Today’s news summary – Paper Talk
Monday’s front pages continue its coverage of the royal coronation – with many newspapers leading with images from the Windsor Castle coronation.
Several newspapers are reporting on Prince William’s tribute to his father at the Windsor Castle concert. Many papers are using the quote “Pa, we’re all so proud of you,” and the front pages of the Daily Telegraph and the Times are particularly similar. The Times reports that the Prince praised his father’s dedication to young people, the environment, and multicultural understanding, while the Telegraph notes that Prince George and Princess Charlotte were present, but it was probably too late for Prince Louis. The Sun provides colourful images of the castle and concert stage, while the Daily Mail describes the night as emotional, and the Daily Express notes that the King was deeply touched by his son’s speech. The Daily Mirror’s headline is “Granny would be Proud,” and the i reports that younger people in the UK are becoming more receptive to the idea of a “political King,” with some supporting King Charles voicing his views publicly.
Away from the royal family, the Guardian’s top story is about patients developing cancer due to long waiting lists for scans and treatment, while the Financial Times reports that Labour is considering plans to restrict foreign buyers acquiring UK property in its election manifesto.