CoronationKing Charles III

The exquisite work on a new Stole Royal for the Coronation

The King wore several historic garments throughout his coronation service yesterday. While some of these garments had been used by his mother, grandfather, and great-grandfather at their coronations, some were created new for King Charles’s Coronation. One of the newly created garments was the Stole Royal.  A stole is a traditional ecclesiastical garment; it is a long piece of fabric draped…
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The Duke of Edinburgh is upstaged by Kermit the Frog in the Royal Box

Princes and frogs gathered together to celebrate the reign of King Charles III, and no, that wasn’t a typo. In a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it appearance, Kermit the Frog could be seen waving and dancing in front of the Duke of Edinburgh in the Royal Box at Sunday evening’s Coronation Concert at Windsor Castle. Amidst the star-studded cast list were two surprise additions: Kermit the Frog…
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Prince Louis puts on another stellar balcony performance

The entire Wales family were busy at the Coronation. Prince George served as a Page of Honour for his grandfather, and The Prince of Wales paid homage to his father during the ceremony. However, the youngest member of the family stole the show again. Prince Louis was led into Westminster Abbey and to his seat by his older sister, Princess Charlotte, who held his hand while they walked behind…
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The first glimpse of Queen Camilla's Crown

The first queen consort crowned in over 85 years chose a crown that once belonged to Queen Mary for her moment in the spotlight. Earlier this year, it was announced that Queen Camilla would re-use Queen Mary’s Crown in a bid towards sustainability. It was removed…
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A King at his Coronation: the outfit worn by King Charles III

King Charles III was resplendent throughout his Coronation ceremony, changing his outfit several times to denote different aspects of the service that saw him anointed and crowned. When first arriving at Westminster Abbey, King Charles sported the Robe of State with a Coronation Tunic, a cream silk overshirt, and trousers from the Royal Navy. The Robe of State was last worn by King George VI…
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