Dignitaries will assemble at Westminster Abbey for King Charles's coronation on Saturday. PA
Dignitaries will assemble at Westminster Abbey for King Charles's coronation on Saturday. PA
Dignitaries will assemble at Westminster Abbey for King Charles's coronation on Saturday. PA
Dignitaries will assemble at Westminster Abbey for King Charles's coronation on Saturday. PA

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Iran not invited to King Charles's coronation

Russia and Belarus also among countries absent from royal festivities

Tim Stickings
Tim Stickings

May 04, 2023

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Follow the latest news from the coronation of King Charles here

Iran has not been invited to King Charles III’s coronation in Britain, in a change from the late Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral.

Tehran was allowed to send a diplomat to the funeral last year despite President Ebrahim Raisi not being invited to attend.

But since then, Iran's role in supplying drones used by Russia to attack Ukraine has led to UK sanctions on regime officials, military figures and Iranian businesses.

A crackdown on women's rights protests in Iran in the autumn has also soured relations.

Iran is now in a small group of countries with no invitation at all to Saturday's coronation, Britain’s PA news agency reported.

While the royals are politically non-partisan, the diplomatic activity around the coronation is handled by the UK government.

Britain prepares for the coronation - in pictures

Royal enthusiasts at their impromptu campsite on The Mall in London, where they await the May 6 coronation procession of King Charles III. Getty
Royal enthusiasts at their impromptu campsite on The Mall in London, where they await the May 6 coronation procession of King Charles III. Getty
Police officers patrol near Westminster Abbey as security is heightened for the coronation. AFP
Police officers patrol near Westminster Abbey as security is heightened for the coronation. AFP
A telephone box in the village of Compton, Surrey, decorated with the ears, nose and crown of King Charles. AFP
A telephone box in the village of Compton, Surrey, decorated with the ears, nose and crown of King Charles. AFP
A royal fan takes a break after booking his spot on the coronation route in London. AP
A royal fan takes a break after booking his spot on the coronation route in London. AP
Town crier Tony Appleton takes the train into central London. AFP
Town crier Tony Appleton takes the train into central London. AFP
The drum major's state coat, adorned with the new CR III cypher, to be worn during the coronation. AFP
The drum major's state coat, adorned with the new CR III cypher, to be worn during the coronation. AFP
Decorations are put up outside Number 10 Downing Street in London. AP
Decorations are put up outside Number 10 Downing Street in London. AP
A royal fan gets into the spirit of the coronation on the Mall outside Buckingham Palace. Reuters
A royal fan gets into the spirit of the coronation on the Mall outside Buckingham Palace. Reuters
Yeoman of the Guard, the British sovereign's bodyguards, prepare to board a bus in London. Getty
Yeoman of the Guard, the British sovereign's bodyguards, prepare to board a bus in London. Getty
The UK's military held a full dress rehearsal for the coronation ceremony of King Charles III on Tuesday night. Reuters
The UK's military held a full dress rehearsal for the coronation ceremony of King Charles III on Tuesday night. Reuters
A royal fan sleeps at The Mall outside Buckingham Palace as the countdown to the coronation continues. Reuters
A royal fan sleeps at The Mall outside Buckingham Palace as the countdown to the coronation continues. Reuters
Big Ben, in central London, is lit up during a rehearsal for the ceremony. PA
Big Ben, in central London, is lit up during a rehearsal for the ceremony. PA
An art installation in London depicts St Edward's Crown. AP
An art installation in London depicts St Edward's Crown. AP
Madame Tussauds in Sydney, Australia, unveils a waxwork figure of King Charles, alongside figures of Prince William and his wife Kate. Reuters
Madame Tussauds in Sydney, Australia, unveils a waxwork figure of King Charles, alongside figures of Prince William and his wife Kate. Reuters
Royalists have slept out on The Mall in London for days for the best view of the ceremony. EPA
Royalists have slept out on The Mall in London for days for the best view of the ceremony. EPA
A knitted coronation-themed postbox topper in Isleworth, London. AP
A knitted coronation-themed postbox topper in Isleworth, London. AP
Tailor William Skinner with a ceremonial uniform on Savile Row, London, before the coronation of King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla, on May 6. Reuters
Tailor William Skinner with a ceremonial uniform on Savile Row, London, before the coronation of King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla, on May 6. Reuters
Caroline de Guitaut, deputy surveyor of the King's Works of Art, adjusts the imperial mantle, a part of the coronation vestments, in the Throne Room at Buckingham Palace. AFP
Caroline de Guitaut, deputy surveyor of the King's Works of Art, adjusts the imperial mantle, a part of the coronation vestments, in the Throne Room at Buckingham Palace. AFP
A banner celebrating the coronation at Kings Cross Station in London. AP
A banner celebrating the coronation at Kings Cross Station in London. AP
Upholsterer Beatrice Ekwalla works on restoring a throne chair for the coronation at the Marlborough House workshops in London. AFP
Upholsterer Beatrice Ekwalla works on restoring a throne chair for the coronation at the Marlborough House workshops in London. AFP
Royal fan Margaret Tyler poses for a portrait in the living room of her home in north London. EPA
Royal fan Margaret Tyler poses for a portrait in the living room of her home in north London. EPA
Parliament Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle with the Speaker's State Coach. PA
