Coronation news: King says public's support is 'greatest possible gift'

The King has told the nation its continued support throughout the historic celebrations is the "greatest possible Coronation gift".

As the weekend of festivities comes to a close, the King issued a special written Coronation message, saying: "We thank you, each and every one."

Signing his words Charles R, the King said he and the Queen offer "our most sincere and heartfelt thanks to all those who have helped to make this such a special occasion".

The newly-crowned monarch used his Coronation message to issue an affirmation for the rest of his reign, saying that he and the Queen would "now rededicate our lives" to royal service.

Follow the latest developments below.

08:18 PM

Our Coronation coverage comes to a close

And that concludes our Coronation coverage for today, thank you for following along with us.

Here are the five main takeaways from today's events.

• The Duke of Sussex visited Buckingham Palace during his brief trip to Britain for the Coronation, slipping in and out of the monarchy’s headquarters briefly without seeing the Royal family.

• TK Maxx tried to discredit Prince Harry’s memoir because of the discount store's charitable links with the King, the book’s ghostwriter has claimed.

• The Caribbean nation of St Kitts and Nevis is to debate ditching King Charles as head of state and becoming a republic, its prime minister has said.

• The King has said the public’s support, encouragement and kindness are “the greatest possible Coronation gift” as the first official portraits were released.

• The Duke of Edinburgh has admitted many in the Royal Box were “very nervous” about Miss Piggy following her cameo appearance at the Coronation Concert.

08:07 PM

Eastenders broadcasts special Coronation episode

EastEnders has honoured the coronation of the King with an episode featuring a street party for the Square amid the royal celebrations.

The residents of Albert Square crowded around a TV in The Old Vic, which was decorated in coronation flags and Union flag colours, watching the moment Charles was crowned in Westminster Abbey.

Tuesday's episode begins with Linda Carter (Kellie Bright) telling children that the coronation is a "very special day", particularly as during the pandemic it could not have happened.

She said: "We were all stuck at home on our own weren't we, school online, no weddings or funerals, clapping on the doorstep and putting rainbows in our windows.

"It was a hard time but our Queen said then, she told us on the telly, better days will return. We will meet again."

07:41 PM

Arrested anti-monarchy campaigners vow legal action against police

Anti-monarchy campaigners arrested ahead of the King's coronation are considering legal action against the Metropolitan Police after being told no charges will be brought against them

Republic chief executive Graham Smith also called on Monday for a "full inquiry" into who authorised the arrests during the "disgraceful episode".

The force made 64 arrests on coronation day, with 46 people bailed after being detained on suspicion of causing a public nuisance or breaching the peace.

But Mr Smith said the eight protesters from Republic detained in London have all been told no charges will be brought against them.

He said: "The speed with which they did this demonstrates they were very quickly aware they had made a very serious error of judgement and there will be action taken again.

"I'm obviously relieved they dropped it so quickly but very angry they even went down this road, robbing people of their liberty for absolutely no reason.

"There was no evidence of any ability or intent to commit any offence and they simply decided to arrest us and that is outrageous."

07:30 PM

Royals, PM and faith leaders join Big Help Out

Members of the Royal family, politicians and faith leaders have participated in the post-coronation Big Help Out volunteering drive.

Millions of people across the UK were set to take part in Big Help Out events on Monday.

Organisers hope it it will become an annual event as part of the King's coronation legacy.

The scheme was organised by The Together Coalition and partners such as The Scouts, the Royal Voluntary Service and faith groups from across the United Kingdom.

Some 55,123 events were due to take place, created by 33,228 grassroots and community organisations.

Faith communities and activists played a key role as events involving Christian, Muslim, Jewish, Hindu, Sikh and other groups took place across the country.

The Prince and Princess of Wales and their three children - Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis - plus the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh and the Princess Royal were among those who mucked in on the day.

07:20 PM

The Princess of Wales is emerging as the true power behind the throne

The royal, who was once seen by some as a mere WAG, demonstrated her growing power and influence at the Coronation of the King, writes Camilla Tominey.

