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arts-and-culture2 years ago•0 min saved

The Contrasting Emotions of King Charles III's Coronation

The coronation of Charles III, the current Prince of Wales, is expected to be an irresistible spectacle that will showcase the grandeur and tradition of the British monarchy. The event, which has been in planning for years, will feature a procession, a service at Westminster Abbey, and a banquet at Buckingham Palace. Despite some criticism of the cost and relevance of the monarchy, the coronation is expected to draw crowds and generate excitement around the world.

via Financial Times|

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world-news2 years ago•6 min saved

The Commonwealth's indifference towards King Charles III's coronation.

The coronation of Charles III, the King of the 15 Commonwealth realms, including Jamaica, is being met with indifference and even opposition in many of these countries. Several Caribbean realms, including Barbados, have already cast off the monarchy and become republics, while others are considering doing the same. Calls for reparations for the slave trade and a reckoning for the legacies of British colonialism have gathered momentum in the Caribbean, fueled by the Black Lives Matter movement and a recent controversy over Britain’s mistreatment of migrants from the British West Indies.

via The Washington Post|

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