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. 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 but are grey horses that the
Royal Family chooses to live and train at the Royal Mews. Most of
the Windsor Greys are Irish…
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…
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 Scotland was present for King James
I’s coronation in 1603, King Charles I’s coronation in 1626, and
King Charles II’s…
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…
King Charles III has presented all
branches of the military with new colours and standards bearing his
cypher in a ceremony at Buckingham Palace. The presentation came
just a week before his Coronation. King Charles, accompanied by
Queen Camilla, presented new colours…
It’s been nearly 90 years since the
United Kingdom crowned its last King, King George VI. And the
outfit worn by George on 12 May 1937 might give us an idea of how
King Charles III may dress when he is crowned on 6 May, and how he
could follow tradition. As he walked into Westminster Abbey, King
George VI wore the Robe of State, also known as the Parliament
Robe. The long mantle is worn…
With just days to go until the Coronation
of King Charles III, another big change has just taken place at one
of the oldest royal buildings in the world. On April 24 2023, the
Tower of London revealed the new uniform of the Yeoman
Warders. The traditional uniform is…
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…
King Juan Carlos I has hit the headlines
in Spain as he makes his second visit to the country since going
into self imposed exile almost three years ago. His stay in the
nation he ruled for almost forty years comes after a high profile
couple of days in the UK where he was among the spectators at the
Champions’ League quarter final which saw Real Madrid take a useful
away lead. But his…
