King Charles and his wife, Queen Camilla, where crowned yesterday in London, during a lavish coronation ceremony at Westminster Abbey. The Polish Presidential couple attended the coronation. The coronation was followed by the procession to Buckingham Palace.
The late Queen Elizabeth II said last year that she wished Camilla, then Duchess of Cornwall, to be known as Queen Consort when Charles became King. Besides President Duda and the Polish First Lady, the coronation was watched by around 100 heads of state and dignitaries. The ceremony for Charles III included a procession of faith leaders and those who „reflect the diversity of the United Kingdom and its peoples”. Charles is well known as an advocate for an inclusive attitude to British society, famously expressing the wish to be the „Defender of Faith” not only the „Defender of the Faith” – to acknowledge the diversity of faiths in Britain and across the world.
Source – Polskie Radio, Guardian News
The Ukrainian government has reiterated its commitment to recapturing the Crimean region from Russian occupation, according to reports.
The comments were made by the Permanent Representative of the President of Ukraine in the Autonomous Republic of Crimea. She said that “certain western politicians” have “warned Ukraine” to resign from all actions to regain Crimea. In response, Tasheva told the Polish Press Agency that the bond uniting Ukraine and Crimea is very strong, that it has continued since Kozak times and that “nothing will change this.”
Source – Polskie Radio
The world women’s tennis number 1, Iga Świątek, has lost in the final of the Madrid Open this weekend to Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus.
In a dramatic match the Pole lost 6:3, 3:6, 6:3. Sabalenka’s win has made up for the last month’s defeat by Świątek in which she was beaten in straight sets (6-3, 6-4) in Stuttgart. Świątek is a three-time major singles champion, having won the French Open in 2020 and 2022 and the US Open in 2022.
Source – Polskie Radio, Wikipedia
And finally, Lechia Gdańsk are out of the Polish premier league after being defeated 3:1 at home in a must-win match against Zagłębie yesterday.
After a season full of poor performances, the team were unable to produce a display worthy of staying in the premier league. The beleaguered club still have three matches remaining this season before they will be officially relegated. The club was founded in 1945 by people expelled from Lwów, who were supporters of Poland’s oldest football team Lechia Lwów, founded in 1903.
Source – Radio Gdańsk, Wikipedia
Weather
Today will be a sunny day in a moderate breeze with temperatures of 14 degrees centigrade (57 degrees Fahrenheit) during the day and 1 degree overnight. Tomorrow will remain sunny in a gentle breeze with temperatures of 16 degrees during the day and 2 degrees overnight.
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