A VERY KIWI CORONATION
Your complete guide to King Charles’ big day and how you can be part of history
Anumber of New Zealanders are invited to attend the coronation at Westminster Abbey, including our Prime Minister, opposition leader Christopher Luxon, Governor-General Dame Cindy Kiro, All Black legend Richie McCaw as an Order of New Zealand representative, Willie Apiata as a Victoria Cross for New Zealand representative and New Zealand High Commissioner to the United Kingdom
Phil Goff.
But while most Kiwis will be almost 20,000km away from London, there is plenty of coronation action happening here in Aotearoa that you can get involved in!
OFFICIAL NATIONAL EVENT
Members of the public are encouraged to attend events in their local communities, with a national event to be held on the lawn beneath the Auckland War Memorial Museum at the Auckland Domain at 1pm on Sunday May 7. There will be familyfriendly celebrations with performances, free ice cream and sapling giveaways.
TREE PLANTING
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has announced that New Zealand will donate
$1 million to Trees That CTohuenKti,nagnadndthrough a Queen will set off partnership with the charity from Buckingham and the Department of Palace together. Conservation will plant more than 100,000 trees.
“This donation will create a living legacy to benefit all New Zealanders, provide more resilience against climate change and aligns with King Charles’ lifelong interest in environmental conservation,” explains Chris.
Called He Rā Rākau Tītapu – King Charles III Coronation Plantings – the PM marked its start by planting a to¯tara sapling on Parliament grounds last week. Over the weekend, local councils will also plant a ceremonial native tree. Visit treesthatcount.co.nz for info.
WHERE TO WATCH
This once-in-a-generation occasion will be marked by various channels.
HIGHLIGHTS
● My King Charles III
Friday, May 5, 8.30pm, TVNZ 1 An intimate look at the man behind the crown, from his early years to smoothing recent royal troubles and the future he faces.
● King Charles III: A New Era
Friday, May 5, 9.40pm, TVNZ 1 A moving documentary revealing a new side to our King and his unparalleled journey towards kingship.
● Ceremony of the Coronation of Their Majesties
Saturday, May 6, 6.30pm, Sky’s BBC UKTV
The historic coronation – the first in 70 years – will be marked by the BBC, including the King’s procession from Buckingham Palace. Join millions from around the world as international royal families and global heads of state watch the new Sovereign take an oath that is almost 1000 years old and conducted by The Archbishop of Canterbury. The British royal family will also appear on the balcony with key members of their family.
● Coronation of Their Majesties
Saturday, May 6, 7pm, Three Newshub’s Europe team, correspondent Lisette Reymer and camera operator Alex Parson, will be capturing the momentous occasion alongside reporter Alexa Cook
and camera operator Ryan Benton, who will travel to Europe to cover the event. ● 1News Presents: Their Majesties’ Coronation
Saturday, May 6, 7pm, TVNZ 1, TVNZ+ and 1News.co.nz
Join Melissa Stokes and Daniel Faitaua, who look ahead to the celebration, providing viewers with a front-row seat to all of the excitement unfolding from London. As the evening progresses, they’ll move to full BBC coverage, which will begin at 6.30pm on TVNZ+.
● The Coronation Concert
Monday, May 8, 8pm, TVNZ 1 Stars take to the stage within Windsor Castle to celebrate the momentous occasion.
It’s an eclectic bunch of performers, including Lionel
Richie, Katy Perry and Andrea Bocelli. Also expect a worldclass orchestra, plus other entertainers and performers. ● The Coronation Concert
Monday, May 8, 9.35pm,
BBC UKTV
Join members of the public for this special performance that includes Bands of the Household Division play interpretations of musical favourites and an exclusive appearance from the Coronation Choir, who will also appear alongside
The Virtual Choir, made up of singers from across the Commonwealth for a special performance. “Lighting up the Nation” will see England join together, lighting up iconic locations using projections, lasers and illuminations.
A deep quiche with a crisp, light pastry case and delicate flavours of spinach, broad beans and fresh tarragon. Eat hot or cold with a green salad and boiled new potatoes – perfect for a coronation feast!
SERVES 6 1 x 20CM LOOSE-BASED FLAN TIN PASTRY
125g plain flour Pinch of salt 25g cold butter, diced 25g lard 2 tbsps milk Or 1 x 250g block of ready-made shortcrust pastry
FILLING
125ml milk 175ml cream 2 medium eggs 1 tbsp chopped fresh tarragon Salt and pepper 100g grated cheddar cheese 180g cooked spinach, lightly chopped 60g cooked broad beans or soya beans 1
To make the pastry, sieve flour and salt into a bowl. Add butter and lard, rubbing the mixture together using your fingertips until you get a breadcrumb like texture. Add milk a little at a time and bring the ingredients together into a dough. Cover and allow to rest in the fridge for 30-45 minutes.
2
Lightly flour the work surface and roll out pastry to a circle a little larger than the top of the tin and approximately 5mm thick.
Line the tin with pastry, taking care not to have any holes or the mixture could leak. Cover and rest for a further 30 minutes in the fridge.
3
Preheat oven to 190°C.
Line pastry case with greaseproof paper, add baking beans and bake blind for 15 minutes, before removing the greaseproof paper and baking beans. Reduce oven temperature to 160°C.
4
Beat together the milk, cream, eggs, tarragon and seasoning. Scatter ½ of the grated cheese in the blind-baked base. Top with chopped spinach and beans, then pour over the liquid mixture. If required, gently give the mixture a delicate stir to ensure the filling is evenly dispersed but be careful not to damage the pastry case. Sprinkle over the remaining cheese.
5
Place into the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes or until set and lightly golden.