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Queen Camilla Seems Lighter in Her New Role

New York Times The coronation was not just the moment Charles finally ascended to a role waited for his whole life, but also the final act in the long rehabilitation of the former Camilla Parker Bowles. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/06/world/europe/camilla-queen-uk-charles.html

London Police Arrest Dozens of Protesters on Day of Coronation

New York Times Prior to the coronation, the police had said that there would be little tolerance for disruptive protests. On the day itself, more than 50 people were arrested, most on offenses that appeared to be connected to protests. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/06/world/europe/coronation-protests-arrests.html

Judith Miller, ‘Antiques Roadshow’ Mainstay, Is Dead at 71

New York Times Known for her many guidebooks, she helped determine what was trash and what was treasure on the BBC series that inspired the American show. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/06/world/europe/judith-miller-dead.html

Jamaica Could Become a Republic in 2024. What Will That Look Like?

New York Times The Commonwealth country has scheduled a referendum in 2024 on whether to cut ties to the British monarchy, opening up a debate on how to reshape the society. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/06/world/americas/jamaica-monarchy-referendum.html

Were William and Kate Late to the Coronation?

New York Times The Prince and Princess of Wales arrived at Westminster Abbey after King Charles III, prompting speculation among the many journalists covering the ceremony. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/06/world/europe/prince-william-kate-coronation-late.html

At the Coronation, Harry and William Find Themselves Rows Apart

New York Times The sons of King Charles III did not appear to interact during their father’s coronation. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/06/world/europe/prince-harry-william-coronation.html

Serbia Mourns and Reflects After Mass Shootings

New York Times Back-to-back massacres have forced the country, still in mourning, to grapple with its complicated and long gun tradition. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/06/world/europe/serbia-shootings-gun-reckoning.html

Coronation Fashion: Queen Camilla, Princess Catherine and Clothes Full of Meaning

New York Times Why a dress is never just a dress at a major occasion of State. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/06/fashion/coronation-fashion-kate-middleton-jill-biden-katy-perry.html

What Happened at King Charles’s Coronation: Key Moments

New York Times The lavish ceremony, Britain’s first in 70 years, was brimming with ancient traditions with a few modern touches. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/06/world/europe/coronation-king-charles-what-happened.html

One Photographer’s Challenge: To Turn King Charles III Into an Icon

New York Times Hugo Burnand is the coronation’s official portrait photographer. He will have just moments to capture an image of the newly crowned British monarch for the history books. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/06/arts/design/king-charles-hugo-burnand-coronation-photographer.html