British Royals

Queen Camilla follows in footsteps of Queen Mary and The Queen Mother

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5th July 2023
In a tradition that dates back over 100 years, The Queen has been given a special bouquet as the Scottish Coronation approaches.The Worshipful Company of Gardeners presented Queen Camilla with a Coronation posy the day before the historic ceremony in Edinburgh that will see King Charles swear promises to the people of Scotland as the country’s Honours are brought to him.[getty…
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The Honours of Scotland

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5th July 2023
King Charles III will take part in a very special and historic ceremony in Edinburgh during which he will be presented with the Honours of Scotland.A National Service of Thanksgiving at St Giles’ Cathedral will take place on July 5th 2023, where the King will be…
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The Prince and Princess of Wales host surprise party to mark 75th anniversary of the NHS

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4th July 2023
The Prince and Princess of Wales hosted a surprise party to mark the 75th anniversary of the NHS at the wellbeing garden of St Thomas’ Hospital in London.Wednesday, 5 July, marks the 75th anniversary of the NHS, and Their Royal Highnesses arrived early to help set up for the party – including setting the tables and finishing off the birthday cake.The royals attended the NHS Big…
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A poignant moment for Charles III as he returns to HMY Britannia as King

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4th July 2023
The King appeared emotional as he toured the Royal Yacht Britannia, the first time he has returned to the ship since his accession.His Majesty took a tour of the yacht which is now in permanent dock in Edinburgh.The visit came at the start of Holyrood Week, the traditional summer visit by the Monarch to Scotland. It is Charles III’s first since he became King and the stay will also…
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A Declaration to a King

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4th July 2023
On this day in 1776, the Original 13 Colonies sent their message to King George III – we want out of the kingdom and independence.The Declaration of Independence is one of the most important documents in American history, and it ties right to the British monarch.
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A touching tribute to his mother will open the celebration for King Charles' Scottish coronation

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1st July 2023
The presentation of the Honours of Scotland will be a smaller affair than the Coronation, but equally full of ceremony and history. One of the elements that will be used in the service will be a sword. The traditional piece used for this service is known as the Sword of State, or Papal Sword,; it was given to King James IV by Pope Alexander VI in 1494. It not been seen in public in recent…
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