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The near impossible: The Day The Crown Jewels were stolen

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1st May 2023
The idea of the Crown Jewels being stolen might seem like a movie.Well, it’s not. They really were stolen thanks to one Irishman, Thomas Blood.Born in County Meath in 1618, Blood came from a good family. His father was a prosperous blacksmith, and his grandfather was a Member of Parliament. That said, one might assume he might not get into trouble.When the English Civil War…
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The Coronation celebration that will spread the Crown Jewels around the UK

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29th April 2023
The Crown Jewels will be going on tour after the Coronation – in a rather unusual form.An immersive light and music show will project the famous gems on to the sides of landmarks around the UK.The spectacle starts at the Tower of London this autumn and will make its way around the country after that. As well as projecting the Crown Jewels on to famous buildings, the show will cover…
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The jewels that will be used to crown King Charles III

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29th April 2023
The Crown Jewels are the most sacred and special jewellery and regalia at the disposal of the monarch, and they are stored permanently at the Tower of London unless otherwise needed for state occasions, such as a coronation.In total, there are 142 objects with over…
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The servant of the people - the symbolism in the Anointing Screen at King Charles III's Coronation

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28th April 2023
King Charles III has chosen to emphasise his role as servant of the people in one of the most important symbols of his Coronation.The Anointing Screen which will be held around His Majesty at the moment holy oil is placed on his head, chest and hand features his cypher at the base of a tree covered in symbols of the Commonwealth. It has been designed to focus on his service to the family of…
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The Coronation Chair - the historic seat of Monarchs

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28th April 2023
It is a chair with understated elegance and steeped in history.The Coronation Chair, also known as King Edward’s Chair or Saint Edward’s Chair, was commissioned by King Edward I in 1296. Originally, it was meant to hold the Stone of Scone, taken from Scotland by King…
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The King's Champion asserts an ancient right and takes his place at the Coronation

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27th April 2023
For centuries, the King’s Champion challenged anyone who dared to question the right of a newly crowned monarch to rule. But while he no longer takes to horseback to issue a defiant cry to those who would deny the Sovereign’s status, he still plays an important part in the Coronation and the crowning of King Charles III will be no different.Francis Dymoke’s family have held…
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