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The Royal Family under Charles III- subtle changes or big differences?

As the first anniversary of King Charles III’s Accession Day approaches, we are reflecting upon the first year of his reign. Although Charles strove for bold change while Prince of Wales, he has taken a different approach to his role as sovereign. King Charles’s reign started with one of the significant public events of the twenty-first century, his mother’s funeral. His Coronation…
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The monarch who gave his name to King Charles

Much is known about the life of the new King Charles III, but few know the story behind why he received his first name. The answer is that His Majesty is named after Queen Elizabeth’s favourite uncle, a Norwegian king. The Norwegian and British royal families have…
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Another new symbol of the reign of King Charles III revealed

The King has presented a brand new colour to the Royal Guard at Balmoral Castle. The regimental flag was handed over by His Majesty in a short ceremony at Balmoral as he began his residence there for the summer. Accompanied by The Queen, King Charles presented the ‘Ballater Colour’ which is used by the Royal Guard who patrol the castle. This new colour marks the new…
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Charles III officially welcomed to Balmoral Castle for summer stay

King Charles III has arrived at Balmoral Castle on for the beginning of his annual summer stay in Scotland. The King, who recently named himself Colonel-in-Chief of The Royal Regiment of Scotland, succeeding the late Queen Elizabeth II in the role, inspected a Guard of Honour composed of the Balaklava Company, 5th Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland outside Balmoral’s gates. He also…
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Buckingham Palace features a special touch for a new reign as it opens for summer tours

Every summer, Buckingham Palace opens its doors to tourists for a limited time giving people the chance to explore one of the world’s most famous palaces. With the new reign of King Charles and Queen Camilla, this year’s visitors will get an extra-special experience. The Coronation outfits worn by Their Majesties are on public display for the first time this summer. The special…
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