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How many coronets are available for the Prince of Wales to wear at The Coronation?

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1st April 2023
There has been a lot of speculation about the headwear the Royal Family will or won’t wear at King Charles III’s coronation.The Prince of Wales is no exception to this curiosity as he has a few options to choose from for his coronet.A coronet is differs from a crown in its simplicity and smaller size. The design of coronets vary upon rank. During the coronation, coronets…
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The line of succession to the Luxembourgish throne

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27th March 2023
Luxembourg’s line of succession is governed byabsolute primogeniture from Grand Duke Henri’s descendants. This change took effect in 2011 – before that, females couldn’t inherit the throne.At that time, Grand Duke Henri issued a decree allowing female legitimate descendants of his to inherit the throne, depending on their order of birth. If a sister is born…
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The ancient book which sets out how King Charles III will be crowned

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27th March 2023
It’s at least six centuries old, was inscribed on vellum and is written in Latin but it’s about to play a part in the most anticipated royal event of the year. The Liber Regalis is the template for the coronation service and it will ensure that the crowning of King Charles III and Queen Camilla follows traditions that have been in use since the 14th century.The Liber Regalis, or…
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The coronation of England's first queen consort

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25th March 2023
The coronation of the first post Conquest queen of England wasn’t just a milestone for a new regime. It changed the concept of consorts in the country. For until the crown was placed on the head of Matilda of Flanders, wife of William the Conqueror, England…
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The Tower of London to host seats fit for a King as part of Coronation celebrations

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24th March 2023
Benches fit for a King will become part of the Coronation celebrations for King Charles III.Seats decorated to represent young people’s hopes for The King’s reign will be installed at the Tower of London and Hillsborough Castle.Historic Royal PalacesThe designs were chosen from over 1,500 entries in a competition run by Historic Royal Palaces which looks after the Tower and…
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