The Edinburghs

Lady Louise makes poignant return to the Windsor Horse Show

Lady Louise Mountbatten-Windsor has been keeping up a very special family tradition as she participated in the Royal Windsor Horse Show. Lady Louise, 19, learned carriage driving from her grandfather, Prince Philip, and she was behind the reins again as the annual show continued. Watched by her parents, the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, she formed part of a team taking part in the Coaching…
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Norway

Crown Prince Haakon of Norway to step in for King Harald during important State Visit

The heir to the throne of Norway will take a leading part in the State Visit to his country by the President of Italy. Crown Prince Haakon has had to step in after his father, King Harald, was admitted to hospital with an infection which will see him remain an inpatient for several more days. The Crown Prince has already assumed the regency of Norway and will now host the State Visit…
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British Royals

King Charles III is crowned

The King is crowned. Charles III was crowned with St. Edward’s Crown at Westminster Abbey just after noon on May 6th 2023. The Archbishop of Canterbury carried out the Coronation. Queen Camilla was crowned moments afterwards. Their Majesties were…
Coronation

Westminster Abbey opens its doors as first guests arrive for the Coronation

The doors of Westminster Abbey have opened to guests for the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla. The great doors were opened up at 7.30am on Coronation Day with some of the 2,200 guests arriving almost immediately afterwards. The Dean of Westminster, Dr David. Hoyle, walked through the doors as they were flung open to be on the steps to welcome the first of those who will…
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The Coronation

Queen Camilla's Robe of State and Robe of Estate for the Coronation

Queen Camilla will arrive to be crowned in the same Robe of State used by Queen Elizabeth II at the 1953 Coronation. Her Majesty has chosen to wear the crimson robe for the start of the ceremony, in keeping with The King’s desire for as much of the event to be sustainable. The robe is made of crimson velvet and has been conserved by Ede and Ravenscroft. Some minor adjustments have been…
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