Features

The Orb and Sceptre at the Coronation of King Charles III

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21st October 2022
The Sovereign’s Orb and The Sovereign’s Sceptre are two of the most famous pieces of the Crown Jewels of the United Kingdom. Housed within Jewel House in the Tower of London, the Crown Jewels include over 100 objects and 23,000 gemstones. The Crown Jewels are part of the Royal Collection and are held in trust for the nation by the Monarch. The Orb and Sceptre were placed on Elizabeth II’s…
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Opinion

Queen Consort Camilla? Time to get over it and celebrate Her Majesty

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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 seventy years, the phrase ‘The Queen’ calls to mind one person alone, Elizabeth II. However, to others, it’s an…
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Features

How Richard III became one of the 21st century's most celebrated royals

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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 figure in the royal headlines as the family that holds the throne now. And, right on cue, as a new reign begins, the Windsors…
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Features

From corgis to Beth - meet the new top dogs at Buckingham Palace

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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 Queen Camilla, once renovations are complete. Until then, they will continue to live at Clarence House.Queen Camilla…
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