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King Charles and Queen Camilla officially take on Queen Elizabeth II patronages

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4th May 2024
Nearly a year on from their coronation, Buckingham Palace has announced that a review of the patronages held by the late Queen Elizabeth II has been carried out and divvied up between King Charles, Queen Camilla, and other members of the British Royal Family. According to the Palace, over 1,000 organisations and charities were reviewed—those with ties to Queen Elizabeth II, King Charles and…
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The ancient tradition of the Coronation Roll continues as King Charles receives hand made record of historic day

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3rd May 2024
The King has received the Coronation Roll, the traditional record of the moment he was crowned King Charles was presented with the handwritten manuscript at Buckingham Palace, almost a year to the day since the Coronation. For over 700 years, monarchs have been given illuminated transcriptions of the events of the ancient rite but the roll for King Charles contains an important change. For…
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A royal rarity - an emerald engagement ring

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2nd May 2024
It’s rare to see a royal engagement ring with a flash of green about it. Emeralds aren’t the most popular pick for royal betrothals but the few that have hit the headlines are all rather striking. And as the gem is the birthstone for May, now seems a good time to look at that rarest of royal sparklers – the emerald engagement ring. Queen Victoria’s serpent…
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Princess Charlotte is all smiles as she celebrates her birthday

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2nd May 2024
Princess Charlotte is celebrating her ninth birthday and her proud mum has taken a brand new photo to mark the occasion. The Prince and Princess of Wales shared the image of their daughter with thanks for the birthday wishes sent her way. In a post on their X and Instagram, William and Catherine said ‘’Happy Birthday Princess Charlotte! Thank you for all of the kind messages…
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