Queen Elizabeth II

Star Wars composer and Disney CEO are the last honorary knighthoods approved by The Queen

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29th September 2022
Star Wars composer John Williams and former Disney CEO Bob Iger are the last honorary knights approved by Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Ninety-one-year-old Williams was cited for his contributions to the film music industry. As for Iger, he was acknowledged for his contribution to UK and US relations. Williams is considered one of the world’s greatest film composers and has won…
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British RoyalsKing Charles III

Which way will King Charles face on his coins and stamps?

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28th September 2022
With the extended period of royal mourning now concluded, members of the Royal Family are back to business, as usual. And with a new reign comes a new official portrait of the sovereign. If one looks back at the last three and a half centuries, you will notice that the direction that the monarch’s face is pointed alternates between monarchs. Starting with King Charles II, each new…
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British RoyalsPrince & Princess of Wales

The Prince and Princess of Wales given special gift for King Charles on their first visit to Wales since receiving titles

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27th September 2022
The Prince and Princess of Wales made their first visit to the nation since receiving their new titles. Their day of engagements, on September 27th 2022, took them to Holyhead and Swansea. Their first stop was Holyhead Marina, where the RNLI quarters are located. Many members of the public had gathered there to welcome their Prince and Princess, and 4-year-old Theo Crompton got the…
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British Royals

The cypher of King Charles III revealed

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27th September 2022
The cypher of King Charles III has been revealed. It shows his initial, C, and R for Rex, the Latin for King, as well as a representation of the Crown. There is a separate cypher for Scotland, showing the Scottish Crown. His Majesty approved the design himself. King…
British Royals

King Charles III to appear on coins soon

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27th September 2022
King Charles will appear on money in the UK imminently. The Royal Mint has confirmed that coins with His Majesty’s image will go into circulation in line with demand. Coins with the image of Queen Elizabeth II continue to be legal tender. As new coins are minted, the old will remain usable and will only be withdrawn from circulation as they become worn. As they are taken out of use…
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