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BBC ditches licence fee for the Coronation of King Charles and Queen Camilla

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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 it possible for venues like town halls, cinemas, and churches to stream the Coronation ceremony and the Coronation concert…
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An unusual royal reveal as King Charles marks an important show of support

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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 visit, The King met with staff, volunteers, and partner organisations who work to provide meals to some of London’s most…
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The famous names who will bring the music at the Coronation to life

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18th February 2023
Buckingham Palace has released more information about King Charles III’s Coronation on 6 May at Westminster Abbey. The composers, conductors, and performers who will fill the Abbey with music have been announced. In keeping with his plan to modernise the Coronation Service, The King has commissioned twelve new pieces of music. There will be six orchestral pieces, five choral pieces, and…
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Why does the heir to the throne hold the title of Duke of Cornwall?

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11th February 2023
As heir to the throne, Prince William automatically became the Duke of Cornwall when his father became King Charles III. But this was not always the case. It was not until 1337 when King Edward III signed the Royal Great Charter, establishing the duchy. Edward III was the former Earl of Cornwall. Creating the duchy, he appointed his son, Edward, as the first Duke of Cornwall. The duchy gives…
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