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…
The accession of King Charles III made
history for many reasons. The longest serving heir in British
history began his reign under the gaze of billions as TV cameras
were allowed into the Accession Council for the first time. And as
royal mourning for Her Late Majesty ends…
It’s less than three weeks since the
death of Queen Elizabeth II and the accession of King Charles III
and yet, despite the air of sadness still hanging over the House of
Windsor, the reality of a new reign is beginning to take shape. One
of the first official…
First confirmation that King Charles III will replace Queen Elizabeth II on every day item
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…
The first stamps of King Charles III's reign are issued - but is his head on them?
27th September 2022
The first stamps of the reign of Charles
III have been issued but the King’s head isn’t on them. The four
stamps are memorial editions, marking the death of Queen Elizabeth
II. They all feature famous portraits of Her Late Majesty and, for
that reason, there…
The cypher of King Charles III has been
revealed. It shows his initial, C, and R for Rex, the Latin for
King, as well as a representation of the Crown. There is a separate
cypher for Scotland, showing the Scottish Crown. His Majesty
approved the design himself. King…
King Charles will appear on money in the
UK imminently. The Royal Mint has confirmed that coins with His
Majesty’s image will go into circulation in line with demand. Coins
with the image of Queen Elizabeth II continue to be legal tender.
As new coins are minted, the old will remain usable and will only
be withdrawn from circulation as they become worn. As they are
taken out of use…
