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The most notorious coronation in British history

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26th August 2025
The future King George IV was born to King George III and Queen Charlotte on 12 August 1762, less than a year after their wedding. The much-welcomed heir would go on to become one of the most notorious monarchs in history, with a coronation unrivalled by any other.A coronation sixty years in the makingBy the time King George IV became monarch in 1820, he had spent nearly a decade in…
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Coronation anniversary brings royal confirmation that historic crown has been renamed in honour of Queen Camilla

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6th May 2025
Buckingham Palace has confirmed that the crown used for the Coronation of Queen Camilla now has a brand new name.Exactly two years after Her Majesty was crowned, Buckingham Palace confirmed quietly that the historic gem used for the Coronation will now bear the name of Queen Camilla.The crown was originally used for the Coronation of Queen Mary in 1911. In January 2025, a subtle change was…
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Royal News

Why Prince William's ideas to change an ancient royal tradition could surprise many

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30th April 2025
Prince William could make big changes to the Monarchy including altering some royal traditions like the Coronation but some people will be surprised at the way he alters things.That’s the view of a leading historian who says the Prince of Wales is a reformer, rather than a radical, and the first indication of that could be his own Coronation.Speaking on ‘The Royal Beat &#8211…
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History

The only joint coronation in British history

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9th April 2024
11 April will be the 335th anniversary of a very unique British coronation- the only joint coronation in British history. Queen Mary II and King William III were crowned as co-monarchs at Westminster Abbey after being offered the crown.King James II became King upon his brother’s death in 1685. The once beloved Duke of York was Catholic, though, and this would be his downfall. After…
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