It was the crowning moment of a historic
day when the Royal Family appeared on the balcony to greet the
cheering crowds gathered below Buckingham Palace. Despite the rain
that dampened the celebration, thousands came out from the two
sides of The Mall and, walking orderly behind MET police officers,
reached the space in front of Buckingham Palace and around the
Queen Victoria…
It was one of the most awaited sights
since Buckingham Palace announced on 4 April that Prince George
would play such a special role on his grandfather’s big day.
The 9-year-old Prince was selected to be among the four Pages of
Honour to His Majesty the King, a role…
It was one of the central moments of the
Coronation ceremony and also one of the few instances where
traditions were adapted to include the wishes of the King for a
more inclusive vision of the monarchy and his role. And so it was
that, shortly past 11:20 am London…
Prince William chose to wear a profoundly
significant uniform in his most significant act as Prince of Wales.
At the Coronation of his father, King Charles III, the Prince of
Wales was the only one with a role: he kneeled in front of the King
and swore to be his “liege man of life and limb” before kissing his
cheek and touching the St Edward’s Crown that was on the King’s…
An unexpected star at the Coronation - how the Lord President of the Council made her mark on history
6th May 2023
In September 2022, she proclaimed the end
of an historic reign and the start of a new one. Now, eight months
later, she will be remembered for the titanic effort she carried
out during the Coronation of the King. We are, of course,
talking about Penny Mordaunt, Leader…
The most solemn moment of the Coronation and soldiers bow their heads for the Anointing
6th May 2023
Just as the most sacred moment of the
coronation ceremony was about to begin, it was shrouded from public
view by an ornate screen. Members of the Coldstream Guards appeared
with the panels of the Anointing Screen as the King and the
Archbishop of Canterbury disappeared…
A moving moment as King Charles begins his Coronation by promising to serve
6th May 2023
King Charles III has spent his life in
service of the Crown, the United Kingdom, and, for 70 years, his
late mother, Queen Elizabeth II. In that time, the world watched as
he became the longest-serving heir apparent, then the
longest-serving Prince of Wales, and then, the oldest monarch to
ever ascend the throne. In that time, the King had ample time to
prove that his life—“throughout…
Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis set a Coronation style statement of their own
6th May 2023
Two of the youngest members of the Royal
Family shared in the spotlight at their grandfather’s coronation,
sparking their own fashion moments. Princess Charlotte was her
mother’s mini-me in terms of design. Both her dress and her floral
headpiece were designed by the…
Queen Camilla returned to her favoured
dressmaker, Bruce Oldfield, to create a gown worthy of a
coronation. Buckingham Palace has released details of the Queen’s
stunningly simple yet beautifully ornate gown, which was created in
Oldfield’s couture workrooms in…
Queen Camilla was crowned moments after
her husband, King Charles III, in a glittering ceremony at
Westminster Abbey. Dressed in a simple white gown, attended by her
grandsons and grandnephew, her sister, and close friend, the moment
marked the culmination of her 18 years as a royal consort. The
Archbishop of Canterbury anointed Queen Camilla and prayed for her,
saying “Almighty God, the…
