British Royals

The Court of Claims and its role in the Coronation

The Coronation of King Charles III will be the fortieth to take place in Westminster Abbey since the Norman Conquest. In almost 1,000 years, a lot of traditions have built up with many people having a right to take part, passed down to them through the generations. To ensure all of those claims are heard, a special court is convened ahead of every coronation and the latest one is no…
Read more
Prince & Princess of Wales

Prince William praises the "resilience" of young Ukrainian refugees in final stop of Poland trip

Prince William ended his two-day trip to Poland with a visit to Hala Koszyki, a food hall in Warsaw, where he met with Ukrainian refugees.  On Thursday, 23 March, the Prince of Wales arrived at his last stop for the visit, where a friendly crowd welcomed him. Some women later spoke to the press about their short exchanges with the Prince.  One of them, Olga Mieszejewska-Buchalik, said that…
Read more
King Charles III

Cheers for King Charles as he arrives to open new bank in London

King Charles was greeted with cheers when he opened the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development in London. Upon his arrival at Canary Wharf, The King was greeted with cheers of “We love you,” before he entered the bank’s new headquarters in London. His visit comes almost 30 years to the day when, while still Prince of Wales, he opened the EBRD’s headquarters in Bishopsgate in…
Read more
British RoyalsHistory

The oldest part of the Crown Jewels - The Coronation spoon

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…
Read more