British Royals

The best pictures from a day of history in Edinburgh: King Charles and the Honours of Scotland

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6th July 2023
King Charles III has received the Honours of Scotland in an historic ceremony in Edinburgh. SSgt Dek Traylor/ UK MOD © Crown copyright 2023 His Majesty was presented with the Crown of Scotland by the Duke of Hamilton. King Charles placed his hand on the crown and promised a lifetime of service to the people of Scotland. Queen Camilla was at His Majesty’s side throughout the day…
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If Edward VIII hadn’t abdicated, who would be Monarch today?

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6th July 2023
We all love a royal ‘what if’ and perhaps one of the most intriguing of recent times revolves around the question of the king who renounced his throne for love. On December 11th 1936, 86 years ago, Edward VIII announced to the world that he was ending his reign to marry the woman he loved, Wallis Simpson. But what if Edward VIII hadn’t abdicated? Who would be Monarch now? There are two…
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The Scottish Coronation of King Charles and Queen Camilla: your hour by hour guide to the ceremony and celebrations

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5th July 2023
King Charles III and Queen Camilla will receive the Honours of Scotland in a special ceremony in Edinburgh. Their Majesties, joined by the Duke and Duchess of Rothesay, will be at St. Giles’ Cathedral in the city where they will be presented with the oldest Crown Jewels in the United Kingdom. It’s a day of history and spectacle – here’s your hour by hour guide to the…
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