British Royals

The first glimpse of Queen Camilla's Crown

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6th May 2023
The first queen consort crowned in over 85 years chose a crown that once belonged to Queen Mary for her moment in the spotlight.Earlier this year, it was announced that Queen Camilla would re-use Queen Mary’s Crown in a bid towards sustainability.It was removed from the Tower of London in February and Buckingham Palace announced that it would be reset with three of the late Queen…
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A moving moment as King Charles begins his Coronation by promising to serve

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6th May 2023
King Charles III has spent his life in service of the Crown, the United Kingdom, and, for 70 years, his late mother, Queen Elizabeth II.In that time, the world watched as he became the longest-serving heir apparent, then the longest-serving Prince of Wales, and then, the oldest monarch to ever ascend the throne.In that time, the King had ample time to prove that his life—“throughout…
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The Princess of Wales in Royal Orders with crystal flowers in her hair at the Coronation

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6th May 2023
The Princess of Wales wore go-to designer Alexander McQueen at the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla.Her gown was ivory silk crepe and featured silver embroidery of the floral emblems of the United Kingdom: roses, thistles, daffodils, and shamrocks. The embroidery work was created with silver bullion and thread work.One of the biggest questions ahead of Saturday’s ceremony…
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The coronation dress of Queen Camilla

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6th May 2023
Queen Camilla returned to her favoured dressmaker, Bruce Oldfield, to create a gown worthy of a coronation.Buckingham Palace has released details of the Queen’s stunningly simple yet beautifully ornate gown, which was created in Oldfield’s couture workrooms in…
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Queen Camilla is crowned at Westminster Abbey

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6th May 2023
Queen Camilla was crowned moments after her husband, King Charles III, in a glittering ceremony at Westminster Abbey.Dressed in a simple white gown, attended by her grandsons and grandnephew, her sister, and close friend, the moment marked the culmination of her 18 years…
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The Prince of Wales make the Homage of the Royal Blood to the newly crowned King Charles III

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6th May 2023
Immediately following the Coronation of King Charles III came the homage from the Church, the Royal Family, and the People.First, the Archbishop of Canterbury, The Most Reverend and Right Honourable Justin Welby, stood before the King, who was flanked by the Great Officers of State. He read: “Stand firm, and hold fast from henceforth this seat of royal dignity, which is yours by the…
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