The House of Windsor is the most famous
royal dynasty of the 21st century, producing more than its fair
share of celebrated figures. But the regal story of the 2000s has
included more than its fair share of appearances from a long dead
king. He’s almost as familiar a figure in the royal headlines as
the family that holds the throne now. And, right on cue, as a new
reign begins, the Windsors…
The date of King Charles III’s Coronation
has been confirmed. His Majesty will be crowned, alongside Queen
Camilla, on May 6th 2023 at Westminster Abbey. The date will also
be the anniversary of the accession of the first King of the House
of Windsor, George V.
King Charles III will be crowned at
Westminster Abbey by the Archbishop of Canterbury on May 6th 2023.
It will become one of the most important days in the history of the
House of Windsor but the date already has its own special
significance for the dynasty. For on that…
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…
The historic significance of the date rumoured for the Coronation of King Charles III
5th October 2022
It’s been reported that King Charles III
will be crowned on June 3 2023 in Westminster Abbey. Bloomberg News
has said the date has been fixed although no formal announcement
has been made and Buckingham Palace has made no comment. It had
already been widely…
King Charles III and Queen Camilla will
host their first State Visit when they welcome the President of
South Africa to the UK. President Cyril Ramaphosa, accompanied by
Dr Tshepo Motsepe, will make a State Visit in November. They will
be hosted at Buckingham…
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…
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…
Prince Joachim of Denmark has said his
children have been ”hurt” by the decision to take away their
princely titles. Speaking to Ekstra Bladet, the prince said ”We are
all very sorry. It’s never fun to see your children hurt like
that.” On…
Why King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden's Jubilee is actually already under way
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…
