Lisa LaFlamme from London on the coronation, the crown and the future

Britain's King Charles III and Queen Camilla wave to the crowds from the balcony of Buckingham Palace after the coronation ceremony in London, Saturday, May 6, 2023.
Britain's King Charles III and Queen Camilla wave to the crowds from the balcony of Buckingham Palace after the coronation ceremony in London, Saturday, May 6, 2023. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)

By The Big Story Podcast, Analysis

Posted May 6, 2023 1:16 pm.

Last Updated May 6, 2023 1:18 pm.

Whatever your opinion of the monarchy, it’s always fascinating to walk into a history textbook. Saturday’s coronation of King Charles III was the first such event since the 1950s, and the rituals performed go back a millennium.

On a rainy London Saturday, Canadian broadcaster Lisa LaFlamme was live from the ceremony, taking in all the pomp and circumstance, as well as the challenges and uncertain future of the Crown. What did the ceremony look like? What was changed for a modern audience? Who is King Charles III and does he understand the task in front of him if he’s to keep his family relevant?

GUEST: Lisa LaFlamme, reporting for CityNews from London

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