King Charles III will wear the Robe of State and Robe of Estate belonging to his grandfather at his Coronation.
His Majesty will use the same robes worn by George VI at his own Coronation in 1937. The decision is a nod to his beloved grandfather – The King was extremely close to his grandparents. It is also in keeping with Charles III’s desire to make his reign and his Coronation as…
A Coronation of all faiths - how different religions have been brought into the service for the first time
29th April 2023
For much of his long tenure as heir to the throne, it was said that King Charles always wanted to be a defender of faith rather than of ‘the faith’. And although his ancient title hasn’t changed, his Coronation will, for the first time in 1,000 years, see…
Queen Camilla will arrive to be crowned in the same Robe of State used by Queen Elizabeth II at the 1953 Coronation.
Her Majesty has chosen to wear the crimson robe for the start of the ceremony, in keeping with The King’s desire for as much of the event to be…
The Crown Jewels will be going on tour after the Coronation – in a rather unusual form.
An immersive light and music show will project the famous gems on to the sides of landmarks around the UK.
The spectacle starts at the Tower of London this autumn and will make its way around the country after that. As well as projecting the Crown Jewels on to famous buildings, the show will cover…
Around 100,000 people are expected to gather together to watch the Coronation on giant screens around the UK.
With just a week to go until King Charles III and Queen Camilla are crowned at Westminster Abbey, screens are being put up in 57 locations.
One of them will be…
It’s been the subject of speculation for months now but King Charles might just have given us a clue as to what he will wear for his Coronation.
His Majesty has a number of options, including traditional breeches and shirt or military uniform. And as he posed for a…
New portraits of King Charles and Queen Camilla have been released just days before the Coronation.
In the images, taken in Buckingham Palace, Their Majesties are seen in front of a portrait of King George V, the founder of the House of Windsor.
Photo by Hugo Burnard/ Buckingham Palace
They were photographed in the Blue Drawing Room at the Palace. The portraits were taken by Hugo Burnard…
The servant of the people - the symbolism in the Anointing Screen at King Charles III's Coronation
28th April 2023
King Charles III has chosen to emphasise his role as servant of the people in one of the most important symbols of his Coronation.
The Anointing Screen which will be held around His Majesty at the moment holy oil is placed on his head, chest and hand features his cypher…
The screen that will be held around King Charles III during the most sacred part of the Coronation has been blessed in a special ceremony at St. James’ Palace.
The Sub-Dean and Domestic Chaplain to The King, Paul Wright, received the screen and performed the…
The Stone of Destiny leaves Edinburgh for Westminster and the Coronation of King Charles III
28th April 2023
The Stone of Destiny has been carried from Edinburgh Castle to begin the journey to London for the Coronation of King Charles III.
The Stone is traditionally placed in the Coronation Chair for the crowning of a new Monarch.
It was kept in the chair for seven centuries after being taken from Scotland by King Edward I of England in 1296.
In 1996, it was returned to Scotland with the…
