoral Castle. She reigned for 70 years.On the official Instagram page for the British Royal Family, they posted a photo of the King alongside his mom, Queen Elizabeth, when he appeared to be only a few years old.“To all mothers everywhere, and to those who may be missing their mums today, we are thinking of you and wishing you a special #MothersDay,” the caption of the photo read.The post included a photo of Camilla, Queen Consort, with her mother, Rosalind Shand, who passed in 1994 from osteoporosis, a bone disease.A post shared by The Royal Family (@theroyalfamily)In the United Kingdom, Mother’s Day is celebrated in March.It is different than the United States’ version of the holiday, as it first began as a “church tradition” overseas, according to Metro UK, called “Mothering Sunday.”The outlet explained that in The U.K., it takes place three weeks before Easter, and on the fourth Sunday of Lent.The royal family’s Instagram post comes before the King’s coronation is set to take place on May 6 at Westminster Abbey.
Prince William and Kate Middleton’s three children were given key roles in King Charles III’s coronation, while Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s kids have not yet been invited to the ceremony. There are plans for Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis to participate in a carriage ride to Buckingham Palace after the coronation of their grandfather, according to The Times. George, 9, Charlotte, 7, and Louis, 5, will join their parents, the Prince and Princess of Wales, behind a Gold State Coach that will transport King Charles and Queen Camilla May 6. The eldest son of the late Queen Elizabeth II and his wife, Camilla, will be crowned at London’s Westminster Abbey.
Oprah Winfrey thinks the Duke and Duchess of Sussex should stay true to themselves.
A bit of Oprah wisdom never hurt anybody.
Oprah Winfrey said Prince Harry and Meghan Markle should "do what they feel is best for them and for their family" when asked by friend Gayle King whether the couple should attend King Charles III’s coronation. "It’s been reported that Meghan and Harry have received an invitation to the coronation," King said during a "CBS Mornings" interview with Winfrey this week. "Do you think they should go? Do you think they should not go? Is it something you’d like to comment on? I'm listening." "I think they should do what they feel is best for them and for their family," Winfrey replied.
Canada has unveiled how it will mark the coronation of King Charles III.
King Charles’ coronation on May 6.The “Color Purple” actress, 69, sat down with her friend Gayle King on Tuesday’s CBS Mornings to weigh in on the subject.“Do you think they should go, do you think they should not go? Is it something you’d like to comment on? I’m listening,” King, 68, wondered.“I think they should do what they feel is best for them and their family. That’s what I think,” Winfrey noted.“That’s what the bottom line comes down to: ‘What do you feel like is the right thing for you?'”Oprah was also quick to note that she hasn’t spoken to the couple regarding their coronation attendance.“They haven’t asked me my opinion,” she said.Oprah says that Prince Harry and Meghan “should do what they feel is best for them and for their family” when deciding whether to attend King Charles’ coronation.
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Prince Harry is likely to return to the UK for King Charles Coronation alone as Meghan Markle isn't "brave or strong enough to be there", according to one palace insider.
Easter is just around the corner, meaning the start of the April and May bank holidays isn't far away.
While Archie and Lilibet received their titles of Prince and Princess, respectively, the one thing they do not have? An invitation to the their grandfather King Charles‘ coronation ceremony in May.
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Prince Edward and Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh proudly paraded their newfound royal titles on the Scottish capital's iconic Royal Mile on Friday, 10 March.The younger brother of King Charles III was bestowed the 'Duke' mantle on his 59th birthday– serving his late father Prince Phillip's wish – and while marking the one-year anniversary since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Edward spoke of feeling overwhelmed by the honour itself, according to The Independent. Addressing his audience, he shared to a chorus of cheers: "Thank you very much indeed for welcoming us to Edinburgh today on, indeed, a very special and slightly overwhelming day for – now – my wife, the Duchess." The 58 year old's former title was Countess of Wessex – equal in rank to Edward, the long-time Earl of Wessex.
K.J. Yossman As if King Charles III didn’t already have enough drama in his life, between his logorrheic son Prince Harry and disgraced brother Prince Andrew, comedian Harry Enfield is set to unleash a little more chaos ahead of the coronation in May. Enfield’s Channel 4 comedy “The Windsors” is returning for a coronation special, with the comedian set to reprise his role as the monarch. “Charles’ whole life has been building up to this moment and he wants the U.K.’s first coronation in seventy years to be a spectacular affair with all the pomp and circumstance he deserves,” reads the logline. “As does his Queen Consort Camilla (Haydn Gwynne), who can’t wait to drape herself in diamonds and fur. Sadly, the U.K. is in the middle of a cost of living crisis and Wills (Hugh Skinner) thinks the coronation should reflect these more straitened times.”
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are officially invited to the King Charles III coronation ceremony.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have officially been invited to King Charles III's coronation in May. A spokesperson for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex told ET that the couple has been invited by email.«The Duke has recently received email correspondence from His Majesty's office regarding the coronation.
after the death of Queen Elizabeth II.WATCH: World leaders pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth IIOn the call, Biden shared his "condolences on the passing of Queen Elizabeth II," and "recalled fondly the Queen’s kindness and hospitality, including when she hosted him and the First Lady at Windsor Castle".The president "also conveyed the great admiration of the American people for the Queen, whose dignity and constancy deepened the enduring friendship and special relationship between the United States and the United Kingdom".The close relationship was on view in December 2022 when 74-year-old Charles' son Prince William met Biden ahead of the 2022 Earthshot Prize Awards in Boston. Video footage showed the two warmly talking outside the library, with Biden wrapped up warm in the freezing temperatures.
Australian superstar Kylie Minogue has reportedly turned down the chance to perform at King Charles' Coronation later this year. A source close to the 54 year old told the Mail on Sunday that she has decided to turn down the Royal event after taking into account growing Republican sentiment in Australia, becoming the latest star to turn down the performance.
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