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A quiche fit for a king and queen is set to become the signature dish of the Coronation Big Lunch

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18th April 2023
It’s been handpicked by the stars of the show themselves and it’s hoped that a brand new quiche recipe will end up on thousands of tables as Coronation celebrations get under way. With just weeks to go until King Charles III and Queen Camilla are crowned at Westminster Abbey, the Royal Family has revealed the party food picked to mark the moment. While June 1953 gave us…
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The Coronation Ceremony: The Oath

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17th April 2023
A crucial part of any Coronation is the oath that the new Sovereign takes. Just like the ceremony itself, the oath that is part of it has changed throughout the centuries, according to historical context and the will of the Monarch. The last big change to the oath came in 1937, when other “territories and realms” were also included in the formula, an acknowledgement of all the…
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Westminster Abbey's Coronation Theatre

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17th April 2023
For those who have toured London’s Westminster Abbey, you might notice a particularly spacious area. Or maybe you’ve seen it during other royal events at The Abbey on TV such as the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton, or the funeral of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. That area is known as the Coronation Theatre and was specifically built spacious enough for…
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What are the Crown Jewels?

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17th April 2023
The Crown Jewels are the most sacred and special jewellery and regalia at the disposal of the monarch, and they are stored permanently at the Tower of London unless otherwise needed for state occasions, such as a coronation. In total, there are 142 objects with over…
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Coronation route will include accessible space

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16th April 2023
Part of the Coronation route will be a dedicated accessible space. There will be similar facilities at all the major viewing screens in London. The accessible viewing area will be on the north side of the Mall. It will include first aid and mental health first aid facilities as well as accessible toilets. At screening sites, viewing in accessible areas will be at ground level with a…
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