There are just 50 days to go until the Coronation of King Charles III at Westminster Abbey.
His Majesty will be crowned on May 6th 2023 by the Archbishop of Canterbury.
Queen Camilla will be crowned at the same ceremony.
Their Majesties will travel to the Abbey on the morning of May 6th in the Gold State Coach in The King’s Procession. Following the service, they will return to…
It’s little and often overlooked and yet it remains one of the most important parts of the Crown Jewels. The golden ampulla dates back to the reign of the last king called Charles to be crowned at Westminster Abbey and it will play a vital part in the Coronation of…
On May 6th 2023, the fortieth Coronation of a Monarch since the Norman Conquest takes place at Westminster Abbey.
King Charles III will be crowned by the Archbishop of Canterbury in a ceremony that is little changed through the centuries. It will be, as it has been for…
The Coronation of King Charles III will involve thousands of people but, ultimately, the responsibility for organising this historic royal event falls to one person. The job belongs to the Earl Marshal.
The Earl Marshal is one of the Great Officers of State and for centuries, the role has belonged to the Dukes of Norfolk. It became an hereditary position within the family in 1672 and, ever…
It was built as a fortress by the first king to be crowned at Westminster Abbey and now, almost 1,000 years on, it is world famous as the place where the Coronation regalia are usually kept. The Crown Jewels and the Tower of London are forever linked together.
They are…
As the Coronation draws near, speculation about what King Charles III might wear increases. Kings usually opt for a version of the tunics, breeches and silk stockings that have made up the Coronation outfit for centuries. However, it’s been reported that His Majesty might…
King Charles III appears on special release stamps for the first time - and there is a poignant link to Queen Elizabeth II
14th March 2023
The first stamp to bear the silhouette of King Charles III has its own place in history and its own link with Queen Elizabeth II.
His Majesty’s likeness appears in the corner of a stamp featuring a sweet pea, one of Her Late Majesty’s favourite flowers.
As he paid tribute to his ”darling mama” just hours after her death in September 2022, His Majesty did so with a…
King Charles hails the ''extraordinary potential'' of the Commonwealth in his first address as head
13th March 2023
King Charles III has said the Commonwealth remains a major force for good in the world and has ”extraordinary potential” which ” is more than equal to the challenges we face.”
In his first address as Head of the Commonwealth, The King spoke of how…
It’s been quite the week for changing names. In the past seven days, five members of the family of King Charles III have gained new titles but one was noticeably left the same. However, could Lady Louise Mountbatten-Windsor alter her own style now?
Lady…
The new Duke of Edinburgh is emotional as he speaks of his Duchess on special visit to city
10th March 2023
The new Duke of Edinburgh seemed almost overcome with emotion as he visited the city.
Prince Edward arrived in the Scottish capital just hours after it was announced that King Charles III had given him the title born for over seven decades by their father, Prince Philip.
And as he spoke at the City Chambers, he seemed to struggle for words before trying to suppress emotion in his voice as he…
