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What will King Charles's coronation guest list look like?

Buckingham Palace has announced that King Charles III’s coronation will take place on Saturday, 6th May 2023.  It is expected The King will be crowned at a smaller ceremony than that which took place on June 2nd 1953 for his mother, Queen Elizabeth II. And the guest list at Her Late Majesty’s Coronation provides some hints as to who can be expected to attend the crowning of King…
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Harry Potter coins make history as they become the first to feature both Queen Elizabeth II & King Charles III

Four new coins are set to be released celebrating 25 years since the first book in the Harry Potter series was published in the United Kingdom. Not only will these coins mark a literature milestone, but the coin collection will also be the first to feature both Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and King Charles III. Her Late Majesty will appear on the first two coins released this year…
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The Crown that will be placed on King Charles III's head at his coronation

The sovereign of Great Britain can and does wear several different crowns for different occasions. There is one crown that is only worn at one point during their reign, and King Charles III will be wearing it in May. St. Edward’s Crown is worn during the Coronation ceremony and is worn at the moment of Coronation, with the Archbishop of Canterbury placing it on the monarch’s head.  The…
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Queen Camilla hands over prestigious literary prize

The Queen attended a prestigious literary event in London at the Roundhouse. Before presenting the prize, she met with several celebrities and authors at the event.  The Booker Prize ceremony was held at the Roundhouse in London on 17 October, and it is the first time in three years that it has been held in person. This is the seventh time that Camilla has given out the prize.  Her…
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