British Royals

King Charles III's Coronation date revealed

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11th October 2022
King Charles III will be crowned on a date filled with significance for the House of Windsor.His Majesty’s Coronation will take place on May 6th 2023, the anniversary of the accession of his great grandfather, King George V, the founder of the House of Windsor.King Charles will be crowned alongside Queen Camilla at Westminster Abbey by the Archbishop of Canterbury.It will be a…
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British Royals

First image of King Charles III on coins revealed

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30th September 2022
King Charles III has appeared on a coin for the first time.His Majesty’s likeness has been struck for a series of commemorative coins marking the life of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II.The portrait has been created by renowned sculptor, Martin Jennings, whose other work includes the statue of George Orwell outside the BBC’s New Broadcasting House in central London.Around…
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Luxembourg

A new royal baby for Luxembourg

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29th September 2022
The Hereditary Grand Duke and Duchess of Luxembourg are expecting their second child.The couple have announced they will welcome a baby brother or sister for their son, Prince Charles, in April 2023.In a brief statement from the Grand Ducal Court, it was confirmed…
Sweden

Why King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden's Jubilee is actually already under way

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28th September 2022
The King of Sweden has just revealed the official emblem that will mark his Golden Jubilee celebrations in 2023. Throughout the year to come, festivities for the half century of King Carl XVI Gustaf’s rule will be held across Sweden. On September 15th 2023 he will mark the 50th anniversary of his reign. However, strictly speaking, the monarch should already be partying. For, if we keep to…
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British Royals

First confirmation that King Charles III will replace Queen Elizabeth II on every day item

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27th September 2022
The first stamps featuring the silhouette of King Charles III will soon be appearing on letters in the UK.The Royal Mail has announced that the definitive stamps, the small block colour editions with just a silhouette of the Monarch’s head on them, will soon feature The King.Existing stock using the image of Elizabeth II will be released first to save money and not waste paper or…
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