British Royals

The history of the Royal Christmas Day speech

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6th December 2023
For seventy years, Queen Elizabeth II was a staple of Christmas Day, appearing on television, radio and on the internet throughout her reign to deliver her annual Christmas Message. Now, it is King Charles who speaks to country and Commonwealth on Christmas Day. But this tradition is very much a Windsor one. It began with His Majesty’s great-grandfather, King George V, and continued through…
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Is the new Royal Family Order one step closer?

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5th December 2023
For seasoned royal watchers, there’s really only one mystery left to wrap up King Charles III’s accession to the throne: his Royal Family Order.Given out as a personal gift from the Sovereign to female members of the Royal Family, the Royal Family Order has been a staple within the British Royal family since King George IV’s reign in the 1820s.Since his accession in September 2022…
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King Charles delighted by handmade gift as he attends Coptic Church Advent service

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5th December 2023
The king has been presented with a handmade card as he attended a Coptic Church Advent Service.His Majesty was presented with the artwork by six year old Taormina who wrote on the card ‘’Happy Holiday’’ before sending best wishes ‘’with love’’.King Charles said he was ‘’very touched’’ by the gift which was handed over at a reception at the Coptic Orthodox Church…
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Royal Collection Trust announces big change for major venues

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4th December 2023
Another major change is coming next year, this time within the Royal Collection Trust.On 4th December, the Trust announced that in 2024, The Queen’s Galleries at Buckingham Palace and the Palace of Holyroodhouse will become The King’s Galleries, reflecting the new reign of King Charles III.Opened by the late Queen Elizabeth II in 2002, The Queen’s Galleries at Buckingham Palace and…
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