King Charles III

In pictures: A look back on the first year of the reign of King Charles III

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8th September 2023
On 8 September 2022, Queen Elizabeth II died at the age of 96. Upon her death, her son, King Charles ascended the throne at the age of 73. As the one-year anniversary of his ascension approaches, Royal Central is taking a photographic look at the first year of his reign. September 2022 [getty src=”1243070507″ width=”594″ height=”396″ tld=”com”] Following the death of Her…
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History

How King George VI guided Windsor through some of its toughest times

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26th August 2023
Following the German invasion of Poland in September 1939, Britain declared war on Nazi Germany. King George VI would be the monarch to lead the UK through some of the country’s darkest times. During the war, Windsor Castle would become pivotal for the royal family. [getty src=”51396671″ width=”594″ height=”461″ tld=”com”] During the outbreak of the war in 1939, Windsor…
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History

The history of Clarence House, one of London's last remaining aristocratic townhouses

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17th August 2023
On The Mall, next to St James’s Palace, you’ll find an aristocratic townhome, Clarence House. It’s the current residence of King Charles III and Queen Camilla and a home that has housed many generations of the British royal family. [getty src=”2369780″ width=”594″ height=”391″ tld=”com”] Built between 1825 and 1827 to a design by John Nash, Clarence House was…
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History

Queen Victoria's Buckingham Palace

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12th August 2023
Buckingham Palace is one of the most recognised buildings in the world and a symbol of the British Royal Family. If it wasn’t for Queen Victoria’s accession, the palace may have never become the principal royal residence as it did in 1837. Queen Victoria was the first monarch to reside at the famous London landmark. Her predecessor, William IV had died before the palace was completed. Upon…
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