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What is the Order of the Garter?

King Charles will preside over his first investiture ceremony for the Order of the Garter this June. It is the oldest chivalric order in Great Britain.  King Edward III founded the Most Noble Order of the Garter. It was officially founded in 1348 but may date back to 1344. Reportedly he was inspired by King Arthur and his Round Table of Knights, but he also may have drawn on other European…
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A new name for The Queen's Award for Voluntary Service under a new reign

A new beginning for a new reign as The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service has officially been renamed as The King’s Award for Voluntary Service. The award was created in 2002 to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II’s Golden Jubilee as a way to shine light on volunteer groups from across the nation. Equivalent to an MBE, KAVS is the highest award local volunteer groups in the UK can…
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Three new Beefeaters for King Charles III

The three newest Beefeaters at the Tower of London will wear the cypher of King Charles III, making them the first to do so since his reign began in September 2022. Emily Lewis-Garwood, Garry McCormick, and Wayne Glenn have been appointed as Yeoman Warders at the Tower of…
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Honey and kisses for King Charles as he begins stay in Romania

King Charles III has been given a warm welcome to Romania as he begins a private stay in the country. As His Majesty arrived in Zalan Valley, where he has a home, he was greeted with kisses and curtsies as well as a gift of honey. Many of his neighbours turned out to say hello as he arrived for his break. They were clearly pleased to see him with several kissing the king on both cheeks as…
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Royal Relations: How Charles III is linked to Harald V of Norway

There have always been close links between the Norwegian and British royal houses, all the way back to the Viking era when Norwegian kings also ruled over parts of what is today Britain. Fortunately, in modern times, the relationship has been somewhat more peaceful than it was 1000 years ago. King Harald and King Charles are second cousins once removed. King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra of…
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