The change of sovereign was always going to be more than just a change of the person who sits on the throne.
Over the course of her 70 year reign, Queen Elizabeth II started many royal traditions, most notably at Christmas time, which became a well established routine.
One such tradition was that Her late Majesty arrived at Sandringham each year in late December, and remained there until…
The Royal Mint reveals 2023 commemorative set with first King Charles III £2 coin
30th December 2022
The Royal Mint has unveiled the first coins that bear the image of King Charles III. The set is commemorative for now, but starting on January 1st, all coins minted in the UK will have to bear the coinage of King Charles III.Â
The Royal Mint revealed the image that will…
REVIEW OF THE YEAR: The shadow king? Charles's last months as Prince of Wales
29th December 2022
The year began for Prince Charles being praised for his dedication to duty as 70 years spent as heir to the throne and for his work as Prince of Wales. It ended with his accession and praise for the way he’s carried himself as King Charles III.
Charles marked the new…
If you’d been heir apparent as long as King Charles III was (70 years and 214 days, but who’s counting), you’d expect endless speculation on how you’d handle the job when it finally came your way.
On 8 September, King Charles III ascended to the throne of the United Kingdom and several Commonwealth countries and began to prove his mettle as monarch. With a coronation date set for 6 May…
YEAR IN REVIEW: How Paddington became an honourary member of the Royal Family in 2022
27th December 2022
This has been a monumental year for the British Royal Family. It included a once-in-a-lifetime Platinum Jubilee, the death of the United Kingdom’s longest-serving monarch, and the start of a new reign. However, for many keen royal watchers, the biggest event of the year…
Queen Camilla’s four months as queen consort have gone smoothly, which must be a relief for her—and King Charles—as there was always speculation (and confirmation) that she would never go by the title or be accepted as Queen Camilla.
But leave it to Queen Camilla to…
Celebrations at Sandringham as The King wins his first ever jumps race
26th December 2022
The King was toasting a Boxing Day success at Sandringham on Monday after his horse, Steal A March, won a handicap hurdle race at Wincanton.
The win was a significant one for His Majesty as it marks his first victory in a National Hunt race where the horses have to jump obstacles.
Queen Elizabeth II owned and bred many hundreds of racehorses, with King Charles inheriting them after her death…
I am standing here in this exquisite Chapel of St. George at Windsor Castle, so close to where my beloved mother, The late Queen, is laid to rest with my dear father. I am reminded of the deeply touching letters, cards and messages which so many of you have sent my wife and…
King Charles and Queen Camilla lead The Royal Family to Church on Christmas morning
25th December 2022
King Charles and Queen Camilla led members of The Royal Family to Church on Christmas morning.
This is the first time the family has celebrated Christmas without being in the presence of Queen Elizabeth II, and the first time they have had a large gathering at Sandringham…
The King enjoys early morning Christmas walk with Princess Margaret's children - the Earl of Snowdon and Lady Sarah Chatto
25th December 2022
The King has been photographed enjoying an early morning Christmas Day walk with his cousins, the Earl of Snowdon and Lady Sarah Chatto.
Before heading to St. Mary Magdalene Church, His Majesty decided to stretch his legs, walking around the Sandringham Estate.
Princess Margaret’s two children joined him – their first time at Sandringham in a number of years due to recent…
