British Royals

The Court of Claims and its role in the Coronation

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27th March 2023
The Coronation of King Charles III will be the fortieth to take place in Westminster Abbey since the Norman Conquest. In almost 1,000 years, a lot of traditions have built up with many people having a right to take part, passed down to them through the generations. To ensure all of those claims are heard, a special court is convened ahead of every coronation and the latest one is no…
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Luxembourg

A new royal baby in Luxembourg

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27th March 2023
The Hereditary Grand Duke and Duchess of Luxembourg have welcomed their second child.Princess Stephanie gave birth to a baby boy on March 27th 2023 at the Grand Duchess Charlotte Maternity Hospital in Luxembourg. Her younger son arrived at 10.04am, local time.Both…
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The ancient book which sets out how King Charles III will be crowned

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27th March 2023
It’s at least six centuries old, was inscribed on vellum and is written in Latin but it’s about to play a part in the most anticipated royal event of the year. The Liber Regalis is the template for the coronation service and it will ensure that the crowning of King Charles III and Queen Camilla follows traditions that have been in use since the 14th century.The Liber Regalis, or…
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The coronation of England's first queen consort

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25th March 2023
The coronation of the first post Conquest queen of England wasn’t just a milestone for a new regime. It changed the concept of consorts in the country. For until the crown was placed on the head of Matilda of Flanders, wife of William the Conqueror, England…
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The Tower of London to host seats fit for a King as part of Coronation celebrations

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24th March 2023
Benches fit for a King will become part of the Coronation celebrations for King Charles III.Seats decorated to represent young people’s hopes for The King’s reign will be installed at the Tower of London and Hillsborough Castle.Historic Royal PalacesThe designs were chosen from over 1,500 entries in a competition run by Historic Royal Palaces which looks after the Tower and…
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