UK readies pomp for King Charles III's coronation
India TodayThe crown has been resized. “The king obviously is not subject to the vote and so these big public rituals are the closest royal people get to that sort of test,” said Lacey, author of “Battle of Brothers: William & Harry — the Inside Story of a Family in Tumult.” “Its basic purpose is to attract the loyalty and interest of British people to demonstrate that crowd outside Buckingham Palace waving at the balcony.” But, while TV screens around the world will be filled with flag-waving fans, Charles’ coronation comes at a difficult time for the royals. “And so I think, really, for Charles, it’s all to play for.” Unfortunately for the king, the coronation will also spotlight the family dramas that have rattled the House of Windsor. “But, you know, Buckingham Palace and the organizers will be aware of that, and they will, I’m sure, come up with the best possible solution under the circumstances.” All of this — the history of the monarchy, the changes in British society, and even the family drama — will be on people’s minds as they watch the coronation unfold. “It does give Britons a chance to look and think about what matters to us.” ALSO READ | Sonam Kapoor will perform at King Charles III’s coronation concert