NZCPR Podcast: Long Live the King!

The Coronation of King Charles III was a grand affair. It was watched by over 400 million people worldwide. Millions of royal fans crowded into London to be part of the celebration, with over a hundred thousand lining the procession route. 

But back home here in New Zealand, some used the Coronation to condemn the Monarchy and promote their own sovereignty over our democracy. Their goal is clear for all to see - a constitution with the "principles" of the Treaty of Waitangi as supreme law. 

This is a podcast of the latest NZCPR feature article - to read the article click HERE. 

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NZCPR Newsletter: Long Live the King!

The Coronation of King Charles III was watched by over 400 million people worldwide. Millions of royal fans crowded into London to be part of the celebration, with over a hundred thousand lining the procession route.

The pomp and pageantry of the Westminster Abbey ceremony dates back almost 1,000 years to William the Conqueror in 1066. King Charles III is the 40th sovereign to be crowned there. The coronation chair used by the new King was built for King Edward I in 1297, and the golden coach, carrying the newly crowned King and Queen was built in 1762. Weighing 4 tonne, the team of eight Windsor Greys that pulled the carriage were amongst 200 horses taking part in the event.

Clive Bibby: A Jewel in the Crown

Nothing compares like music or a beautiful sound given life by a gifted singer in times when we seek inspiration from a world that appears to offer none. 

While many will have taken other special moments from King Charles’s Coronation - for me, it was the South African Soprano Pretty Yende singing Sacred Fire who stole the show. Her performance was beautifully executed and went a long way towards restoring my waning support in the monarchy. Others may have viewed it similarly. I hope so.