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If Edward VIII hadn't abdicated, would Charles III have ever been king?

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11th December 2022
On December 10th 1936, King Edward VIII signed an Instrument of Abdication which ended his brief reign. As his pen moved across the paper, his Crown passed to his brother who became King George VI. Almost eighty years later, George’s grandson is now Charles III. He became King on the death of Queen Elizabeth II, his mother and George’s daughter, on September 8th 2022. The line from…
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King Charles and Queen Camilla to lead Royal Family at the Princess of Wales' Christmas celebration

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6th December 2022
King Charles III and Queen Camilla will lead the Royal Family at the Christmas carol concert organised by the Princess of Wales. The Princess is bringing together musicians and performers for Together at Christmas at Westminster Abbey to recognise the efforts of communities and individuals across the UK. It follows the special concert that Kate organised in 2021 to pay tribute to those who…
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How Queen Elizabeth II celebrated Christmas

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5th December 2022
Each family has its own Christmas tradition and royal families are no exception. For seven decades, Elizabeth II enjoyed the celebrations of a family Christmas which she shaped into a traditional all of her own. As the Windsors prepare to mark their first festive season…
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Taken from the Tower - St. Edward's Crown is now being made ready for the Coronation

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3rd December 2022
St. Edward’s Crown, the central part of the Crown Jewels, has been removed from the Tower of London to be made ready for the Coronation of King Charles III. The historic Crown, created in 1661 for King Charles II, will be used at the moment of coronation at the ceremony on May 6th 2023. It will be placed on His Majesty’s head by the Archbishop of Canterbury. Queen Elizabeth II…
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A green move for royal fashion as the Princess of Wales rents a dress

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3rd December 2022
It was green in more ways than one. Vibrant and verdant, and a perfect match for a famous necklace, the dress worn by the Princess of Wales for the Earthshot Prize ceremony in Boston was also rented for the evening. The Princess chose a gown by Solace London featuring an off the shoulder top, long fitted sleeves, a floor length skirt and a rather modest price tag of £350. But while we all know…
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