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The Stone of Scone, the ancient symbol of royal power in Scotland

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20th October 2022
The Stone of Scone is one of the most famous symbols of Coronations in the United Kingdom and it has a long and controversial history.It is a block of red sandstone that has been associated with the coronation of the monarchs of Scotland, and later England and the United Kingdom, for hundreds of years.Also known as the Stone of Destiny, the 336-pound Stone was taken from Scone Abbey in…
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King Charles and Queen Camilla thank Scottish community for tributes to Queen Elizabeth II

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13th October 2022
King Charles and Queen Camilla visited a village in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, to thank the community for their support following the death of Queen Elizabeth II. On Tuesday, 11 October, the King and Queen arrived in Ballater, where they held a series of engagements, including a reception with the riders and horses that lined the route along which Her Late Majesty’s coffin was…
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King Charles sends message of condolence following Indonesia football disaster

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6th October 2022
His Majesty The King has sent a message of condolence following the deadly football disaster in Indonesia.The King told the country’s leader, Joko Widodo, that he and his wife, Queen Consort Camilla, were “deeply saddened” to hear of the tragic event.In a message posted on Twitter, The King, who signed the message Charles R, said: “My wife and I were deeply…
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Why British monarchs don't wear crowns on coins

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4th October 2022
As the United Kingdom prepares to start issuing coins with His Majesty King Charles III, one might notice a key feature you think would be a staple: the monarch wearing a crown.This isn’t the first time a monarch hasn’t worn a crown on a coin. Previous…
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Unity photo released by Buckingham Palace

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2nd October 2022
Buckingham Palace has released a new photo of King Charles, Queen Camilla and the Prince and Princess of Wales.The photo was taken in Buckingham Palace on 18 September ahead of the evening reception for Heads of State and Official Overseas Guests in London for the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II.This is the first official photograph release of Their Majesties with the Prince and Princess…
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