State & Ceremonial

Traditional coronation ceremony could see major changes

The time-old coronation ceremony of monarchs could be set to change, following the publication of an inquiry into modern religious observance. A report from the Commision on Religion and Belief in British Public Life has recommended the ceremony should encompass the diverse range of faiths in a “pluralist” manner, with the Church of England playing a less prominent role. The next…
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Preview: The Queen's Diamond Decades - 1950s

Queen Elizabeth’s first years as Queen will soon be aired in Canada and the United States. Queen Elizabeth II on her coronation A young 25-year-old Elizabeth was a mother to Prince Charles, three years old and an 18-month-old Princess Anne. In 1952, the sudden death…