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What to know about King Charles III's coronation

Britain's King Charles III smiles during a boat trip, in Hamburg, Germany. (Courtesy/AP)

Great Britain's royal family turns the page on a new chapter Saturday with the coronation of King Charles III - a spectacle that echoes medieval times but featuring modern flourishes.

The pomp, pageantry and symbolism dates back more than 1,000 years, but the crowning of this king will feature new twists on the tradition and changes from the coronation of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, 70 years ago.

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