Coronation

The crowds want more! A surprise encore for Buckingham Palace balcony appearance that sealed historic Coronation day

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7th May 2023
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…
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The Prince of Wales chooses significant uniform to attend the Coronation

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6th May 2023
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…
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A moving moment as King Charles begins his Coronation by promising to serve

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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…
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The coronation dress of Queen Camilla

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6th May 2023
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…
Coronation

Queen Camilla is crowned at Westminster Abbey

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6th May 2023
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…
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