Easy News: King Charles’ coronation

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   The United Kingdom has a new king, King Charles III. Although he became king in September 2022, he has not yet had his coronation. A coronation is a special royal celebration event where a new King or Queen has the crown placed on the head.

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   For a long time, Charles was Prince of Wales. His mother was Queen Elizabeth II and she died in 2022. Because he was her oldest son, Charles became the king when she died.

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   King Charles is the king of the United Kingdom. England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland are the four countries in the United Kingdom. King Charles is also head of the Commonwealth, which includes Canada, Australia and many other countries.

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   King Charles’ coronation will take place on Saturday 6 May.

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   The coronation will be in Westminster Abbey. During the coronation, The Archbishop of Canterbury will put St. Edward’s Crown on King Charles’ head. St. Edward’s Crown was made in 1661 and is solid gold.

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   Many important people will be invited to the coronation. The coronation will also be on television.

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   On Sunday 7 May, the day after the coronation, there will be a concert at Windsor Castle. The concert will also be on television so that everyone who wants to can watch it.

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   On Sunday we will all get the chance to take part in a Coronation Big Lunch. King Charles hopes that lots of people will have street parties with their neighbours to celebrate his coronation.

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   To celebrate the coronation, Monday 8 May will be a bank holiday. Lots of people will have the day off work.

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    King Charles hopes that people will use their bank holiday to help other people. This will be called the Big Help Out.

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