British Royals

King Charles III to appear on coins soon

King Charles will appear on money in the UK imminently. The Royal Mint has confirmed that coins with His Majesty’s image will go into circulation in line with demand. Coins with the image of Queen Elizabeth II continue to be legal tender. As new coins are minted, the old will remain usable and will only be withdrawn from circulation as they become worn. As they are taken out of use…
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British Royals

Memorial stamps for Queen Elizabeth II issued

One of the first official memorials to Queen Elizabeth II has been revealed, just weeks after her death, but Her Late Majesty had a say in how they would look. Royal Mail has just issued four commemorative stamps, marking the life and reign of Her Late Majesty. And…
Sweden

How a family tragedy ended plans for a special royal Jubilee

In December 1947, the King of Sweden sat down for an official portrait. Around him were close family members including the ageing heir to his throne and a young child who already had a life of royal duty laid out before him. The picture had been a long time in the planning but it had turned out very differently from expectations. The portrait was meant to be part of celebrations for King Gustaf…
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Features

When can people visit Queen Elizabeth II's grave?

The chapel in which Queen Elizabeth II has been buried will soon be welcoming visitors again. It’s expected many will want to pay their own tributes at the grave of Britain’s longest serving Monarch. The opportunity to walk past her tomb will come at the end of September when Windsor Castle reopens to the public. The castle, along with other royal residences, has been closed…
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Features

The titles of Her Late Majesty are read as her coffin is lowered into the Royal Vault

The Garter King of Arms has read the titles of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II as her coffin was lowered into the Royal Vault as the Service of Committal at St. George’s Chapel, Windsor came to an end. Standing in front of the altar, he proclaimed: ”Thus it hath pleased Almighty God to take out of this transitory life unto His Divine Mercy the late Most High, Most Mighty, and…
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