King Charles III

New standards and colours for the Armed Forces from King Charles III

King Charles III has presented all branches of the military with new colours and standards bearing his cypher in a ceremony at Buckingham Palace. The presentation came just a week before his Coronation. King Charles, accompanied by Queen Camilla, presented new colours and standards to the Royal Navy, the Life Guards of the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment, The King’s Company of the…
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Spain

After three Oscars, Meryl Streep wins a Leonor

She’s one of the most critically lauded actresses of all time, and now Meryl Streep will add another award to her numerous trophies: a Princess of Asturias Award. The Princess of Asturias Foundation has announced that Streep is the recipient of this year’s Princess of Asturias Award for the Arts. The prize will be presented later this year by Princess Leonor, heir to the Spanish…
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Features

The gems and history of the Crown Jewels

The Crown Jewels are the most sacred and special jewellery and regalia at the disposal of the monarch, and they are stored permanently at the Tower of London unless otherwise needed for state occasions, such as a coronation. In total, there are 142 objects with over…
Prince & Princess of Wales

The heir to the throne takes bookings at Birmingham restaurant

A visit to Birmingham saw the Prince and Princess of Wales celebrating the city’s culture; and it also saw William taking reservation orders over the telephone. Billed by Kensington Palace as a visit to “celebrate the city’s diverse culture and heritage and meet future leaders in the creative industries,” William and Catherine first visited the Indian Streatery restaurant. The Indian…
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British Royals

The Archbishop of Canterbury joins faith leaders to encourage volunteering during the Big Help Out

The Archbishop of Canterbury spent his day volunteering with other faith leaders ahead of King Charles III’s coronation, encouraging others to take part in the Big Help Out. The Right Honourable Justin Welby helped out at The Passage in London, a charity that supports the homeless population, and one that is supported by the Prince of Wales. Alongside him were faith leaders from the…
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