British RoyalsCoronation

Coronation stamps reflect King Charles III's lifelong work

Four new stamps have been released to mark the Coronation of King Charles III and they have a very personal touch. Some of the most important areas of His Majesty’s lifelong work are featured on the stamps, only the third special set ever released to mark a Coronation. All four have a striking look as they are based on wood engravings. These were commissioned specially from artist…
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British Royals

The people who will carry out symbolic roles in Coronation procession revealed

The people who will bear the regalia and lead the processions inside Westminster Abbey at the Coronation have been announced. Faith leaders will be the first to walk into the Abbey on May 6th 2023 as the historic ceremony gets under way. A procession of all the realms They will be followed by representatives of all of the Realms of King Charles III. Their procession will include a…
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Features

The wedding that made the House of Windsor

It was a wedding that changed the course of royal history. When Albert, Duke of York married Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon on April 26th 1923 at Westminster Abbey, a partnership that would prove vital to the very survival of the British Monarchy was cemented. The couple, and…
The Kents

Royal Wedding Dresses: Princess Alexandra of Kent

The modern brides of the House of Kent have all made history with their royal marriages in one way or another and the gowns they wore on their big day are certainly memorable. Two took centre stage in some of the most ancient churches in England while another was worn at a very modern marriage hundreds of miles from home. They share an air of romance while having striking features all of their…
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British Royals

A special image of Queen Elizabeth II in her last summer marks the anniversary of her birth

A special family photo of Queen Elizabeth II with some of her great grandchildren and grandchildren has been shared on what would have been Her Late Majesty’s 97th birthday. The Princess of Wales took the portrait last summer at Balmoral and unveiled it on the anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II’s birth as a tribute. Her Late Majesty’s eldest great grandchild, Savannah…
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