British Royals

IN PICTURES: A flypast above Edinburgh brings to an end the Scottish Coronation celebrations

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5th July 2023
The celebrations for the Presentation of the Honours of Scotland came to an end with a spectacular RAF flypast above the Palace of Holyroodhouse. King Charles III and Queen Camilla, with the Duke and Duchess of Rothesay, watched the aerial show from the forecourt of the Palace after the historic ceremony which saw His Majesty presented with the Crown Jewels of Scotland, the oldest in the…
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Rare portrait of Katherine Parr about to go up for auction with big bids expected

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5th July 2023
A rare portrait of Katherine Parr is about to be sold in one of the most anticipated auctions of the year. Sotheby’s will sell the work, believed to be the only contemporary rendering of the queen, online on July 5th 2023. The painting is thought to be the work of Master John, an artist recorded in the Privy Purse expenses of the time. Courtesy of Sotheby’s Katherine Parr…
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The Duchess of Cornwall takes on Devon in an age old debate

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5th July 2023
It’s the ultimate British summer question and now we have another royal entry in the debate. And it’s seen the holder of one of the oldest titles associated with the Royal Family take a very definite side in a situation that perplexes many. As she joined a tea party to mark the 75th anniversary of the National Health Service, the Duchess of Cornwall revealed she always puts jam on…
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King Charles III

A poignant moment for Charles III as he returns to HMY Britannia as King

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4th July 2023
The King appeared emotional as he toured the Royal Yacht Britannia, the first time he has returned to the ship since his accession. His Majesty took a tour of the yacht which is now in permanent dock in Edinburgh. The visit came at the start of Holyrood Week, the traditional summer visit by the Monarch to Scotland. It is Charles III’s first since he became King and the stay will also…
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