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The sparkling jewel that symbolises the union of Monarch and nation at the Coronation

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4th April 2023
The Sovereign’s Ring is an important symbol of a monarch’s coronation, representing their ‘kingly dignity’ and, in more ancient times, their union to their nation. William IV, crowned in 1831, was the first to wear the current Sovereign’s Ring, which was created by the then royal goldsmith, Rundell, Bridge & Rundell. It has been worn at subsequent coronations ever since, with the…
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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 reported in…
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How King Charles and Queen Camilla won hearts on their State Visit to Germany

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2nd April 2023
King Charles III and Queen Camilla have just completed the first State Visit of the new reign, and royal correspondent, Netty Leistra, was among those covering this historic trip. She was in Hamburg as it came to an end. After a moving morning at the Kinderstransport memorial, it was time to continue the trip. By public transport and on foot, I just won the race against the British and German…
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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…
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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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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 will be…
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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 by absolute 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 before a younger brother…
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