British Royals

What is Trooping the Colour?

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14th June 2023
King Charles III will preside over his first Trooping of Colour as Sovereign on June 17th 2023. What is this historic ceremony held every year?Trooping the Colour is a centuries-old ceremony where a specific regiment presents its colours to the Monarch. The colours, the regiment’s flag, were historically a rallying point for troops when in battle. Each year, one of the five Foot Guards…
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The Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II

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2nd June 2023
One of the most recognisable and iconic moments in The Queen’s historic 70-year reign was her 1953 Coronation. It was the first televised Coronation and was watched by 27 million people in the United Kingdom, with millions more watching from around the world.Queen Elizabeth II ascended the throne upon her father’s death on 6 February 1952. King George VI had only reigned for fifteen…
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The tiara that became a royal favourite after a queen's deal with a grand duchess

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24th May 2023
The Grand Duchess Vladimir Tiara is one of the most impressive pieces in the Royal Family’s tiara collection. It was a favourite of Queen Elizabeth II and became one of her most familiar pieces of jewellery.The tiara is notable, not only for its sheer size and brilliance, but for the fact that it can be worn with either 15 pearls or 15 emeralds hanging from the diamond circles. But how…
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A look ahead at The King's upcoming 'Scottish coronation'

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17th May 2023
There may be a date for The King’s Scottish “coronation” or service of dedication and thanksgiving as it is known. It is thought that The King and Queen will be presented with the Honours of Scotland on 5 July.The King and Queen will be in Scotland for the first week of July for Holyrood Week. This is the week that the monarch hosts a Garden Party in Edinburgh, holds an Investiture, and…
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