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…
King Charles and Queen Camilla will have an encore of their most special day in Scotland, as a service will be conducted to present them with the Honours of Scotland.Â
On Wednesday, 5th July, the King and Queen will be in St Giles’ Cathedral, in Edinburgh, for the …
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…
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…
An exhibition in a shopping mall provides rare glimpse into daily life of Japan's Emperor
24th May 2023
A new exhibition about the Japanese Imperial Family has opened in a shopping mall in the capital.
It features clothes and other objects used by various members of the Imperial Family, both on a regular basis and for special occasions.Â
The main piece on show is…
The Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, has defended the actions of the Metropolitan Police following the decision to arrest members of the anti-monarchy group, Republic, ahead of the Coronation.
The group’s leader Graham Smith was among the people arrested. He was later…
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…
The crowds want more! A surprise encore for Buckingham Palace balcony appearance that sealed historic Coronation day
7th May 2023
It was the crowning moment of a historic day when the Royal Family appeared on the balcony to greet the cheering crowds gathered below Buckingham Palace.
Despite the rain that dampened the celebration, thousands came out from the two sides of The Mall and, walking…
It was one of the most awaited sights since Buckingham Palace announced on 4 April that Prince George would play such a special role on his grandfather’s big day.Â
The 9-year-old Prince was selected to be among the four Pages of Honour to His Majesty the King, a role…
The King promotes inclusivity and diversity as he recites and signs Coronation Oaths (with no leaky pens in sight!)
7th May 2023
It was one of the central moments of the Coronation ceremony and also one of the few instances where traditions were adapted to include the wishes of the King for a more inclusive vision of the monarchy and his role.
And so it was that, shortly past 11:20 am London time, the Archbishop of Canterbury began administrating the Oaths to King Charles III. Yes, oaths, plural: the King had to…
