The Coronation

The cheap and cheerful coronation of King William IV

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29th April 2023
King William IV and Queen Adelaide’s coronation in 1831 was a strong departure from British coronations in the past. As the oldest person to take the throne until King Charles III ascended in 2022, William’s approach to his coronation was to keep the event as budget-friendly as possible.William’s elder brother reigned as King George IV from 1820 to 1830 after acting as Regent multiple…
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The first Coronation attended by Elizabeth II

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28th April 2023
It’s been nearly 86 years since the one of the most important days of Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret’s life, the day their dad, King George VI was crowned. The ceremony would cement Elizabeth’s place as the future queen and she would go on to become the…
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The Sovereign's Orb

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27th April 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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The Coronation Ceremony: The Presentation Of The Bible

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21st April 2023
During the Coronation Service of King Charles III, a Bible will be presented to him as his first gift.The presentation of the Bible has been a part of every Coronation since Mary II and William III in 1689. King Charles will receive one that is specially made for his Coronation.A copy will eventually be placed in the Royal Collection. This has happened for every Monarch since George III…
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The Coronation celebration revealed by another royal family

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19th April 2023
OK, we all had a feeling it was going to happen but a brief statement from another royal household confirmed that the Coronation celebrations will be getting started before the big day itself.As they confirmed who will be attending the upcoming events in London, the Dutch Royal Family gave us one of the first formal announcements of a glittering pre Coronation events.In a brief statement…
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