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Edward and Sophie in moving tribute to Queen Elizabeth II on a visit to Forfar

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1st November 2022
The Earl and Countess of Forfar have made a special tribute to Queen Elizabeth II as they visited their earldom.The couple took part in a special Thanksgiving Service for Her Late Majesty during their day in Forfar.The couple also carried out separate engagements in Forfar, Angus, which they have visited several times since Her Late Majesty gave them the Earl and Countess title on her…
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History

The Gold State Coach, the piece of history to star in Charles III's Coronation

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22nd October 2022
On 6 May 2023, the world will watch as King Charles III is coronated alongside Queen Consort Camilla. During their coronation, the world will also see a symbol of royal history, The Gold State Coach.The enclosed, eight-horse-drawn carriage was commissioned in 1760 by Francis Rawdon-Hastings, 1st Marquess of Hastings, for King George III. Samuel Butler was the one to build it in one of his…
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King Charles III

King Charles sends message of condolence following Indonesia football disaster

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6th October 2022
His Majesty The King has sent a message of condolence following the deadly football disaster in Indonesia.The King told the country’s leader, Joko Widodo, that he and his wife, Queen Consort Camilla, were “deeply saddened” to hear of the tragic event.In a message posted on Twitter, The King, who signed the message Charles R, said: “My wife and I were deeply…
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Features

Why British monarchs don't wear crowns on coins

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4th October 2022
As the United Kingdom prepares to start issuing coins with His Majesty King Charles III, one might notice a key feature you think would be a staple: the monarch wearing a crown.This isn’t the first time a monarch hasn’t worn a crown on a coin. Previous…
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Queen Elizabeth II's historic State Visit to South Africa

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3rd October 2022
In November 2022, King Charles III will host the first State Visit of his reign. His Majesty, along with Queen Camilla, will welcome the President of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa, to Buckingham Palace as he starts a three day visit. It is a moment of history for the new King and Queen but also provides a significant link to the reign of Queen Elizabeth II. For one of the most important and famous…
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