British Royals

Blue is the colour as Buckingham Palace welcomes thousands to the Coronation garden party

The gardens of Buckingham Palace were filled with thousands of guests just days after the Coronation as the second garden party of the season took place on its lawns. Embed from Getty Images The Prince of Wales hosted the event on behalf of King Charles III and was joined by the Princess of Wales in welcoming guests. Also present were the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh with both royal ladies…
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British Royals

King Charles III is crowned

The King is crowned. Charles III was crowned with St. Edward’s Crown at Westminster Abbey just after noon on May 6th 2023. The Archbishop of Canterbury carried out the Coronation. Queen Camilla was crowned moments afterwards. Their Majesties were enthroned. The Prince of Wales paid the Homage of the Royal Blood. The congregation and everyone watching was then invited to join…
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The Coronation

On the eve of history - The Coronation of King Charles III is hours away

Night has now fallen on London on May 5th 2023 and all eyes turn to Westminster Abbey where, in just a few hours time, King Charles III will be crowned. It will be the fortieth Coronation of a Monarch at the Abbey since 1066. This moment of royal history begins at 11am when His Majesty arrives at the West Door of Westminster Abbey with Queen Camilla. However, Their Majesties will already…
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Features

A Coronation souvenir for all the family

If the china souvenir mug is being kept away from the kids to stop breakages and the tea towels have been put away so they don’t get dirty, there’s one Coronation souvenir which all the family might just be allowed to touch. Enter Top Trumps. The fun filled fact finding game that’s kept children and adults entertained for over forty years now has a special edition for the…
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