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People drink tea and eat pastries during an early-morning viewing party of the coronation of King Charles III at Government House in Halifax on Saturday, May 6, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darren Calabrese

7.6M Canadians watched some part of the coronation of King Charles III: Numeris

Millions of Canadians tuned in to the coronation of King Charles III,…

People drink tea and eat pastries during an early-morning viewing party of the coronation of King Charles III at Government House in Halifax on Saturday, May 6, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darren Calabrese
Britain’s King Charles III waves from the Buckingham Palace balcony after his coronation, in London, Saturday, May 6, 2023. (Leon Neal/Pool Photo via AP)

Queen’s counsel no more, B.C.’s best lawyers have a new distinction

King’s counsel (KC) replaces QC for lawyers recognized by their peers for exceptional merit

Britain’s King Charles III waves from the Buckingham Palace balcony after his coronation, in London, Saturday, May 6, 2023. (Leon Neal/Pool Photo via AP)
Katy Perry performs during the concert at Windsor Castle in Windsor, England, Sunday, May 7, 2023, celebrating the coronation of King Charles III. It is one of several events over a three-day weekend of celebrations. (Leon Neal/Pool Photo via AP)

Lionel Richie, Katy Perry sing for royal coronation concert

A day after a gilded coronation ceremony watched by millions, King Charles…

Katy Perry performs during the concert at Windsor Castle in Windsor, England, Sunday, May 7, 2023, celebrating the coronation of King Charles III. It is one of several events over a three-day weekend of celebrations. (Leon Neal/Pool Photo via AP)
King Charles III and Queen Camilla wave from the Royal Box ahead of the concert at Windsor Castle in Windsor, England, Sunday, May 7, 2023, celebrating the coronation of King Charles III. It is one of several events over a three-day weekend of celebrations. (Yui Mok/Pool Photo via AP)

King Charles III makes virtual appearance on ‘American Idol’

Concert held day after coronation spectacle had the newly crowned monarch swaying to the music

King Charles III and Queen Camilla wave from the Royal Box ahead of the concert at Windsor Castle in Windsor, England, Sunday, May 7, 2023, celebrating the coronation of King Charles III. It is one of several events over a three-day weekend of celebrations. (Yui Mok/Pool Photo via AP)
The official stamp is unveiled by Donald Booth, right, Canadian Secretary to the King, right, and Jo-Anne Polak, Senior Vice-President, Corporate and Employee Communication at Canada Post during coronation celebrations in honour of King Charles III in Ottawa, on Saturday, May 6, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Spencer Colby

Canada Post issues its first stamp featuring King Charles III

The Crown corporation says it is the first time the King has appeared on the Canadian stamp

The official stamp is unveiled by Donald Booth, right, Canadian Secretary to the King, right, and Jo-Anne Polak, Senior Vice-President, Corporate and Employee Communication at Canada Post during coronation celebrations in honour of King Charles III in Ottawa, on Saturday, May 6, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Spencer Colby
Britain’s King Charles III waves from the Buckingham Palace balcony after his coronation, in London, Saturday, May 6, 2023. (Leon Neal/Pool Photo via AP)

Canada announces plans to place King Charles on $20 bill, coins

Bank of Canada directed to replace the likeness of the late Queen Elizabeth II during the next design process

Britain’s King Charles III waves from the Buckingham Palace balcony after his coronation, in London, Saturday, May 6, 2023. (Leon Neal/Pool Photo via AP)
FILE - Britain’s King Charles III and Camilla, Queen Consort, walkabout to meet members of the public following a ceremony at Micklegate Bar, in York, England, Wednesday Nov. 9, 2022. King Charles III will travel to France and Germany for his first state visits since becoming monarch, underscoring Britain’s efforts to build bridges with its European neighbors. Buckingham Palace announced Friday, March 3, 2023 that Charles and Camilla, the queen consort, will visit the European Union’s two biggest countries March 26-31, hosted by Presidents Emanuel Macron of France and Frank-Walter Steinmeier of Germany. (James Glossop/Pool Photo via AP, File)

Queen or queen consort? What to know about Camilla’s title

Queen consorts do not formally share the sovereign’s powers, dropping the ‘consort’ part of the title does not change that

