As well as sending troops to London to
take part in the Coronation Procession, many Commonwealth countries
and Realms will hosting their own parades for the citizens of their
countries to enjoy. The first British overseas territory to do so
was Gibraltar, who put on their own parade on Wednesday, 3rd
May. All branches of the Armed Forces took part in the event,
marching to the beat of the…
The Coronation decorations that will become a permanent tribute to an historic day at a favourite royal home
4th May 2023
Some of the natural decorations used in
Westminster Abbey for the Coronation will be taken to one of The
King’s favourite homes and turned into a permanent tribute to the
day Charles III was crowned. As His Majesty and Queen Camilla
arrive at the Great West Door of…
King Charles and Queen Camilla have
chosen symbolic flowers to decorate the Tomb of the Unknown Warrior
at Westminster Abbey during the Coronation. Special arrangements
are being placed around the Tomb which serves as a memorial for all
those who have given their lives…
Flowers grown in every corner of the
United Kingdom are now decked around Westminster Abbey for the
Coronation. King Charles and Queen Camilla have chosen over 120
kinds of flowers and foliage to decorate the Abbey for the
ceremony. All have been grown by a non profit organisation
championing artisan growers of cut flowers called Flowers from the
Farm. The Royal Horticultural Society has…
Poor weather conditions threaten to call off a key part of The King's Coronation celebrations
4th May 2023
The United Kingdom is known all around
the world for three things: The Royal Family, tea, and the Great
British weather. The three elements are set to collide over the
weekend, with worsening weather conditions threatening to dampen
the Coronation celebrations. A…
The potential pretender to the throne who has just confirmed they will be at the Coronation
4th May 2023
The King’s Champion is ready, Gold Stick
in Waiting is on hand – the Coronation of King Charles could be
about to get interesting. For confirmation has just come through
that a potential pretender to the throne will be taking their seat
in Westminster Abbey as…
The King will be wearing several
different significant garments throughout the Coronation on 6 May
at Westminster Abbey. While some of those garments will be made
specifically for him, there are also many garments that have been
used at multiple coronations. The Supertunica has been used for
three previous coronations. The Supertunica is a coat that is
made of gold silk. The Royal Collection…
The striking sign of royal power that King Charles will be given at the Coronation
4th May 2023
It’s one of the oldest and storied item
in the Crown Jewels, the Sovereign’s Orb. Created in 1661 by Sir
Robert Vyner for Charles II’s coronation, the orb is a hollow gold
sphere with a cross on top. It symbolizes the monarch’s Christian
sovereignty and their…
The Coronation of King Charles will have
plenty of royals and heads of state in attendance alongside the
British Royal Family and government. Who are the big names you can
expect to see in the crowd? We’ve gathered them below: Australia:
Prime Minister Anthony…
King Charles III’s Coronation will
involve many moving pieces, most of them charged with significant
history, especially following His Majesty’s decision to reuse
pieces from previous Coronations. One of those pieces will be the
glove, also known as the Gauntlet, a piece used by the King to hold
the Sceptre. His Majesty has decided to reuse the one created by
Dents for King George…