British Royals

Who will keep vigil at Queen Elizabeth II's coffin as it lies in state?

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14th September 2022
Queen Elizabeth II’s lying in rest began on Monday, 12 September in the evening at St. Giles’ Cathedral in Edinburgh. On Tuesday evening, her body will be flown from Edinburgh to RAF Northolt, again accompanied by her daughter, The Princess Royal. Her coffin will be taken to Buckingham Palace on Tuesday evening and will then process to Westminster Hall on Wednesday to lie in state until the…
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Stamps and coins bearing The Queen's image are still legal

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10th September 2022
With the death of his mother on Thursday, 8 September, King Charles III is now sovereign. In the coming days and weeks, there will be many administrative and bureaucratic changes. However, two main facets of life in the United Kingdom will remain the same. Royal Mail has confirmed that all stamps with The Queen appearing will remain useable after her death. The Press Association on…
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Historic tiaras and gems highlighted in special event from the Royal Collection Trust

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29th July 2022
The Royal Collection Trust has held an online talk to offer royal watchers a behind-the-scenes look at The Queen’s impressive jewellery collection. On Thursday, 28 July, the RCT held “Royal Jewels: A Platinum Jubilee Celebration”. Deputy Surveyor of The Queen’s Works of Art, Caroline de Guitaut, and British Vogue Contributing Editor, Carol Woolton, met at St. James’s Palace to…
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The origins of the Duchy of Cornwall

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17th July 2022
England has two royal duchies: the Duchy of Lancaster and the Duchy of Cornwall. The Duchy of Cornwall is the older of the two.  The Duchy of Cornwall is inherited by the eldest son of the monarch at their birth or when their parent succeeds to the throne. It was established on 17 March 1337 by King Edward III for his son, Edward, the Prince of Wales (known as the Black Prince).  The…
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