Parliament Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle with the Speaker's State Coach. PA
Violinist Adrianna Forbes-Dorant, 17, takes part in a rehearsal with the Brixton Chamber Orchestra for coronation performances in London. AP
Violinist Adrianna Forbes-Dorant, 17, takes part in a rehearsal with the Brixton Chamber Orchestra for coronation performances in London. AP
British Army soldiers rehearse at RAF Odiham for a coronation parade. Getty
British Army soldiers rehearse at RAF Odiham for a coronation parade. Getty
Shoppers browse souvenirs for the coronation of King Charles III outside the Houses of Parliament in London. Reuters
Shoppers browse souvenirs for the coronation of King Charles III outside the Houses of Parliament in London. Reuters
Temporary stands are constructed on The Mall outside Buckingham Palace, central London. PA
Temporary stands are constructed on The Mall outside Buckingham Palace, central London. PA
Members of the military pass by Westminster Abbey in central London during a night-time rehearsal for the coronation. AP
Members of the military pass by Westminster Abbey in central London during a night-time rehearsal for the coronation. AP
Britain's Prince Edward, the Duke of Edinburgh, attends a Coronation Big Lunch at Westminster Abbey. Reuters
Britain's Prince Edward, the Duke of Edinburgh, attends a Coronation Big Lunch at Westminster Abbey. Reuters
The London Scottish Band in Burlington Arcade, London, at an unveiling of a celebratory installation to mark the coronation. PA
The London Scottish Band in Burlington Arcade, London, at an unveiling of a celebratory installation to mark the coronation. PA
A crown is placed on top of a flagpole on The Mall in London. Getty Images
A crown is placed on top of a flagpole on The Mall in London. Getty Images
The official 'Crowning of the King' souvenir programme sits on a shop shelf in central London. AFP
The official 'Crowning of the King' souvenir programme sits on a shop shelf in central London. AFP
Workers prepare the balcony of Buckingham Palace for the big event. AFP
Workers prepare the balcony of Buckingham Palace for the big event. AFP
Ardent monarchist Anita Atkinson sits among her 13,283 pieces of royal memorabilia at her Weardale farm near Bishop Auckland. AFP
Ardent monarchist Anita Atkinson sits among her 13,283 pieces of royal memorabilia at her Weardale farm near Bishop Auckland. AFP
Members of the Household Cavalry take part in a rehearsal for the coronation at Buckingham Palace. Getty Images
Members of the Household Cavalry take part in a rehearsal for the coronation at Buckingham Palace. Getty Images
King Charles and Queen Consort Camilla will travel to the coronation in the modern Diamond Jubilee State Coach and return in the Gold State Coach, pictured. PA
King Charles and Queen Consort Camilla will travel to the coronation in the modern Diamond Jubilee State Coach and return in the Gold State Coach, pictured. PA
A potter works on chinaware produced for the coronation at a factory in Stoke-on-Trent. AFP
A potter works on chinaware produced for the coronation at a factory in Stoke-on-Trent. AFP
The Coronation Chair, also known as St Edward's Chair or King Edward's Chair, at Westminster Abbey in London. AFP
The Coronation Chair, also known as St Edward's Chair or King Edward's Chair, at Westminster Abbey in London. AFP
King Charles is presented with the first struck £5 coronation coin by Royal Mint chief executive Anne Jessopp and director Rebecca Morgan at Windsor Castle. Reuters
King Charles is presented with the first struck £5 coronation coin by Royal Mint chief executive Anne Jessopp and director Rebecca Morgan at Windsor Castle. Reuters
The first struck £5 coronation coin. Reuters
The first struck £5 coronation coin. Reuters
A member of staff at Fudge Kitchen puts up bunting in Windsor. PA
A member of staff at Fudge Kitchen puts up bunting in Windsor. PA
A crown made by British milliner Justin Smith, created using 319 Scrabble tiles to mark the board game's 75th anniversary and the coronation. PA
A crown made by British milliner Justin Smith, created using 319 Scrabble tiles to mark the board game's 75th anniversary and the coronation. PA
People browse a souvenir kiosk in London. Reuters
People browse a souvenir kiosk in London. Reuters
The new commemorative 50p coin, part of the coronation coin collection. PA
The new commemorative 50p coin, part of the coronation coin collection. PA

There is no invitation for Russia or its ally Belarus, with relations at rock bottom after the former’s invasion of Ukraine in February last year.

Syria, Venezuela, Myanmar and Afghanistan are also not invited.

North Korea and Nicaragua have been offered the chance to send a head of mission, as they were for the funeral.

China is sending Vice President Han Zheng.

The protocol is that invitations are generally sent to the heads of state of countries with whom the UK has full diplomatic relations, with a small number of exceptions.

The notes issued by the Foreign Office indicate the “roles to which the invitation could be delegated”, said one of its ministers, David Rutley.

US President Joe Biden, who attended the queen’s funeral, will be represented by his wife Jill Biden.

Heads of state expected to attend Saturday's coronation include presidents Emmanuel Macron of France and Frank-Walter Steinmeier of Germany.

King Charles is the head of state of several Commonwealth countries, such as Australia and Canada, who are sending their respective prime ministers, Anthony Albanese and Justin Trudeau.

Canada announced that astronaut Jeremy Hansen would be its flag-bearer at a procession, while Australia has nominated footballer Sam Kerr, who plays for the Chelsea women’s team in England.

The security operation is expected to involve about 9,000 people and authorities have compiled a watch list of possible troublemakers.

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