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The sparkling jewel that symbolises the union of Monarch and nation at the Coronation

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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…
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King Charles vs. The Pen round 2

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3rd April 2023
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…
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The Coronation of King Henry VII

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1st April 2023
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…
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How many coronets are available for the Prince of Wales to wear at The Coronation?

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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…
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The Coronation of King George V and Queen Mary

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23rd March 2023
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…
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The Coronation Dress of Queen Alexandra

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23rd March 2023
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.  King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra’s coronation encountered some serious issues. Originally planned for the 26th of…
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A Guide to Coronation Service: The entry of the Monarch into Westminster Abbey

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20th March 2023
On 6 May, King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla will be crowned at Westminster Abbey. For many, this will be the first coronation they have ever seen. The ceremony will follow a pattern laid out in the Liber Regalis, kept at Westminster Abbey and which has informed the pattern of coronations since the 14th century. The service which will see the Coronation of King Charles and Queen…
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