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 that comes with a traditional uniform and the task of holding the train of the King’s robe whenever he has to walk.Â
And…
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…
An unexpected star at the Coronation - how the Lord President of the Council made her mark on history
6th May 2023
In September 2022, she proclaimed the end of an historic reign and the start of a new one. Now, eight months later, she will be remembered for the titanic effort she carried out during the Coronation of the King.Â
We are, of course, talking about Penny Mordaunt, Leader…
Within hours, King Charles III’s Coronation takes place at Westminster Abbey. On the eve of this truly historic moment, Royal Central looks at the first time a king was crowned in the ancient church and the very moment a tradition about to claim a place in the 21st century began – almost 1,000 years ago.
For almost a thousand years, coronation services have taken place at…
Fancy a meal with the Royals? Participation confirmed for the Coronation Big Lunch on Sunday
5th May 2023
Following the pomp and pageantry of the Coronation ceremony, the public will be able to keep the celebrations going, but in a much more relaxed atmosphere, by taking part in one of the thousands of Big Lunches that are expected to take place all around the UK.Â
Several…
How the Coronation Gauntlet links Charles III to his beloved grandfather, Britain's last king
5th May 2023
King Charles III’s Coronation will involve many moving pieces, most of them charged with significant history, especially following His Majesty’s decision to reuse pieces from previous Coronations.
One of those pieces will be the glove, also known as the…
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…
With just hours to go until the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla, giant screens have been put up around the country to allow people to enjoy the celebrations together.
Up to 100,000 people are expected to gather at the various locations to watch the…
Coronation Week Fashion: Queen Camilla regal in blue at the first garden party of King Charles III’s reign
5th May 2023
Queen Camilla wowed the crowd at Buckingham Palace for the first garden party as Queen.
The Queen wore a familiar yet striking royal blue and white outfit by Bruce Oldfield. She completed the look with a blue Philip Treacy hat, black gloves and complimentary blue heels.
Last minute details are emerging about King Charles III’s Coronation, now only a matter of hours away.
The Lord Mayor of London has revealed his choice of outfit, which will include the robe traditionally reserved for people in that role.
He has also revealed that, in line with choices made by the King himself, the piece has not been commissioned anew. Instead, he will be…
