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 Queen Elizabeth II. That area is known
as the Coronation Theatre and was specifically built spacious
enough for…
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…
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.”…
