King Charles's coronation

#Perspective / Coronation and colonialism: The Kohinoor controversy

Dignitaries, celebrities and the crème de la crème of civil society flew in from around the world to make their presence known at King Charles’ coronation, a once-in-a-generation event that took place on the 6 May, 2023. Very conspicuously missing from the opulent ceremony was the Kohinoor, originally a 105-carat diamond that has long been the subject of a spat between England and post-colonial India.

Sonam Kapoor to recite poem at King Charles’ coronation concert

Sonam Kapoor will be the only Indian celebrity in attendance and participation at the event.

Historic crown to be modified for King Charles's coronation

The historic St Edward's Crown, which has been the centrepiece of the coronation of monarchs in England for more than 350 years, has been removed from the Tower of London to be modified for the coronation of King Charles III next May, Buckingham Palace said.

May 7, 2023
May 7, 2023

Coronation and colonialism: The Kohinoor controversy

Dignitaries, celebrities and the crème de la crème of civil society flew in from around the world to make their presence known at King Charles’ coronation, a once-in-a-generation event that took place on the 6 May, 2023. Very conspicuously missing from the opulent ceremony was the Kohinoor, originally a 105-carat diamond that has long been the subject of a spat between England and post-colonial India.

April 30, 2023
April 30, 2023

Sonam Kapoor to recite poem at King Charles’ coronation concert

Sonam Kapoor will be the only Indian celebrity in attendance and participation at the event.

December 4, 2022
December 4, 2022

Historic crown to be modified for King Charles's coronation

The historic St Edward's Crown, which has been the centrepiece of the coronation of monarchs in England for more than 350 years, has been removed from the Tower of London to be modified for the coronation of King Charles III next May, Buckingham Palace said.

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