Coronation

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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Features

Coronations and kings - how it all began

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5th May 2023
Within hours, King Charles III’s Coronation takes place at Westminster Abbey. On the eve of this truly historic moment, Royal Central looks at the first time a king was crowned in the ancient church and the very moment a tradition about to claim a place in the 21st…
British Royals

The Crown Jewels which will be at the heart of the Coronation

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5th May 2023
There’s just one day to go until King Charles III and Queen Camilla are crowned at Westminster Abbey. Final preparations are being made and at the heart of those plans are 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…
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Coronation

Queen Mary II's Coronation Chair

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1st May 2023
For centuries, all anointed monarchs have sat upon the Coronation Chair at Westminster Abbey in one of the most important moments of the ceremony. All anointed monarchs… except for one: Queen Mary II. Queen Mary II jointly reigned with her husband, William III…
Norway

Princess Ingrid Alexandra sends message to fellow graduates

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29th April 2023
Norway’s Princess Ingrid Alexandra sent a message to her fellow graduates ahead of their final exams. In Norway, students take part in a year-long celebration called ‘russefeiring’, which translates to ‘russ celebration’ and means the final spring semester of secondary school. The term references the red, or ‘russ’, caps that graduates wear at their graduation ceremony. The…
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King Charles III

King Charles shares pride in becoming Commissioner-in-Chief of the Mounties

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29th April 2023
In a special ceremony Friday, King Charles III officially became Commissioner-in-Chief of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. At the quadrangle of Windsor Castle, the King was joined by members of the RCMP and RCMP Commissioner Mike Duheme to receive a special commemorative sword marking his appointment. “We are honoured His Majesty has consented to become our Commissioner-in-Chief and…
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