Coronation of Charles III: Security expert considers attack on king to be "probable" - fans flock to center

On Saturday (May 6th) King Charles III.

crowned in London.

At the same time, his wife Camilla is crowned.

All events in the news ticker.

• The crowning glory in the live stream

  : the most important images live from London

• Kate's dig at Meghan?

  : Princess makes a clear statement with her shoes

• Harry and Charles reconciliation

  : Clarifying conversation at Buckingham Palace?

• Overview of King Charles' coronation

  : TV broadcast, schedule and procedure

• The

  news ticker for the coronation of King Charles III.

  will be continuously updated on the day of the ceremony.

Update from May 6, 8:56 a.m .:

A good three hours before the coronation begins, the first guests arrive at Westminster Abbey.

Among others Lord Mandelson and Baroness Louise Casey.

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Guests meet before the coronation of King Charles III.

and Queen Camilla at Westminster Abbey

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Update from May 6, 8:24 a.m .:

But of course not only Royals fans came to the coronation.

A small group of protesters is already gathering in Trafalgar Square.

A man waves a large flag with the inscription "Abolish the Monarchy" (in German: Abolishes the monarchy).

They are hoping for 1,500 more supporters later this morning, a BBC protester says.

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People protest on the day of King Charles III's coronation ceremony.

against the monarchy, a man waving a large flag with the inscription "Abolish the Monarchy" (in German: abolish the monarchy).

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Update from May 6, 08:07:

London is getting ready for the coronation of Prince Charles III.

The procession route for the numerous spectators was opened at 6:00 a.m. local time.

Now more and more royal fans are flocking to central London.

The members of the armed forces taking part in the coronation procession have also already arrived in London.

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Before the coronation ceremony of King Charles III.

people gather along The Mall in London.

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Update from May 5, 10:30 p.m.:

A mass spectacle like the coronation not only has to be well organized, but also meticulously secured.

There are enough reasons for this: An ex-Royal bodyguard stops an attack on Charles III.

or Prince Harry for "probably" - but the responsible emergency services are well prepared.

We have already provided information on the planned safety precautions here.

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"The dangers are enormous," a security expert assesses the situation shortly before the coronation - King Charles III in particular, but also his youngest son Prince Harry are in danger

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The coronation of Charles III.

Watch live: Preparations for the coronation in the stream

Update from May 5,

King Charles' and Camilla's festive procession from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Abbey and the coronation ceremony itself can also be seen in the live stream.

The exact schedule can be found in our news ticker under this sub-item.

Update from May 5, 9:00 p.m.:

The evening before the coronation, King Charles III.

not early to bed.

A reception is currently taking place at Buckingham Palace, at which King Charles III.

and the royal family welcome prominent guests from all over the world, including the nobility from Spain, Denmark, Norway, Serbia and Bhutan, as well as high-ranking politicians such as Prime Minister Rashi Sunak (42).

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In the evening, King Charles receives an illustrious group of prominent guests, including Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and his wife (left), Mary and Frederik of Denmark (middle) and Felipe VI.

and Letizia of Spain (r.)

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Because of Charles' coronation: London experiences historic police operation

Update from May 5, 7:00 p.m .:

Security measures that are otherwise unparalleled are being taken in the British capital these days.

London's police chief Mark Rowley (58) speaks of the "largest police operation" in the history of the metropolis, reports the

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In fact, Charles III.

and Camilla are in constant danger - but emergency services are doing their utmost to contain the risk.

Guards with state-of-the-art binoculars are positioned on the roof of Buckingham Palace, while other officers maintain a presence on the streets.

In addition to uniformed security guards, plainclothes police officers will also patrol.

They also rely on close cooperation with the British domestic secret service MI5.

During the ceremony, more surveillance cameras were installed along the route between the Palace and Westminster Abbey.

Swipe at Meghan?

Kate wears her favorite shoes to the reception

Update from May 5,

The day before his coronation at Buckingham Palace, the king had lunch with political representatives of the United Kingdom.

At the state reception, Princess Kate in particular set fashionable accents – they were not entirely inconspicuously reminiscent of Meghan Markle.

Coincidence or a very conscious sign?

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Is Kate deliberately stealing the show from Meghan Markle?

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Prince Harry already in London: reconciliation with Charles III.

before the coronation?

Update from May 5,

As reported by

the

A private jet from Van Nuys, California, landed at a VIP airport near Windsor Castle on Friday morning.

The district of the metropolis Los Angeles is in close proximity to the place of residence (Montecito) of the disgraced prince.

