Prince & Princess of Wales

The Princess of Wales follows in the late Queen Elizabeth II's example with bright fashion choices

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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…
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British Royals

Coronation artists revealed as historic paintings are set to record events of majestic day

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4th May 2023
King Charles III and Queen Camilla have chosen artists to record different parts of their Coronation day on canvas. The Coronation processions, the ceremony and the Coronation concert will all be caught in art to become a permanent record of the weekend of historic celebrations. The Coronation ceremony has long been painted and, until the 20th century, the portraits were the only visual…
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Features

The Homage and its role in the Coronation

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4th May 2023
Historically the homage part of the Coronation has involved Archbishops, royal blood princes and senior peers. King Charles III has decided to have the homage be more inclusive and one homage, more limited. The first homage is at the beginning of the service known as…
Coronation

The striking sign of royal power that King Charles will be given at the Coronation

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4th May 2023
It’s one of the oldest and storied item in the Crown Jewels, the Sovereign’s Orb. Created in 1661 by Sir Robert Vyner for Charles II’s coronation, the orb is a hollow gold sphere with a cross on top. It symbolizes the monarch’s Christian sovereignty and their position as head of the Church of England. The orb weighs 1.32 kg (3lbs.) and is bejeweled with bands of nine emeralds, 18…
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Coronation

The Coronation Glove

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3rd 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 Gauntlet, a piece used by the King to hold the Sceptre. His Majesty has decided to reuse the one created by Dents for King George…
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