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Sarah, Duchess of York on plans for a new royal film, a new royal baby and her brand new book

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3rd April 2023
Sarah, Duchess of York is already planning to put the bunting out for the Coronation of King Charles III. Speaking to Royal Central as her latest book, A Most Intriguing Lady, is published, the duchess also opened up about her experiences of being a granny and preparing to welcome a new arrival to her family. Sydney Zatz chatted with the duchess about her new novel, her future plans and her…
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The mystery of the missing Princess

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3rd April 2023
She was once a common representative at royal events representing Morocco’s King Mohammed, but since 2017, Princess Lalla Salma has not been seen in any official capacity. So where is the so-called “Ghost Princess,” and what is she doing? It was…
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The majestic decorations of the Gold State Coach

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1st April 2023
The iconic Gold State Coach was designed by William Chambers and built by Samuel Butler in 1762, making it the third oldest coach in the British Royal collection. Weighing four tonnes, measuring seven meters in length and 3.6 metres in height, with its purpose being a mode of transportation for British Kings and Queens. Still to this day, it is the most elaborate carriage belonging the British…
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The Coronation of King Henry VII

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1st April 2023
On the 30th of October in 1485 in Westminster Abbey the Tudor dynasty officially began with the coronation of King Henry VII. His reign had begun two months earlier on a battle field but it was cemented and celebrated two months later in the ancient walls of Westminster…
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The queen who used the coronation chair for a special milestone

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31st March 2023
The Coronation Chair, known as St Edward’s Chair, or King Edward’s Chair is perhaps one of the most symbolic parts of a monarch’s coronation. While the 700-year-old chair is typically only used for the coronation service, there is one sovereign who used it for another special occasion – Queen Victoria. Victoria was crowned at Westminster Abbey on 28 June 1838 at the age…
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The coronation that signalled disaster for the Monarchy

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27th March 2023
His reign would end with the toppling of the monarchy but as Charles I was crowned King of England in 1626, there was little indication that the ancient ceremony heralded a time of tumult that would lead to war and death. However, as the Archbishop of Canterbury lifted St. Edward’s Crown into the hushed air of Westminster Abbey ahead of the Coronation, he heralded a moment in royal history…
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