For almost a millennium, kings and queens have been crowned at Westminster Abbey. But perhaps the king most intrinsically linked to the Abbey was never crowned there: Edward the Confessor.
Instead, Edward the Confessor was crowned at Winchester Cathedral. He succeeded his older half-brother, Harthacnut, in 1042 but delayed his coronation until Easter 1043.
Winchester Cathedral—or the…
There have only been a handful of queen regnants in Britain’s history. Queen Elizabeth II was the most recent, having reigned a historic 70 years, but 400 years before her reign began, the first queen regnant was crowned: Queen Mary I.
The eldest daughter of Henry VIII…
The Duke of Edinburgh has been named patron of The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award and International Award, following in his late father’s footsteps with the royal youth awards scheme.
Edward, who was named Duke of Edinburgh on his 59th birthday last week, has been involved…
For almost a thousand years, coronation services have taken place at Westminster Abbey, in times of peace and strife. The sovereign sometimes arrives at the Abbey a popular figure; sometimes, they’re deeply unpopular.
More often than not, they’re crowned by birthright and succession. On a few occasions, they’re crowned after a battle, like the first king to reign after the Norman…
After the pomp and ceremony of King Charles III’s coronation on 6 May, he will return to Buckingham Palace with one of the most important jewels in the country upon his head: the Imperial State Crown.
This stunning crown is a symbol of the sovereignty of the monarch…
Sophie cuddles rabbits in the New Forest in her final engagement as Countess of Wessex
10th March 2023
The Duchess of Edinburgh made some furry friends in the New Forest after opening a new climate centre at Beaulieu.
In what was her final ever engagement as the Countess of Wessex before The King conferred Prince Edward the Dukedom of Edinburgh, Her Royal Highness met some…
King Charles and Queen Camilla will undertake their first official state visit since The King ascended to the throne, visiting France and Germany at the end of the month.
From 26 to 31 March, Their Majesties will embark on an official visit to celebrate shared histories, cultures and values, according to Buckingham Palace, and to strengthen the existing relationships.
King Charles and Queen…
Green technology and the glitter of Versailles: the agenda of King Charles's State Visit to France
4th March 2023
Buckingham Palace announced the first State Visit of King Charles III’s reign will take place at the end of March, with official visits to both France and Germany on the calendar.
Their Majesties will embark on their first State Visit between 26 and 31 March, arriving…
Royal Court announces 'lengthy' recuperation for Queen Margrethe after operation
3rd March 2023
Queen Margrethe faces a long period of rehabilitation following back surgery, the Danish Royal Court has announced.
Queen Margrethe, who underwent major back surgery at the end of February, may be in rehabilitation over the next few months, with Crown Prince Frederik…
The Aquamarine Parure began as a coronation gift and has morphed into a jewelled legacy between a Monarch and the people of Brazil who contributed, over a period of 15 years, to one of Queen Elizabeth II’s most fashionable and complete parures. And now that set of sparkling gems is in the care of Queen Camilla.
Queen Elizabeth II was gifted the beginnings of the Aquamarine Parure from the…
