The Princess Royal has been appointed
Senior Colonel of the Household Division by King Charles III.
Princess Anne, who is Colonel of the Household Cavalry’s Blues and
Royals, was awarded the prestigious military role by her elder
brother when he became Colonel in Chief of the Household Division’s
regiments. This likely occurred some months ago shortly after the
death of Queen Elizabeth…
The King has hosted the first Garden
Party of his reign just days ahead of his Coronation. Held in the
gardens of Buckingham Palace, His Majesty invited a number of
guests to join him for tea and refreshments in the spring sunshine.
Joining The King for the seasonal…
Prince Louis spotted as Royal Family continue rehearsals for the Coronation at Westminster Abbey
3rd May 2023
He almost stole the show at the Platinum
Jubilee and it would seem that history has a chance of repeating
itself at the Coronation. Prince Louis was spotted with the Royal
Family at Westminster Abbey as rehearsals for the historic ceremony
continued, a first real indication…
Princess Anne offers a forthright opinion on a 'slimmed down monarchy' saying it isn't the best way forward
3rd May 2023
In a rare televised interview, The
Princess Royal has spoken on the future of the monarchy and what a
slimmed-down royal family could look like. Speaking to
Adrienne Arsenault, the Chief Correspondent of the Canadian
Broadcasting Corporation, Princess Anne was asked a number of
difficult questions in the interview which was broadcast on Tuesday
ahead of the Coronation. When asked whether a…
King Charles and Queen Camilla have begun
their whirlwind agenda for the week preceding the Coronation with a
reception for members of Parliament at Westminster Hall. The
King arrived first at the Palace of Westminster, where he was
welcomed by the Lord Great…
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…
Thousands of military took to the streets
of London for a full rehearsal of the Coronation procession, just
hours after a security alert at Buckingham Palace. The Gold State
Coach made its way down the Mall, surrounded by troops, in the
first full run through of the Coronation Procession ahead of the
big day itself. Earlier, troops had poured into the capital at
Waterloo station, stopping…
A man has been arrested outside
Buckingham Palace after throwing suspected gun cartridges into its
grounds. A controlled explosion also took place. The man was
detained around 7pm on May 2nd 2023. Police say he had a suspicious
bag which is now being examined. He…
New Zealand Prime Minister discusses losing the Monarchy before heading to London for the Coronation
2nd May 2023
New Zealand’s Prime Minister Chris
Hipkins has said that he sees New Zealand as potentially becoming
fully independent from the British Crown in the future. In a
short press gathering preceding his departure for London on Monday,
1st May, the successor to Jacinda…
King Charles and Queen Camilla's busy diary of receptions in days leading up to the Coronation
2nd May 2023
King Charles and Queen Camilla will host
a series of receptions for overseas leaders in the days before the
Coronation. The King has a series of meetings with Prime Ministers.
On May 2nd he grants an audience to the Prime Minister of
Australia, Anthony Albanese, before a video call with the Prime
Minister of Canada, Justin Trudeau. His Majesty is King of both
Australia and Canada. King…