It appeared in a most unexpected place but there is now further confirmation that, after the Coronation, the word ‘consort’ will disappear from Queen Camilla’s title.
Since the accession of King Charles, on September 8th 2022, Her Majesty has been referred to as ‘the Queen Consort’ in official announcements. With just days to go until the Coronation, official…
For the first time in seventy years, Britain will see a king crowned. After almost three quarters of a century of female rule, there is a whole generation who, rightly, know nothing of the pointless debate about the validity of female rule. And yet, seven decades ago, as…
The potential pretender to the throne who has just confirmed they will be at the Coronation
4th May 2023
The King’s Champion is ready, Gold Stick in Waiting is on hand – the Coronation of King Charles could be about to get interesting. For confirmation has just come through that a potential pretender to the throne will be taking their seat in Westminster Abbey as…
Prince Louis spotted as Royal Family continue rehearsals for the Coronation at Westminster Abbey
3rd May 2023
He almost stole the show at the Platinum Jubilee and it would seem that history has a chance of repeating itself at the Coronation. Prince Louis was spotted with the Royal Family at Westminster Abbey as rehearsals for the historic ceremony continued, a first real indication that the youngest child of the Prince and Princess of Wales will be involved.
The five year old was seen leaving the Abbey…
King Charles III has chosen to emphasise his role as servant of the people in one of the most important symbols of his Coronation.
The Anointing Screen which will be held around His Majesty at the moment holy oil is placed on his head, chest and hand features his cypher…
Where to go to see the Coronation on the big screen
3rd May 2023
Giant screens have been put up around the UK to show the Coronation.
Up to 100,000 people are expected to see the ceremony on these screens.
In London, there are three giant viewing areas at Hyde Park, Green Park and St. James’ Park while over fifty other areas…
Thousands of military took to the streets of London for a full rehearsal of the Coronation procession, just hours after a security alert at Buckingham Palace.
The Gold State Coach made its way down the Mall, surrounded by troops, in the first full run through of the Coronation Procession ahead of the big day itself.
Earlier, troops had poured into the capital at Waterloo station, stopping…
Man arrested at Buckingham Palace
2nd May 2023
A man has been arrested outside Buckingham Palace after throwing suspected gun cartridges into its grounds.
A controlled explosion also took place.
The man was detained around 7pm on May 2nd 2023.
Police say he had a suspicious bag which is now being examined.
He…
The reign of King Henry IV began with usurpation and heralded a period of power struggles that would end in the War of the Roses. As he rode to his Coronation, in 1399, his predecessor languished in jail and would die in mysterious circumstances within months. Henry IV’s…
The history of the chairs to be used by King Charles and Queen Camilla at the Coronation
2nd May 2023
In another poignant nod to his mother and grandfather, The King has chosen to reuse the chairs made for each of them for their own Coronations when he is crowned at Westminster Abbey.
During the ceremony, on May 6th 2023, King Charles III and Queen Camilla will sit on Chairs of Estate created in 1953 for the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. Chairs of Estate are used in the early part of the…