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Head of anti-monarchy group arrested during King Charles’ coronation – National

British police arrested multiple people amid the coronation of King Charles III on Saturday, with anti-monarchy group Republic saying their head Graham Smith was among those detained. Republic tweeted that Graham Smith was arrested along with five other members of their team and hundreds of placards were seized. It comes as …

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IN PHOTOS: The scene-stealing jewels, yawns and opulence of the coronation – National

King Charles is now officially crowned. London’s coronation, the first in 70 years, saw Charles and his wife, Camilla, take hold of the royal sceptres and crown. The Royal Family was out in spades, excluding Prince Harry’s wife, Meghan Markle, who did not take part. King Charles and Camilla both …

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Ahead of King Charles’ coronation, some Nova Scotians question monarchy’s future – Halifax

On May 6, King Charles III’s coronation will be televised for the whole world to see. But in recent years, there has been a growing anti-monarchist sentiment amongst the younger generation. Recent poll data collected by Ipsos on behalf of Global News reveals that of those surveyed, 67 per cent …

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King Charles coronation: Canadians urged to have ‘high degree of caution’ in London – National

Canadians in London for the coronation of King Charles III should exercise a “high degree of caution,” the federal government warns. Charles, who ascended to the throne following the Sept. 8, 2022 death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, will be crowned on Saturday – the first coronation of a …

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Here’s where celebrations will be held in Toronto for the coronation of King Charles III

Descrease article font size Increase article font size As preparations continue for the coronation of King Charles III in the United Kingdom, plans are in the works for celebrations in Ontario, too. King Charles III ascended to the throne following the passing of his mother Queen Elizabeth II on Sept. …

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Manitoba lieutenant-governor meets with King Charles – Winnipeg

Manitoba’s vice-regal representative was at Buckingham Palace in London Thursday for an audience with King Charles III. Anita Neville, who has served in the constitutional and ceremonial role since last October, is in the U.K. along with her Alberta counterpart, Salma Lakhani, where both had official audiences with the Canadian …

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Canadians uninterested in King Charles’ coronation, British monarchy, survey suggests

New polling results suggest Canadians are largely indifferent to King Charles, and more than half believe his May 6 coronation is the right time for the country to reconsider its ties with the monarchy. The web survey of 1,544 adults released Tuesday by market research firm Leger indicates many Canadians …

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From crypto and inflation to Zelenskyy, here’s what stood out in the ABCs of 2022 – National

Just like that 2022 is drawing to a close. And what a year it has been. This year, like few others, saw the lifting of widespread COVID-19 restrictions and masking in many regions, along with unprecedented challenges to the global order and international law from actors like Vladimir Putin’s Russia …

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Woodbine announces change of $1 million stakes race to King’s Plate for 2023

TORONTO — After 70 years as The Queen’s Plate, Canada’s oldest thoroughbred race is getting a name change next year. The $1 million stakes race will be known as The King’s Plate when it is run for the 164th time on Aug. 20, 2023, at Woodbine Racetrack. The change follows …

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