The Coronation

King Charles III's Coronation flowers in London have a poignant link to his accession

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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…
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King Charles III

King Charles shares pride in becoming Commissioner-in-Chief of the Mounties

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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…
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British Royals

A big change at the Tower of London for King Charles III

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26th April 2023
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 dark blue with red borders, and it bears the cypher of the Monarch on the chest. After 70 years, that cypher has now been…
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The weighty reminder of power that will be placed in the hands of King Charles III

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20th 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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