British Royals

What Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret wore the day their dad was crowned

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17th April 2023
It’s been nearly 86 years since the one of the most important days of Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret’s life, the day their dad, King George VI was crowned. The ceremony would cement Elizabeth’s place as the future queen and she would go on to become the longest reigning Monarch in British history. But on that May day in 1937, she was an excited youngster with a big day ahead…
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How Prince Andrew is set to inadvertently disrupt Coronation celebrations

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17th April 2023
The Duke of York is being used as a tool to disrupt the Coronation celebrations, with the 63-year-old royal likely to be at the centre of anti-monarchy protests. Prince Andrew stepped down as a working royal in 2019 following furore over his friendship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. On Coronation Day, Channel 4 will air a programme about the Duke as part of their…
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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…
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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…
King Charles III

King Charles III is one of Time's most influential people of the year

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16th April 2023
King Charles III has been named on Time magazine’s list of the world’s 100 most influential people just weeks ahead of his coronation. In a tribute written by British Vogue editor Edward Enninful, The King is lauded for his charitable work with The Prince’s Trust and his ability to blend the traditional aspects of monarchy with a modern touch that is relevant in today’s world. The King…
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Thousands of veterans and NHS staff given prime spots to see Coronation procession

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16th April 2023
Almost four thousand military veterans and NHS staff have been given the best seats in the house for the Coronation processions. Over 3,800 have been invited to prime viewing spots in front of Buckingham Palace where they will have a close up view of the royal processions to and from Buckingham Palace as well as the balcony appearance and the special fly past after the ceremony. The special…
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