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King Charles alters prayers for the Royal Family

King Charles III has altered the prayers for the Royal Family following his accession to the throne, The London Gazette has revealed. The new King altered the long-existing prayers for the Royal Family by Royal Warrant on 17 September. The changes are: “That in every prayer for or referring to Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and contained in any form of service authorised for use in…
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Which way will King Charles face on his coins and stamps?

With the extended period of royal mourning now concluded, members of the Royal Family are back to business, as usual. And with a new reign comes a new official portrait of the sovereign. If one looks back at the last three and a half centuries, you will notice that the direction that the monarch’s face is pointed alternates between monarchs. Starting with King Charles II, each new…
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A new monarchy between tradition and innovation: what will become of Sandringham Christmas?

As the nation recovers from losing a beloved Queen, the public is asking questions about what the monarchy will look like under the new King.  Now a source has come out, and her words may hold the answers to at least some of the questions.  They stated that “Charles is a great lover of tradition,” meaning that, although his reign will undoubtedly carry his own stamp, it will also be…
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Flags fly at full mast once again, but royal mourning continues

The State Funeral and burial ceremony for the late Queen Elizabeth II concluded the national mourning period that spanned 11 days following her death.  Throughout the mourning period, all British institutional buildings around the world have had their flags flying at half mast; that includes embassies, consulates and other institutions that represent the United Kingdom in the world.  One…
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