The United Kingdom's diverse communities will come together to mark King Charles III's coronation on May 6. But the festivities will also be viewed with ambivalence by some minorities for whom the British Empire’s past wrongs still loom large.
Violinist Adrianna Forbes-Dorant, 17, takes part in a rehearsal with the Brixton Chamber Orchestra for coronation weekend performances in London, Friday, April 21, 2023. Britain's diverse communities will come together to mark King Charles III's coronation. In south London's Brixton, musicians plan to parade through the streets entertaining crowds with a carnival set mix of Gospel, jazz, grime, disco and rap.
Violinist Adrianna Forbes-Dorant, 17, takes part in a rehearsal with the Brixton Chamber Orchestra for coronation weekend performances in London, Friday, April 21, 2023. Britain's diverse communities will come together to mark King Charles III's coronation. In south London's Brixton, musicians plan to parade through the streets entertaining crowds with a carnival set mix of Gospel, jazz, grime, disco and rap.
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