A historical event is the coronation of Charles III. Now: for the first time in 70 years, a British monarch will be crowned in London, and for the first time in 86 years he will be a man. Some 2,500 people participate in the ceremony, including heads of state and government, as well as representatives of other royal families. There was a high-level rejection from the United States: President Joe Biden is represented by first lady Jill Biden (however, no American head of state has ever participated in a British coronation).

Chancellor Olaf Scholz will not come, but Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier will.

Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier is present on behalf of Germany. Also president of the EU Ursula von der Leyen He is one of the few Germans who received an invitation. He told “Bild” newspaper: “I am looking forward to the event. “King Charles is a pioneer of sustainable business and the protection of nature.”

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The politician also revealed that she will wear a dress from the British luxury brand “Hobbs.” She is probably the most famous fan of the brand: Princess Kate. Let’s hope she and von der Leyen don’t suddenly appear in couple looks.

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“Let’s Dance Star” Motsi Mabuse even participates in the preparations

Charles and “Let’s Dance” juror Motsi Mabuse (42) appear to have gotten along very well at the state banquet at Bellevue Palace in March. And even before his visit to Germany, the former professional dancer felt affection for the regent. Because the British monarch expressed his express desire to meet Motsi. The reason? The 42-year-old is also considered a star in Britain and has appeared on the British version of “Let’s Dance,” “Strictly Come Dancing” since 2019. Charles and his wife Camilla (75) are long-time secret fans of the show. . Now Motsi will also play a very special role in his coronation in May: he will help form a 300-strong choir.

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Charles’ relatives from Germany are also invited.

During his visit to Germany a few weeks ago, King Charles III. a speech in German in the German Bundestag. After all, Charles’s grandmother, Princess Alice of Battenberg, had German-Austrian roots. So it is not surprising that royal relatives from Germany also attended the coronation. For example, from Baden-Württemberg. The royal family is closely connected to the House of Baden through Theodora, sister of Charles’s father, Prince Philip.

Bernhard von Baden (52), head of the House of Baden, will probably travel to London for the coronation with his wife Stephanie Anne Kaul (56). In fact, members of his family were present at the coronation of King George V (†1936) and his wife Queen Mary (†1953) in 1911. Representatives of the House of Baden were also on the guest list at the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II (†96) on June 2, 1953.

Philip, Prince of Hohenlohe-Langenburg (53), can also expect an invitation to the coronation – after all, King Charles III. his great-uncle. Philip Fürst zu Hohenlohe-Langenburg plans to attend the ceremony with his wife Saskia (50).

A relative from Hesse will also be packing his bags and traveling to London for the coronation. Family relationships also play a role here. Because Heinrich Donatus Landgrave of Hesse (56) is not only the great-nephew of Queen Elizabeth II, but also the great-great-grandson of Queen Victoria (†1901).

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The original of this publication. “In addition to Motsi Mabuse, Carlos’ favorite: the Germans are invited” comes from Bunte.de.