Ahead of his Coronation in May at
Westminster Abbey, King Charles III is taking part in a tradition
observed since the seventeenth century. On Thursday 9 March, he
will receive the Privileged Bodies at Buckingham Palace. The
Privileged Bodies are a sepcific group of organisations that have
historically been allowed to address the monarch. Many different
areas of society are represented amongst…
King Charles to give first Commonwealth Day speech from the pulpit at Westminster Abbey
7th March 2023
King Charles III is set to accomplish
another first in his reign. On 13 March, he will be giving his
first Commonwealth Day address as monarch at Westminster
Abbey. Previously known as Empire Day, Commonwealth Day is
held on the second Monday in March and celebrates…
Buckingham Palace has announced that King
Charles and Queen Camilla will be visiting both France and Germany.
While in Berlin, the royal couple will be visiting a former royal
residence. At the request of the British Government, The King and
Queen will visit Germany…
King Charles and Queen Camilla will
undertake their first official state visit since The King ascended
to the throne, visiting France and Germany at the end of the month.
From 26 to 31 March, Their Majesties will embark on an official
visit to celebrate shared histories, cultures and values, according
to Buckingham Palace, and to strengthen the existing relationships.
King Charles and Queen…
Green technology and the glitter of Versailles: the agenda of King Charles's State Visit to France
4th March 2023
Buckingham Palace announced the first
State Visit of King Charles III’s reign will take place at the end
of March, with official visits to both France and Germany on the
calendar. Their Majesties will embark on their first State Visit
between 26 and 31 March, arriving…
BBC ditches licence fee for the Coronation of King Charles and Queen Camilla
1st March 2023
The BBC has announced a one-time
exemption of its licence fee during the Coronation weekend of King
Charles and Queen Camilla. The publicly-funded broadcaster will
temporarily suspend its licence fee for Coronation weekend from May
6 to May 8. The dispensation will make…
When King Charles III began his reign
there was talk of how many items will need to be updated with his
new cypher. But one place has been updated that was never
mentioned: a royal garden! Hillsborough Castle and Gardens in
Northern Ireland announced on Twitter that it has begun the
installation process in it’s north forecourt. Grass has been
carefully removed and it appears the cypher will…
Edward and Sophie head to the Cayman Islands to deliver special letter from The King
23rd February 2023
The Earl and Countess of Wessex have
travelled to the Cayman Islands on their latest globetrotting tour.
Their Royal Highnesses have been meeting locals from across the
Cayman Islands, and delivered a letter on behalf of Prince Edward’s
elder brother, The…
An unusual royal reveal as King Charles marks an important show of support
23rd February 2023
Royals often reveal plaques and cut
ribbons, but this wasn’t the case for King Charles III as His
Majesty made an unusual reveal and unveiled a freezer at the Felix
Project, one of London’s largest food redistribution charities.
During His Majesty’s…
Coronation street party anticipation as free packs released for Big Lunch
23rd February 2023
With months to go until the coronation of
King Charles III, some are already getting in the spirit as
organisers behind the Coronation Big Lunch release a free party
pack to bring communities across the nation together. The free
packs are for people looking to hold a street party or community
event to join in the celebrations of His Majesty The King and Her
Majesty The Queen Consort’s…
