British Royals

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…

The King and Queen were cheered through the streets of Edinburgh as the celebrations for the Scottish celebration got under way on July 5th 2023.[getty src=”1502167486″ width=”594″ height=”393″ tld=”com”]Their Majesties were driven from the Palace of Holyroodhouse to St. Giles’ Cathedral for the Presentation of the Honours of Scotland…