The Princess of Wales has gotten back
behind the lens for her daughter’s eighth birthday photo.
Kensington Palace released a new photo of Princess Charlotte ahead
of her eighth birthday on 2 May that was taken by Catherine this
past weekend in Windsor. On social media, the palace said: “Wishing
Princess Charlotte a very happy birthday! 8 tomorrow.” The Princess
is seen smiling at…
The idea of the Crown Jewels being stolen
might seem like a movie. Well, it’s not. They really were stolen
thanks to one Irishman, Thomas Blood. Born in County Meath in 1618,
Blood came from a good family. His father was a prosperous
blacksmith, and his grandfather…
Queen Camilla will wear a Robe of Estate
covered with symbolism for the Coronation. Her Majesty has chosen
floral motifs for her new robe as a reflection of her own and The
King’s long held interest in the environment and the natural world.
The emblems have been worked…
King Charles III will wear the Robe of
State and Robe of Estate belonging to his grandfather at his
Coronation. His Majesty will use the same robes worn by George VI
at his own Coronation in 1937. The decision is a nod to his beloved
grandfather – The King was extremely close to his grandparents. It
is also in keeping with Charles III’s desire to make his reign and
his Coronation as…
Queen Camilla will arrive to be crowned
in the same Robe of State used by Queen Elizabeth II at the 1953
Coronation. Her Majesty has chosen to wear the crimson robe for the
start of the ceremony, in keeping with The King’s desire for as
much of the event to be…
The homage of peers – a staple of
coronation ceremonies for many centuries – has been scrapped by
King Charles III. At previous coronations, dukes were expected to
pay homage to the monarch and pledge their allegiance to the
sovereign. However, The King is known…
The King has chosen to pray aloud at his
Coronation service – a first in the 1,000 year history of the
crowning ceremony. In what is expected to be a unique moment, His
Majesty will pray aloud, using words specially written for the
occasion. It is expected that the prayer will reflect the duty and
privilege of the Sovereign to serve all communities. One of The
King’s many titles is…
On their final day in Wales, the Prince
and Princess of Wales paid a visit to the solemn memorial at
Aberfan. The royal couple arrived at the Aberfan Memorial Garden
with a wreath bearing their names and the message “In lasting
memory” written in both English and…
With the Coronation of King Charles III
and Queen Camilla right around the corner, the BBC has announced
the world-famous stars joining in on the celebratory Coronation
concert. Among those joining the lineup include singer-songwriters
Paloma Faith and Tiwa Savage, rock…
Those in Westminster Abbey and watching
across the globe will see several pieces of regalia used at King
Charles III’s coronation on 6 May. However, those regalia have
historically come from England – not Scotland, Wales, or Northern
Ireland. A separate Crown of Scotland was present for King James
I’s coronation in 1603, King Charles I’s coronation in 1626, and
King Charles II’s…
