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Newspaper headlines: Nation to chant for Charles, as King vows to serve Newspaper headlines: Nation to chant for Charles, as King vows to serve
(about 16 hours later)
Most of Sunday's papers report on King Charles III's much-anticipated Coronation. "Nation to join chant for Charles" is the Sunday People's lead, as people watching the Coronation will be invited to join a "chorus of millions" to swear allegiance to the King and his heirs. In its report the paper says people have been urged to say "may the King live for ever". The UK government has evacuated 1,888 people from Sudan with the assistance of the British military
The Sunday Express focuses on a plan for the King to make "a poignant public pledge to serve all the people". It reports that Charles will tell guests at the ceremony in Westminster Abbey on Sunday: "I come not to be served - but to serve".
The Sunday Times pictures the King's 450cm-long Robe of State being prepared for the Coronation by members of the Royal School of Needlework at Hampton Court Palace. In its lead, the paper says King Charles and Queen Camilla will be crowned "in an inclusive coronation service, with everybody encouraged to pledge aloud their allegiance to Charles in a 'homage of the people'".
The Mail on Sunday reports that by urging people in the UK and Commonwealth to "make their homage in heart and voice to their undoubted King", the ceremony will mark a "historic break of centuries of tradition". That's because, as the paper reports, only members of the aristocracy were called upon to make such a pledge in the past.
The Sun focuses on another member of the Royal Family, Prince Harry, reporting that King Charles's youngest son will make "a whistlestop visit to his dad's Coronation". The paper goes on to say Harry's visit will be cut short as he aims to be back in the US for his son Archie's fourth birthday. Archie turns four on Saturday, 6 May - the same day.
The Sunday Mirror says protesters and VIPs have added to the "soaring costs" for security during the Coronation, adding that the total spent will likely reach £250m. The paper also pictures King Charles and Camilla the Queen Consort in their latest official photographs ahead of next weekend's big event.
The Observer leads on its interview with Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer, who says he would be bolder than Tony Blair on public service reform, if his party won the next general election. Separately, the paper has also been told that elements of the Sudanese Armed Forces "intercepted" British nationals en route to the airbase.
The Daily Star reports that comedian Bobby Davro's fiancée Vicky Wright has cancer, and the couple has vowed to "carry on laughing" during this difficult period. In an interview with the paper, Mr Davro said his best advice for those in a similar position was that "laughter is the best medicine".
Florida governor Ron DeSantis has given an interview to the Sunday Telegraph, in which he attacked "woke ideology", saying it was "corrupting British society". The Republican politician gave his support to UK Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch, for being "anti-woke". His visit to the UK, where he met with Ms Badenoch, comes in the backdrop of the 2024 presidential elections - where he is likely to face-off Donald Trump in the Republican primaries.
The front pages largely focus on the coronation in six days, and the invitation for "all" of us to swear allegiance to the king.The front pages largely focus on the coronation in six days, and the invitation for "all" of us to swear allegiance to the king.
The Mail on Sunday calls it an "historic break with centuries of tradition, that will turn Charles' big day into the People's Coronation". Previously, the paper says, only members of the aristocracy were called upon to take part in the ritual.The Mail on Sunday calls it an "historic break with centuries of tradition, that will turn Charles' big day into the People's Coronation". Previously, the paper says, only members of the aristocracy were called upon to take part in the ritual.
"Pledge allegiance to the King from your sofa," suggests the Sunday Telegraph. The words are above a photo of guardsmen at the Aldershot Garrison, in Hampshire, holding their bearskin caps aloft, as they rehearse three cheers for the King, which will be called at the end of the Coronation procession."Pledge allegiance to the King from your sofa," suggests the Sunday Telegraph. The words are above a photo of guardsmen at the Aldershot Garrison, in Hampshire, holding their bearskin caps aloft, as they rehearse three cheers for the King, which will be called at the end of the Coronation procession.
