The Crown Jewels are the most sacred and special jewellery and regalia at the disposal of the monarch, and they are stored permanently at the Tower of London unless otherwise needed for state occasions, such as a coronation.
In total, there are 142 objects with over 23,000 gemstones that make up the Crown Jewels, from crowns, sceptres, and orbs to swords, maces, and trumpets that are never…
King Charles III will follow the tradition of the thirty nine monarch crowned before him at Westminster Abbey and ensure that the most sacred part of the ceremony, the anointing, remains private.
As reported in The Mirror, The King has now changed his mind about an…
What are coronation banquets and why aren't they held anymore?
12th April 2023
King Charles III is making considerable changes to the coronation to modernise the ceremony and recognise the monarchy’s position in the twenty-first century. Both the coronation ceremony and procession will look quite different from his mother’s coronation in 1953.
The sparkling jewel that symbolises the union of Monarch and nation at the Coronation
4th April 2023
The Sovereign’s Ring is an important symbol of a monarch’s coronation, representing their ‘kingly dignity’ and, in more ancient times, their union to their nation.
William IV, crowned in 1831, was the first to wear the current Sovereign’s Ring, which was created by the then royal goldsmith, Rundell, Bridge & Rundell. It has been worn at subsequent coronations ever since, with the…
It was just days into the reign of King Charles III and Queen Camilla. It was planned to be a normal engagement at Hillsborough Castle in Northern Ireland. But it ended up being an engagement with a moment that would go viral – King Charles vs the pen.
In an…
On the 30th of October in 1485 in Westminster Abbey the Tudor dynasty officially began with the coronation of King Henry VII. His reign had begun two months earlier on a battle field but it was cemented and celebrated two months later in the ancient walls of Westminster…
How many coronets are available for the Prince of Wales to wear at The Coronation?
1st April 2023
There has been a lot of speculation about the headwear the Royal Family will or won’t wear at King Charles III’s coronation.
The Prince of Wales is no exception to this curiosity as he has a few options to choose from for his coronet.
A coronet is differs from a crown in its simplicity and smaller size. The design of coronets vary upon rank. During the coronation, coronets…
After reports of who might or might not appear at King Charles III’s coronation, a surprising request to take to the stage may be coming from across the pond.Â
Mr Calvin Codozar Broadus Jr., better known as rapper Snoop Dogg, has said during an interview with The Sun…
King George V and Queen Mary, like King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra, were crowned as King and Queen of the United Kingdom (and Dominions) and as Emperor and Empress of India. Their 1911 coronation was luckily less eventful than that of George’s parents.
George…
While there is a traditional uniform for kings at their coronation, there is not for queens. This has allowed each queen to wear a gown specifically created for their coronation day. Queen Alexandra’s coronation dress remains one of the most sumptuous in British history.Â
King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra’s coronation encountered some serious issues. Originally planned for the 26th of…
