Russell Brand says British public are ‘bloody stupid’ to ‘put up with’ King Charles’ coronation
1 year, 8 months ago

Russell Brand says British public are ‘bloody stupid’ to ‘put up with’ King Charles’ coronation

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Russell Brand has hit out at the royal family and the coronation of King Charles III. Speaking on his podcast Stay Free with Russell Brand, the comedian said: “The whole of censorship is underwritten by the idea that we’re too bloody stupid to understand anything. “All of the paraphernalia, pageantry and ceremony is to distract you from the bizarre fact that you’re kind of worshiping an ordinary family – other than the fact that they have an extraordinary amount of wealth.” Charles pictured during the coronation Brand then mocked a segment on Sky News which focused on a life-sized bust of Charles, made entirely out of chocolate. “You’ve got to cultivate an idea and an image that makes it acceptable to have something so antiquated and outmoded at the centre of a society, to continually distract people that not only that the instutition in itself is against your interests – because of the concentration of wealth – but what it represents systemically is against your interest: unequal hierarchal structures.” Follow the latest updates on the coronation here.

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The Crown has turned the royals into a ‘soap opera’, says Gyles Brandreth
1 year, 3 months ago

The Crown has turned the royals into a ‘soap opera’, says Gyles Brandreth

The Independent  

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King Charles given this serious warning following coronation? Details
1 year, 7 months ago

King Charles given this serious warning following coronation? Details

Hindustan Times  

King Charles has been warned that activists will target royal family events in the coming months, GB News reported. Britain's King Charles III and Queen Camilla wave to the crowds from the balcony of Buckingham Palace after the coronation ceremony in London. Its CEO Graham Smith told GB News, “We are not deterred one bit.” On arrests during the coronation, …

Tom Cruise invites King Charles III to be his ‘wingman’ during coronation concert
1 year, 8 months ago

Tom Cruise invites King Charles III to be his ‘wingman’ during coronation concert

LA Times  

Tom Cruise made a video appearance at King Charles III’s coronation concert to deliver a message to the British monarch. “Pilot to pilot, Your Majesty,” the veteran action star said, “you can be my wingman any time.” Cruise is known for his high-flying portrayal of United States Navy fighter pilot Pete “Maverick” Mitchell in the “Top Gun” franchise. According to …

Showtime! UK readies pomp for King Charles III’s coronation
1 year, 8 months ago

Showtime! UK readies pomp for King Charles III’s coronation

Associated Press  

LONDON — The 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 …

UK's diverse communities ambivalent about king's coronation
1 year, 8 months ago

UK's diverse communities ambivalent about king's coronation

The Independent  

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Controversial King Charles? Why big celebs don't want to perform at coronation
1 year, 10 months ago

Controversial King Charles? Why big celebs don't want to perform at coronation

Hindustan Times  

As Britain gears up for the May coronation of King Charles III, big pop stars were set to be on the invitation list. Elton John, who was a close friend of Princess Diana, was also approached to perform at King Charles' coronation, media reports said. The report quoted Simon Jones, a publicist for Little Mix, Niall Horan and Louis Tomlinson …

King Charles ‘vows to have slimmed down coronation’ amid cost of living crisis
2 years, 3 months ago

King Charles ‘vows to have slimmed down coronation’ amid cost of living crisis

The Independent  

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