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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British Royals

The cypher of King Charles III revealed

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27th September 2022
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…
British Royals

King Charles III to appear on coins soon

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27th September 2022
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 As new coins are minted, the old will remain usable and will only be withdrawn from circulation as they become worn.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…
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Sweden

How a family tragedy ended plans for a special royal Jubilee

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25th September 2022
In December 1947, the King of Sweden sat down for an official portrait. Around him were close family members including the ageing heir to his throne and a young child who already had a life of royal duty laid out before him. The picture had been a long time in the planning but it had turned out very differently from expectations. The portrait was meant to be part of celebrations for King Gustaf…
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Features

When can people visit Queen Elizabeth II's grave?

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20th September 2022
The chapel in which Queen Elizabeth II has been buried will soon be welcoming visitors again. It’s expected many will want to pay their own tributes at the grave of Britain’s longest serving Monarch. The opportunity to walk past her tomb will come at the end of September when Windsor Castle reopens to the public. The castle, along with other royal residences, has been closed…
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