'It is a weekend of celebration for the monarchy, but in the years to come many challenges for the institution lie ahead' brendanhughes64
The coronation of King Charles and Queen Camilla for many will be a time of celebration but also one of transition.
They include Irish president Michael D Higgins, the Republic's first head of state to attend the crowning of a British monarch - a display of vastly improved relations between Ireland and Great Britain compared to previous generations. Younger people are however less enthralled, with only 32% of 18 to 24-year-olds backing the monarchy, 38% preferring an elected head of state and 30% unsure.
But perhaps worryingly for Northern Ireland's monarchists, just 17% of Alliance and Green voters supported the institution. Some 38% opposed the monarchy and 32% felt no connection to it. From the Northern Ireland Protocol to other thorny issues inside Stormont and exclusive interviews - we’ve got you covered.And while many will enjoy the celebrations this weekend, others will question such lavish spending when many are struggling with the cost-of-living crisis.
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