King Charles III

The coronation portraits of monarchs and consorts of the House of Windsor

The King and Queen have chosen to use their Coronation portrait for their Christmas card this year. The photographs were taken in the State Rooms at Buckingham Palace by Hugo Burnand. King Charles and Queen Camilla are not the first royal couple in the House of Windsor to have their photographs taken on their Coronation day.  By W. & D. Downey – Milne, J. Hogarth (circa 1914) Great…
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Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis join their mum to volunteer at a baby bank

The Princess of Wales came equipped with little helpers on a recent visit to the Maidenhead baby bank: Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis. The Wales Family showed up for a volunteering session at their local baby bank, packaging gift bags for children around the same ages as George, Charlotte and Louis in support of Catherine’s holiday initiative with the Royal Foundation’s…
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The first royal Christmas speech

The royal Christmas speech is now an important part of the festive season with the Monarch addressing country and Commonwealth every December 25th at 3pm. Christmas lunches and celebrations are built around it and millions tune in to hear the address. However, this special…
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An important occasion shines on the King and Queen's Christmas card

An important, historic moment features on King Charles and Queen Camilla’s 2023 Christmas card. An image of the King and Queen in the Throne Room at Buckingham Palace after their Coronation on 6th May 2023 is shown on the card. The photo was taken by Hugo Burnand on the historic occasion. King Charles is seen wearing the Imperial State Crown, His Majesty’s Robe of Estate and…
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The dazzling aquamarine tiara that has only ever been worn by Queen Elizabeth II

The Aquamarine Parure began as a coronation gift and has morphed into a jewelled legacy between a Monarch and the people of Brazil who contributed, over a period of 15 years, to one of Queen Elizabeth II’s most fashionable and complete parures. And now that set of sparkling gems is in the care of Queen Camilla. However, while Her Majesty has already worn several of the tiaras that are used…
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