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The King tells the UK's Eurovision hopeful that he will be 'egging her on'

The King offered some warm words of encouragement to the United Kingdom’s Eurovision entrant for 2023 during a visit to Liverpool on Wednesday. Joined by Queen Camilla, The King toured the set of the Eurovision Song Content which is due to be hosted in the UK for the first time in 25 years. After unveiling the set, The King and Queen met with the hosts of this year’s contest, as…
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Polls show more than half of Britons don't want the government to fund the Coronation

According to a new poll by YouGov, more than half of Britons do not think the government should fund King Charles’s Coronation. The new poll was carried out just a couple of weeks before Their Majesties King Charles and Queen Camilla are crowned at Westminster Abbey on 6 May. To be exact, 51% of adults are against the government funding the big event; 32% believe the government should…
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King Charles III is one of Time's most influential people of the year

King Charles III has been named on Time magazine’s list of the world’s 100 most influential people just weeks ahead of his coronation. In a tribute written by British Vogue editor Edward Enninful, The King is lauded for his charitable work with The Prince’s Trust and his ability to blend the traditional aspects of monarchy with a modern touch that is relevant in today’s world. The King…
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Coronation Jewels: The Stuart Sapphire

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 jewels. This large, oval-shaped sapphire is roughly 104 carats and 3.8 cm by 2.5 cm. It is believed that it most likely…
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