DEFENCE FORCE personnel and police officers from British overseas territories in the Caribbean will be taking part in the King’s Coronation ceremony tomorrow (May 6) which has been described as the most diverse royal coronation in British history. They will join nearly 4,000 military marching troops taking part in the …
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Postal workers are continuing to write to the World Socialist Web Site (WSWS) voicing opposition to the sell-out deal between the Communication Workers Union (CWU) and Royal Mail (RM). CWU headquarters are stepping up their marketing exercise to promote the agreement, but their claims to have pushed the company back …
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A flypast to mark King Charles’s Coronation could be cancelled due to a high chance of showers, according to the RAF. Air Chief Marshal Sir Michael Wigston said there was a ’50/50′ chance of the flyover going ahead over The Mall and Buckingham Palace tomorrow due to a 70 per …
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From the national anthem to coins, stamps, prisons and warships, many everyday aspects of life in Britain have changed between the accession of King Charles III and his coronation on Saturday. The change in monarch triggered a wave of changes throughout Britain and the other Commonwealth realms where he is …
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Rock and Roll Hall of Fame CEO Greg Harris has discussed Iron Maiden‘s absence from this year’s inductees list while reflecting on the other nominees. Iron Maiden, who were included on the fan ballot this year, were not among the names announced on May 3 when the 2023 induction list …
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The Coronation of King Charles III will take place this weekend, marking one of the most historic royal events in many Brits’ lifetimes. The country has also been given an extra bank holiday so they can fully enjoy the celebrations. Charles’ coronation will take place on Saturday, May 6, and …
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The coronation of King Charles III is almost upon us, and it will see millions around the UK and the world celebrate. May is also a bumper month for bank holidays, with an extra day off to celebrate the historic event. So how will this affect services like the post? …
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King Charles III’s long-awaited coronation takes place on Saturday, with thousands of people flocking to London to witness the historic event, and millions more set to watch on television at home. Such an occasion mean Britain’s priceless Crown Jewels will be removed from the Tower of London, where they are kept under armed guard, and …
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With a bank holiday right around the corner, many people will be getting ready to enjoy a couple of days off work. However, if you’re hoping to send out some letters and parcels, it may be worth checking when the Post Office is actually open. This is because operating hours …
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© Provided by The Telegraph Cancelled stamp Furious stamp collectors have accused Post Office staff of defacing stamps with biro pens and rendering them “worthless”. Instead of being “cancelled” with official, dated postmarks, stamps are increasingly being scrawled on by Post Office workers, enthusiasts have said. Collectors and dealers have …
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