Those in Westminster Abbey and watching
across the globe will see several pieces of regalia used at King
Charles III’s coronation on 6 May. However, those regalia have
historically come from England – not Scotland, Wales, or Northern
Ireland. A separate Crown of Scotland was present for King James
I’s coronation in 1603, King Charles I’s coronation in 1626, and
King Charles II’s…
A number of senior appointments ahead of
the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla have yet to be
announced, with the big day little over a week away. Buckingham
Palace has been constantly releasing information about the occasion
over the past few months…
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…
Hundreds of years after the Royal Palace
of Stockholm was built, the Forgotten Balcony is finally complete.
The completion of the balcony comes just in time for King Carl XVI
Gustaf’s birthday on 30 April and the celebrations of his Golden
Jubilee in September. Stockholm Palace, as it is commonly called,
was completed in 1754. Double doors that lead out to a copper roof
have been…
A significant artefact of the Chinese
Ming Dynasty will be put up for auction in London after spending
almost eight decades in private hands. The artefact in
question is a decorative box that is believed to be part of a
five-piece set of such items designed specifically…
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…
King Charles III has reportedly made
several changes to his coronation service. While his mother’s 1953
coronation service was nearly four hours, The King’s will
reportedly be closer to an hour. However, some elements are
included in every coronation regardless. The recognition is one of
those elements. The King and Queen will enter Westminster
Abbey in their Robes of State (their…
The Imperial State Crown features several
notable jewels, including the Black Prince’s Ruby, the Cullinan II
Diamond, and St. Edward’s Sapphire. The Stuart Sapphire also has a
prominent place in the Imperial State Crown but has a somewhat
murkier past than the other…
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…
The first Coronation of the 21st century
will come equipped with a very modern accessory – its own emoji.
With less than a month to go until King Charles III and Queen
Camilla are crowned, a brand new social media symbol will appear on
Twitter whenever some special hashtags are used. Five phrases will
generate a version of St. Edward’s Crown, adding a whole new spin
to an object…