FILE - Britain’s King Charles III and Camilla, Queen Consort, walkabout to meet members of the public following a ceremony at Micklegate Bar, in York, England, Wednesday Nov. 9, 2022. King Charles III will travel to France and Germany for his first state visits since becoming monarch, underscoring Britain’s efforts to build bridges with its European neighbors. Buckingham Palace announced Friday, March 3, 2023 that Charles and Camilla, the queen consort, will visit the European Union’s two biggest countries March 26-31, hosted by Presidents Emanuel Macron of France and Frank-Walter Steinmeier of Germany. (James Glossop/Pool Photo via AP, File)
Britain’s King Charles III leaves Westminster Abbey after coronation ceremony, in London, Saturday, May 6, 2023. (Humphrey Nemar/Pool Photo via AP)

King Charles III crowned in ancient rite at Westminster Abbey

The service was attended by more than 2,000 people

Britain’s King Charles III leaves Westminster Abbey after coronation ceremony, in London, Saturday, May 6, 2023. (Humphrey Nemar/Pool Photo via AP)
Britain’s King Charles inspects the 200th Sovereign’s parade at Royal Military Academy Sandhurst in Camberley, England, on Friday, April 14, 2023. Canadians will be able to celebrate the coronation of King Charles at a special event in Ottawa on May 6. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Dan Kitwood/Pool Photo via AP

QUIZ: How much do you know about King Charles III and the monarchy?

The coronation, a ceremony steeped in tradition, will take place on May 6

Britain’s King Charles inspects the 200th Sovereign’s parade at Royal Military Academy Sandhurst in Camberley, England, on Friday, April 14, 2023. Canadians will be able to celebrate the coronation of King Charles at a special event in Ottawa on May 6. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Dan Kitwood/Pool Photo via AP
Canadian Mary Foster of Quebec camps outside the Mall near Buckingham Palace before the coronation of King Charles III in London on Thursday, May 4, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette

With flags and fancy hats, Canadians join the crowds ahead of King’s coronation

Members of the Monarchist League of Canada gathered in front of a statue of King George VI

Canadian Mary Foster of Quebec camps outside the Mall near Buckingham Palace before the coronation of King Charles III in London on Thursday, May 4, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette
Canadian $20 bills are pictured in Toronto on September 9, 2022. Countries around the world whose currencies pay tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth II now have a new monarch — and a decision to make about whether the King has a place on their money. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Staff
Canadian $20 bills are pictured in Toronto on September 9, 2022. Countries around the world whose currencies pay tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth II now have a new monarch — and a decision to make about whether the King has a place on their money. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Staff
FILE - Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, carrying the orb and the scepter, enters Buckingham Palace after her Coronation ceremony in London's Westminster Abbey, June 2, 1953. The crowning of Charles and Camilla, the queen consort, will feature many of the elements of coronations past, the hymns, the prayers, the anointing with scented oils — all of which are designed to remind the world of the history, tradition and mystery embodied by the monarchy. (Pool via AP, File)

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

The crown has been resized. The troops are prepared for the biggest…

FILE - Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, carrying the orb and the scepter, enters Buckingham Palace after her Coronation ceremony in London's Westminster Abbey, June 2, 1953. The crowning of Charles and Camilla, the queen consort, will feature many of the elements of coronations past, the hymns, the prayers, the anointing with scented oils — all of which are designed to remind the world of the history, tradition and mystery embodied by the monarchy. (Pool via AP, File)
Britain’s King Charles III receives Assembly of First Nations National Chief RoseAnne Archibald during an audience at Buckingham Palace, London, Thursday May 4, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Gareth Fuller/Pool Photo via AP

Canadian Indigenous leaders meet with King Charles in London ahead of coronation

Charles has pitched Canada’s reconcilation path as an example for the Commonwealth to follow

Britain’s King Charles III receives Assembly of First Nations National Chief RoseAnne Archibald during an audience at Buckingham Palace, London, Thursday May 4, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Gareth Fuller/Pool Photo via AP
FILE - Britain’s King Charles III smiles during a boat trip, in Hamburg, Germany, Friday, March 31, 2023. King Charles III arrived Wednesday for a three-day official visit to Germany. Britain’s royal family turns the page on a new chapter with the coronation of King Charles III. Charles ascended the throne when his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, died last year. But the coronation Saturday is a religious ceremony that provides a more formal confirmation of his role as head of state and titular head of the Church of England. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader, Pool, File)

What to know about King Charles III’s coronation

Elements of the ceremony date back more than 1,000 years but event will offer some new twists