For years the mother-of-three, 41, was treated by the palace powers-that-be as Prince William’s “plus one” - a royal WAG (wife and girlfriend), largely to be seen but not heard.

The Accession, however, appears to have changed all that. Now elevated to a Queen-in-waiting, it seems the Princess of Wales is calling the shots and finally being listened to.

Take the prominent placement of her parents Michael and Carole Middleton, her sister Pippa and brother James in Westminster Abbey on Saturday.

Read the full article here

07:09 PM

Watch: Prince Louis helps out in debut Royal engagement

07:00 PM

Head of anti-monarchy group claims police are taking 'no further action' after arrests

Graham Smith, the chief executive of the anti-monarchy Republic campaign group, has claimed the police will be taking no further action action after several of their members were arrested during the Coronation.

06:47 PM

In detail: Who is in the official Coronation group portrait?

Here, we detail which members of the Royal family are included in the group portrait and what they are wearing.

06:46 PM

In pictures: The official Coronation portraits

06:36 PM

Coronation celebrations held across Northern Ireland for Bank Holiday

A number of street parties and events were held on bank holiday Monday in certain communities across Northern Ireland to mark the coronation of the King.

Some neighbourhoods organised street parties with music, food and dancing.

Streets were decorated with Union flags and bunting, while partygoers were seen wearing red, white and blue flower necklaces and hair ties.

On Woodstock Road in Belfast, an entertainment stage was set up for a festival running from midday to 9pm.

Organisers also arranged arcade rides and children's games for attendees.

06:25 PM

Read the King's 'Thank You' message in full

06:21 PM

Official portraits for King Charles and Queen Camilla's Coronation released

The King has said the public’s support, encouragement and kindness are “the greatest possible Coronation gift” as the first official portraits were released, Victoria Ward reports. 

His Majesty and the Queen rededicated their lives to public service as they rounded off a three-day weekend of celebrations.

In a personal written message to the nation, the King said: “We thank you, each and every one.”

Four portraits of Charles III and Queen Camilla, taken at Buckingham Palace after the Coronation on Saturday, were released to mark the occasion.

In one portrait, the King is captured in his full regalia, wearing the Imperial State Crown and holding the Orb and Sceptre with Cross. He is also wearing the purple Robe of Estate, last worn by his grandfather George VI.

06:18 PM

Andrew Lloyd Webber: I hope we can recognise the vital role music plays within a society’

Lord Lloyd Webber recalls how moved he was to hear his Coronation anthem in Westminster Abbey, where he first fell in love with music

After almost 70 years, I had not anticipated how moving it would be to hear Handel’s Zadok the Priest where it belongs – as we watched a new King of the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth crowned.

I am still completely overwhelmed by the reaction to Make A Joyful Noise. Led by the brilliant Andrew Nethsingha, the choir, the organist, the orchestra and the RAF Fanfare were fantastic.

Most of all, I am humbled to have composed the Coronation Album for a King who stands for the arts, music, our communities and built environment and, of course, for preserving our planet.

Read the full article here

05:54 PM

The ‘relatable’ fashion message behind the Waleses’ coordinated looks at Big Help Out

After a weekend full of spectacular and truly regal royal fashion moments, Monday’s “Big Help Out” charity events offered a chance for the British Royal family to dress down and go casual.

That’s not to say that their outfits were any less considered, though.

Princess Charlotte wore £27 Next trainers while the Princess of Wales wore her go-to G-Star Raw cargo trousers

05:44 PM

St Kitts and Nevis will never be 'totally free' under King Charles, PM says

The Caribbean nation of St Kitts and Nevis is to debate ditching King Charles as head of state and becoming a republic, its prime minister has said.

The move comes after Jamaica and Belize announced similar intentions last week, on the eve of the Coronation of King Charles and Queen Camilla.

Terrance Drew, the prime minister of St Kitts and Nevis, says his country will never be “totally free” until it breaks its constitutional links with the British monarchy.

Dr Drew, who became premier last August, intends to start a public discussion on whether the tiny, two-island country in the Caribbean should become a republic.

