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The history of the chairs to be used by King Charles and Queen Camilla at the Coronation

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2nd May 2023
In another poignant nod to his mother and grandfather, The King has chosen to reuse the chairs made for each of them for their own Coronations when he is crowned at Westminster Abbey. During the ceremony, on May 6th 2023, King Charles III and Queen Camilla will sit on Chairs of Estate created in 1953 for the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. Chairs of Estate are used in the early part of the…
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The Coronation of the first King Charles

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2nd May 2023
His reign would end with the toppling of the monarchy but as Charles I was crowned King of England in 1626, there was little indication that the ancient ceremony heralded a time of tumult that would lead to war and death. However, as the Archbishop of Canterbury lifted St.
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Buckingham Palace reveals further details of Coronation guest list

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1st May 2023
Over 2,200 people will attend the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla. Members of the Royal Family will join other members of Their Majesties’ families inside Westminster Abbey on May 6 for the ceremony. Foreign royal families will also be present. In total, there will be representatives of 203 countries at the Abbey with 100 Heads of State among them. Members of the…
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The Coronation dress of Queen Elizabeth II

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1st May 2023
It has been described as the most important British dress design of the 20th century and the gown that Queen Elizabeth II wore at her Coronation, on June 2nd 1953, has its own place in history. The work of Sir Norman Hartnell, created in partnership by the Monarch, it has…
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How one Luxembourg royal wedding changed regal romances for good

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30th April 2023
Seventy years ago this spring, a young princess left her palace to marry a handsome heir to a throne. Their families had helped ensure the couple said ‘I do’ while royalty from around the continent gathered to see them exchange vows. It was a pattern followed by dynasties for centuries. And yet in this post war wedding, where the groom had fought to free his country and the bride had…
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The floral symbolism of Queen Camilla's new Coronation robe

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29th April 2023
Queen Camilla will wear a Robe of Estate covered with symbolism for the Coronation. Her Majesty has chosen floral motifs for her new robe as a reflection of her own and The King’s long held interest in the environment and the natural world. The emblems have been worked in gold on the purple silk velvet train. Photo Credit: Buckingham Palace The flowers represented include lily of…
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