Ahead of the 6 May coronation, it’s been revealed which regalia will be used by Queen Camilla during the service at Westminster Abbey.
First, we will see The Queen Consort’s Ring which is a ruby in a gold setting made for the Coronation of King William IV and Queen Adelaide in 1831. The ring has been used by three other Queen Consorts including Queen Alexandra, Queen Mary, and…
On the morning of Saturday, 6th May, King Charles will be joined by Queen Camilla as they make their way from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Abbey for the Coronation.
They will travel to the Abbey in The King’s Procession.
Their Majesties are set to travel in…
Many hundreds-year-old traditions will be continued when King Charles III and Queen Camilla are crowned. At the heart of the service will be the Coronation regalia and now details of the precious items to be used have been confirmed by Buckingham Palace.
Part of the Royal…
Sarah, Duchess of York on plans for a new royal film, a new royal baby and her brand new book
3rd April 2023
Sarah, Duchess of York is already planning to put the bunting out for the Coronation of King Charles III. Speaking to Royal Central as her latest book, A Most Intriguing Lady, is published, the duchess also opened up about her experiences of being a granny and preparing to welcome a new arrival to her family. Sydney Zatz chatted with the duchess about her new novel, her future plans and her…
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…
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 Edward’s Regalia in Westminster Abbey. At this date in time, the spoon is described as already in its “antique forme.”…
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…
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 the pattern of coronations since the 14th century. The service which will see the Coronation of King Charles and Queen…