"Nation to join chant for Charles," is the Sunday People's headline. The paper says everyone will be urged to say: "May the King live forever.""Nation to join chant for Charles," is the Sunday People's headline. The paper says everyone will be urged to say: "May the King live forever."
The Sunday Express proclaims Charles is a "unifying" king, adding that he will declare at the ceremony in Westminster Abbey: "I come not to be served, but to serve."The Sunday Express proclaims Charles is a "unifying" king, adding that he will declare at the ceremony in Westminster Abbey: "I come not to be served, but to serve."
According to the Sunday Times, King Charles and Queen Camilla will be crowned in what it calls "the most diverse coronation in history". The paper also carries a picture of the crimson velvet King's Robe of State, which is nearly 15ft long, being prepared by two members of the Royal School of Needlework at Hampton Court Palace.According to the Sunday Times, King Charles and Queen Camilla will be crowned in what it calls "the most diverse coronation in history". The paper also carries a picture of the crimson velvet King's Robe of State, which is nearly 15ft long, being prepared by two members of the Royal School of Needlework at Hampton Court Palace.
The Sunday Mirror turns its attention to the cost of the coronation. It says protesters and VIPs are adding to what it calls the "soaring costs" for security, and the total spend is set to reach £250m, with £150m on security hiking up the bill.The Sunday Mirror turns its attention to the cost of the coronation. It says protesters and VIPs are adding to what it calls the "soaring costs" for security, and the total spend is set to reach £250m, with £150m on security hiking up the bill.
"Harry in a hurry," reads the Sun on Sunday's headline, as the paper reports that Prince Harry is planning a "whistlestop visit" for his father's coronation. The paper adds that he'll be "in and out of the UK in 24 hours", as Harry aims to be back in California for his son, Archie's, fourth birthday; it's on the same day as the coronation."Harry in a hurry," reads the Sun on Sunday's headline, as the paper reports that Prince Harry is planning a "whistlestop visit" for his father's coronation. The paper adds that he'll be "in and out of the UK in 24 hours", as Harry aims to be back in California for his son, Archie's, fourth birthday; it's on the same day as the coronation.
The UK government has evacuated 1,888 people from Sudan with the assistance of the British military
A number of the papers also report on the plight of Britons trying to escape war-torn Sudan.A number of the papers also report on the plight of Britons trying to escape war-torn Sudan.
Safa Yahya from Nottingham, tells the Mail on Sunday of the "terrifying" 45-minute taxi journey she and her two young children endured, to the evacuation airfield north of Khartoum. "The children were crying. We could hear gunshots," she says. The family got one of the last flights out.Safa Yahya from Nottingham, tells the Mail on Sunday of the "terrifying" 45-minute taxi journey she and her two young children endured, to the evacuation airfield north of Khartoum. "The children were crying. We could hear gunshots," she says. The family got one of the last flights out.
The Sunday Times says "every turn was potential death" on the "dash" to the airbase.The Sunday Times says "every turn was potential death" on the "dash" to the airbase.
Ahmed - a doctor who's lived and worked in the UK for seven years - talks of "shooting" on the road from Khartoum, and his taxi being stopped "many times". The gunmen were "looking for money" and threatened him, he tells the paper. Like many others, Ahmed didn't reach the airbase by the deadline, the Sunday Times says.Ahmed - a doctor who's lived and worked in the UK for seven years - talks of "shooting" on the road from Khartoum, and his taxi being stopped "many times". The gunmen were "looking for money" and threatened him, he tells the paper. Like many others, Ahmed didn't reach the airbase by the deadline, the Sunday Times says.
The Observer has been told that Sudanese Armed Forces "intercepted" British nationals en route to the airbase. It says Britons are now feared to have been stranded in Sudan, after a number of people were blocked from reaching the final flight.The Observer has been told that Sudanese Armed Forces "intercepted" British nationals en route to the airbase. It says Britons are now feared to have been stranded in Sudan, after a number of people were blocked from reaching the final flight.
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