The Duke of York is being used as a tool
to disrupt the Coronation celebrations, with the 63-year-old royal
likely to be at the centre of anti-monarchy protests. Prince Andrew
stepped down as a working royal in 2019 following furore
over his friendship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey
Epstein. On Coronation Day, Channel 4 will air a programme about
the Duke as part of their…
Westminster Abbey's Coronation Theatre
17th April 2023
For those who have toured London’s
Westminster Abbey, you might notice a particularly spacious area.
Or maybe you’ve seen it during other royal events at The Abbey on
TV such as the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton, or the
funeral of Her Late Majesty Queen…
What are the Crown Jewels?
17th April 2023
The Crown Jewels are the most sacred and
special jewellery and regalia at the disposal of the monarch, and
they are stored permanently at the Tower of London unless otherwise
needed for state occasions, such as a coronation. In total, there
are 142 objects with over…
King Charles III has been named on Time
magazine’s list of the world’s 100 most influential people just
weeks ahead of his coronation. In a tribute written by British
Vogue editor Edward Enninful, The King is lauded for his charitable
work with The Prince’s Trust and his ability to blend the
traditional aspects of monarchy with a modern touch that is
relevant in today’s world. The King…
Coronation route will include accessible space
16th April 2023
Part of the Coronation route will be a
dedicated accessible space. There will be similar facilities at all
the major viewing screens in London. The accessible viewing area
will be on the north side of the Mall. It will include first aid
and mental health first aid…
The first details of the Coronation
service have been shared as details of the brand new music composed
for the ceremony are announced. Before the service begins, a short
composition by Judith Weir, Master of the King’s Music, will be
played by the Coronation orchestra…
Almost four thousand military veterans
and NHS staff have been given the best seats in the house for the
Coronation processions. Over 3,800 have been invited to prime
viewing spots in front of Buckingham Palace where they will have a
close up view of the royal processions to and from Buckingham
Palace as well as the balcony appearance and the special fly past
after the ceremony. The special…
The Duke of Edinburgh tests his skills as a chocolatier during visit to Cambridgeshire
15th April 2023
The Duke of Edinburgh tested his
chocolate-making skills while visiting Harry Specters in
Cambridgeshire Business Park in Ely. The chocolate company works to
create employment opportunities for young autistic people. The Duke
was there as Harry Specters celebrated its…
Ainsley Harriott gets the Coronation street party going
13th April 2023
Top TV chef, Ainsley Harriott, has been
helping get the Coronation street party started as he encouraged
communities to come together to mark the historic moment King
Charles III is crowned. As Coronation Big Lunches take shape around
the UK, the star helped deliver…
Coronation ceremony: The recognition
13th April 2023
King Charles III has reportedly made
several changes to his coronation service. While his mother’s 1953
coronation service was nearly four hours, The King’s will
reportedly be closer to an hour. However, some elements are
included in every coronation regardless. The recognition is one of
those elements. The King and Queen will enter Westminster
Abbey in their Robes of State (their…

