British Royals

King Charles III appears on special release stamps for the first time - and there is a poignant link to Queen Elizabeth II

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14th March 2023
The first stamp to bear the silhouette of King Charles III has its own place in history and its own link with Queen Elizabeth II. His Majesty’s likeness appears in the corner of a stamp featuring a sweet pea, one of Her Late Majesty’s favourite flowers. As he paid tribute to his ”darling mama” just hours after her death in September 2022, His Majesty did so with a…
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Prince & Princess of Wales

The Princess of Wales to take the salute for the first time as Colonel of the Irish Guards

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13th March 2023
The Princess of Wales will take the salute for the very first time as Colonel of the Irish Guards during a visit to Mons Barracks on St Patrick’s Day. The Prince of Wales, who is the outgoing Colonel, will accompany his wife who has taken over the position. Their Royal Highnesses are visiting the Irish Guards in Aldershot to view their annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Earlier…
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British Royals

The Imperial State Crown - in numbers

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13th March 2023
After the pomp and ceremony of King Charles III’s coronation on 6 May, he will return to Buckingham Palace with one of the most important jewels in the country upon his head: the Imperial State Crown. This stunning crown is a symbol of the sovereignty of the monarch…
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The Dukes of Kent and Gloucester at the forefront of The King’s mind when making decision about the new Duke of Edinburgh

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11th March 2023
Almost 24 years ago in 1999, Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Philip and the then Prince Charles agreed that one day, Prince Edward and Sophie would become the Duke & Duchess of Edinburgh. The announcement was made on the couple’s wedding day in June 1999, with Prince Edward one day destined to become Duke of Edinburgh. On March 10th 2023, the 59th anniversary of Edward’s birth, The King…
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The Edinburghs

Here's why James will never become Duke of Edinburgh

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10th March 2023
On March 10th, to mark Prince Edward’s 59th birthday, The King conferred the Dukedom of Edinburgh on his younger brother. As such, he is now the Duke of Edinburgh, and Sophie is the Duchess. Upon their elevation to a Dukedom, their son, James, became the new Earl of Wessex at the age of 15. Despite being heir to Prince Edward, James will never become the Duke of…
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