On May 6th 2023, the fortieth Coronation of a Monarch since the Norman Conquest takes place at Westminster Abbey.
King Charles III will be crowned by the Archbishop of Canterbury in a ceremony that is little changed through the centuries. It will be, as it has been for the thirty nine kings and queens before him who have been crowned, one of the most important moments of his reign and of his…
The Coronation of King Charles III will involve thousands of people but, ultimately, the responsibility for organising this historic royal event falls to one person. The job belongs to the Earl Marshal.
The Earl Marshal is one of the Great Officers of State and for…
It was built as a fortress by the first king to be crowned at Westminster Abbey and now, almost 1,000 years on, it is world famous as the place where the Coronation regalia are usually kept. The Crown Jewels and the Tower of London are forever linked together.
They are…
As the Coronation draws near, speculation about what King Charles III might wear increases. Kings usually opt for a version of the tunics, breeches and silk stockings that have made up the Coronation outfit for centuries. However, it’s been reported that His Majesty might prefer to wear military uniform. And if he does, he will follow the example of the man he replaced as the oldest person ever…
King Charles III appears on special release stamps for the first time - and there is a poignant link to Queen Elizabeth II
14th March 2023
The first stamp to bear the silhouette of King Charles III has its own place in history and its own link with Queen Elizabeth II.
His Majesty’s likeness appears in the corner of a stamp featuring a sweet pea, one of Her Late Majesty’s favourite flowers.
As…
King Charles hails the ''extraordinary potential'' of the Commonwealth in his first address as head
13th March 2023
King Charles III has said the Commonwealth remains a major force for good in the world and has ”extraordinary potential” which ” is more than equal to the challenges we face.”
In his first address as Head of the Commonwealth, The King spoke of how…
It’s been quite the week for changing names. In the past seven days, five members of the family of King Charles III have gained new titles but one was noticeably left the same. However, could Lady Louise Mountbatten-Windsor alter her own style now?
Lady Louise’s parents became the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh on March 10th 2023. Prince Edward was given the title by King Charles on…
The new Duke of Edinburgh is emotional as he speaks of his Duchess on special visit to city
10th March 2023
The new Duke of Edinburgh seemed almost overcome with emotion as he visited the city.
Prince Edward arrived in the Scottish capital just hours after it was announced that King Charles III had given him the title born for over seven decades by their father, Prince…
A new title but the same person and somehow that underlines just why it matters that The King’s only sister in law is now HRH The Duchess of Edinburgh.
As King Charles III made his youngest brother the Duke of Edinburgh, he added a new chapter to two of his royal…
The one member of Prince Edward's family who doesn't get a new title - his daughter, Lady Louise
10th March 2023
There is a new Duke of Edinburgh – King Charles has created the title for his youngest brother, Prince Edward. It means that, as of March 10th 2023, three of the four members of Edward’s family now have brand new titles. However, one doesn’t. The new Duke’s eldest child, his daughter, remains The Lady Louise Mountbatten-Windsor and that won’t change at any point in…
