Coronation

The Coronation decorations that will become a permanent tribute to an historic day at a favourite royal home

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4th May 2023
Some of the natural decorations used in Westminster Abbey for the Coronation will be taken to one of The King’s favourite homes and turned into a permanent tribute to the day Charles III was crowned. As His Majesty and Queen Camilla arrive at the Great West Door of Westminster Abbey for the Coronation, they will walk between two tall yew topiaries which have been planted in mini meadows…
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British Royals

Coronation artists revealed as historic paintings are set to record events of majestic day

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4th May 2023
King Charles III and Queen Camilla have chosen artists to record different parts of their Coronation day on canvas. The Coronation processions, the ceremony and the Coronation concert will all be caught in art to become a permanent record of the weekend of historic celebrations. The Coronation ceremony has long been painted and, until the 20th century, the portraits were the only visual…
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To crown a queen - the Coronations of Britain's female monarchs

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4th May 2023
For the first time in seventy years, Britain will see a king crowned. After almost three quarters of a century of female rule, there is a whole generation who, rightly, know nothing of the pointless debate about the validity of female rule. And yet, seven decades ago, as arguably the most important monarch in British history was crowned, discussions continued about whether is was right to crown a…
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The links to Queen Elizabeth II in a special item for the Coronation

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3rd May 2023
King Charles III has chosen to emphasise his role as servant of the people in one of the most important symbols of his Coronation. The Anointing Screen which will be held around His Majesty at the moment holy oil is placed on his head, chest and hand features his cypher at the base of a tree covered in symbols of the Commonwealth. It has been designed to focus on his service to the family of…
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