British Royals

The anointing screen is blessed for the Coronation

The screen that will be held around King Charles III during the most sacred part of the Coronation has been blessed in a special ceremony at St. James’ Palace. The Sub-Dean and Domestic Chaplain to The King, Paul Wright, received the screen and performed the blessing in the Chapel Royal with just days to go until the Coronation. The Anointing Screen has been made by the Royal School of…
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British RoyalsCoronation

Coronation stamps reflect King Charles III's lifelong work

Four new stamps have been released to mark the Coronation of King Charles III and they have a very personal touch. Some of the most important areas of His Majesty’s lifelong work are featured on the stamps, only the third special set ever released to mark a Coronation. All four have a striking look as they are based on wood engravings. These were commissioned specially from artist…
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Princess Anne and Family

Princess Anne rewarded for her loyalty as The King gives his sister a major coronation role

The Princess Royal has been rewarded for her many years of loyalty to both The King and the Royal Family with the 72-year-old handed a starring role at the upcoming Coronation. According to the Daily Mirror, Princess Anne has been chosen to act as the Gold-Stick-in-Waiting at the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 6. The highly important historical role is handed to the…
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British RoyalsHistory

The Coronation robes of Britain's last king, George VI

It’s been nearly 90 years since the United Kingdom crowned its last King, King George VI. And the outfit worn by George on 12 May 1937 might give us an idea of how King Charles III may dress when he is crowned on 6 May, and how he could follow tradition. As he walked into Westminster Abbey, King George VI wore the Robe of State, also known as the Parliament Robe. The long mantle is worn…
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