King Charles III

The words that declared a king - the full proclamation of Charles III

They are words that link us to the past and leave a mark for the future. Just after 11 o’clock on the morning of September 10th 2022, at Friary Court at St. James’s Palace in London, the proclamation of His Majesty King Charles III was made. It followed an historic meeting of the Accession Council. This proclamation was very modern – for the first time, it was televised…
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Queen Elizabeth IIThe Yorks

Sarah, Duchess of York takes to social media to pay respect to Queen Elizabeth II

The former daughter-in-law of Queen Elizabeth II, Sarah, Duchess of York, expressed her grief on social media following the passing of The Queen. On Twitter, the Duchess simply said: “I will miss her more than words can express.” The Duchess shared a different message on Instagram, where she shared a photo of the late Queen smiling on the Buckingham Palace balcony. …
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Prince & Princess of Wales

The new Princess of Wales makes an emotional pledge as she takes on historic role

The new Princess of Wales has pledged to look to the future as she takes on her new role. King Charles III made his elder son Prince of Wales today, one of the first acts of his new reign. It means that Catherine is now the first person to be known as Princess of Wales in over a quarter of a century. She now carries the title so associated with her mother in law, Diana. The King announced…
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Queen Elizabeth II

Black Cabs form an Honour Guard on The Mall

Soon after the announcement of the death of Queen Elizabeth II, The Mall was draped in black, thanks to the famous black cabs of England. No blaring horns, but in silence, the black cabs arrived. One by one, lining The Mall, filling the street until it was closed and no more were allowed in. A poignant tribute that was done for Prince Philip when he passed in 2021. Queen Elizabeth may have…
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