History

The royal reason a Christmas tree stands in London's Trafalgar Square

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30th November 2022
Every year since 1947, a 20-metre tall tree has been donated to the British as a thank-you from Norway. Now, that tree shines in London’s Trafalgar Square every holiday season. The tree was given to thank the British for their support during World War II. In April 1940, Germany invaded Norway and attempted to capture King Haakon VII, the royal family, and other members of the Norwegian…
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Windsor Castle halls are decked for Christmas

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25th November 2022
The holiday season is slowly starting for the Royal Family. The Christmas decorations are now up at Windsor Castle for visitors to enjoy over the next six weeks.  The staff at Windsor have been busy over the last week getting the castle ready for Christmas. The castle is open for visitors who will be able to see several historic rooms including the Crimson Drawing Room, St. George’s Hall…
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State & Ceremonial

Plans for the new £200m Royal Yacht are scrapped

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7th November 2022
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has scrapped controversial plans to commission a new Royal Yacht at an estimated cost of £200,000,000. Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced in May 2021 that a successor to the Royal Yacht Britannia would be built in memory of the late Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. However, speaking in the House of Commons, Defence Secretary Ben Wallace said the plans…
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The Crown that will be placed on King Charles III's head at his coronation

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20th October 2022
The sovereign of Great Britain can and does wear several different crowns for different occasions. There is one crown that is only worn at one point during their reign, and King Charles III will be wearing it in May. St. Edward’s Crown is worn during the Coronation ceremony and is worn at the moment of Coronation, with the Archbishop of Canterbury placing it on the monarch’s head.  The…
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