Prince William chose to wear a profoundly significant uniform in his most significant act as Prince of Wales.
At the Coronation of his father, King Charles III, the Prince of Wales was the only one with a role: he kneeled in front of the King and swore to be his “liege man of life and limb” before kissing his cheek and touching the St Edward’s Crown that was on the King’s…
An unexpected star at the Coronation - how the Lord President of the Council made her mark on history
6th May 2023
In September 2022, she proclaimed the end of an historic reign and the start of a new one. Now, eight months later, she will be remembered for the titanic effort she carried out during the Coronation of the King.
We are, of course, talking about Penny Mordaunt, Leader…
Fancy a meal with the Royals? Participation confirmed for the Coronation Big Lunch on Sunday
5th May 2023
Following the pomp and pageantry of the Coronation ceremony, the public will be able to keep the celebrations going, but in a much more relaxed atmosphere, by taking part in one of the thousands of Big Lunches that are expected to take place all around the UK.
Several…
King Charles surprises crowds on Mall with a walkabout after special reception at Buckingham Palace
5th May 2023
With less than 24 hours to go before he is crowned, Charles III hosted a lunch for Prime Ministers of the Realms at Buckingham Palace.
On Friday, 5th May, His Majesty was joined by working members of the Royal Family to welcome the Prime Ministers of the countries in which the King is Head of State.
Among the guests were Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, and his New Zealand…
How the Coronation Gauntlet links Charles III to his beloved grandfather, Britain's last king
5th May 2023
King Charles III’s Coronation will involve many moving pieces, most of them charged with significant history, especially following His Majesty’s decision to reuse pieces from previous Coronations.
One of those pieces will be the glove, also known as the…
Last minute details are emerging about King Charles III’s Coronation, now only a matter of hours away.
The Lord Mayor of London has revealed his choice of outfit, which will include the robe traditionally reserved for people in that role.
He has also…
As well as sending troops to London to take part in the Coronation Procession, many Commonwealth countries and Realms will hosting their own parades for the citizens of their countries to enjoy.
The first British overseas territory to do so was Gibraltar, who put on their own parade on Wednesday, 3rd May.
All branches of the Armed Forces took part in the event, marching to the beat of the…
King Charles III’s Coronation will involve many moving pieces, most of them charged with significant history, especially following His Majesty’s decision to reuse pieces from previous Coronations.
One of those pieces will be the glove, also known as the…
King Charles and Queen Camilla have begun their whirlwind agenda for the week preceding the Coronation with a reception for members of Parliament at Westminster Hall.
The King arrived first at the Palace of Westminster, where he was welcomed by the Lord Great…
A crucial part of any Coronation is the oath that the new Sovereign takes.
Just like the ceremony itself, the oath that is part of it has changed throughout the centuries, according to historical context and the will of the Monarch.
The last big change to the oath came in 1937, when other “territories and realms” were also included in the formula, an acknowledgement of all the…
