Is British humour what we’re really celebrating on Saturday? The coronation is actually a big chance for silliness, some say. And that is what makes them proud to be British.
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Tomato Kingchup and a royal pawtrait
Is British humour what we're really celebrating on Saturday? The coronation is actually a big chance for silliness, some say. And that is what makes them proud to be British.
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There is less than a week to go. This Saturday, 6 May, thousands of people will travel to LondonThe capital city of the United Kingdom. It has a total population of 14 million. . They are going to watch the moment that Charles III is crowned as king.
A very serious event, you might think. But others say it is the opposite: a moment of great silliness for Britain.
Across Britain, companies and people are celebrating in very strange ways. Argos has released a lifesize cutout of the new king. HeinzAn American food company known for its tomato ketchup. has released its own "tomato kingchup". And sweet-maker Celebrations has even made a 23kg statue of Charles III out of chocolate.
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Some think these celebrations are too strange for a serious moment. But others say parts of the coronationThe ceremony where a King or Queen is crowned. are actually very silly indeed.
An old man will use a special 700-year-old spoon to put oil on another old man's hands, chest and head. An official quicheA baked tart with a savoury filling including eggs. has been made for the event. And the whole event is the crowning of a man who has already been king for nearly eight months.
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Is British humour what we're really celebrating on Saturday?
Yes! Even Buckingham PalaceThe home of Britain's king or queen. is not taking the coronation too seriously. They have released a special emoji for the day.
No! The coronation is a traditionA custom or event that has been taking place for many years, often passed down from generation to generation. that has been taking place for hundreds of years. We should take it more seriously.
Keywords
London - The capital city of the United Kingdom. It has a total population of 14 million.
Heinz - An American food company known for its tomato ketchup.
Coronation - The ceremony where a King or Queen is crowned.
Quiche - A baked tart with a savoury filling including eggs.
Buckingham Palace - The home of Britain's king or queen.
Tradition - A custom or event that has been taking place for many years, often passed down from generation to generation.
Tomato Kingchup and a royal pawtrait
Having a laugh: Four of the silliest elements of the coronation celebrations. Glossary
London - The capital city of the United Kingdom. It has a total population of 14 million.
Heinz - An American food company known for its tomato ketchup.
Coronation - The ceremony where a King or Queen is crowned.
Quiche - A baked tart with a savoury filling including eggs.
Buckingham Palace - The home of Britain's king or queen.
Tradition - A custom or event that has been taking place for many years, often passed down from generation to generation.