The sovereign of Great Britain can and does wear several different crowns for different occasions. There is one crown that is only worn at one point during their reign, and King Charles III will be wearing it in May.
St. Edward’s Crown is worn during the Coronation ceremony and is worn at the moment of Coronation, with the Archbishop of Canterbury placing it on the monarch’s head.Â
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The Stone of Scone, the ancient symbol of royal power in Scotland
20th October 2022
The Stone of Scone is one of the most famous symbols of Coronations in the United Kingdom and it has a long and controversial history.
It is a block of red sandstone that has been associated with the coronation of the monarchs of Scotland, and later England and the United…
Queen Consort Camilla? Time to get over it and celebrate Her Majesty
18th October 2022
One of the biggest debates of the reign of King Charles III has revolved around his consort. Her Majesty has been described as ‘The Queen Consort’ by the Royal Household and by many media outlets. To some, that is pure common sense – after a reign of…
The Coronation Chair, an ancient symbol in the royal story
18th October 2022
Several notable objects and regalia feature in British coronations. While the Imperial State Crown and the Orb and the Sceptre are the most discussed pieces, another item used in the Coronation ceremony is nearly 800 years old and has been used in every coronation since its creation in the thirteenth century.
The Coronation Chair can be seen on display at Westminster Abbey when not in use…
Here's why Prince Philip wasn't King, but Camilla is Queen
18th October 2022
Despite the naysayers, upon the ascension of King Charles to the throne, his Consort – Camilla – became queen.
To avoid confusion following the very recent death of Queen Elizabeth II, many media organisations will continue to refer to Camilla as ‘Queen…
How Richard III became one of the 21st century's most celebrated royals
15th October 2022
The House of Windsor is the most famous royal dynasty of the 21st century, producing more than its fair share of celebrated figures. But the regal story of the 2000s has included more than its fair share of appearances from a long dead king. He’s almost as familiar a…
"Dear, oh dear" - What could King Charles do if confidence in the Prime Minister continues to plummet?
14th October 2022
As they met for their weekly get together, King Charles III was heard to mutter ‘back again, dear oh dear,” as Prime Minister, Liz Truss, made her entrance. It may have been a comment on the Prime Minister’s somewhat unusual style of curtseying although less kind commentators have gone as far to question whether the Monarch was thinking out loud for the country. Whatever the…
The last Coronation of a King in Great Britain
13th October 2022
It has been sixty-nine years since the last British coronation; however, it has been eighty-five years since the last British King’s coronation. Buckingham Palace has announced that King Charles III’s coronation will be held on 6 May 2023 at Westminster Abbey. The last…
From corgis to Beth - meet the new top dogs at Buckingham Palace
12th October 2022
Paw prints will continue to be found around Buckingham Palace, but this time they won’t belong to corgis. Instead they will be from Queen Camilla’s Jack Russells.
Beth, 11, and Bluebell, 10, will move into Buckingham Palace with their humans, a.k.a. King Charles and…
The Coronations of the Monarchs of the House of Windsor
12th October 2022
The date of King Charles III’s Coronation has been confirmed. His Majesty will be crowned, alongside Queen Camilla, on May 6th 2023 at Westminster Abbey.
The date will also be the anniversary of the accession of the first King of the House of Windsor, George V. George famously changed the name of his royal dynasty at the height of World War One. His decision led to the creation of one of…