Three sleeps ’till Charles’s big day! PM Anthony Albanese met the monarch in London for a handshake and a giggle and took the opportunity to invite Charles and Queen Consort Camilla to Australia for an official tour. Albanese also confirmed that he would swear allegiance to Charles during the coronation. “I’m a republican,” Albanese said, “but that doesn’t mean that I don’t respect the institution.” Also attending the big event is Nick Cave. When fans questioned him about it on his (wonderful) blog, he replied: “I hold an inexplicable emotional attachment to the Royals – the strangeness of them, the deeply eccentric nature of the whole affair that so perfectly reflects the unique weirdness of Britain itself.” Speaking of unique Britishness, Squizers already know about the official cheesy quiche of the coronation… and now they can follow it with the newly-announced official dessert, a lovely-looking strawberry trifle. 

Can’t wait to coronate? Our Squiz Shortcut out today will take you through it so you can glisten like a crown jewel on Saturday.