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…
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. 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…
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. Several members of
the Royal Family have announced that they will take part in the
celebrations as well, sitting down with members of…
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…
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 ancient ceremony unfold. The
screens, especially in London, Edinburgh, Cardiff and Belfast could
get busy and spectators are…
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…
The Princess of Wales follows in the late Queen Elizabeth II's example with bright fashion choices
5th May 2023
British patriotism is on full display in
London this week and we’re not just talking about the highly
decorated Mall. The Princess of Wales is showing her British pride
as well. Hopping on the Tube – the Elizabeth Line no less – heading
to the pub and having a pint, dressed in red, white and a hint of
blue. The tailored red Eponine London dress coat, is a favorite of…
