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The wedding that made the House of Windsor

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26th April 2023
It was a wedding that changed the course of royal history. When Albert, Duke of York married Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon on April 26th 1923 at Westminster Abbey, a partnership that would prove vital to the very survival of the British Monarchy was cemented. The couple, and those watching as they wed, had no idea of just how significant the day would prove to be. For this turned out to be a…
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Royal Wedding Dresses: The Kent Brides

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24th April 2023
The modern brides of the House of Kent have all made history with their royal marriages in one way or another and the gowns they wore on their big day are certainly memorable. Two took centre stage in some of the most ancient churches in England while another was worn at a very modern marriage hundreds of miles from home. They share an air of romance while having striking features all of their…
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The gems and history of the Crown Jewels

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23rd April 2023
The Crown Jewels are the most sacred and special jewellery and regalia at the disposal of the monarch, and they are stored permanently at the Tower of London unless otherwise needed for state occasions, such as a coronation.In total, there are 142 objects with over…
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The sacred promise King Charles III will make at the Coronation

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21st April 2023
A crucial part of any Coronation is the oath that the new Sovereign takes.Just like the ceremony itself, the oath that is part of it has changed throughout the centuries, according to historical context and the will of the Monarch.The last big change to the oath came in 1937, when other “territories and realms” were also included in the formula, an acknowledgement of all the…
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Relics of the Cross given by Pope Francis to King Charles for Coronation

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19th April 2023
Two pieces of the True Cross, said to be that on which Jesus was crucified, have been given to King Charles III by Pope Francis and they will play a role in the Coronation.The King has had them incorporated into a new silver cross for the Church of Wales which will be carried at the front of the Coronation procession in which Charles III and Queen Camilla will enter Westminster Abbey.His…
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