It was just days into the reign of King Charles III and Queen Camilla. It was planned to be a normal engagement at Hillsborough Castle in Northern Ireland. But it ended up being an engagement with a moment that would go viral – King Charles vs the pen.
In an instantly viral video, the monarch admitted he wrote the wrong date on a document. It was then, while passing the pen to his wife he…
The Coronation Chair, known as St Edward’s Chair, or King Edward’s Chair is perhaps one of the most symbolic parts of a monarch’s coronation. While the 700-year-old chair is typically only used for the coronation service, there is one sovereign who used it…
England has held coronations for hundreds of years and despite the country’s vast history, one might be surprised to learn that the oldest part of the Crown Jewels, is a spoon.
The silver-gilt spoon is first recorded in 1349 as being preserved among St…
The Princess Royal made a visit to the set of the popular soap opera, Coronation Street. But the visit itself was for more than an afternoon of fun.
Next week, the drama will introduce a new storyline revolving around a devastating acid attack. The 72-year-old, who is patron of The Acid Survivors Trust International was given a preview of some of the scenes set to air while visiting the set in…
When the whole world is watching, the pressure to pull off an event perfectly like a coronation is immense. It’s been 70 years since the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II and during the three-hour service, it’s reported the then 25-year-old made only one…
A Guide to Coronation Service: The entry of the Monarch into Westminster Abbey
20th March 2023
On 6 May, King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla will be crowned at Westminster Abbey. For many, this will be the first coronation they have ever seen.
The ceremony will follow a pattern laid out in the Liber Regalis, kept at Westminster Abbey and which has informed…
As the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla inches nearer, the historic gems that will be used in the ceremony are under the spotlight. Among those historic pieces is the Black Prince’s Ruby which sits in the Imperial State Crown.
Located on the front of the crown, the ruby is an irregular and large cabochon red spinel weighing 170 carats or, 34 grams. Like the Monarch on…
When King Charles III and Queen Camilla are crowned on 6 May, many Coronation traditions will take place for the first time in 70 years. Among them will be the use of the Gold State Coach for a Coronation procession.
However, there is expected to be a modern twist on this…
As Queen Camilla walks into Westminster Abbey on May 6th 2023, it is expected that she will be wearing one of the most important sets of jewels in the Royal Family’s collection. A spectacular necklace, worn by Queen Elizabeth II as she was crowned and by the last three…
William and Catherine mark first St. David's Day as Prince and Princess of Wales
3rd March 2023
Prince William and Catherine have marked their first St. David’s Day as the new Prince and Princess of Wales.
This marked the first time the Prince visited the 1st Battalion Welsh Guards since becoming Colonel of the Regiment. During the parade, he presented leeks to Officers and Guardsmen who, in return, would issue the leek upon their ranks. A traditional part of the St. David’s…
