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The Coronation necklace

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15th March 2023
As Queen Camilla walks into Westminster Abbey on May 6th 2023, it is expected that she will be wearing one of the most important sets of jewels in the Royal Family’s collection. A spectacular necklace, worn by Queen Elizabeth II as she was crowned and by the last three queens consort at their own coronations, is expected to be used by Her Majesty on this special day.It was one of Queen…
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Where was Edward the Confessor crowned?

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15th March 2023
For almost a millennium, kings and queens have been crowned at Westminster Abbey. But perhaps the king most intrinsically linked to the Abbey was never crowned there: Edward the Confessor.Instead, Edward the Confessor was crowned at Winchester Cathedral. He succeeded his older half-brother, Harthacnut, in 1042 but delayed his coronation until Easter 1043.Winchester Cathedral—or the…
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The coronation of Mary I

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14th March 2023
There have only been a handful of queen regnants in Britain’s history. Queen Elizabeth II was the most recent, having reigned a historic 70 years, but 400 years before her reign began, the first queen regnant was crowned: Queen Mary I.The eldest daughter of Henry VIII…
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The king who wore a uniform to his Coronation

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14th March 2023
As the Coronation draws near, speculation about what King Charles III might wear increases. Kings usually opt for a version of the tunics, breeches and silk stockings that have made up the Coronation outfit for centuries. However, it’s been reported that His Majesty might prefer to wear military uniform. And if he does, he will follow the example of the man he replaced as the oldest person ever…
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The history of the Stone of Scone

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13th March 2023
You could not be faulted if you walked by the Stone of Scone and not even realized you were in the presence of a legendary and mysterious rock.Pronounced ‘Scoon,’ the ancient symbol of Scottish sovereignty is an unassuming rectangular stone, made of sandstone…
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Could Lady Louise change her title and become a princess?

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11th March 2023
It’s been quite the week for changing names. In the past seven days, five members of the family of King Charles III have gained new titles but one was noticeably left the same. However, could Lady Louise Mountbatten-Windsor alter her own style now?Lady Louise’s parents became the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh on March 10th 2023. Prince Edward was given the title by King Charles on…
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