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How to watch the coronation: Canadian broadcasters ramp up coverage ahead of crowning

HereBԪַs a look at what Canadian networks are offering up for royalty watchers
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CanadaBԪַs major networks have kicked off a week of coronation coverage leading to SaturdayBԪַs historic crowning of King Charles III and Queen Consort, Camilla. A banner celebrating the coronation is displayed at Kings Cross Station in London, Monday, May 1, 2023. The coronation of King Charles III will take place at Westminster Abbey on May 6. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Kirsty Wigglesworth

CanadaBԪַs major networks have kicked off a week of coronation coverage leading to SaturdayBԪַs historic crowning of King Charles III and Queen Consort, Camilla.

In-depth coverage of the coronation at Westminster Abbey will begin in the wee hours Saturday for much of the country, and is set to feature Lisa LaFlamme on Citytv, Adrienne Arsenault on CBC, Dawna Friesen on Global and Omar Sachedina on CTV.

Leading up to the big day, CBCBԪַs flagship newscast BԪַThe NationalBԪַ and BԪַCTV National BԪַBԪַ are each broadcasting live from London all week, while BԪַGlobal NationalBԪַ is highlighting royal analysis and interviews in London before heading overseas Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.

HereBԪַs a look at where royal fans can watch the ceremony from Canada:

CBC

The Coronation: The public broadcaster promises extensive coverage across all platforms starting at 4 a.m. ET Saturday on CBC TV, CBC BԪַ Network and streaming on CBC Gem, CBC BԪַ Explore and the CBC BԪַ app. Arsenault leads coverage in London with guests including former CBC London bureau chief Ann MacMillan and historians Dan Snow and Peter Johnson.

This week: CBC BԪַ talks to Princess Anne about her brotherBԪַs coronation, the monarchyBԪַs future and her grandchildrenBԪַs connection to Canada in a Canadian exclusive, BԪַAdrienne Arsenault Reports: Princess Anne.BԪַ It streams on CBC BԪַ Explore and CBC Gem starting Tuesday with the five-part U.K. docuseries, BԪַThe Real Crown: Inside the House of WindsorBԪַ hitting CBC Gem on Wednesday. More royal docs, films and series are available now on CBC Gem.

In Canada: Following the ceremony in London, Rosemary Barton is live from Ottawa where the celebration continues with tributes and performances beginning at 10 a.m. ET on CBC TV, CBC BԪַ Network, CBC Gem, CBC Explore and the CBC BԪַ App.

CTV

The Coronation: Live coverage of SaturdayBԪַs main event begins at 4 a.m. ET on CTV, CP24 and CTV BԪַ Channel, led from London by chief news anchor Sachedina. Streaming of the event also begins at 4 a.m. ET through CTVBԪַ.ca and the CTV and CTV BԪַ apps. It kicks off with the procession from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Abbey, with comments and observations from reporters Paul Workman, Genevieve Beauchemin, Joy Malbon and Daniele Hamamdjian, as well as CTV BԪַ Channel anchor Merella Fernandez and BԪַCTV Your MorningBԪַ host Anne-Marie Mediwake. Additional analysis is expected from London-based commentator Afua Hagan and Sally Osman, former director of communications for the late Queen Elizabeth II.

In Canada: CTV BԪַ chief political correspondent Vassy Kapelos co-hosts live from Ottawa with senior correspondent Mike Le Couteur following the London ceremony. Royal commentator Richard Berthelsen adds insights as coronation ceremonies unfold in CanadaBԪַs capital.

This week: The retrospective BԪַKing Charles III: The Crown and the QuarrelsBԪַ airs Thursday with host Sachedina and correspondents exploring key moments in the KingBԪַs life. It airs at 10 p.m. ET on CTV, CTV BԪַ Channel, CTVBԪַ.ca and the CTV and CTV BԪַ apps, with an encore presentation Saturday at 3 a.m. ET.

GLOBAL

The Coronation: Live coverage of SaturdayBԪַs main event begins at 5 a.m. ET on the main channel and online at Globalnews.ca. Friesen anchors with special guests Bonnie Brownlee, royal commentator and military historian Brian MacDonald, and Europe bureau chief Crystal Goomansingh will be on the streets of London.

This week: GlobalBԪַs BԪַThe Morning ShowBԪַ has launched a week of coronation-themed episodes with help from royal expert Bonnie Brownlee, featuring royal-themed segments including tips on how to host a coronation party and fashion insight on fascinators.

CITYTV

The Coronation: LaFlamme is set to report live for CityBԪַ as a special correspondent from London with Cynthia Mulligan. Coverage of SaturdayBԪַs main event begins at 4 a.m. ET on Citytv and online at CityBԪַ 24/7.Citytv will repeat highlights from the coronation in Calgary, Edmonton, and Vancouver starting at noon MT / 11 a.m. PT.

In Canada: CityBԪַ will be covering the official events in Ottawa, as well as the local Toronto celebrations during the newscasts at 5:30 p.m., 6 p.m., and 11 p.m. ET.

This week: LaFlamme and Cynthia Mulligan are set to begin reporting daily for CityBԪַ and BԪַBreakfast TelevisionBԪַ on Wednesday, bringing viewers perspectives from Canadians in Britain, royal experts and more. Ongoing reporting can also be found on CityBԪַ 24/7, CitytvBԪַs video streaming news service, and CityBԪַ.ca.

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