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Davido to Feature on King Charles III’s Commonwealth Music Playlist

Nigerian music star Davido has been named among the artists featured on King Charles III’s specially curated Commonwealth Music playlist. The British monarch unveiled his diverse musical selections as part of a new Apple Music show, “The King’s Music Room,” recorded in his Buckingham Palace office. The playlist features a mix of disco, reggae, and…

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King Charles III Extends Invitation to DJ Cuppy for Buckingham Palace Reception

King Charles III has extended a prestigious invitation to Nigerian disc jockey Florence Otedola, widely known as DJ Cuppy, for a reception at Buckingham Palace. The event is set to celebrate The King’s Trust Awards 2024. DJ Cuppy, the daughter of billionaire Femi Otedola, shared her excitement about the invitation on her X (formerly Twitter)…

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Britain to Crown King Charles III and Queen Camilla | Live Updates

King Charles III and his wife Queen Camilla have now arrived at Westminster Abbey, where they will soon be crowned in Britain’s first coronation in 70 years. It’s a televised spectacle meets power-projecting ritual with a generous dose of religion. Prince Charles became King Charles III the moment his mother took her last breath in…

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See the King Charles Sculpture Made of Chocolate in Honor of His Coronation

The United Kingdom is preparing for the coronation of King Charles in all kinds of delicious ways. Chocolatiers in Slough, England recently unveiled an impressive bust of King Charles sculpted entirely out of chocolate. Artist chocolatiers Jen Lindsey-Clark and Tim Simpson crafted the edible look-alike for the U.K.-based Mars Wrigley, according to the BBC. The…

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Bank of England Reveals King Charles III Banknote Designs

The Bank of England has unveiled plans to keep a lasting legacy alive with the circulation of new banknotes featuring King Charles III in mid-2024. The United Kingdom’s central bank made the first public announcement on the design in the days leading up to the royal coronation in May. Officials said the king’s picture would…