He also said that the British monarchy should apologise for its past links to the transatlantic slave trade.

Nick Squires has the full story here

05:03 PM

Queen Camilla will ‘speak her mind’ just like Prince Philip

Her Majesty will not be afraid to express an opinion on important issues of the day as she makes her title her own, writes Gordon Rayner.

There is no job description for the consort of a monarch, but the Queen already has a touchstone on whose example she will draw: the late, great Prince Philip.

Those who know her say that like Philip, she will continue to speak her mind, and will not be afraid to express an opinion on important issues of the day.

The Queen has never shied away from difficult subjects, including rape and domestic abuse, against which she has spoken passionately on many occasions, and sees the higher profile that comes from her new title and Coronation as an opportunity to do more, rather than a restraint.

Read the full article here

04:54 PM

Woman airlifted from church tower during Coronation celebrations

A woman had to be airlifted from the top of a church tower during a Coronation celebration.

The woman was taken ill while at the tip of the tower at St Probus and Grace church in Probus, Cornwall, on Sunday lunchtime.

The village had been celebrating the King's Coronation and was one of 40 places in the county to register for a street party.

Police, firefighters and ambulance crews were called to the church but it needed a Coastguard helicopter to winch the woman away from the building.

04:47 PM

Watch: Prince William teases George with Union flag

04:33 PM

Humza Yousaf: Some will be uncomfortable with Coronation cost

Some people will be rightly uncomfortable over the amount spent on the coronation during a cost-of-living crisis, Scotland's First Minister has said.

Humza Yousaf said publicly he hoped costs could be limited while families across the UK are struggling with high prices and inflation.

Speaking after he had been present when the King was crowned at Westminster Abbey, Mr Yousaf said, despite their position on the monarchy, the public will have hoped the price tag could be kept as low as possible.

"I made it pretty clear that I hope that the costs would be kept to a minimum," the First Minister - an outspoken republican - said during a visit to a community larder in Dundee.

04:23 PM

Royals were 'very nervous' about Miss Piggy crashing Coronation Concert

The Duke of Edinburgh has admitted many in the Royal Box were “very nervous” about Miss Piggy following her cameo appearance at the Coronation Concert.

The King's youngest brother said that he and the rest of the box invitees thought the Muppets character might turn up to sit in the empty seat behind him, joking that everyone was “much more concerned” about that than anything else.

In the end, only Kermit the Frog popped in to visit the newly crowned King and Queen in the Royal Box, towards the end of the star-studded event.

The Duke added that he thought the Coronation ceremony went “very well” and that, despite it being shorter than 1953, nothing was “missing” from it.

India McTaggart has the full story here

04:20 PM

Coronation bouncy castle disrupts football match

A women's football team arrived for their final home game of the season only to find a bouncy castle had been put up on it as part of coronation celebrations.

Colney Heath Ladies were meant to play their last home game against Bowers & Pitsea Ladies on Sunday, on a pitch they regularly use at Colney Heath FC, in the Hertfordshire village.

However, players were surprised to find the bouncy castle on the pitch, which organisers refused to move.

Players had to play on a different pitch at the venue, which resulted in a "sour end" to their league campaign.

04:07 PM

Princess Anne meets and greets Coronation volunteers

The Princess Royal joined a a major celebration of volunteering at Gloucester Cathedral.

People in the west of England are joining in Coronation celebrations by encouraging others to volunteer for charities and local groups.

Volunteer Mandy Bishop told the BBC it was an honour to meet Princess Anne.

"For Princess Anne to be here and acknowledge us and what we do - it is a feeling I can never describe," she said.

03:59 PM

Duke and Duchess of Gloucester visits religious leaders for the Big Help Out

The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester cut a cake at the Big Help Out event as they visit St Mark's Coptic Orthodox Church in Kensington.

03:45 PM

The Prince Harry stare that said: I've become a Spare part

The Royal institution can survive without the Sussexes but it will be increasingly dependent on the Prince and Princess of Wales, writes Camilla Tominey.

