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What the papers say – May 7

What the papers say – May 7

The King and Queen featured on the front pages of British newspapers on Sunday.

Head of anti-monarchy protesters released after 16 hours in police custody

Head of anti-monarchy protesters released after 16 hours in police custody

Republic said there was ‘no longer a right to peaceful protest in the UK’.

Coronation celebrations continue with royals at lunches and glittering concert

Coronation celebrations continue with royals at lunches and glittering concert

The King and Queen will watch performances from stars including Take That, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie.

Woman seriously injured ‘after being held hostage in her home’

Woman seriously injured ‘after being held hostage in her home’

A trained police negotiator attended the scene.

Lloyd Webber coronation anthem distributed to Sunday services across country

Lloyd Webber coronation anthem distributed to Sunday services across country

The theatre impresario’s song, Make A Joyful Noise, was performed publicly for the first time as the King was enthroned on Saturday.

Council ‘deeply concerned’ by reports of volunteers arrested on coronation day

Council ‘deeply concerned’ by reports of volunteers arrested on coronation day

Police said rape alarms were among items seized.

Gyles Brandreth reveals Dame Emma Thompson came to the aid of a coronation guest

Gyles Brandreth reveals Dame Emma Thompson came to the aid of a coronation guest

The broadcaster described the ceremony as a “magnificent” but “human” day.

US anglophiles hail ‘beautiful’ coronation celebrations in the UK

US anglophiles hail ‘beautiful’ coronation celebrations in the UK

Californian locals arrived at Ye Olde King’s Head pub in Santa Monica to watch replays of the ceremony alongside British expats.

Expat who remembers 1953 coronation says global interest shows love of ceremony

Expat who remembers 1953 coronation says global interest shows love of ceremony

Michael Vincent, 88, participated in preparations for the late Queen’s coronation in 1953 when he was 18 years old.

Spaniel parade ‘fitting honour’ for the new King, says organiser

Spaniel parade ‘fitting honour’ for the new King, says organiser

‘It was fitting to honour King Charles today with a lot of King Charles spaniels,’ said Jenny Matthews, who organised the parade.

Princess of Wales shows parenting skills amid coronation pageantry

Princess of Wales shows parenting skills amid coronation pageantry

Kate kept her eye on youngest son Louis, five, while her husband the Prince of Wales prepared for his role in the formal ceremony.

Three stabbed to death on eve of coronation in separate attacks in east London

Three stabbed to death on eve of coronation in separate attacks in east London

Two teenagers and man in his late 20s died, police said

Diverse coronation represents new era in British history, guest says

Diverse coronation represents new era in British history, guest says

For many the day showed how much Britain has changed in the years since the late Queen was crowned in 1953.

Sunak and Trudeau emphasise UK-Canada ties at post-coronation meeting over tea

Sunak and Trudeau emphasise UK-Canada ties at post-coronation meeting over tea

The two leaders hugged when the Canadian prime minister arrived at No 10.

Stella McCartney to perform conservation-focused speech at Coronation Concert

Stella McCartney to perform conservation-focused speech at Coronation Concert

The fashion designer’s speech will reflect her and the King’s ‘shared passion for environmental sustainability’.

Aborted coronation flypast ‘good operational practice’, says RAF officer

Aborted coronation flypast ‘good operational practice’, says RAF officer

The Voyager aircraft waited over the North Sea before bad weather curtailed its plans.

Liverpool fans boo national anthem hours after coronation

Liverpool fans boo national anthem hours after coronation

The Premier League had ‘strongly suggested’ the anthem was played.

Church of Scotland moderator presents King with Bible as first gift

Church of Scotland moderator presents King with Bible as first gift

The Right Rev Dr Iain Greenshields said it was a ‘great honour’.

Charles and George point at RAF aircraft 70 years apart

Charles and George point at RAF aircraft 70 years apart

There are similarities between images of then Prince Charles and Prince George enjoying the flypast over Buckingham Palace.

Yawning Louis, a son’s kiss and a wobbly crown – key moments from the coronation

Yawning Louis, a son’s kiss and a wobbly crown – key moments from the coronation

Here are the moments that captured the public’s attention.

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