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King Charles's Coronation

Charles III has been crowned King of the UK and the Commonwealth of Nations in a coronation ceremony.

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The story  

Charles III has been crowned King of the UK and the Commonwealth of Nations in a coronation ceremony.

Members of the Royal Family and senior politicians from around the world attended.

Various events took place over the weekend, including a special concert and street parties.

But not everyone has been celebrating. Police controversially arrested anti-monarchy protesters on the day.

Key words and phrases

touching
emotional

• This book is really touching. It's based on soldiers' stories from the First World War.
• I found my friend's speech at graduation really touching.

wingman
a supportive person

• My grandad was a wingman in the Red Arrows. He supported all the other pilots in the air.
• Will you come on a double date with me? I need a wingman.

bolts
moves quickly

• She bolted down the stairs when she realised how late she was.
• I bolted to the supermarket but I was too late. It had just closed.

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