His Majesty The King is to serve as the Captain General of the Royal Marines.
Buckingham Palace announced he had taken on the role on the 358th anniversary of the foundation of the Corps of the Royal Marines.
There’s a link to a past king called Charles – the Corps was established in the reign of Charles II. It came into existence on October 28th 1664.
King Charles III sent a…
It is one of the most prestigious roles in the British military and now Buckingham Palace has announced that the position of Captain General of the Royal Marines will be held by King Charles III.
His Majesty’s tenure was announced on October 28th 2022, the 358th…
The shortest Prime Ministerial tenure in British history marks the start of King Charles III's reign
20th October 2022
The final Prime Minister of the reign of Queen Elizabeth II has quit – just six weeks into her tenure.
Liz Truss confirmed her tenure is coming to an end in a brief statement outside 10 Downing Street at lunchtime on October 20th 2022.
She said she had already…
Queen Consort Camilla? Time to get over it and celebrate Her Majesty
18th October 2022
One of the biggest debates of the reign of King Charles III has revolved around his consort. Her Majesty has been described as ‘The Queen Consort’ by the Royal Household and by many media outlets. To some, that is pure common sense – after a reign of seventy years, the phrase ‘The Queen’ calls to mind one person alone, Elizabeth II. However, to others, it’s an…
How Richard III became one of the 21st century's most celebrated royals
15th October 2022
The House of Windsor is the most famous royal dynasty of the 21st century, producing more than its fair share of celebrated figures. But the regal story of the 2000s has included more than its fair share of appearances from a long dead king. He’s almost as familiar a…
The date of King Charles III’s Coronation has been confirmed. His Majesty will be crowned, alongside Queen Camilla, on May 6th 2023 at Westminster Abbey.
The date will also be the anniversary of the accession of the first King of the House of Windsor, George V.
King Charles III will be crowned at Westminster Abbey by the Archbishop of Canterbury on May 6th 2023.
It will become one of the most important days in the history of the House of Windsor but the date already has its own special significance for the dynasty. For on that day, the man who would found one of the most famous royal houses of all took the throne.
George V became King on May 6th…
King Charles III will be crowned on a date filled with significance for the House of Windsor.
His Majesty’s Coronation will take place on May 6th 2023, the anniversary of the accession of his great grandfather, King George V, the founder of the House of…
The historic significance of the date rumoured for the Coronation of King Charles III
5th October 2022
It’s been reported that King Charles III will be crowned on June 3 2023 in Westminster Abbey.
Bloomberg News has said the date has been fixed although no formal announcement has been made and Buckingham Palace has made no comment.
It had already been widely…
King Charles III and Queen Camilla will host their first State Visit when they welcome the President of South Africa to the UK.
President Cyril Ramaphosa, accompanied by Dr Tshepo Motsepe, will make a State Visit in November. They will be hosted at Buckingham Palace.
The State Visit takes place between November 22nd and November 24th and it is expected it will include a State Banquet, hosted…
