One of the most recognisable and iconic moments in The Queen’s historic 70-year reign was her 1953 Coronation. It was the first televised Coronation and was watched by 27 million people in the United Kingdom, with millions more watching from around the world.
Queen Elizabeth II ascended the throne upon her father’s death on 6 February 1952. King George VI had only reigned for fifteen…
The symbols of majesty on show in the Coronation State Portraits of King Charles III and Queen Camilla
6th May 2025
King Charles and Queen Camilla have unveiled their Coronation State Portraits that are now on display at the National Gallery. The paintings reveal the historic and personal choices that they made in their wardrobe for the Coronation.Â
Created by artist Peter Kuhfeld…
Coronation anniversary brings royal confirmation that historic crown has been renamed in honour of Queen Camilla
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…
The King and Queen have unveiled the Coronation State portraits, an official record of the moment they were crowned.
All monarchs and consorts have Coronation portraits and Their Majesties revealed theirs for the first time on the second anniversary of the ceremony.
The paintings were shown at the National Gallery but they form part of the Royal Collection.
King Charles has been painted…
Just days before the second anniversary of the Coronation, artwork specially created in honour of King Charles and Queen Camilla’s ceremony have been unveiled.Â
The King, a keen artist and collector himself, commissioned a series of paintings from five artists to…
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…
King Charles serenaded as he marks his birthday by showcasing Coronation food hubs
14th November 2024
The King marked his birthday at a cause close to his heart as he officially opened the first two Coronation Food Hubs.
King Charles III opened one virtually and then another one in person. His 2024 birthday, his 76th, also marks the first anniversary of the Coronation Food Project which looks to fill the gap between food waste and food need across the UK.
In addition to reducing waste, the…
Queen Camilla opens a Coronation Library one year after historic crowning
8th May 2024
There was a surprise for primary school children in Islington as Queen Camilla opened a new Coronation Library. The opening comes just after the first anniversary of the day she was crowned alongside her husband, King Charles, at Westminster Abbey.
As His Majesty…
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…
As she made her way from Leeds to Lancaster, the Princess of Wales toured textile manufacturers, coming into contact with a personal and royal history.
Starting her day at AW Hainsworth in Leeds, Catherine was given a tour and met with employees. AW Hainsworth has familial ties to the Princess of Wales. Her paternal ancestors, Noel and Olive Middleton, owned a local woolen manufacturer and…
