It’s been nearly 86 years since the one of the most important days of Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret’s life, the day their dad, King George VI was crowned. The ceremony would cement Elizabeth’s place as the future queen and she would go on to become the longest reigning Monarch in British history. But on that May day in 1937, she was an excited youngster with a big day ahead…
Why one part of Westminster Abbey was specially designed for coronations
26th April 2023
For those who have toured London’s Westminster Abbey, you might notice a particularly spacious area. Or maybe you’ve seen it during other royal events at The Abbey on TV such as the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton, or the funeral of Her Late Majesty…
It’s been nearly 90 years since the United Kingdom crowned its last King, King George VI. And the outfit worn by George on 12 May 1937 might give us an idea of how King Charles III may dress when he is crowned on 6 May, and how he could follow tradition.
As he…
The Princess of Wales shares insight into royal motherhood during visit to baby bank
25th April 2023
The Princess of Wales gave an insight into royal motherhood after she visited The Baby Bank in Windsor to talk about how the organisation carries out support to local families in need.
During the visit, the Princess met volunteers and took part in sorting donations and packing referrals. While chatting, she shared how her children, George, 9, Charlotte, 7, and Louis, who just turned five, are…
The Coronation Bible is now in the hands of the Archbishop of Canterbury
21st April 2023
The final preparations for the Coronation of King Charles III are fully underway and the Archbishop of Canterbury has received the King James Bible that will be presented to His Majesty during the Coronation Service at Westminster Abbey on 6 May.
His Majesty will place…
Polls show more than half of Britons don't want the government to fund the Coronation
20th April 2023
According to a new poll by YouGov, more than half of Britons do not think the government should fund King Charles’s Coronation.
The new poll was carried out just a couple of weeks before Their Majesties King Charles and Queen Camilla are crowned at Westminster Abbey…
What Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret wore the day their dad was crowned
17th April 2023
It’s been nearly 86 years since the one of the most important days of Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret’s life, the day their dad, King George VI was crowned. The ceremony would cement Elizabeth’s place as the future queen and she would go on to become the longest reigning Monarch in British history. But on that May day in 1937, she was an excited youngster with a big day ahead…
For those who have toured London’s Westminster Abbey, you might notice a particularly spacious area. Or maybe you’ve seen it during other royal events at The Abbey on TV such as the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton, or the funeral of Her Late Majesty…
The Duke of Edinburgh tests his skills as a chocolatier during visit to Cambridgeshire
15th April 2023
The Duke of Edinburgh tested his chocolate-making skills while visiting Harry Specters in Cambridgeshire Business Park in Ely. The chocolate company works to create employment opportunities for young autistic people.
The Duke was there as Harry Specters celebrated its…
With less than a month to go until the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla, we are learning new details of the procession set to follow the ceremony at Westminster Abbey.
The procession from Westminster Abbey to Buckingham Palace will be much larger in scale than when The King and Queen make their way to The Abbey to be crowned. However, it will cover the same route as the…
