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Green technology and the glitter of Versailles: the agenda of King Charles's State Visit to France

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4th March 2023
Buckingham Palace announced the first State Visit of King Charles III’s reign will take place at the end of March, with official visits to both France and Germany on the calendar. Their Majesties will embark on their first State Visit between 26 and 31 March, arriving in Paris on the first day and carrying out official engagements until their departure for Germany on 29 March. King Charles…
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British Royals

The Coronation oil is consecrated in Jerusalem

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3rd March 2023
The oil of chrism which will be used to anoint King Charles III at his Coronation has been consecrated in Jerusalem. The oil was consecrated on March 3rd 2023 by the Patriarch of Jerusalem, His Beatitude Patriarch Theophilos III, and by The Most Reverend Hosam Naoum, the Anglican Bishop in Jerusalem. The anointing is one of the most sacred moments in the Coronation and has never been…
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Prince & Princess of Wales

William and Catherine mark first St. David's Day as Prince and Princess of Wales

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3rd March 2023
Prince William and Catherine have marked their first St. David’s Day as the new Prince and Princess of Wales. This marked the first time the Prince visited the 1st Battalion Welsh Guards since becoming Colonel of the Regiment. During the parade, he presented leeks to Officers and Guardsmen who, in return, would issue the leek upon their ranks. A traditional part of the St. David’s…
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British Royals

The Coronation Generation Game

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1st March 2023
It’s been a generation game for the Coronation in recent days as thoughts turn to the role the grandchildren of King Charles III and of Queen Camilla might play on the big day itself, May 6th 2023. There are reports that Prince George, second in line to the throne, will take part in the ceremony and discussion, too, on the possibility that Queen Camilla’s grandchildren could hold the canopy…
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