There Will Be Foreign At The King Charles Coronation

King Charles will invite foreign monarchs to his Coronation, breaking a longstanding tradition.

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The guest list has been reduced from 8,000 to 2,000, but the King has expanded the type of guests.

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European and Arab monarchs, including the King of Jordan and the Sultan of Oman, will be invited.

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The change is intended to promote diplomacy and soft power.

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Prince Albert of Monaco hinted at the change in January, but it has been kept secret until now.

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It is uncertain whether Prince Harry and Meghan will attend from their home in California.

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King Charles has reduced the "homage" portion and added charity representatives.

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The Coronation is a solemn religious ceremony that has remained essentially the same for over a thousand years.

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