Marking the first time Prince Harry has been in the same room as the King and the heir to the throne since the publication of his bombshell autobiography Spare, which was highly critical of the Royal family, it was never going to be an easy reunion.

Yet, in seemingly not exchanging a single word with his father or brother during his whistle-stop visit, returning to California after just 36 hours, the father of two, 38, could not have looked further removed from the Firm he once called home.

His sidelining appeared all the more stark in comparison to the prominent role Prince William, 40, played in publicly pledging to be the King’s “liege man of life and limb”.

The 74-year-old monarch looked visibly moved after his eldest son leaned in to kiss him on the cheek, responding with a heartfelt: “Thank you, William.”

Read the full article here

03:32 PM

Met Police lied to us, say arrested Coronation protesters

Republican protesters arrested ahead of the King’s Coronation have accused the Metropolitan Police of “repeatedly lying” about allowing the group to hold a peaceful demonstration.

Graham Smith, chief executive of the anti-monarchist group Republic, said they had spent four months holding meetings with the police to agree plans for a protest in Trafalgar Square.

But he and other members of the group were among 64 people arrested ahead of the Coronation for a range of alleged offences including going equipped to lock on and conspiracy to cause public nuisance.

Mr Smith accused the Met of “lying” to Republic and said it was clear the force never had any intention of allowing a peaceful protest to take place.

Martin Evans has the full story here

03:24 PM

Row erupts over Sydney Opera House Coronation snub

A royal row has erupted in Australia over a decision to scrap the lighting-up of the Sydney Opera House in honour of the Coronation.

The sails of the architectural masterpiece on Sydney Harbour are illuminated in colours for important occasions ranging from WorldPride to the Ukraine invasion anniversary and the death of Queen Elizabeth II.

But for the King's Coronation, the curves of the emblematic 50-year-old building were left dark.

New South Wales state premier, Chris Minns, said he had cancelled his predecessors' plans to light up the building for the King, who is Australia's head of state.

03:16 PM

Former 'Yotties' unite for party on Royal Yacht Britannia

Former sailors who served on the Royal Yacht Britannia have described themselves as a "band of brothers" as they arrived on the ship for their annual working party as a way to keep the bonds they built in service alive.

More than 50 former "Yotties", as they are affectionately known, will spend much of the week aboard the ship which was in royal service between 1953 and 1997, helping with its upkeep as well as catching up and sharing memories of their time on board.

The vessel is now berthed on the Leith in Edinburgh and run by The Royal Yacht Britannia Trust trust as tourist attraction.

At 9.30am on Monday, the Yotties raised their flag onboard to mark the beginning of their four-day work party.

03:10 PM

Drone show was 'nerve wracking'

The mastermind behind the "largest ever multi-location UK drone show" said pulling off the Coronation Concert spectacle was a "nerve-wracking but exciting" experience.

Patrick O'Mahony, founder and director of Skymagic, said 1,000 drones took part in the light shows over Windsor Castle, Cardiff Bay and the Eden Project in Cornwall on Sunday.

The lights of the drones formed shapes celebrating the King's love of the natural world, including a blue whale which appeared in the sky above Windsor during the concert.

Mr O'Mahony told BBC Radio 4's Today programme: "It was the biggest single performance across multi sites we've ever done, so to try and co-ordinate it all from one central location in Windsor and trigger three shows all at the same time, all with obviously not rehearsing, giving the game away in advance, it was a quite nerve-wracking but exciting evening really."

He said they had rehearsed at a "secret location up in Yorkshire" so as not to spoil the surprise.

03:06 PM

Archbishop of Canterbury hands out food for homeless

The Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Rev Justin Welby donned a denim Bon Jovi apron as he served lunch at a homeless charity as part of the Big Help Out.

Just two days after crowning the King, Justin Welby protected his clerical collar with the pinny which featured the rockers' winged emblem as he lent a hand at Catching Lives in Canterbury.

Lambeth Palace, the Archbishop's office, said it was delighted with the "enthusiasm and support" for the King and Queen's "joyful and inspiring" coronation service.

