The Coronation of King Charles III will be filled with pomp, circumstance and regalia. Some of the regalia are worn, like robes and spurs. But other pieces of regalia are carried and presented throughout the ceremony.
Swords are a key part of the Coronation. Five of them will be used at specific moments in the ceremony.
The Sword of State
First used at the Coronation of James II in 1865…
How many coronets are available for the Prince of Wales to wear at The Coronation?
1st April 2023
There has been a lot of speculation about the headwear the Royal Family will or won’t wear at King Charles III’s coronation.
The Prince of Wales is no exception to this curiosity as he has a few options to choose from for his coronet.
A coronet is…
Some may have heard of Sir Allan Frederick “Tommy” Lascelles, or some may have not. Perhaps you know him as just Tommy. He was a British courtier and civil servant who would come to have a long-lasting bond with the royal family.
Born 11 April 1887 in the…
During the reign of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, Windsor Castle was made their primary royal residence despite the Queen complaining early on in her reign that the castle was “prison-like” and “dull and tiresome.” She would often prefer Osborne and Balmoral as holiday residences.
The growth of the British Empire and the Queen’s dynastic ties to Europe would…
Within the harsh confines of royal life, there exists a cruel trend that nicknames the second child the ‘spare’ to their sibling, the heir. While the life of the heir to the throne is mapped out meticulously from beginning to end, the spare is expected to find their own…
Royal Central is continuing its series which takes a look at the history of several royal residences. Read on to learn more about the Scottish home where Prince Charles had to self-isolate during the coronavirus pandemic.
Where is it located?
Birkhall is one of the…
Where is it located?
Windsor Castle is located in the town of Windsor in Berkshire, England. The site occupies 13 acres of land and features a fortification, a palace and a small town. It is perhaps most recognisable by the castle’s Round Tower.
When was it built, and when was it used as a royal residence?
The original castle was built during the 11th century after the Norman invasion…
Royal Central has taken a look at the history behind one of Queen Victoria’s favourite homes, Osborne House.
Where is it located?
The former royal residence where Queen Victoria died is located in East Cowes, Isle of Wight and was built in an Italian Renaissance…
As the Queen welcomes the fourteenth Prime Minister of her reign, the ancient practice of ‘kissing hands’ will once more take centre stage. The brief exchange between monarch and premier will be mentioned in the Court Circular entry marking the meeting that will…
Some photos tell their own story and take their own place in history as a result. While we are inundated with images of royalty, some pictures stand out as a snapshot of a moment that has its own resonance. In this occasional series, Royal Central looks at some of the best known images of royal life and the story behind them. And this time, it’s a close up on a very famous christening…
