News Corp Australia has unveiled its coverage of the historic coronation of King Charles III across the nation’s key state-based and digital mastheads this weekend.
On Saturday May 06, News Corp publications The Daily Telegraph (NSW), Herald Sun (VIC), The Courier-Mail (QLD) and The Advertiser (SA) will explain the pomp and protocol and preview what people can expect while watching from home.
In addition, news.com.au will feature rolling coverage, including a live stream of the coronation, on-the-ground analysis and video from staff reporters in London.
The team will live blog from Saturday and cover all the key moments on and off platform. News.com.au’s royal expert Daniela Elser will also be on hand to decode all the things people might have missed in proceedings.
The mastheads’ journalists will bring to life all the colour as millions gather in London to witness the royal moment, along with a look back at the life of the boy destined to be king. Plus, a look at his extraordinary coronation regalia – the garments and jewels that make him the billion-dollar king.
And on Sunday May 07, News Corp publications The Sunday Telegraph (NSW), Sunday Herald Sun (VIC), The Sunday Mail (QLD) and The Sunday Mail (SA) will publish a 16-page souvenir special in digital and print, giving readers a front row seat to the coronation.
From the who’s who at the ceremony to the iconic balcony appearance, the special edition will capture all the colour from the streets of London and the memorable moments of the historical event. Plus, royal photographer Arthur Edwards exclusively shares his all-time favourite pictures of King Charles.
National Executive Editor Peter Blunden said audiences would see the most comprehensive coverage being rolled out over the weekend to cover the occasion.
“Our newsrooms will provide readers with all of the memorable moments as our on-the-ground reporters cover the coronation of King Charles III,” Blunden said.
“Along with the special souvenir editions, audiences will also be able to stay up-to-date with our minute-by-minute digital coverage across all of the mastheads.”
A one-off commemorative magazine celebrating His Majesty’s coronation is also being produced capturing all the highlights from the special day. It will provide an in-depth look at the life of King Charles III with features marking his early years, royal tours of Australia, family and his passions.
The 100-page full gloss magazine will be available from May 17 for $9.95 at participating supermarkets and newsagents.
King Charles III and Camilla, Queen Consort
In addition, The Australian will this weekend publish a commemorative special collector’s edition of The Sunday Australian newspaper to celebrate King Charles III’s coronation.
The first time in 50 years that The Sunday Australian has been published, the commemorative edition will feature all of the details on the man-of-the moment and his rise to sovereign, his Queen Camilla, and the glamour, history and pageantry of the day.
The special Sunday newspaper will also showcase the best pictures from inside Westminster Abbey, with Prince William, Catherine, Princess of Wales, Prince Harry, and Australian dignitaries – plus the crowds and parties as the world celebrates the 40th monarch’s coronation.
The Australian’s editor-in-chief Michelle Gunn said she was excited to reintroduce The Sunday Australian for the first time since 1971 to commemorate the historic occasion.
“From the traditions and pageantry to the crowds and the newly crowned monarch’s procession, our newsrooms will capture every moment,” Gunn said.
“We hope that our readers enjoy this special collectable edition to mark the coronation of King Charles III.”
The special 16-page printed edition will be available at participating Coles, Woolworths, IGA and newsagents in most metro areas. Subscribers can access the full collector’s edition online on Sunday morning.
The Australian’s managing director John Lehmann said that while The Australian was home to the biggest digital subscription audience of any Australian news outlet, the team also remained focused on delivering high-quality print products.
“There’s a power to print that is unmatched in its ability to define those major moments in time that capture the world’s attention,” he said.
“I’m sure this collector’s edition of the newspaper will resonate strongly with audiences around Australia,” Lehmann added.
In addition, The Australian will feature live news, expert analysis and in-depth online coverage from Australia’s best journalists and commentators all weekend.
A special episode of The Front, The Australian’s weekday news podcast, will also be available to download on Saturday night.