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How and when to watch King Charles III coronation this weekend
Here's where to catch all the action for the coronation of His Majesty King Charles III on screen this weekend.
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The coronation weekend for King Charles is finally here, and BBC Lifestyle (DStv channel 174) and BBC News (DStv channel 400) are giving viewers front-row seats to the show.
Viewers will get to see all the action behind the crowning of King Charles III and his wife, Camilla, at Westminster Abbey in London.
Two documentaries, live shows, and a concert with a performance by South Africa’s very own singer, Pretty Yende, will air from today until Sunday night.
Fans can also join the conversation via all social media platforms using the hashtag “#RoyalCoronationDStv”.
What to expect
BBC Lifestyle, DStv Channel 174, will kick off the show with a documentary, Born To Be King, on Friday night, at 8pm CAT, and on Saturday again, at 7am CAT.
The Coronation of Their Majesties live event will air on Saturday morning, from 8:30am CAT until 4:30pm CAT, followed by Charles R: The Making of a Monarch documentary at 8pm.
The Sing for the King event will air on Sunday, at 5:20pm. The Coronation of their Majesties: Highlights recorded live will then follow at 7:30pm, followed by The Coronation Concert live event at 9pm.
BBC News (DStv Channel 400) will air The Coronation of Their Majesties live event on Saturday, 6 May, at 8:30am CAT.
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Jo-Ann Strauss in London ahead of coronation
The South African model and businesswoman Jo-Ann Strauss is currently in London ahead of the coronation, but for an entire different crowning event.
“I truly am so fortunate to travel the world hosting events for incredible organisations, charities, companies, and royal families across the world,” she wrote, also sharing that she will be MCing the African premiere of Queen Charlotte.
The model has also given her followers a sneak peek inside her London trip, from having fun on the beautiful streets of England to enjoying some shopping moments.
“Beautiful day with amazing people learning about the art of dressing and how to stay cosy and chic this winter. Thank you @poetrystores for letting me spoil myself ahead of Mother’s Day and grab some items that’ll make this winter bright and joyful,” she wrote.
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