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Queen Elizabeth II's loyal cousins attend the Coronation of King Charles & Queen Camilla

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6th May 2023
Queen Elizabeth II’s loyal cousins attended the Coronation Service of King Charles III and Queen Camilla at Westminster Abbey. The Duke of Kent – who also attended the 1953 Coronation of Elizabeth and paid homage to her, watched Saturday’s service with the rest of his family. Also present was the Duke & Duchess of Gloucester, who also had the honour of riding in the…
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Princess Anne and Family

Princess Anne appointed Senior Colonel of the Household Division by King Charles

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3rd May 2023
The Princess Royal has been appointed Senior Colonel of the Household Division by King Charles III. Princess Anne, who is Colonel of the Household Cavalry’s Blues and Royals, was awarded the prestigious military role by her elder brother when he became Colonel in Chief of the Household Division’s regiments. This likely occurred some months ago shortly after the death of Queen Elizabeth…
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King Charles III

Homage of peers is scrapped at the Coronation in radical shake-up to service

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29th April 2023
The homage of peers – a staple of coronation ceremonies for many centuries – has been scrapped by King Charles III. At previous coronations, dukes were expected to pay homage to the monarch and pledge their allegiance to the sovereign. However, The King is known to want his Coronation to be more befitting of the 21st century, and has removed the requirement for royal dukes to…
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Coronation

Royal super fans set up camp on the Mall ahead of the Coronation

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29th April 2023
The most devoted royal super fans have already set up camp outside Buckingham Palace for the Coronation, despite the big day still being a week away. John Loughrey, 67, has set up his tent on the Mall ensuring he gets the best vantage point to watch the procession. Dressed in clothes featuring the union jack, Mr Loughrey from South London is no stranger to big royal events. In September…
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