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The coronation of a consort who might have been England's first queen regnant

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18th March 2023
In another lifetime, perhaps she’d be recognised as England’s first queen regnant, but Elizabeth of York was fated to be a consequential queen consort instead, with her popularity helping to sow peace in the aftermath of the Wars of the Roses. Elizabeth holds a unique position in English history: she is the only woman to be daughter, niece, sister, wife, and mother to kings. The long and…
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The Coronation of Edward VII

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17th March 2023
King Charles III has often been compared to his great-great-grandfather, King Edward VII. Both ascended the throne after their mother’s enjoyed record-breaking reigns, and at the time of each king’s ascension, they both held the record for longest-serving Prince of…
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''Colonel Catherine'' on parade for traditional St. Patrick's celebration with Irish Guards

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17th March 2023
The Princess of Wales has spoken of her pride in the Irish Guards in her first major speech as their Colonel. The Princess told the regiment that her new role was a ”true honour” and she promised to ”listen to you, to support you, and to champion you in all you do” and added ”this is a responsibility I do not take lightly.” Sgt Donald C Todd/ UK MOD ©…
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It's 50 days until the Coronation of King Charles III

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17th March 2023
There are just 50 days to go until the Coronation of King Charles III at Westminster Abbey. His Majesty will be crowned on May 6th 2023 by the Archbishop of Canterbury. Queen Camilla will be crowned at the same ceremony. Their Majesties will travel to the Abbey on the morning of May 6th in the Gold State Coach in The King’s Procession. Following the service, they will return to…
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The ring that went wrong at Queen Victoria's coronation

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15th March 2023
Queen Victoria reigned for 63 years and lent her name to the era of political and social change, but it began with a ‘botched’ coronation ceremony. When Victoria was crowned on 22 June 1838, it was the third coronation ceremony of the century; and she followed two uncles to the throne: George IV, unpopular for his spending and his ego; and William IV, unpopular due to the Reform…
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