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…
A dozen members of the Royal Family will
join King Charles III and Queen Camilla in the Coronation
Procession after the solemn ceremony at Westminster Abbey. Their
Majesties will ride in the Gold State Coach to Buckingham Palace
with the Princess Royal riding immediately…
Night has now fallen on London on May 5th
2023 and all eyes turn to Westminster Abbey where, in just a few
hours time, King Charles III will be crowned. It will be the
fortieth Coronation of a Monarch at the Abbey since 1066. This
moment of royal history begins at 11am…
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…
The King was just visible through a rain
spattered car window as he left Westminster Abbey after a final
rehearsal for the Coronation. With just hours to go until Charles
III becomes the fortieth Monarch to be crowned at the Abbey since
1066, His Majesty was joined by…
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…
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…
With just hours to go until the
Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla, giant screens
have been put up around the country to allow people to enjoy the
celebrations together. Up to 100,000 people are expected to gather
at the various locations to watch the…
The Coronation will be filled with
history and pageantry. Several processions will make their way into
Westminster Abbey as the ancient service gets under way. A
procession of all the realms Faith leaders will be the first to
walk into the Abbey as the Coronation…
For centuries, the King’s Champion
challenged anyone who dared to question the right of a newly
crowned monarch to rule. But while he no longer takes to horseback
to issue a defiant cry to those who would deny the Sovereign’s
status, he still plays an important part in the Coronation and the
crowning of King Charles III will be no different. Francis Dymoke’s
family have held…
