LuxembourgRoyal Weddings

IN PHOTOS: Princess Alexandra weds Nicolas Bagory

Princess Alexandra of Luxembourg, the only daughter of Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa, married Nicolas Bagory in a religious ceremony on 29 April. The wedding took place at Saint-Trophyme Church of Bormes-les-Mimosas in the south of France. See below for all the photos of the big day! The Private Collection of T.R.H. the Grand Duke and Grand Duchess of Luxembourg /…
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British RoyalsFeaturesHistoryInsightThe Kents

Royal Wedding Dresses: The Kent Brides

The modern brides of the House of Kent have all made history with their royal marriages in one way or another and the gowns they wore on their big day are certainly memorable. Two took centre stage in some of the most ancient churches in England while another was worn at a very modern marriage hundreds of miles from home. They share an air of romance while having striking features all of their…
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British RoyalsHistory

The Coronation Ceremony: The Oath

A crucial part of any Coronation is the oath that the new Sovereign takes. Just like the ceremony itself, the oath that is part of it has changed throughout the centuries, according to historical context and the will of the Monarch. The last big change to the oath came in 1937, when other “territories and realms” were also included in the formula, an acknowledgement of all the…
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State & Ceremonial

New details of the Coronation Procession unveiled

With less than a month to go until the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla, we are learning new details of the procession set to follow the ceremony at Westminster Abbey. The procession from Westminster Abbey to Buckingham Palace will be much larger in scale than when The King and Queen make their way to The Abbey to be crowned. However, it will cover the same route as the…
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