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Troop keeping alive centuries of military tradition on coronation day

Troop keeping alive centuries of military tradition on coronation day

The Hillsborough Fort Guard will take part in events at Hillsborough Castle in Co Down, the royal residence in Northern Ireland.

Culture Secretary: Coronation will reflect our ‘national character’

Culture Secretary: Coronation will reflect our ‘national character’

Lucy Frazer said the coronation of the King ‘marks the beginning of a new chapter’ for the UK.

Coronation will ‘showcase our liberty’ despite tight security, says minister

Coronation will ‘showcase our liberty’ despite tight security, says minister

Security minister Tom Tugendhat said police and intelligence officers are ‘extremely aware of the challenges we face’.

Call for better awareness of how to communicate with people who are deaf

Call for better awareness of how to communicate with people who are deaf

A poll suggests that many people would actively avoid communicating with people who are deaf or have hearing loss.

Cycling is down nearly a quarter since coronavirus peak

Cycling is down nearly a quarter since coronavirus peak

The decline has sparked fears the Government will fail to hit its target for increasing cycling activity.

Labour principles have not changed, says Reeves after tuition fees U-turn

Labour principles have not changed, says Reeves after tuition fees U-turn

Labour’s promise to ditch tuition fees is the latest pledge dropped by the party.

Nisa announces plans to open another 400 shops

Nisa announces plans to open another 400 shops

The group has already opened 130 new stores this year and increased links with wholesale partners, including Greens Retail and MPK.

In Pictures: Night-time coronation rehearsal lights up London

In Pictures: Night-time coronation rehearsal lights up London

Troops marched from Buckingham Palace, past Trafalgar Square and Downing Street, to Westminster Abbey.

Lloyds beats forecasts with 46% leap in profits after interest rates boost

Lloyds beats forecasts with 46% leap in profits after interest rates boost

The group reported pre-tax profits of £2.3 billion for the three months to March 31, up from £1.5 billion a year earlier.

Charles will have his ‘dream fulfilled’ during coronation, says Britt Ekland

Charles will have his ‘dream fulfilled’ during coronation, says Britt Ekland

The film star said she has known the King since he was a teenager.

MP: Give ministers power to overturn controversial London transport plans

MP: Give ministers power to overturn controversial London transport plans

Conservative former minister Theresa Villiers will raise proposals in Parliament on Wednesday amid criticism of Ulez expansion.

Donald Trump due to visit his golf resort in Ireland

Donald Trump due to visit his golf resort in Ireland

Former US president has been playing golf at Turnberry on a trip to Scotland.

Early morning coronation rehearsal featuring state coaches staged in London

Early morning coronation rehearsal featuring state coaches staged in London

The Diamond Jubilee State Coach was accompanied by hundreds of soldiers on horseback as it travelled along the Mall shortly after midnight.

Provisional council election declaration times

Provisional council election declaration times

Estimates of when to expect results from around the country.

Actor Stephen Tompkinson going on trial accused of inflicting GBH

Actor Stephen Tompkinson going on trial accused of inflicting GBH

The 57-year-old, best known for playing the title role in TV crime drama DCI Banks, will appear at Newcastle Crown Court on Wednesday.

Crocheting royal fans let imaginations ‘go wild’ on postboxes for coronation

Crocheting royal fans let imaginations ‘go wild’ on postboxes for coronation

Crocheted versions of the King and Queen Consort have been made, as well as royal regalia which has a cartoon-like appearance.

California pub ‘the place to be’ for British expats in LA on coronation weekend

California pub ‘the place to be’ for British expats in LA on coronation weekend

Preparations have begun at Ye Olde King’s Head pub in Santa Monica, California, in anticipation of the historic event on May 6.

What the papers say – May 3

What the papers say – May 3

“Lockdown” at Buckingham Palace as man arrested leads several of Wednesday’s newspapers.

Royal fanatics line the Mall for early morning Coronation rehearsal

Royal fanatics line the Mall for early morning Coronation rehearsal

Soldiers paraded past Buckingham Palace towards Westminster Abbey just after 12.20am on Wednesday.

Man held by police after ‘shotgun cartridges thrown into Buckingham Palace’

Man held by police after ‘shotgun cartridges thrown into Buckingham Palace’

The man has been arrested on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon after a knife was found.

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