British Royals

The royals attending Remembrance events

The Royal Family will take part in a series of acts of remembrance in the coming days for those who have given their lives for their country. Queen Camilla is attending the Field of Remembrance at Westminster Abbey where crosses bearing poppies are planted for those who have died in conflict. For the first time, the cypher of Her Majesty will be used publicly – it is on the cross that…
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King Charles III

How the Coronation of Queen Camilla will make history for King Charles

The Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla will make history for the Monarch in more ways than one. For this will be the first time in British history that a king called Charles has seen his consort crowned. Although The King is the third to rule with this name, neither of his predecessors called Charles held coronations for their wives. And both forewent the ceremony for the same…
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Features

The royal weddings of York Minster

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…
Norway

No royal title for Durek Verrett on his marriage to Princess Martha Louise

King Harald of Norway has confirmed that his future son-in-law, Durek Verrett, won’t receive a royal title when he marries Princess Martha Louise. In a statement, the Royal Court said that like men who had previously married princesses, Durek Verrett will become part of the royal family but won’t officially represent it or ever hold a title. The court said ”Like Erling…
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King Charles III

Queen Camilla's cypher revealed ahead of poignant first public use

The cypher of Queen Camilla has been unveiled, just days before it’s first public use. Her Majesty’s cypher will be used on the cross she places at the Fields of Remembrance at Westminster Abbey on November 10 2022. Queen Camilla’s cypher has been designed by Professor Ewan Clayton, a calligrapher on the Faculty and Academic Board of The Royal Drawing School. He worked…
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