The Sun - Aircon to the throne

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The Sun leads with the latest on plans for the King’s coronation.

The Sun goes in big on details of the coronation, with the headline “Air Con to the Throne”, over an article about the modes of transport King Charles will be taking on the day. “Buckingham Palace said the modern Diamond Jubilee State Coach will carry Charles and Camilla to Westminster Abbey on May 6,” it reports

“But they will have a bumpy return trip in the 260-year-old Gold State Coach.”

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