The Notebook: Matt Scheckner talks embracing AI, Brand Britain and Gen Z Matt Scheckner The notebook is a place for interesting people to say interesting things. Today, it’s Advertising Week chairman Matt Scheckner, currently hosting Advertising Week Europe. AI will not be the death of creativity, so long as we embrace it With every turn of the page, we are reminded just how much the world has changed and [...]
Met chief says force stopped ‘fake stewards’ throwing paint Coronation arrests Met Police chief Sir Mark Rowley has defended the force’s policing of the coronation and said officers stopped “extremely dangerous” protesters from causing disruption. Officers have faced heavy criticism after 64 people were arrested over the bank holiday weekend – including six protesters who were members of the anti-monarchy group Republic. The six campaigners were [...]
Coronation Concert recap: The best moments from Sunday night CORONATION CONCERT Cheeky charm from Katy Perry, touching tributes from Prince William and a strong message about climate change – last night’s Coronation Concert was much-needed light relief After a tedious half hour introduction in which the most interesting part was learning that Olly Murs has surprisingly huge pecks, it was time for the show to begin. [...]
King and Queen wave from Buckingham Palace balcony May 6, 2023 The King and Queen set the seal on their historic coronation day with a Buckingham Palace balcony appearance to acknowledge the nation. Charles and Camilla waved to the cheering crowds from the balcony, who filled The Mall after braving downpours to see a colourful ceremonial military procession not seen for 70 years. The Prince and [...]
Charles crowned King at Westminster Abbey as world watches May 6, 2023 The King has been crowned the nation’s monarch and prayed to be a “blessing” to people of “every faith and conviction”. Charles became the 40th reigning sovereign to be crowned at Westminster Abbey, the nation’s coronation church since 1066, as Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby placed St Edward’s Crown on his head. The historic moment, [...]
Former prime ministers gather for King’s coronation May 6, 2023 Seven former prime ministers gathered to attend the coronation, including Liz Truss, whose brief tenure in No 10 included the late Queen’s death and the King’s accession. Ms Truss followed her predecessors Boris Johnson, Theresa May, David Cameron, Gordon Brown, Sir Tony Blair and Sir John Major into Westminster Abbey for the coronation. The UK [...]
King and Queen begin procession to Westminster Abbey May 6, 2023 The King and Queen’s procession has left Buckingham Palace to cheers from the waiting crowds in The Mall as the moment of their coronation drew closer. Charles and Camilla waved to thousands of spectators lining the street as leading figures began to join members of the congregation in Westminster Abbey. The list of 2,300 invited [...]
King Charles III and sport: A relationship decades in the making May 6, 2023 It is no secret that the royal family love their sport. Olympians, tape cutters, winners; the monarchy have had a fairly successful sporting history. And King Charles III is no different. Here are five standout sporting moment’s from the 74-year-old’s life. A royal title Though Charles did not attend the 1958 Commonwealth Games in Cardiff, [...]
Coronation weekend: How to get around London, what roads are closed and are buses and trains working? May 5, 2023 Londoners have been warned the Coronation weekend will lead to numerous road closures in central London, with services likely to be “very busy”. Transport for London confirmed there are “no planned closures” of the London Underground network, but warned during the day on Saturday particularly at key interchanges it will be considerably busier than usual. [...]
How the City is celebrating King Charles III’s Coronation: An ancient sceptre, velvet robe and glowing Tower Bridge May 5, 2023 The Square Mile is set to play a crucial role in His Majesty King Charles III’s Coronation weekend, with 700-year-old traditions including an ancient crystal sceptre given to the City by Henry V and regal robe from Queen Elizabeth’s crowning in 1953. City of London Corporation head, Lord Mayor Nicholas Lyons, will be participating in [...]