The Archbishop, who is patron of the charity, was joined by his wife, Caroline, as he handed over plates of cottage pie while working in the kitchen during the national volunteering drive on Monday at the end of the coronation weekend.

A Lambeth Palace spokesman said: "For the Church, it was a moment to reflect on the commitment that The King and Queen have made to serve God and the people. It was also an opportunity to thank all those who devote their lives others, and recommit ourselves to loving service in our communities and beyond."

02:53 PM

500 people attempt world's largest 'human crown' at Coronation Big Lunch

Coronation Big Lunch attendees in south-east London believe they may have set the record for the "largest human image of a crown" after more than 500 people donned purple, yellow and white and joined in on coronation weekend.

Those who attended the Big Lunch coronation tea party at Broomhill Common in Orpington on Sunday were invited to participate in the record attempt, with the template taking inspiration from the Wye Crown in Kent, carved into a hillside to celebrate the coronation of King Edward VII in 1902.

Steve Sangster, 40, from Orpington, chairman of the Knoll Residents Association, said hat the idea to go for the record came after the community produced a portrait image of Queen Elizabeth II using candles in 2022.

"The idea of the record attempt came from the Queen's death in terms of the twinkling stars," he said.

"Someone said 'Oh, it's probably some sort of world record, the largest image of the Queen', and that got us thinking maybe for our next event we'll do something along those lines.

02:43 PM

Prince of Wales teases children with flags

Prince George and Princess Charlotte may have been impressed when their father appeared on stage to deliver a heartfelt speech in tribute to his own “pa”.

But they were noticeably less so when he attempted to amuse them by waving his Union flag in their faces, Victoria Ward reports. 

The Prince of Wales was spotted larking around with his two elder children as they enjoyed the Coronation Concert in Windsor.

With prime, front row seats in the Royal Box, the family appeared to be having a whale of a time, dancing and singing along to Lionel Ritchie, Kate Perry and Take That.

While Prince George, nine, belted out the chorus Richie's hit All Night Long as he waved his Union flag.

02:36 PM

King's role means 'we are not totally free', says PM of Caribbean country

The prime minister of an eastern Caribbean country has claimed it is "not totally free" while the King is its head of state.

Saint Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister Terrance Drew told the BBC a public consultation on whether the Commonwealth realm nation should become a republic will start during his leadership.

Dr Drew, of the Saint Kitts and Nevis Labour Party, who won a snap election in August, has also called on the monarchy to apologise for its historic links to the slave trade, the BBC reported.

Buckingham Palace said the King takes slavery "profoundly seriously".

Speaking in the capital Basseterre, Dr Drew told the BBC that the research was a "step in the right direction".

"I think that acknowledging that... something wrong was done, acknowledging it and apologising for it, is a step in the right direction," he reportedly said.

02:17 PM

Sunak backs Met Police over arrests of anti-monarchists

Rishi Sunak has backed the Metropolitan Police amid accusations that the arrests of protesters were a deliberate attempt to "disrupt and diminish" dissent during the King's coronation.

The Prime Minister insisted on Monday that officers act independently of government based on "what they think is best" after claims they were cracking down at the behest of politicians.

Graham Smith, chief executive of the anti-monarchy Republic campaign group who was detained on Saturday, accused Scotland Yard of having "every intention" of arresting demonstrators.

The force made 64 arrests on coronation day, with 46 people bailed after being detained on suspicion of causing a public nuisance or breaching the peace.

Mr Sunak backed the force's efforts during the "dazzling spectacle", after volunteering at a lunch club during the national Big Help Out drive on the coronation bank holiday.

02:11 PM

Rishi Sunak gets to work in the kitchen at lunch club

The Prime Minister and his wife Akshata Murty visited a lunch club at Mill End Community Centre in Rickmansworth.

Mr Sunak helped prepare and serve food, and was even spotted hugging one of the guests.

01:39 PM

Camilla Tominey: How the ‘women of Windsor’ stole the show at the Coronation

Margaret Thatcher famously said: "If you want something said, ask a man; if you want something done, ask a woman."

