Operation Golden Orb, otherwise known as the King’s coronation, will bring pageantry, colour and tens of thousands of well-wishers to the streets of London on Saturday May 6. For nearly 1,000 years, the coronation ceremony has remained almost unchanged. The day will begin when the King and Queen are first sighted leaving Buckingham Palace in the 260-year-old Gold State Coach as they make their way to Westminster Abbey. The King will be presented to his subjects while trumpets and cheers of...

The government will next week publish a white paper detailing plans to block takeovers of clubs from prospective owners who cannot prove the source of their wealth. The leaked proposals also suggest that supporters will be able to prevent owners from radically changing logos and kits, and have a greater say in how clubs are run. An independent football regulator was the main recommendation of the fan-led review carried out by Tracey Crouch MP in 2021. The plans make provision for a body...