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 nations…
Guests for King Charles’s 6 May
Coronation at Westminster Abbey are being confirmed. Many foreign
heads of state, their heirs or their spouses will represent their
countries at the special event in London. So, who can you expect to
see amongst the crowd with the…
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…
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 Elizabeth II. That area is known
as the Coronation Theatre and was specifically built spacious
enough for coronations. The…
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…
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 facilities as well as accessible
toilets. At screening sites, viewing in accessible areas will be at
ground level with a…
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…
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 10th anniversary.
Between 2018 and 2021, more than 30,000 employment hours and 1,800
work experience hours have been provided…
