Princess Anne and Family

A proud Princess Anne undertakes starring role at the Coronation

The Princess Royal beamed with pride after taking on a starring role at the Coronation of her elder brother, King Charles III. The 72-year-old royal arrived at Westminster Abbey wearing her Coronation Robe alongside her husband, Sir Tim Laurence. It was after the formal ceremony came to an end, however, when Princess Anne took on the role of Gold-Stick-in-Waiting. As soon as the service…
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British Royals

The King hosts the first Garden Party of his reign at Buckingham Palace

The King has hosted the first Garden Party of his reign just days ahead of his Coronation. Held in the gardens of Buckingham Palace, His Majesty invited a number of guests to join him for tea and refreshments in the spring sunshine. Joining The King for the seasonal festivities was Queen Camilla alongside the Duke & Duchess of Edinburgh, the Duke & Duchess of Gloucester and the Duke…
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King Charles III

The King to pray aloud in Westminster Abbey in a Coronation first

The King has chosen to pray aloud at his Coronation service – a first in the 1,000 year history of the crowning ceremony. In what is expected to be a unique moment, His Majesty will pray aloud, using words specially written for the occasion. It is expected that the prayer will reflect the duty and privilege of the Sovereign to serve all communities. One of The King’s many…
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State & Ceremonial

Mystery surrounding final Coronation appointments including the Lord High Steward

A number of senior appointments ahead of the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla have yet to be announced, with the big day little over a week away. Buckingham Palace has been constantly releasing information about the occasion over the past few months, however, some details still remain a closely guarded secret. One such role that has yet to be publicly filled is that of Lord…
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