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 came in 1937, when other “territories
and realms” were also included in the formula, an acknowledgement
of all the…
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…
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 Ardern told reporters: “Ideally, in
time, New Zealand will become a fully independent country, will
stand on our own two…
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…
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…
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 was a Member of Parliament. That
said, one might assume he might not get into trouble. When the
English Civil War…
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…
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…
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 sustainable. The robe is made of crimson
velvet and has been conserved by Ede and Ravenscroft. Some minor
adjustments have been…
