Prince & Princess of Wales

The Princess of Wales weaves her way through a day in textiles

As she made her way from Leeds to Lancaster, the Princess of Wales toured textile manufacturers, coming into contact with a personal and royal history. Starting her day at AW Hainsworth in Leeds, Catherine was given a tour and met with employees. AW Hainsworth has familial ties to the Princess of Wales. Her paternal ancestors, Noel and Olive Middleton, owned a local woolen manufacturer and…
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Features

The Crown of Scotland

The Crown of Scotland will be presented to King Charles III in a special ceremony in Edinburgh. It will mark a milestone moment in his reign. Although this won’t be a coronation, it will be a recognition of his role as King of Scotland and the Crown involved has a…
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The Crown of Scotland

The Crown of Scotland will be presented to King Charles III in a special ceremony in Edinburgh. It will mark a milestone moment in his reign. Although this won’t be a coronation, it will be a recognition of his role as King of Scotland and the Crown involved has a special history. A separate Crown of Scotland was present for King James I’s coronation in 1603, King Charles I’s…
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Coronation

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak speaks out on protesters arrested at Coronation

The Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, has defended the actions of the Metropolitan Police following the decision to arrest members of the anti-monarchy group, Republic, ahead of the Coronation. The group’s leader Graham Smith was among the people arrested. He was later released, as were the other 64 people detained. The Metropolitan Police issued a statement saying they regretted the arrests…
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Prince George is the man for the job! Youngest Page of Honour carries out a perfect performance at grandfather's Coronation

It was one of the most awaited sights since Buckingham Palace announced on 4 April that Prince George would play such a special role on his grandfather’s big day.  The 9-year-old Prince was selected to be among the four Pages of Honour to His Majesty the King, a role that comes with a traditional uniform and the task of holding the train of the King’s robe whenever he has to walk.  And…
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