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…
The potential pretender to the throne who has just confirmed they will be at the Coronation
4th May 2023
The King’s Champion is ready, Gold Stick
in Waiting is on hand – the Coronation of King Charles could be
about to get interesting. For confirmation has just come through
that a potential pretender to the throne will be taking their seat
in Westminster Abbey as…
Prince Louis spotted as Royal Family continue rehearsals for the Coronation at Westminster Abbey
3rd May 2023
He almost stole the show at the Platinum
Jubilee and it would seem that history has a chance of repeating
itself at the Coronation. Prince Louis was spotted with the Royal
Family at Westminster Abbey as rehearsals for the historic ceremony
continued, a first real indication…
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…
Giant screens have been put up around the
UK to show the Coronation. Up to 100,000 people are expected to see
the ceremony on these screens. In London, there are three giant
viewing areas at Hyde Park, Green Park and St. James’ Park while
over fifty other areas…
Thousands of military took to the streets
of London for a full rehearsal of the Coronation procession, just
hours after a security alert at Buckingham Palace. The Gold State
Coach made its way down the Mall, surrounded by troops, in the
first full run through of the…
A man has been arrested outside
Buckingham Palace after throwing suspected gun cartridges into its
grounds. A controlled explosion also took place. The man was
detained around 7pm on May 2nd 2023. Police say he had a suspicious
bag which is now being examined. He was arrested on suspicion of
possession of an offensive weapon. A cordon was put in place at the
Palace. It’s…
The reign of King Henry IV began with
usurpation and heralded a period of power struggles that would end
in the War of the Roses. As he rode to his Coronation, in 1399, his
predecessor languished in jail and would die in mysterious
circumstances within months. Henry IV’s…
The history of the chairs to be used by King Charles and Queen Camilla at the Coronation
2nd May 2023
In another poignant nod to his mother and
grandfather, The King has chosen to reuse the chairs made for each
of them for their own Coronations when he is crowned at Westminster
Abbey. During the ceremony, on May 6th 2023, King Charles III and
Queen Camilla will sit on…
His reign would end with the toppling of
the monarchy but as Charles I was crowned King of England in 1626,
there was little indication that the ancient ceremony heralded a
time of tumult that would lead to war and death. However, as the
Archbishop of Canterbury lifted St. Edward’s Crown into the hushed
air of Westminster Abbey ahead of the Coronation, he heralded a
moment in royal history…
