Prince & Princess of Wales

Prince William - Diana would be disappointed that homelessness still affects so many

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16th March 2023
The Prince of Wales will take to television screens during Comic Relief to appeal for an end to homelessness. Kensington Palace said that William, Nawshin and Miles will “share their own thoughts and feelings on an issue that affects hundreds of thousands across the heard country,” and that they “discuss harmful misconceptions and what more needs to be done to help people…
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Where was Edward the Confessor crowned?

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15th March 2023
For almost a millennium, kings and queens have been crowned at Westminster Abbey. But perhaps the king most intrinsically linked to the Abbey was never crowned there: Edward the Confessor. Instead, Edward the Confessor was crowned at Winchester Cathedral. He succeeded his…
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The coronation of Mary I

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14th March 2023
There have only been a handful of queen regnants in Britain’s history. Queen Elizabeth II was the most recent, having reigned a historic 70 years, but 400 years before her reign began, the first queen regnant was crowned: Queen Mary I. The eldest daughter of Henry VIII and his first wife, Catherine of Aragon, Mary Tudor, lived a tumultuous life. Born as a legitimate heir, then named…
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The home of the Crown Jewels

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14th March 2023
It was built as a fortress by the first king to be crowned at Westminster Abbey and now, almost 1,000 years on, it is world famous as the place where the Coronation regalia are usually kept. The Crown Jewels and the Tower of London are forever linked together. They are…
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King Charles III appears on special release stamps for the first time - and there is a poignant link to Queen Elizabeth II

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14th March 2023
The first stamp to bear the silhouette of King Charles III has its own place in history and its own link with Queen Elizabeth II. His Majesty’s likeness appears in the corner of a stamp featuring a sweet pea, one of Her Late Majesty’s favourite flowers. As he paid tribute to his ”darling mama” just hours after her death in September 2022, His Majesty did so with a…
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The Princess of Wales to take the salute for the first time as Colonel of the Irish Guards

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13th March 2023
The Princess of Wales will take the salute for the very first time as Colonel of the Irish Guards during a visit to Mons Barracks on St Patrick’s Day. The Prince of Wales, who is the outgoing Colonel, will accompany his wife who has taken over the position. Their Royal Highnesses are visiting the Irish Guards in Aldershot to view their annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Earlier…
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