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A rare royal wedding venue - the world famous church that waited centuries for a regal marriage

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25th January 2023
It’s one of the oldest churches in Britain the seat of one of England’s most important clerics yet the famous York Minster is a rare venue for royal weddings. Just two major regal marriages have taken place at this ancient church in almost 1,000 years. The most recent took place sixty years ago. On June 8th 1961, the Duke of Kent married Katharine Worsley there in front of royalty…
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Who are the royal dukes whose role at the Coronation have been abolished after centuries?

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22nd January 2023
The Coronation of King Charles III will include many ancient rituals. However one will be changed. The start of 2023, Coronation year, brought the news that the royal dukes will not pay homage to His Majesty at Westminster Abbey. Homage is an ancient ritual and involves a pledge to always serve the Monarch. It was an integral part of feudal monarchy. Its inclusion in the ceremony now is…
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Street parties and community placed at the heart of Coronation celebrations

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22nd January 2023
Millions of people are expected to join in celebrations to mark the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla. Aa weekend of festivities centred around the Coronation have been announced with street parties and a day to help others at the heart of the events. King Charles and Queen Camilla will be crowned on May 6th 2023. On May 7th 2023, tens of thousands of street parties are set to…
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Will King Charles make another break with tradition for his Coronation?

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21st January 2023
King Charles III’s Coronation, just months from now, will contain many ancient rituals but it appears that one tradition could be headed for the history books. It’s been reported that His Majesty could discard an outfit worn by kings for centuries in favour of something more modern. Kings traditionally wear breeches and silk stockings for their coronations. His Majesty’s…
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