The idea of the Crown Jewels being stolen
might seem like a movie. Well, it’s not. They really were stolen
thanks to one Irishman, Thomas Blood. Born in County Meath in 1618,
Blood came from a good family. His father was a prosperous
blacksmith, and his grandfather was a Member of Parliament. That
said, one might assume he might not get into trouble. When the
English Civil War…
King Charles III's Coronation flowers in London have a poignant link to his accession
29th April 2023
The Late Queen Elizabeth II will have a
special touch on her son, King Charles III’s Coronation. The floral
displays outside Buckingham Palace will feature flowers grown in
organic mulch that was made following the death of Her Majesty in
2022. Following the death…
With the Coronation of King Charles III
and Queen Camilla right around the corner, the BBC has announced
the world-famous stars joining in on the celebratory Coronation
concert. Among those joining the lineup include singer-songwriters
Paloma Faith and Tiwa Savage, rock…
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…
