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Relics of the Cross given by Pope Francis to King Charles for Coronation

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19th April 2023
Two pieces of the True Cross, said to be that on which Jesus was crucified, have been given to King Charles III by Pope Francis and they will play a role in the Coronation.The King has had them incorporated into a new silver cross for the Church of Wales which will be carried at the front of the Coronation procession in which Charles III and Queen Camilla will enter Westminster Abbey.His…
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The wedding flowers of Princess Grace of Monaco

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19th April 2023
It was a ground breaking and glamourous royal wedding and the images of it remain as familiar now as they have ever done. The world watched, enthralled, when Grace Kelly married Prince Rainier III of Monaco on April 19th 1956. Her wedding dress has become one of the most celebrated royal outfits of modern times. And her bridal bouquet is just as well known. For her religious wedding, Grace chose a…
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Coronation route will include accessible space

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16th April 2023
Part of the Coronation route will be a dedicated accessible space. There will be similar facilities at all the major viewing screens in London.The accessible viewing area will be on the north side of the Mall. It will include first aid and mental health first aid facilities as well as accessible toilets.At screening sites, viewing in accessible areas will be at ground level with a…
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Official Coronation souvenirs launched - with sustainability key to their creation

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14th April 2023
Official souvenirs for the Coronation are now available – and they’ve been made with sustainability in mind.A range of china and textiles has been launched by the Royal Collection Trust and environmental issues have been key to their production.Royal Collection TrustThe china has all been made in the UK with some innovative techniques, including changing the design of the…
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