FILE - Britain’s King Charles III smiles during a boat trip, in Hamburg, Germany, Friday, March 31, 2023. King Charles III arrived Wednesday for a three-day official visit to Germany. Britain’s royal family turns the page on a new chapter with the coronation of King Charles III. Charles ascended the throne when his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, died last year. But the coronation Saturday is a religious ceremony that provides a more formal confirmation of his role as head of state and titular head of the Church of England. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader, Pool, File)
A police car outside Buckingham Palace, London, Tuesday, May 2, 2023. London police say a controlled explosion has been carried out as a precaution outside Buckingham Palace after a man was arrested on suspicion of possessing an offensive weapon. The Metropolitan Police force said officers arrested the man after he approached the palace gates on Tuesday night and threw items suspected to be shotgun cartridges onto the grounds. (Ben Roberts-Haslam/PA via AP)

Man arrested outside Buckingham Palace with suspected weapon

London police said a controlled explosion was carried out as a precaution…

A police car outside Buckingham Palace, London, Tuesday, May 2, 2023. London police say a controlled explosion has been carried out as a precaution outside Buckingham Palace after a man was arrested on suspicion of possessing an offensive weapon. The Metropolitan Police force said officers arrested the man after he approached the palace gates on Tuesday night and threw items suspected to be shotgun cartridges onto the grounds. (Ben Roberts-Haslam/PA via AP)
Canada’s major networks have kicked off a week of coronation coverage leading to Saturday’s historic crowning of King Charles III and Queen Consort, Camilla. A banner celebrating the coronation is displayed at Kings Cross Station in London, Monday, May 1, 2023. The coronation of King Charles III will take place at Westminster Abbey on May 6. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Kirsty Wigglesworth

How to watch the coronation: Canadian broadcasters ramp up coverage ahead of crowning

Here’s a look at what Canadian networks are offering up for royalty watchers

Canada’s major networks have kicked off a week of coronation coverage leading to Saturday’s historic crowning of King Charles III and Queen Consort, Camilla. A banner celebrating the coronation is displayed at Kings Cross Station in London, Monday, May 1, 2023. The coronation of King Charles III will take place at Westminster Abbey on May 6. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Kirsty Wigglesworth
The Royally Big Portrait, a giant digital portrait of Britain’s King Charles III that features hundreds of thousands of individual portraits of the King drawn by people across the UK is displayed at Outernet in London, Monday, May 1, 2023. Crowds from all over the world are beginning to gather in London ahead of the Saturday coronation of King Charles III. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Kirsty Wigglesworth

Crowds begin to gather in London ahead of the coronation of King Charles

‘You have to witness these things with your own eyes, the TV doesn’t do it justice’

The Royally Big Portrait, a giant digital portrait of Britain’s King Charles III that features hundreds of thousands of individual portraits of the King drawn by people across the UK is displayed at Outernet in London, Monday, May 1, 2023. Crowds from all over the world are beginning to gather in London ahead of the Saturday coronation of King Charles III. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Kirsty Wigglesworth
Rita and Carl Hulme stand with King Charles merchandise at Blimeys British Store and Gift Shop in Essex, Ont. on Sunday, April 16, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nicole Osborne

British shops in Canada see demand for King Charles goods, despite royal drama

Array of products expected to delight Canadian monarchists, royalists and memorabilia collectors

Rita and Carl Hulme stand with King Charles merchandise at Blimeys British Store and Gift Shop in Essex, Ont. on Sunday, April 16, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nicole Osborne
Britain’s King Charles III is presented with Noble, a horse given to him by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), as he formally accepts the role of Commissioner-in-Chief of the RCMP during a ceremony in the quadrangle at Windsor Castle, England, Friday April 28, 2023. The monarch will be officially crowned during a coronation ceremony on May 6. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Andrew Matthews, Pool Photo vis AP

Ancient ritual, drones, a star-packed concert: What we know about the coronation

The event is typically an extravagant display of solemn pageantry that dates back more than 1,000 years

Britain’s King Charles III is presented with Noble, a horse given to him by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), as he formally accepts the role of Commissioner-in-Chief of the RCMP during a ceremony in the quadrangle at Windsor Castle, England, Friday April 28, 2023. The monarch will be officially crowned during a coronation ceremony on May 6. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Andrew Matthews, Pool Photo vis AP
Britain’s King Charles III sits with Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau, as he receives prime ministers in the 1844 Room at Buckingham Palace in London, Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022. Trudeau is expected to attend the King’s coronation in London next week alongside dignitaries from around the world.THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Stefan Rousseau/Pool via AP

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will attend King’s coronation in London next week

The coronation monarch, 74, will take place at Westminster Abbey on May 6

Britain’s King Charles III sits with Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau, as he receives prime ministers in the 1844 Room at Buckingham Palace in London, Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022. Trudeau is expected to attend the King’s coronation in London next week alongside dignitaries from around the world.THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Stefan Rousseau/Pool via AP