Coronation

Lord Peach becomes unexpected Twitter star after he is appointed to carry the Sword Of Mercy at the Coronation

Lord Peach has become an unexpected Twitter sensation following an announcement by Buckingham Palace that he is to carry the Sword Of Mercy at the Coronation of King Charles III. The 67-year-old retired Air Chief Marshal is to carry the Sword during the Coronation procession on Saturday. Following the news of the appointment, Lord Peach briefly trended on Twitter, with Royal Central’s…
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Coronation

Touching new element to the Coronation service revealed as young Chapel Royal chorister set to play key role

The Coronation of a monarch is always an important moment, with the crowning acting as an important marker to distinguish the new ascendant from their predecessor. For over 1,000 years, kings and queens have been crowned at Westminster Abbey, with traditions and customs being kept over that time. Whereas King Charles will be keeping many parts of the coronation ceremony steeped throughout…
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Princess Anne "incredibly honoured" after being asked to serve as The King's bodyguard at his Coronation

Sources close to the Princess Royal says she is “incredibly honoured” to have been entrusted with the personal safety of The King at his Coronation on May 6. Although there has at this stage been no official confirmation from Buckingham Palace, the Daily Mirror reports that Princess Anne has been made Gold-Stick-In-Waiting for the Coronation – a ceremonial role dating back to…
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The King and Queen visit the Eurovison Song Contest in Liverpool ahead of the musical spectacular next month

The next few of weeks promise to be action packed for residents of the United Kingdom. Not only will King Charles III celebrate his Coronation in early May, but the UK will also host the Eurovision Song Contest – the first time since 1998. Staged in Liverpool, the UK will host on behalf of last year’s winner – Ukraine – who are unable to host themselves due to the…
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