While men including the King and the Archbishop of Canterbury understandably did most of the talking at Saturday’s Coronation – it was the women of Windsor and beyond who proved to be the jewels in the crown of a remarkable ceremony.

With the death of Queen Elizabeth II last September marking the end of a female reign for at least three generations, the two-hour service at Westminster Abbey was in desperate need of a woman’s touch – and the sisterhood once again rose to the occasion.

Read the full story here.

01:35 PM

Rishi Sunak recaps Coronation Big Lunch in Downing Street

01:33 PM

In pictures: Renovations under way

01:05 PM

Watch: Louis gets smoke in his eyes while toasting marshmallows

One of the most exciting activities of the afternoon proved a bit challenging for then young prince after getting smoke in his eyes while toasting marshmallows.

01:02 PM

Bullseye! Wales children try their hand at archery

12:54 PM

Watch: Prince Louis wrestles mother for marshmallows

Prince Louis appeared very excited about the prospect of marshmallows during the engagement in Slough, and at one point wrestled with his mother for the sweet treats.

He was then handed a s'more by one of the organisers at the Scout Hut, and appeared to go giddy with delight.

12:34 PM

In pictures: Prince Louis takes control of wheelbarrow

During the engagement, Prince Louis also grabbed a spade and confidently shovelled sand into a wheelbarrow under the proud gaze of his mother.

12:24 PM

Watch: Prince Louis on board a digger

Prince Louis has taken part in his first official royal engagement - and even had the chance to take to the controls of a digger, with a little help from his father, writes Victoria Ward.

The young prince sat on his father's lap as they helped shift some soil.

He gazed down intently as his father cautiously manoeuvred the controls to swing the machine from side to side.

12:09 PM

In pictures: Big Help Out in Green Park

10:42 AM

Coronation Concert audience fails to rival Queen's Jubilee show

The Coronation Concert boasted a huge television audience, but failed to rival Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee show, writes Craig Simpson.

The event boasted an average audience of 10.1 million viewers, marking a slump from the average of 11.2 million who tuned in to watch the Platinum Jubilee Party at the Palace concert in 2022.

The viewing figures are also below the celebration concert for the late Queen's Diamond Jubilee in 2012, which drew in an average of 14.7 million.

However, the Coronation itself was the most-watched television moment of the year so far, drawing in a peak audience of 20 million.

Kate Phillips, the BBC's director of unscripted, said the "Coronation Concert was an unforgettable evening of spectacular performances that brought us all together in celebration".

She added: "Against the stunning backdrop of Windsor Castle, the concert reflected many of the King's passions and highlighted the outstanding talent we have in the UK and beyond."

10:30 AM

Penny Lancaster: Tremendously proud to police Coronation

Special constable Penny Lancaster has said she is "tremendously proud and honoured" to have been part of the police force working on Saturday for the King's coronation.

The former model and TV presenter, 52, who is married to Sir Rod Stewart, began volunteering with City of London Police after appearing in Channel 4 show Famous And Fighting Crime, in which celebrities swapped their day jobs with those of emergency service professionals.

She later completed her training to become a special constable in April 2021.

Lancaster told ITV's Good Morning Britain (GMB): "It was the most fabulous day and of course, tremendously proud and honoured to have been given that opportunity, along with the City of London Police, that I'm a special constable for."

10:16 AM

Six million expected to join Big Help Out

Over six million people are expected to join the Big Help Out on Monday as the Prime Minister hailed the initiative as a volunteering legacy for the Coronation, India McTaggart reports.

Just two days after the King’s historic crowning in Westminster Abbey, the nation will join some members of the Royal family in lending their time and support to various charities and causes across the UK.

Rishi Sunak said that he hopes the community volunteering taking place over the bank holiday will be “part of the legacy of this historic moment of national unity” and inspire people to continue in the years ahead.

It came as the latest figures showed that there are over 52,000 registered Big Help Out events set to happen across the nation on Monday.

Read more here.

09:59 AM

What is the Big Help Out?

After the pomp and ceremony of the King's Coronation, the public is encouraged to give back to their local communities in a nationwide volunteering initiative, Matthew Robinson and India McTaggart write

Devised to pay tribute to the King's many decades of public service, the Big Help Out aims to inspire people across the country to volunteer for the first time.

