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from msnbc world headquarters here in new york, i am alex witt. welcome to our special coverage of the coronation of britains king charles. this is london live, you are about to see it is under light rain, it is ten a.m. british summertime. over the next five hours we will step into instant history. the scenes that we watch together will be in high definition, but centuries old. ancient ritual, but contemporary in immediates spectacle. tradition in scope and afield but accented in mode...

yesterday was pre-recorded. today will be live to the nation. we dont have any sense necessarily how long it exactly will be. but again, all televised, all on camera for the nation to see. after, that comes the official proclamation of king charles. he will not be present for that. and then following, that we will hear a fanfare. we will hear trumpeter, is gun salutes. and thats also when the flags across the nation will be risen again to full staff for the next day. chris? >> all righ...

united in grief. this striking image at windsor castle, princess william and harry with our lives, appearing together, looking at flowers and greeting mourners as well. a show you a video that will be analyzing and dissecting for some time to come giving the estrangement weve seen play out on this public stage. were being told that william the prince of wales -- was joined to warm the hearts of all around the world watching the events. the prince of wales also releasing his first state...

take the oath? >> for more than seven decades, queen elizabeth ii dedicated her life to her country. >> the queen took a view that her duty was a lifelong commitment. >> she put duty above all else. >> she loved her younger sister, but she couldnt give her permission to marry somebody who was divorced. >> she sacked her son from the family firm. >> she survived extraordinary crises. >> princess diana has died. >> the issue vournding charles and diana probably rocked the monarchy to its...

Tradition, just like everything else in the united kingdom. there is going to be parades through, town there is going to be vendors that are setting up, this is going to the be a long table that is going up behind, me a feasting table where everybody can come together, they will share food together, and this is a joyous occasion. its a moment that, despite what is happening in society, despite of the economy, its a moment for the country to come together. like i said, it is steeped in history, i...

Contemplated 20 years ago. it certainly wouldnt have been, she was public enemy number one. following the death of diana, prince of welds. but i think there is been a general recognition that she has made charles a better man and. a happier man. and consequently a better king, and a happier king. it was interesting that he paid personal tribute to her again in the speech. despite the formality. referring to camilla as his beloved wife. but at the same time, this is reflecting the queens rain. sh...

To more than 700 during the queens rain. its a much more limited invitation. less of the folks that are here. what exactly is the privy council? and what is the importance to the british people of these kinds of traditional ceremonies? >> i think this council will actually be quite unfamiliar to british people as well. well be looking at this, and thinking. wow. thats the reason why theyre having a nice chat with david cameron. not something you see every day. but it is great to see these tradit...

Visit ireland. and 100 years. >> so all those has suffered as the -- >> and she expressed her extreme sympathy and regret for these actions that had been major part of the bloody history between ireland and britain. it was the most significant visit of hurricane. >> she brought world leaders together. >> she used her power of influence and subtle persuasion to keep the commonwealth united on the matter of apartheid. and figuring out a way to and ended in south africa. >> the queen is coming out ...