British Royals

A standing ovation for King Charles as he makes history at the German Parliament

King Charles has become the first British Monarch to address the German Parliament. His Majesty delivered his speech in German and English and won laughs and applause throughout his address before being given a sustained standing ovation at the end of it. His words touched on the past as well as the strong relationship between the UK and Germany in the present. But there was also a focus on…
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British Royals

A very special Big Lunch gets Coronation street party season going

The celebrations for the Coronation are under way as the first Big Lunch in celebration of King Charles III and Queen Camilla takes place just around the corner from the most famous royal palace in the world. With just over a month to go until the Coronation, members of the Household Division held a Coronation Big Lunch at Wellington Barracks in London. Mel Giedroyc hosted this first…
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British Royals

The Court of Claims and its role in the Coronation

The Coronation of King Charles III will be the fortieth to take place in Westminster Abbey since the Norman Conquest. In almost 1,000 years, a lot of traditions have built up with many people having a right to take part, passed down to them through the generations. To ensure all of those claims are heard, a special court is convened ahead of every coronation and the latest one is no…
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Luxembourg

A new royal baby in Luxembourg

The Hereditary Grand Duke and Duchess of Luxembourg have welcomed their second child. Princess Stephanie gave birth to a baby boy on March 27th 2023 at the Grand Duchess Charlotte Maternity Hospital in Luxembourg. Her younger son arrived at 10.04am, local time. Both…
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The ancient book which sets out how King Charles III will be crowned

It’s at least six centuries old, was inscribed on vellum and is written in Latin but it’s about to play a part in the most anticipated royal event of the year. The Liber Regalis is the template for the coronation service and it will ensure that the crowning of King Charles III and Queen Camilla follows traditions that have been in use since the 14th century. The Liber Regalis, or…
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