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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Features

A Coronation souvenir for all the family

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…
Features

A right royal brain teaser makes a treat of a Coronation book

King Charles might have a few nerves ahead of his Coronation but at least he knows he’s not going to end up with a pile of fish scales on his head. But if you know which of Europe’s current monarchs might have been once had to wear a crown made of sealife skin then you are already a royal genius. The British Library has pulled together some of the most fascinating facts about royalty…
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