British Royals

Online Coronation street party map launches

An online map showing street parties and celebrations for the Coronation has been launched. The digital record of big lunches and volunteer days will be interactive and allow people to see what is going on in their area. Event organisers are invited to load their celebrations on to the map as the countdown to the Coronation reaches the two month mark. The map can be found on the…
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Conflict past and present at heart of State Visit to Germany

King Charles and Queen Camilla will undertake their first official state visit since The King ascended to the throne, visiting France and Germany at the end of the month. From 26 to 31 March, Their Majesties will embark on an official visit to celebrate shared histories, cultures and values, according to Buckingham Palace, and to strengthen the existing relationships. King Charles and Queen…
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King Charles III's coronation oil has a very special link to his beloved grandmother

The holy oil that will be used to anoint King Charles III at his Coronation has been made from olives grown at the final resting place of his beloved grandmother, Princess Alice. The olives have been harvested from a grove growing at the Monastery of St. Mary Magdalene in Jerusalem where Princess Alice is buried. Olives grown at the Monastery of the Ascension in Jerusalem have also been…
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NEW: King Charles and Queen Camilla to make State Visits to France and Germany

King Charles III and Queen Camilla will make two State Visits in early Spring. The King and Queen will travel to France and Germany at the end of March. On March 26th 2023, they will arrive in France for a four day State Visit which will include time in Paris and Bordeaux. Their Majesties will travel from France to Germany on March 29th where they will begin a three day State Visit with…
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