British Royals

The Coronation to take over 10 Downing Street

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will host a Coronation Big Lunch at 10 Downing Street. The PM will join thousands of other organisers across the UK in setting up a community celebration in his back garden to mark the crowning of King Charles III and Queen Camilla. The Coronation will take over 10 Downing Street during the celebratory weekend which includes a special Bank Holiday, announced by the…
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British Royals

The Coronation oil is consecrated in Jerusalem

The oil of chrism which will be used to anoint King Charles III at his Coronation has been consecrated in Jerusalem. The oil was consecrated on March 3rd 2023 by the Patriarch of Jerusalem, His Beatitude Patriarch Theophilos III, and by The Most Reverend Hosam Naoum, the…
Features

Questions raised about who can act as regent by Windsor house moves

It’s all change on the Windsor estate as the keys to royal residences change hands. The Duke of York is reported to be on his way out of Royal Lodge while the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have confirmed that they have been asked to vacate Frogmore Cottage. And that move could have wider implications for, once they leave, Prince Harry has no official residence in the UK. The Regency Act of…
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Denmark

Queen Margrethe discharged from hospital after surgery

Queen Margrethe of Denmark is recuperating at the Amalienborg Palace in Copenhagen after doctors gave her the go ahead to leave hospital following extensive back surgery. Queen Margrethe returned home over a week after the operation. Her medical team said the procedure went well and that Her Majesty could continue to recover at the palace. However, her rehabilitation programme could take…
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British Royals

The Coronation Generation Game

It’s been a generation game for the Coronation in recent days as thoughts turn to the role the grandchildren of King Charles III and of Queen Camilla might play on the big day itself, May 6th 2023. There are reports that Prince George, second in line to the throne, will…
Features

The Coronation year royal babies

There’s much debate about the roles that the grandchildren of King Charles III and Queen Camilla might play at their Coronation which takes place on May 6th 2023. A quick delve into the history books shows that very few kings and queens have been grandparents at the…
Prince & Princess of Wales

A new patronage in Wales for Prince William on eve of St. David's Day

The Prince of Wales has taken on a new patronage with very special links. William is now the Royal Patron of the Wales Air Ambulance charity with the announcement made on the eve of his first St. David’s Day as Prince of Wales. The prince spent several years as a pilot with the East Anglian Air Ambulance and has often spoken of the vital work done by forces across the UK. The Wales…
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