Why does King Charles give out money on Maundy Thursday? The historical tradition explained

“olive branch” to the estranged Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle.The monarch has prominently featured a photograph of the controversial Duke and Duchess of Sussex in his official coronation souvenir program. Markle’s appearance is raising eyebrows considering she’s infamously not attending the historic May 6 event.The fun family photo was actually snapped in Clarence Gardens in 2018 for Charles’ 70th birthday, which explains the absence of Harry and Meghan’s babes Princess Lilibet, 1, and Prince Archie, 3.Of course some social media watchdogs are cattily calling out the dated image.

King Charles and Queen Consort Camilla have personally chosen a “Coronation Quiche” recipe that includes an ingredient loved by A-list celebs - edamame beans. The Royal Family’s official Twitter account has shared the recipe for the open baked savoury tart that can be made for the Big Lunches set to be held to mark the King and Queen Consort's crowning. It features cheddar cheese, spinach, tarragon and either broad or soya beans - also known as edamame.

Prince Harry's security will be assessed on a “case-by-case basis” amid a “huge policing operation" for King Charles’ Coronation. Policing minister Chris Philp said he hopes the high profile crowning of the King and the Queen Consort Camilla in just over three weeks’ time will be similar in success to the “fantastic” handling of the late Queen’s funeral.

Prince Harry will be supporting King Charles on the monarch’s big day – but several royal watchers believe the Duke of Sussex will be left out in the cold when he returns to his home country. On Wednesday, Buckingham Palace confirmed that the Duke of Sussex will attend his father’s coronation, ending months of speculation about whether the prince would be welcomed following the publication of his explosive memoir "Spare." His wife, Meghan Markle, will remain at the couple’s home in California with their two young children, the palace said.The May 6 date of the coronation coincides with their son Prince Archie’s birthday.

King Charles and Queen Consort Camilla have personally selected a recipe to mark the coronation next month.

Take That, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie have been announced to perform at a concert to celebrate the coronation of King Charles III.The coronation is set to take place on May 6, with the concert scheduled to happen in the grounds of Windsor Castle the following day (May 7). Alongside the King and Queen Consort, 20,000 members of the public and invited guests will be in attendance, and the concert will also be broadcast on BBC One, BBC iPlayer, Radio 2 and BBC Sounds.Andrea Bocelli, Freya Ridings, Welsh bass-baritone Sir Bryn Terfel and classical-soul composer and producer Alexis Ffrench have also been confirmed for the concert, with more names due to be announced soon.“This will be our first live show since the Odyssey Tour, four years ago in 2019, and what a stage to come back on!” said Take That in a BBC press release.

Cue the pomp and circumstance. The coronation of King Charles III is almost upon Us, which means a rollout of historical fashion statements from the British monarch are on the horizon. 

Charles is not inviting his former sister-in-law the Duchess of York to his coronation, The Independent has learnt. Sarah Ferguson, who still lives with Prince Andrew and is very close to him even though they divorced in 1996, will have to watch the 6 May celebrations at Westminster Abbey on TV. The news follows the Duchess of Sussex’s decision to miss the coronation by staying at her home in California with Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet while Prince Harry attends alone.

Prince Harry has confirmed he will be attending his father King Charles’ Coronation, but a royal expert has shared he will be "nowhere near" the Buckingham Palace balcony on the day. Buckingham Palace announced on Wednesday that The Duke of Sussex, 38, will attend the King’s Coronation but the Duchess of Sussex, 41, will remain in California with Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.

With the Coronation just around the corner, King Charles appears to be a "calmer person", according to body language expert Darren Stanton.The King and Queen Consort Camila, who will become 'Queen Camilia', will be Coronated on May 6 at Westminster Abbey. And experts believe King Charles will slip into his new role just fine since becoming much more "comfortable" at big events. Speaking on behalf of Betfair Casino, Darren explained: “King Charles was shown shaking hands and making a swift exit following the [Easter] ceremony.

King Charles' Coronation plan has been "thrown into chaos" after Prince Harry missed the deadline on RSVP-ing and rehearsals ran late, it has been reported.Tensions are running high with less than three weeks to go before the historic event on 6 May, and it's said that organisers are concerned that the public could switch off if it goes on too long, after rehearsals overran "significantly". It's thought that seating plans have still not been finalised due to Prince Harry, 38, and Meghan Markle, 41, still having not confirmed their attendance, but it is believed that a decision is imminent.

King Charles' Coronation has descended into chaos after rehearsals for the historic occasion went significantly over schedule.

The King and Queen Consort led the Royal Family to St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle yesterday (Sunday, April 9) for the first Easter Sunday service of the new reign.The couple were joined by the likes of The Prince and Princess of Wales, Princess Beatrice and Zara Tindall at the annual service before they headed back to the castle for lunch. While the day was filled with sweet moments, there was another special anniversary being celebrated as The King and Queen Consort marked their 18th wedding anniversary yesterday.The pair married in a civil ceremony at Windsor Guildhall on April 9, 2005 and affirmed their vows in a religious blessing at St George's Chapel later the same day.

His Majesty King Charles III and the Queen Consort Camilla will celebrate coronation day on Saturday, May 6 with ceremonial events throughout London. Their Majesties will travel from Buckingham Palace in The King's Procession to Westminster Abbey in the Diamond Jubilee State Coach, which was created for the Queen Elizabeth II to commemorate the 60th anniversary of her reign in 2012.  The Queen died in September at the age of 96.

More than 850 community and charity representatives from across the UK have been invited to the King’s coronation. Invitations to the May 6 service at Westminster Abbey in central London have been extended to more than 450 British Empire Medal (BEM) recipients in recognition of their contributions.

As plans for the upcoming Coronation continue to ramp up, it has now been revealed that the King and Queen will celebrate the historic occasion by appearing on the Buckingham Palace balcony with only the working royals to accompany them. His Majesty’s decision to appear alongside only his closest and most loyal family members will show his vision for a slimmed down monarchy going forwards, royal sources said.The exciting climax of a day’s worth of celebrations will culminate with a special fly past over the royal family’s HQ, with the King and Queen watching alongside their family from the iconic balcony, just as his mother had done before him.

The group of eight schoolboys who have been given the important task of supporting King Charles and Queen Camilla on Coronation Day have been revealed.

OK! magazine.“I have known both the king and the queen consort since I was a child,” Fergie told the publication. “I think if you look at the king’s track record in areas like the environment, where he was decades ahead of his time, and the Prince’s Trust, it’s clear what an extraordinary man he is,” she added.

Prince George will play a key role of Page of Honour at the King’s Coronation next month.

Prince George is set to have a very special role in the coronation of his grandfather, King Charles III. On Tuesday, Buckingham Palace released the invitation for Charles' coronation — set for May 6 — with a detailed description of George's role in the service.George will be one of eight Pages of Honour who have been chosen to attend the coronation of Their Majesties The King and The Queen Consort Camila next month.Throughout the coronation service, Their Majesties will each be attended by four Pages of Honour.