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The reason direct heirs fly separately and recent exceptions to royal protocol

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19th October 2023
It has always been standard practice for two direct heirs to the throne to travel separately. Although, legally, this is not official royal protocol, it is standard royal practice as a failsafe. Put in place in case of any unfortunate, fatal accidents or incidents that would eliminate the Royal Family lineage en route to their destination, leaving the Royal Family in an unstable…
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The Crown of Scotland

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2nd July 2023
The Crown of Scotland is part of the Scottish Crown Jewels, also known as The Honours of Scotland. It is the oldest crown in the United Kingdom and amongst the oldest in Europe.  Commissioned by James V in 1540, goldsmith John Mosman remodelled the crown from an earlier…
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The Crown Jewels and the State Trumpets

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4th May 2023
The Jewel House at the Tower of London is home to the Crown Jewels, part of which includes a total of sixteen silver trumpets, dating back to 1780, also known as the state trumpets. However, only one of the trumpets is on display for visitors to see. Seven of these…
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Traditional coronation anthem "I Was Glad" to be sung at King Charles's Coronation

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30th April 2023
Coronations have a list of traditional songs sung during the service; “I Was Glad” is one such anthem. It is a traditional anthem, sung in the Church of England, was composed by Sir Hubert Parry and created from the 1662 Book of Common Prayer consisting of verses from Psalms 122 (1-3, 6, 7). The title itself was taken from the opening verse. The anthem was initially…
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The majestic decorations of the Gold State Coach

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1st April 2023
The iconic Gold State Coach was designed by William Chambers and built by Samuel Butler in 1762, making it the third oldest coach in the British Royal collection. Weighing four tonnes, measuring seven meters in length and 3.6 metres in height, with its purpose being a mode of transportation for British Kings and Queens. Still to this day, it is the most elaborate carriage belonging the British…
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The royal ghosts of Holyroodhouse

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27th October 2022
The Palace of Holyroodhouse has been an official royal residence since the early 1500s. It’s currently the official Scottish residence of The King. Located in the centre of Edinburgh, it stands in all its grandeur at one end of the royal mile, while Edinburgh Castle is located at the opposite end. The Palace is said to be home to a number of ghostly residents, who, despite passing hundreds…
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