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Queen Camilla opens a Coronation Library one year after historic crowning

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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 continues his treatment for cancer, the 76-year-old Queen made the journey alone to Moreland Primary School. In partnership with the…
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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…
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The Crown of Scotland

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5th July 2023
The Crown of Scotland will be presented to King Charles III in a special ceremony in Edinburgh. It will mark a milestone moment in his reign. Although this won’t be a coronation, it will be a recognition of his role as King of Scotland and the Crown involved has a special history. A separate Crown of Scotland was present for King James I’s coronation in 1603, King Charles I’s…
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The Crown of Scotland

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1st July 2023
The Crown of Scotland will be presented to King Charles III in a special ceremony in Edinburgh. It will mark a milestone moment in his reign. Although this won’t be a coronation, it will be a recognition of his role as King of Scotland and the Crown involved has a…
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Will King Charles wear the Crown of Scotland at The Coronation?

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27th June 2023
The Coronation events are not over as King Charles III and Queen Camilla will be presented with the Honours of Scotland in Edinburgh on 5 July. However, there might be a big difference between this ceremony and the Coronation. While there was never any question of St. Edward’s Crown being placed on King Charles III’s head on May 6th at Westminster Abbey, the Crown of Scotland will…
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The presentation of the Regalia, which bonded the King with all his predecessors

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7th May 2023
After slowly advancing down the central nave of Westminster Abbey carried by an extraordinarily diverse list of people, the Regalia was presented to King Charles III, officially making him King. The Regalia are the objects that symbolise the powers of the King. They were carried down the aisle, laid on the Main Altar (or held up high, in the case of the Sword of State), and then presented…
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