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The Sword of State in the Honours of Scotland

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5th July 2023
The Crown of Scotland, a sceptre and the Sword of State make up the Honours of Scotland and they are the oldest regalia items in the British Isles.The Sword of State dates back to 1507. It was a gift from Pope Julius II to King James IV. It was in honour of James’s defence of Christianity. A Sword of State symbolises the monarch’s power to use the state against its enemies and the duty to…
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The Crown of Scotland

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5th July 2023
The Crown of Scotland will be presented to King Charles III in a special ceremony in Edinburgh. It will mark a milestone moment in his reign. Although this won’t be a coronation, it will be a recognition of his role as King of Scotland and the Crown involved has a special history.A separate Crown of Scotland was present for King James I’s coronation in 1603, King Charles I’s…
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A Declaration to a King

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4th July 2023
On this day in 1776, the Original 13 Colonies sent their message to King George III – we want out of the kingdom and independence.The Declaration of Independence is one of the most important documents in American history, and it ties right to the British monarch.
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The Sword of State in the Honours of Scotland

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3rd July 2023
The Crown of Scotland, a sceptre and the Sword of State make up the Honours of Scotland and they are the oldest regalia items in the British Isles.The Sword of State dates back to 1507. It was a gift from Pope Julius II to King James IV. It was in honour of James’s defence of Christianity. A Sword of State symbolises the monarch’s power to use the state against its enemies and the duty to…
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The first Scottish monarch to be crowned with the Honours of Scotland

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2nd July 2023
While King Charles III will be presented with the Honours of Scotland, known as the Scottish Crown Jewels, on 5 July, King Charles II was the last monarch who was crowned with the Honours. Mary, Queen of Scots was the first Scottish monarch who was crowned with them in 1543.Mary, Queen of Scots was born on 8 December 1542 to King James V of Scotland and Mary of Guise. Her father died…
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