King Charles and Queen Camilla have begun their whirlwind agenda for the week preceding the Coronation with a reception for members of Parliament at Westminster Hall.
The King arrived first at the Palace of Westminster, where he was welcomed by the Lord Great Chamberlain, Lord Carrington, and the Lady Usher of the Black Rod, Sarah Clarke.
His Majesty was then presented to the…
A crucial part of any Coronation is the oath that the new Sovereign takes.
Just like the ceremony itself, the oath that is part of it has changed throughout the centuries, according to historical context and the will of the Monarch.
The last big change to the…
The Coronation of King Charles III will be filled with pomp, circumstance and regalia. Some of the regalia are worn, like robes and spurs. But other pieces of regalia are carried and presented throughout the ceremony.
Swords are a key part of the Coronation. Five of them…
With the release of the Coronation’s liturgy (or Order of Service, as it is called for other ceremonies), many of the last unknown details of this key historical moment are being revealed.
And special roles have been assigned to the Bishop of Bath and Wells, and the Bishop of Durham, following a pattern from coronations dating back to the 12th century.
These two figures will have the…
On the last weekend before the Coronation, Westminster Abbey hosted a special service to mark the arrival of the Stone of Destiny, a crucial piece of the ceremony.Â
On Saturday, 29th April, on the day that also marked the 12th wedding anniversary of the Prince and…
The Gold State Coach is unique: it’s over 200 years old, solid wood, and so large it can only go at a walking pace.Â
Leading that walking pace are eight Windsor Grey Horses, the only horses allowed to pull the Gold State Coach.
Windsor Greys are not a specific breed…
King Charles III's Coronation flowers in London have a poignant link to his accession
29th April 2023
The Late Queen Elizabeth II will have a special touch on her son, King Charles III’s Coronation. The floral displays outside Buckingham Palace will feature flowers grown in organic mulch that was made following the death of Her Majesty in 2022.
Following the death of the late monarch, royal fans flocked to pay their respects and left floral tributes across the nation. So many people came…
With the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla right around the corner, the BBC has announced the world-famous stars joining in on the celebratory Coronation concert.
Among those joining the lineup include singer-songwriters Paloma Faith and Tiwa Savage, rock…
Those in Westminster Abbey and watching across the globe will see several pieces of regalia used at King Charles III’s coronation on 6 May.
However, those regalia have historically come from England – not Scotland, Wales, or Northern Ireland. A separate Crown of…
King Charles shares pride in becoming Commissioner-in-Chief of the Mounties
29th April 2023
In a special ceremony Friday, King Charles III officially became Commissioner-in-Chief of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.
At the quadrangle of Windsor Castle, the King was joined by members of the RCMP and RCMP Commissioner Mike Duheme to receive a special commemorative sword marking his appointment.
“We are honoured His Majesty has consented to become our Commissioner-in-Chief and…
