British Royals

While The King has inherited a number of stunning tiaras that he can loan out to the members of his family, the other branches of the British Royal Family have their own jewels. The Duchess of Gloucester has a substantial tiara, the Teck Turquoise Tiara, that she wears periodically for important occasions.The Duke and Duchess of Teck commissioned the original diamond and turquoise floral…

It took just a few seconds but remains the most important royal part of 2023.Charles III was crowned with St. Edward’s Crown at Westminster Abbey just after noon on May 6th 2023.BBC still/ fair useThe Archbishop of Canterbury carried out the Coronation.BBC still/ fair useQueen Camilla was crowned moments afterwards. The Archbishop of Canterbury placed Queen Mary’s…

The Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla were marked by a series of official photographs which have become the historic portraits of the moment a new Monarch and consort were crowned.Taken in Buckingham Palace by Hugo Burnand, the photos show King Charles and Queen Camilla in their regalia following the service.Hugo BurnandThe first photograph shows King Charles in full…

England has held coronations for hundreds of years and despite the country’s vast history, one might be surprised to learn that the oldest part of the Crown Jewels, is a spoon.The silver-gilt spoon is first recorded in 1349 as being preserved among St Edward’s Regalia in Westminster Abbey. At this date in time, the spoon is described as already in its “antique forme.&#8221…