Here, The Telegraph outlines everything you need to know about the Big Help Out scheme and how you can take part.

Read more here.

08:56 AM

Republic chief brands arrests 'disgraceful'

Republic chief executive Graham Smith has rejected suggestions that his arrest along with other protesters during the coronation was necessary to limit disruption, calling it "disgraceful".

He told BBC Radio 4's Today programme: "That's not an excuse to rob people of their rights. It's not an excuse to arrest people and detain them for 16 hours because some people want to enjoy a party.

"That's a disgraceful suggestion and quite frankly this is a political issue and therefore obviously it's going to face protest."

"They stopped us because the law was introduced, rushed in last week, to give them the powers to stop us on any flimsy pretext.

"That law means we no longer in this country have the right to protest, we only have the freedom to protest contingent on the permission of senior police officers and politicians and it's my view that those senior police officers were under immense pressure from politicians."

08:40 AM

King makes American Idol cameo

King Charles and Queen Camilla made a surprise cameo on American Idol on Sunday night.

The royals appeared as show judges Katy Perry and Lionel Richie, who performed at the Coronation Concert at Windsor Castle, appeared during a chat with host Ryan Seacrest.

Mr Richie said: "Now we are trying to figure out what we can do to bring something different to the show. So, ...I have a surprise."

A laughing King Charles then said: "I just wanted to check how long you will be using this room for. I just wanted to check."

08:32 AM

The Prince Harry stare that said: I've become a Spare part

It was the stare that spoke a thousand words about the broken bond between two once close royal brothers, Camilla Tominey writes.

Diana, Princess of Wales, had insisted they be brought up as equals.

But as he was relegated to a third-row seat, The Princess Royal’s hat obscuring his view, there was no mistaking the Duke of Sussex’s sense of unease as he briefly glanced across to the Prince of Wales during their father’s Coronation on Saturday.

Marking the first time Prince Harry has been in the same room as the King and the heir to the throne since the publication of his bombshell autobiography Spare, which was highly critical of the Royal family, it was never going to be an easy reunion.

Read more here.

08:12 AM

Police to face questions over Coronation arrests

The Metropolitan Police will face questioning over the arrests officers made during the King's Coronation amid concerns a clampdown affected the right to protest.

Green politician Caroline Russell, who chairs the London Assembly's Police and Crime Committee, told BBC Radio 4's Today programme: "It seems absolutely extraordinary that those people who were volunteering, they were out there handing out flip flops to people who could no longer walk in their high heels because they'd had a bit too much to drink and handing out rape alarms.

"It just seems extraordinary that they got caught up in the Met's safety net. How? It just feels very odd."

"The Police and Crime Committee, we question the mayor, Mopac (Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime) and the Metropolitan Police, we meet every fortnight, so of course we will be questioning this because I'm sure members of all parties will want to have their questions answered."

08:06 AM

EastEnders street party in Albert Square

The cast of EastEnders will hold a coronation-themed street party in Albert Square on Monday to coincide with the Big Help Out.

The public have been encouraged to take up hundreds of thousands of volunteering roles on the extra bank holiday with more than 1,500 charities involved.

An app has been created to allow people to search for volunteering opportunities, ranging from helping the elderly to working with environmental charities and supporting animal welfare.

08:03 AM

Caribbean nation to initiate republic talks

St Kitts and Nevis will launch a consultation on whether it should become a republic as the country will never be "totally free" while the King remains head of state.

Prime Minister Dr Terrance Drew told the BBC a consultation would begin under his leadership.

Speaking to the BBC in the St Kitts and Nevis capital Basseterre, Dr Drew said he would welcome an apology from the monarchy for its historic links to the slave trade

"I think that acknowledging that... something wrong was done, acknowledging it and apologising for it, is a step in the right direction," he said.

It comes as two other nations, Belize and Jamaica, hinted at dropping the monarch as head of state, with the latter claiming it could hold referendum as early as 2024.

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