Prince & Princess of Wales

The Princess of Wales follows in the late Queen Elizabeth II's example with bright fashion choices

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5th May 2023
British patriotism is on full display in London this week and we’re not just talking about the highly decorated Mall. The Princess of Wales is showing her British pride as well. Hopping on the Tube – the Elizabeth Line no less – heading to the pub and having a pint, dressed in red, white and a hint of blue. The tailored red Eponine London dress coat, is a favorite of…
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The Homage and its role in the Coronation

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4th May 2023
Historically the homage part of the Coronation has involved Archbishops, royal blood princes and senior peers. King Charles III has decided to have the homage be more inclusive and one homage, more limited. The first homage is at the beginning of the service known as…
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The Coronation robes - the Supertunica

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4th May 2023
King Charles III’s coronation will be a blend of modern and traditional. The Supertunica he will wear is firmly in the “traditional” column. In fact, it dates back to medieval coronations and is one of the items mentioned in the ‘Liber Regalis,’ which is…
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The striking sign of royal power that King Charles will be given at the Coronation

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4th May 2023
It’s one of the oldest and storied item in the Crown Jewels, the Sovereign’s Orb. Created in 1661 by Sir Robert Vyner for Charles II’s coronation, the orb is a hollow gold sphere with a cross on top. It symbolizes the monarch’s Christian sovereignty and their position as head of the Church of England. The orb weighs 1.32 kg (3lbs.) and is bejeweled with bands of nine emeralds, 18…
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The only horses allowed to draw the Gold State Coach

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1st May 2023
The Gold State Coach is unique: it’s over 200 years old, solid wood, and so large it can only go at a walking pace.  Leading that walking pace are eight Windsor Grey Horses, the only horses allowed to pull the Gold State Coach. Windsor Greys are not a specific breed but are grey horses that the Royal Family chooses to live and train at the Royal Mews. Most of the Windsor Greys are Irish…
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The Coronation Chair - the historic seat of Monarchs

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28th April 2023
It is a chair with understated elegance and steeped in history. The Coronation Chair, also known as King Edward’s Chair or Saint Edward’s Chair, was commissioned by King Edward I in 1296. Originally, it was meant to hold the Stone of Scone, taken from Scotland by King…
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The robe worn by monarchs at the most sacred part of the Coronation ceremony

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27th April 2023
King Charles III’s coronation will be a blend of modern and traditional. The Supertunica he will wear is firmly in the “traditional” column. In fact, it dates back to medieval coronations and is one of the items mentioned in the ‘Liber Regalis,’ which is basically a Coronation guide book that dates back to 1382 when Richard II reigned. The ‘Liber Regalis’ says the Supertunica…
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