British Royals

A new year and new overseas visits for the Royal Family

As we transition into a new year, the Royal Family is transitioning into a new diary of engagements and royal tours. While some members of the family have their plans announced, there will be a number of engagements and tours kept under wraps until the last minute because of security concerns. We do know King Charles and Queen Camilla will be traveling to Canada in May. It follows criticism…
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The top five moments from King Charles III's Coronation

It was the royal event of the year: the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on 6 May in Westminster Abbey. After a lifetime of service and decades of waiting for the throne, finally, the King was crowned in a glittering ceremony. Though it lacked much of the state and ceremonial pomp from Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation in June 1953, it was still a special day steeped in…
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The day a duke was upstaged by a frog and loved every moment

The brand new Duke of Edinburgh found himself playing second fiddle to a frog at one of the most spectacular royal events of 2023. Prince Edward laughed as he was upstaged by Kermit during the Coronation Concert which followed the crowning of King Charles III and Queen Camilla. BBC (fair use) On May 7th 2023, thousands of people who won tickets in a ballot joined the Royal Family and their…
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The good luck gift turned into one of the most famous pieces of modern royal jewellery

Queen Camilla gave a brand new chapters to one of the most famous tiaras in the Royal Family’s collection in 2023 when she wore it for the State Banquet in honour of the President of South Korea. Her Majesty chose the very modern ruby tiara which was created in the late 20th century for Queen Elizabeth II. It features rubies which were given to Her Late Majesty as a gift and which are…
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