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Hafsa Mustafa Posted in World

Boris Johnson says he underestimated threat from COVID

British former prime minister Boris Johnson gave his most explicit apology for his handling of the coronavirus crisis, saying his government had been too complacent and initially underestimated the risks posed by the virus. In an appearance before an official inquiry into the UK’s handling of the pandemic, Johnson said he took responsibility for all decisions made and he understood the public’s anger after the inquiry heard of government incompetence, backstabbing and misogyny as it battled the biggest health crisis in decades. Read More…

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Hafsa Mustafa Posted in World

King Charles III, Queen Camilla arrive at Westminister Abbey for coronation

King Charles III and Queen Camilla left Buckingham Palace on Saturday in the Diamond Jubilee State Coach for a procession through central London to their coronation in Westminster Abbey. Massed ranks of soldiers lining The Mall in front of the palace presented arms and shouted “God save the king” as the horse-drawn carriage passed to cheers from thousands of onlookers. Read More…

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Alina Hashmi Posted in World

UAE's VP meets UK's Cleverly on eve of coronation

Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed, the UAE’s Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of the Presidential Court, met Britain’s Foreign Secretary James Cleverly in London on Friday. Sheikh Mansour is representing the UAE at the coronation of King Charles III, on behalf of President Sheikh Mohamed. In his meeting with Mr. Cleverly, he passed on Sheikh Mohamed's wish to “strengthen the distinguished historical relations between the UAE and the United Kingdom”, state news agency Wam reported. Read More…

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Alina Hashmi Posted in World

Sunak meets Brazil's Lula ahead of coronation

Brazil's President Lula da Silva met British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to discuss re-establishing normal relations between the countries, officials said. Lula said that the meeting was part of Brazil's "comeback" in its relations with the world, following the controversial presidency of Jair Bolsonaro. Mr Sunak expressed interest in working together on common interests such as tackling climate change and strengthening economic relationships. Read More…

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Hafsa Mustafa Posted in Politics

PM arrives in London to attend King Charles III coronation ceremony

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif arrived here on Wednesday to attend the coronation ceremony of King Charles III. Upon his arrival at the airport, the prime minister was warmly received by Pakistan’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom Moazzam Ahmad Khan and Special Representative of the British Foreign Secretary David Gordon-MacLeod, the PM Office Media Wing said in a press release. Read More…

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Alina Hashmi Posted in World

London coronation road closures start

Road closures which threaten to cause transport chaos across London would begin on Tuesday. It comes as hundreds of thousands of people are expected to descend on the city for the coronation of King Charles III on Saturday. More than 3,000 roads will be closed at the weekend across England for street parties and in the centre of London and large parts of Victoria. Read More…

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‘Eco-friendly’ King Charles to reuse historic garments for coronation

Britain’s King Charles, who has spent a lifetime campaigning for sustainability and against a throwaway economy, will wear clothing previously worn by his predecessors, including his mother and grandfather, for his coronation next week. Charles, 74, will be crowned at London’s Westminster Abbey on May 6, during a grand ceremony at which he will wear or be handed regalia charged with religious and historical symbolism. Read More…

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Alina Hashmi Posted in World

Prince Harry to attend King’s coronation

Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, would attend the coronation of King Charles next month, Buckingham Palace said in a statement on Wednesday. “Buckingham Palace is pleased to confirm that The Duke of Sussex will attend the Coronation Service at Westminster Abbey on May 6th. The Duchess of Sussex will remain in California with Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet,” the palace statement said. Read More…

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Harry and Meghan weigh up coronation invite response

Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, will be invited to King Charles III's coronation, a statement from the couple suggests. They say they have been emailed about the coronation, on 6 May, but will not confirm whether they plan to attend. It is understood that some prospective guests are being asked to save the date ahead of official invitations that will be sent later. Read More…

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