The Coronation

Service to others at the heart of the Liturgy for the Coronation of King Charles III

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29th April 2023
The Liturgy for the Coronation of King Charles III is focused on service to others.The new liturgy, commissioned by the Archbishop of Canterbury, reflects The King’s commitment to serve others. It is also inspired by the decades of public service given by Charles III and Queen Camilla.The theme is ”Called To Serve” and that message is seen in the prayers and scripture…
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King Charles III

King Charles turns to his grandfather, King George VI's robes, for the Coronation

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29th April 2023
King Charles III will wear the Robe of State and Robe of Estate belonging to his grandfather at his Coronation.His Majesty will use the same robes worn by George VI at his own Coronation in 1937. The decision is a nod to his beloved grandfather – The King was extremely close to his grandparents. It is also in keeping with Charles III’s desire to make his reign and his Coronation as…
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The Coronation celebration that will spread the Crown Jewels around the UK

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29th April 2023
The Crown Jewels will be going on tour after the Coronation – in a rather unusual form.An immersive light and music show will project the famous gems on to the sides of landmarks around the UK.The spectacle starts at the Tower of London this autumn and will make its way around the country after that. As well as projecting the Crown Jewels on to famous buildings, the show will cover…
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British Royals

History and modernity in new portraits of King Charles and Queen Camilla

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28th April 2023
New portraits of King Charles and Queen Camilla have been released just days before the Coronation.In the images, taken in Buckingham Palace, Their Majesties are seen in front of a portrait of King George V, the founder of the House of Windsor.Photo by Hugo Burnard/ Buckingham PalaceThey were photographed in the Blue Drawing Room at the Palace. The portraits were taken by Hugo Burnard…
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