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 kept in the Jewel House at the Tower and while visitors now see all the usual vestiges of tourism around the building, from…
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…
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 the organisation inspired and amazed him, saying it offers unparalleled strength to build the future.
His Majesty gave…
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…
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 dynasty’s most striking success stories. For the House of Windsor has relied heavily on duchesses throughout its century…
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…
All of Edinburgh’s duchesses – from a forgotten princess to a truly historic Monarch
10th March 2023
The title of Duke of Edinburgh is one of the best known in the modern Monarchy. It was held for almost 74 years by Prince Philip. He is the best known of all the men to be Duke of Edinburgh but the five women who have been the city’s duchess, including the newly created…
There is a brand new Duke of Edinburgh. King Charles III has created the Dukedom again for his younger brother, Prince Edward, fulfilling the wish of the most famous holder of the title, their father, Prince Philip. It’s another chapter in the long and varied history of this royal dukedom.
Most recently, it was bestowed upon Prince Philip just ahead of his marriage to the then Princess…
