British Royals

An unexpected star at the Coronation: how the Lord President of the Council made her mark in history

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31st December 2023
In September 2022, she proclaimed the end of an historic reign and the start of a new one. Now, eight months later, she will be remembered for the titanic effort she carried out during the Coronation of the King.  We are, of course, talking about Penny Mordaunt, Leader of the Conservatives in the House of Commons and, most importantly, Lord President of the Council.  It was in this latter…
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The Edinburghs

New titles, same old work ethic: the year for the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh

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29th December 2023
In many ways, the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh are a bed rock of the Royal Family: the steadfast couple who carries out daily engagements, travels the world, and represents King Charles III at state and ceremonial events. [getty src=”1252974332″ width=”594″ height=”396″ tld=”com”] This year, they gained new titles: from the Earl and Countess of Wessex to the Duke and Duchess…
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British Royals

The tiara that came back to the future in 2023

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28th December 2023
A tiara that began as a wedding present from devoted parents to a daughter about to marry a king’s son has made a surprise appearance after almost nine decades tucked away in the royal vaults. The Princess of Wales chose the Strathmore Rose tiara for the State Banquet given in honour of the President of South Korea at Buckingham Palace at the end of the first day of his State Visit to the…
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King Charles III

The King's 2023 Christmas Broadcast in full

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25th December 2023
The King has delivered the second Christmas broadcast of his reign, calling for people to come together across the Commonwealth and the wider world. The King’s Speech in full “Many of the Festivals of the great Religions of the world are celebrated with a special meal. A chance for family and friends to come together across generations; the act of sharing food adding to conviviality and…
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