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.Â
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.Â
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…
