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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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The wedding flowers of Princess Grace of Monaco

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19th April 2023
It was a ground breaking and glamourous royal wedding and the images of it remain as familiar now as they have ever done. The world watched, enthralled, when Grace Kelly married Prince Rainier III of Monaco on April 19th 1956. Her wedding dress has become one of the most…
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The King’s racing stables to open their doors to celebrate the Coronation

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18th April 2023
The King and Queen’s racing stables will open their doors to the public for an exclusive behind the scenes tour in celebration of the Coronation. William Haggas, John & Thady Gosden and Sir Mark Prescott will welcome guests to their yard in partnership with Discover Newmarket. The trainers will be on hand to guide visitors around the stables where Their Majesties have horses in…
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Official Coronation souvenirs launched - with sustainability key to their creation

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14th April 2023
Official souvenirs for the Coronation are now available – and they’ve been made with sustainability in mind. A range of china and textiles has been launched by the Royal Collection Trust and environmental issues have been key to their production. Royal Collection Trust The china has all been made in the UK with some innovative techniques, including changing the design of the…
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