King Charles III

King Charles is all smiles for his first official engagement of 2023 in Scottish men community

His Majesty King Charles III has undertaken his first official engagement of 2023 in Scotland, where he visited several community projects aimed at creating connections between people.  The Sovereign arrived at Mid-Deeside Community Shed, near Aboyne, Aberdeenshire, where he was welcomed by Lord Lieutenant Sandy Manson and the traditional “Scotland the Brave” being played by 23-year-old…
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Prince & Princess of Wales

The Princess of Wales's most spectacular jewellery

On 9 January, the Princess of Wales celebrates her 41st birthday. To mark this occasion, we are looking at some of her most famous jewellery choices.  Catherine’s introduction to royal jewellery came in October 2010 when Prince William proposed to her with his mother’s sapphire and diamond engagement ring. Set in Ceylon gold, it was made by Garrard, the royal jeweller.  At her wedding…
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Prince & Princess of Wales

41 facts about the Princess of Wales as she celebrates her birthday

Born on 9 January 1982 at Royal Berkshire Hospital in Reading, the Princess of Wales marks her 41st birthday today. Read on for 41 facts about Her Royal Highness (in no particular order). Catherine Elizabeth Middleton was christened at St Andrew’s Bradfield on 20 June 1982. In 2018, the Princess became the first royal patron of the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. Catherine met…
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King Charles III

King Charles removes the requirement for royal dukes to kneel before him and pay homage at his Coronation

Shortly after the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II in September last year, people started to look ahead to the Coronation of King Charles III, speculating what His Majesty might do to modernise the ancient ceremony. It was widely reported that The King wanted to change parts of the Coronation to be more befitting to the 21st century. One such change we can expect is there being no requirement…
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