It was built as a fortress by the first
king to be crowned at Westminster Abbey and now, almost 1,000 years
on, it is world famous as the place where the Coronation regalia
are usually kept. The Crown Jewels and the Tower of London are
forever linked together. They are kept in the Jewel House at the
Tower and while visitors now see all the usual vestiges of tourism
around the building, from…
As the Coronation draws near, speculation
about what King Charles III might wear increases. Kings usually opt
for a version of the tunics, breeches and silk stockings that have
made up the Coronation outfit for centuries. However, it’s been
reported that His Majesty might…
King Charles III appears on special release stamps for the first time - and there is a poignant link to Queen Elizabeth II
14th March 2023
The first stamp to bear the silhouette of
King Charles III has its own place in history and its own link with
Queen Elizabeth II. His Majesty’s likeness appears in the corner of
a stamp featuring a sweet pea, one of Her Late Majesty’s favourite
flowers. As…
King Charles hails the ''extraordinary potential'' of the Commonwealth in his first address as head
13th March 2023
King Charles III has said the
Commonwealth remains a major force for good in the world and has
”extraordinary potential” which ” is more than equal to the
challenges we face.” In his first address as Head of the
Commonwealth, The King spoke of how the organisation inspired and
amazed him, saying it offers unparalleled strength to build the
future. His Majesty gave…
It’s been quite the week for changing
names. In the past seven days, five members of the family of King
Charles III have gained new titles but one was noticeably left the
same. However, could Lady Louise Mountbatten-Windsor alter her own
style now? Lady…
The new Duke of Edinburgh is emotional as he speaks of his Duchess on special visit to city
10th March 2023
The new Duke of Edinburgh seemed almost
overcome with emotion as he visited the city. Prince Edward arrived
in the Scottish capital just hours after it was announced that King
Charles III had given him the title born for over seven decades by
their father, Prince…
A new title but the same person and
somehow that underlines just why it matters that The King’s only
sister in law is now HRH The Duchess of Edinburgh. As King Charles
III made his youngest brother the Duke of Edinburgh, he added a new
chapter to two of his royal dynasty’s most striking success
stories. For the House of Windsor has relied heavily on duchesses
throughout its century…
The one member of Prince Edward's family who doesn't get a new title - his daughter, Lady Louise
10th March 2023
There is a new Duke of Edinburgh – King
Charles has created the title for his youngest brother, Prince
Edward. It means that, as of March 10th 2023, three of the four
members of Edward’s family now have brand new titles. However, one
doesn’t. The new…
The title of Duke of Edinburgh is one of
the best known in the modern Monarchy. It was held for almost 74
years by Prince Philip. He is the best known of all the men to be
Duke of Edinburgh but the five women who have been the city’s
duchess, including the newly created…
There is a brand new Duke of Edinburgh.
King Charles III has created the Dukedom again for his younger
brother, Prince Edward, fulfilling the wish of the most famous
holder of the title, their father, Prince Philip. It’s another
chapter in the long and varied history of this royal dukedom. Most
recently, it was bestowed upon Prince Philip just ahead of his
marriage to the then Princess…