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Prince Harry will also appear at his father's coronation - despite his break with the royal family and his ruthless reckoning in his autobiography "Spare" (here: William, Charles and Harry at the Queen's funeral)

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wants

to know that Prince Harry is already in Buckingham Palace.

Prince William's brother is said to have arrived there around 1 p.m. on Friday afternoon, as confirmed by a police officer in front of the royal residence.

Also Charles III.

is - less than a day before the coronation - in his London official residence.

A clarifying conversation with his youngest son could therefore be pending behind the palace walls, maybe even a reconciliation.

A perfect surprise for Charles' coronation: the king and his wife record a train announcement

Update from May 5,

The surprise is perfect when the announcement in London’s railways is currently from King Charles III.

(74) and King's wife Camilla (75) come in person.

"My wife and I wish you and your families a wonderful coronation weekend," the king's voice sounds over the loudspeakers.

Sound familiar?

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Listen out for Their Majesties on @TfL and @NetworkRail on your travels this #Coronation weekend… and don't forget to #MindTheGap.

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— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) May 5, 2023

Followed by Camilla: "Wherever you travel, we hope you have a safe and pleasant journey." Charles III.

closes with what is often heard on the London Underground: "Please mind the gap".

The anticipation of the coronation increases: the first guests have landed, William and Kate in the pub

Update from May 5, 12:38 p.m .:

While the first guests of the coronation have landed at Stansted Airport with Japan’s Crown Prince Fumihito (57) and Crown Princess Kiko (56), Prince William (40) and Princess Kate (41) are busy further appointments true.

Very close to the people, they took the Elizabeth Line subway line to the London district of Soho, where they visited the "Dog and Ducks" pub.

Prince William insisted on tapping a beer himself behind the bar, then William and Kate took a sip.

Pictures of the day of the coronation of King Charles III.

can be seen here.

Update from May 5,

The anticipation of the coronation of King Charles III.

is overshadowed by concerns about bad weather.

Hundreds of thousands of Brits and visitors gathered for King Charles III's great day.

who flock to London on Saturday can expect to get soaked.

Because the BBC weather service predicts rain for the midday hours.

The probability of this happening in the London Borough of Westminster is 70 percent.

These are not good prospects for the planned procession of the royal couple from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Abbey at 10 a.m. British time (11 a.m. CEST) and back again after the ceremony at 1 p.m. (2 p.m. CEST).

Tens of thousands of onlookers will take their places along the route early in the morning.

You should definitely bring umbrellas.

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It could get wet: Many Britons are preparing for authentic London rainy weather to crown it (photomontage).

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Although the royal couple travels both ways in a closed carriage, rain is likely to be unpleasant for other participants and spectators.

In the worst case, the weather could even force the organizers to change plans: heavy rain could complicate the planned overflight of more than 60 Royal Air Force (RAF) aircraft and helicopters.

The aircraft traditionally thunder over the palace at major royal events, while the royal family shows off to their subjects on the balcony.

Update from May 4, 10:40 p.m.:

Discussions about the costs, however, dampen the mood of many Britons.

The Coronation of King Charles III.

consumes several million pounds - money, a not inconsiderable part of which comes from the taxpayer's pocket.

The situation arouses resentment: a counter-demonstration is even planned for the day of the coronation.

However, one does not want to block or severely disrupt the course of the ceremony, a spokesman said.

Update from May 4th, 8:00 p.m .:

Around 2,000 guests should attend the royal ceremony in Westminster Abbey.

For comparison: At the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II († 96), around 8,000 guests were still welcomed.

The guest list of those who will attend Charles' coronation is well-known: in addition to members of other royal families, high-ranking politicians and personalities from the entertainment world are also invited.

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Soccer star David Beckham (48) is said to be on the coronation guest list (here in April 2019 with Charles at London's Natural History Museum)

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King Charles III

will be crowned in London on Saturday: TV broadcast, schedule and procedure

First report from May 4th, 4:00 p.m.:

London – On Saturday (May 6th) there is a historic day in Great Britain: Charles III.

(74) will be crowned at noon (12:00 p.m. German time) - he is the 40th monarch to undergo this ceremony.

All information about the TV broadcast, schedule and course of the coronation can be found here at a glance.

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The coronation of King Charles III will take place in Westminster Abbey, one of London's most famous and traditional landmarks.

accomplished

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For the first time since 1937, Camilla (75) is a king's wife.

The Archbishop of Canterbury, the spiritual leader of the Church of England, will hold the traditional service in Westminster Abbey.

Since 1066, the Abbey in central London has been the scene of every coronation.

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