Reader's Digest UK - May 2023

In this issue

• God save the King! We celebrate the coronation of King Charles III with a special issue, including a look back at his incredible life preparing for the throne
• The fascinating history behind the centuries-old tradition of royal coronations
• Can hearing loss be reversed? How hearing aids may become unnecessary in the future, with the development of medical treatment
• Singer-songwriter Emeli Sandé talks jazz, meeting the Obamas and finding peace in her thirties
• Plus, Bake Off stars share their Coronation recipes and how to keep your pets safe during the celebrations

The Social Network

Facebook is dead, Twitter's a bin fire, but social media still has its uses, writes Olly Mann

3 mins

Emeli Sandé "I Feel So Grounded Within Myself"

Happy and confident, singer-songwriter Emeli Sandé looks back on her amazing experiences and talks about the creative period she is in now

5 mins

I REMEMBER...Jenny Eclair

Jenny Eclair (63) came to fame as a Perrier Award winner and is best known for Grumpy Old Women and her stand-up shows. She looks back on being an army brat, working as a life model and her many forays into reality TV

6 mins

Can Hearing Loss Be Reversed?

The answer may be yes

8 mins

Team Player

Why you should consider volunteering for a clinical trial

6 mins

The Life Of KING CHARLES III

As the eldest son of Britain's longest-reigning monarch is crowned, we look back at the life of King Charles III and ponder what the future of the monarchy might look like under his rule

6 mins

THE HISTORY OF CORONATION CEREMONIES

As the nation prepares to celebrate the first coronation for 70 years, Harry Verity takes a look at Charles III's decades-long path to the Abbey

5 mins

Cold Water Rescue

A quick-thinking waiter saves three women from drowning

2 mins

Back To Poker Table

Men don't make friends as easily as women do, and the pandemic didn't exactly help. I'm glad to return to my dates with mates

6 mins

CELEBRATE The Coronation In Style

The weekend of May 6 will see the celebration of one of the most historic events ever to happen in the UK, with King Charles III’s coronation taking place on Saturday, May 6 2023 at Westminster Abbey in London.

4 mins

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