One thing has been certain about the
Coronation of King Charles III from the very start. Even before the
date was known, the location of the crowning of the new Monarch was
set in stone. For Charles III, like every King and Queen for almost
a millennium, will be crowned at Westminster Abbey. Its role in
this ancient ceremony was never even questioned. St. Edward’s Crown
will be brought once…
The Prince and Princess of Wales get the Coronation party started with a pint at the pub
4th May 2023
The Prince and Princess of Wales had a
busy day of engagements on Thursday as they carried out some
Coronation themes events ahead of the big day on Saturday. The
Prince and Princess started their day with a train journey on the
Elizabeth Line – a tube line opened…
Queen Camilla has chosen several of the
flowers that she had in her wedding bouquet for the floral
decorations at Westminster Abbey for the Coronation. Her Majesty
carried a posy containing auriculas and lily of the valley at the
Service of Blessing that followed her…
Coronation artists revealed as historic paintings are set to record events of majestic day
4th May 2023
King Charles III and Queen Camilla have
chosen artists to record different parts of their Coronation day on
canvas. The Coronation processions, the ceremony and the Coronation
concert will all be caught in art to become a permanent record of
the weekend of historic celebrations. The Coronation ceremony has
long been painted and, until the 20th century, the portraits were
the only visual…
It appeared in a most unexpected place
but there is now further confirmation that, after the Coronation,
the word ‘consort’ will disappear from Queen Camilla’s title. Since
the accession of King Charles, on September 8th 2022, Her Majesty
has been…
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…
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 festivities was Queen Camilla
alongside the Duke & Duchess of Edinburgh, the Duke & Duchess of
Gloucester and the Duke…
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…
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 Chamberlain, Lord Carrington, and the Lady Usher
of the Black Rod, Sarah Clarke. His Majesty was then presented to
the…