The idea of the Crown Jewels being stolen
might seem like a movie. Well, it’s not. They really were stolen
thanks to one Irishman, Thomas Blood. Born in County Meath in 1618,
Blood came from a good family. His father was a prosperous
blacksmith, and his grandfather was a Member of Parliament. That
said, one might assume he might not get into trouble. When the
English Civil War…
Queen Camilla will wear a Robe of Estate
covered with symbolism for the Coronation. Her Majesty has chosen
floral motifs for her new robe as a reflection of her own and The
King’s long held interest in the environment and the natural world.
The emblems have been…
King Charles III will wear the Robe of
State and Robe of Estate belonging to his grandfather at his
Coronation. His Majesty will use the same robes worn by George VI
at his own Coronation in 1937. The decision is a nod to his beloved
grandfather – The King was…
Queen Camilla will arrive to be crowned
in the same Robe of State used by Queen Elizabeth II at the 1953
Coronation. Her Majesty has chosen to wear the crimson robe for the
start of the ceremony, in keeping with The King’s desire for as
much of the event to be sustainable. The robe is made of crimson
velvet and has been conserved by Ede and Ravenscroft. Some minor
adjustments have been…
The homage of peers – a staple of
coronation ceremonies for many centuries – has been scrapped by
King Charles III. At previous coronations, dukes were expected to
pay homage to the monarch and pledge their allegiance to the
sovereign. However, The King is…
The King has chosen to pray aloud at his
Coronation service – a first in the 1,000 year history of the
crowning ceremony. In what is expected to be a unique moment, His
Majesty will pray aloud, using words specially written for the
occasion. It is expected that…
On their final day in Wales, the Prince
and Princess of Wales paid a visit to the solemn memorial at
Aberfan. The royal couple arrived at the Aberfan Memorial Garden
with a wreath bearing their names and the message “In lasting
memory” written in both English and Welsh. The Memorial Garden is
located at the site of Pantglas Junior School, where a majority of
people lost their lives.
With the Coronation of King Charles III
and Queen Camilla right around the corner, the BBC has announced
the world-famous stars joining in on the celebratory Coronation
concert. Among those joining the lineup include singer-songwriters
Paloma Faith and Tiwa Savage, rock…
Those in Westminster Abbey and watching
across the globe will see several pieces of regalia used at King
Charles III’s coronation on 6 May. However, those regalia have
historically come from England – not Scotland, Wales, or Northern
Ireland. A separate Crown of…
King Charles shares pride in becoming Commissioner-in-Chief of the Mounties
29th April 2023
In a special ceremony Friday, King
Charles III officially became Commissioner-in-Chief of the Royal
Canadian Mounted Police. At the quadrangle of Windsor Castle, the
King was joined by members of the RCMP and RCMP Commissioner Mike
Duheme to receive a special commemorative sword marking his
appointment. “We are honoured His Majesty has consented to become
our Commissioner-in-Chief and…
