The Coronation

On the eve of history - The Coronation of King Charles III is hours away

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5th May 2023
Night has now fallen on London on May 5th 2023 and all eyes turn to Westminster Abbey where, in just a few hours time, King Charles III will be crowned.It will be the fortieth Coronation of a Monarch at the Abbey since 1066.This moment of royal history begins at 11am when His Majesty arrives at the West Door of Westminster Abbey with Queen Camilla. However, Their Majesties will already…
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A Coronation souvenir for all the family

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5th May 2023
If the china souvenir mug is being kept away from the kids to stop breakages and the tea towels have been put away so they don’t get dirty, there’s one Coronation souvenir which all the family might just be allowed to touch. Enter Top Trumps.The fun filled fact finding game that’s kept children and adults entertained for over forty years now has a special edition for the…
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British Royals

The processions that will start the Coronation

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5th May 2023
The Coronation will be filled with history and pageantry. Several processions will make their way into Westminster Abbey as the ancient service gets under way.A procession of all the realmsFaith leaders will be the first to walk into the Abbey as the Coronation begins.They will be followed by representatives of all of the Realms of King Charles III. Their procession will include a…
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Coronation

The Coronation decorations that will become a permanent tribute to an historic day at a favourite royal home

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4th May 2023
Some of the natural decorations used in Westminster Abbey for the Coronation will be taken to one of The King’s favourite homes and turned into a permanent tribute to the day Charles III was crowned.As His Majesty and Queen Camilla arrive at the Great West Door of Westminster Abbey for the Coronation, they will walk between two tall yew topiaries which have been planted in mini meadows…
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