King Charles III crowned at London’s Westminster Abbey

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King Charles III was crowned on Saturday in Britain's biggest ceremonial event for seven decades, a sumptuous display of pageantry dating back 1,000 years In front of a congregation of about 100 world leaders and a television audience of millions, the Archbishop of Canterbury, the spiritual leader of the Anglican Church, slowly placed the 360-year-old St Edward's Crown on Charles' head as he sat upon a 14th-century throne in Westminster Abbey.

The historic and solemn event dates back to the time of the 74-year-old's predecessor William the Conqueror in 1066. Charles' second wife Camilla, 75, will be crowned queen during the two-hour ceremony, which while rooted in history, is also an attempt to present a forward-looking monarchy, with those involved in the service reflecting a more diverse Britain and leaders from all faiths.

For a nation struggling to find its way in the political maelstrom after its exit from the European Union and maintain its standing in a new world order, its supporters say the royal family provides an international draw, a vital diplomatic tool and a means of staying on the world stage. (Reuters)

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Siri Saturday, 06 May 2023 06:03 PM

In Britain the politicians have no respect at all, all reverence is channelled towards the royal family. How this be democracy ?

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Brainless British Saturday, 06 May 2023 06:19 PM

The British put their old parents in old peoples home but then celebrate 74 year old Charles as if he is a young man starting his new job .

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Brainless British Saturday, 06 May 2023 06:19 PM

The British put their old parents in old peoples home but then celebrate 74 year old Charles as if he is a young man starting his new job .

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Brainless British Saturday, 06 May 2023 06:19 PM

The British put their old parents in old peoples home but then celebrate 74 year old Charles as if he is a young man starting his new job .

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European Saturday, 06 May 2023 11:01 PM

In Sri Lanka elderly are forced to live with their children for financial reasons. In Europe the elderly can live independently with excellent professional care when they need this. So elderly have quality time with their children and grandchildren, because they don't have to nurse their parents. Most elderly homes are beautiful comfortable appartements.

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European Sunday, 07 May 2023 08:51 AM

In Sri Lanka the elderly are forced to live with their children for financial reasons. In Europe the elderly can live independently with excellent professional care. So the elderly here spend quality time with their children and grandchildren, the elderly homes are beautiful comfortable appartments most of the time. I don't want my daughter or son to nurse me.

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Brainless Sri Lankan Sunday, 07 May 2023 09:12 AM

I remember the crowning of Gota. What was is his age? And we not even voted for Charles. This is only a puppetshow, nice entertainment and tradition. The Royals here don't rule the country, but the Rajapaksa's Royals do rule your country.

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European Sunday, 07 May 2023 12:42 PM

In what cattleshed are your parents living? And how many times are they arguing and interfering in your live?

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Jude Saturday, 06 May 2023 07:41 PM

For there's every gorgeous woman there's one guy who's tired of banging her, yeah just ask Charlie!! Huh!

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Jude Sunday, 07 May 2023 01:34 AM

Charlie thought this day will never come as he'd take the plunge before the Mom!!

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S.Siva Sunday, 07 May 2023 09:25 AM

When the mother was crowned she ended the world's #1 country. The don at 76 heads the world's 5th Country down the allant monarchy

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British Are Natural Born Idiots But Because They Ruled Our Country snd Converted The Low Caste To Christianity They Think They Are Superior Sunday, 07 May 2023 06:54 PM

@ Brainless British: I live in Britain and fully endorse your point. The Only Sri Lankans who would disagree with you are the Low Caste and Low Class Converted Christians. Democracy is a myth in Britain everything is Controlled by one UNELECTED FAMILY guarded by battalions of soldiers and hundreds of policemen while street crime is rife in Britain with no policemen on the streets and they come only after a crime had occurred and their justification "WE HAVE NOT ENOUGH POLICEMEN TO GUARD THE STREETS".

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British Are Natural Born Idiots But Because They Ruled Our Country snd Converted The Low Caste To Christianity They Think They Are Superior Sunday, 07 May 2023 06:54 PM

@ Brainless British: I live in Britain and fully endorse your point. The Only Sri Lankans who would disagree with you are the Low Caste and Low Class Converted Christians. Democracy is a myth in Britain everything is Controlled by one UNELECTED FAMILY guarded by battalions of soldiers and hundreds of policemen while street crime is rife in Britain with no policemen on the streets and they come only after a crime had occurred and their justification "WE HAVE NOT ENOUGH POLICEMEN TO GUARD THE STREETS".

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