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Charles III’s day of destiny has arrived as the world prepares to watch the historic first coronation of a British monarch in 70 years at Westminster Abbey where Britain will hail its new King. The monarch had been heir since the age of three, and is now ready to finally …

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 …

Royal superfans have been soaked by torrential downpours today as the heavens opened up over London just a day before King Charles’s historic Coronation. Though the capital was drenched in heavy rain, spirits remained high as fans flock to the Mall to await the magnificent procession from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Abbey …

Despite multiple reworks, the current version is said to be almost identical to the original minus Baroque-style arches. And the jewels weren’t always permanent. Until 1911, they were all hired and removed after each respective coronation. At that point the St Edward’s Crown was set with 444 precious and semi-precious …

Dozens of royals and hundreds of other dignitaries attended  the Queen’s Coronation in 1953. Yet only seven members of the Royal Family who were there on that incredible day in Westminster Abbey nearly 70 years ago are still alive, and not all will be at King Charles’s Coronation this weekend. Besides …

Have you ever wondered how you would measure up next to the Queen or perhaps a future King?  Well, look no further as The Mail’s new Royals section has compiled a list of the heights of some of the best-known figures of the British Royal Family. It’s safe to say …

Royal super fans waiting for the Coronation have already been camped near Buckingham Palace for nearly a week ahead of the big day on Saturday.  The group, who were interviewed on ITV’s Lorraine this morning, sealed their spots on The Mall on April 27, but still have five nights to go …

Royal superfans are continuing to camp out on The Mall this weekend as they try and bag front row seats to the procession for King Charles’ coronation.  A number of royal supporters have erected temporary homes made of tarpaulin along the iconic road just over a week before the big …

From the outside, the ageing brick building on a North London industrial estate looks as far removed from the glamour, pomp and pageantry of the coronation as it’s possible to get. But the 65 men and women inside have a pivotal role to play in its success. Some might say …

Postboxes have stood proudly across Great Britain for hundreds of years – they are part of the very fabric of the streets.  So ubiquitous are Britain’s bright red postboxes, they are passed by millions of Brits every single day, the majority taking little notice of their design intricacies. But not …