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At King Charles III's coronation on Saturday, U.K. citizens will be asked to pledge their loyalty to the new monarch as spectators from across the globe observe the grandeur and ceremonial proceedings, which will incorporate several Christian elements.
As the UK grapples with a cost-of-living crisis and widespread strikes over pay, some Britons are questioning why taxpayers have to foot the bill for King Charles III s lavish coronation on Saturday.