Many know Prince William and Catherine as the Prince and Princess of Wales. In Scotland, many know them under a different name – the Duke and Duchess of Rothesay.
Following the death of Queen Elizabeth II in September 2022, William and Catherine were no longer known as the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge after they inherited their new titles of the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall. In addition…
The best pictures from a day of history in Edinburgh: King Charles and the Honours of Scotland
6th July 2023
King Charles III has received the Honours of Scotland in an historic ceremony in Edinburgh.
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His Majesty was presented with the Crown of Scotland by the Duke of Hamilton. King Charles placed his hand on the crown and…
Despite his 'Scottish Coronation', The King might be one step closer to losing the first realm of his reign
6th July 2023
King Charles III could soon be losing one of the countries of which he is Head of State. The Prime Minister of Jamaica, Andrew Holness, has instructed his country’s ministers to “move ahead with speed” on bringing about the steps that would see the country move from…
We all love a royal ‘what if’ and perhaps one of the most intriguing of recent times revolves around the question of the king who renounced his throne for love. On December 11th 1936, 86 years ago, Edward VIII announced to the world that he was ending his reign to marry the woman he loved, Wallis Simpson. But what if Edward VIII hadn’t abdicated? Who would be Monarch now?
There are two…
The King has been presented with the Honours of Scotland at a Service of Thanksgiving at St. Giles’s Cathedral. There were many people waiting for King Charles outside of the cathedral, both to celebrate his coronation and to protest his reign.
Thousands of…
IN PICTURES: A flypast above Edinburgh brings to an end the Scottish Coronation celebrations
5th July 2023
The celebrations for the Presentation of the Honours of Scotland came to an end with a spectacular RAF flypast above the Palace of Holyroodhouse.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla, with the Duke and Duchess of Rothesay, watched the aerial show from the forecourt of the…
King Charles III has been presented with the Honours of Scotland during a ceremony in Edinburgh to mark His Majesty’ coronation.
Accompanied by Queen Camilla and the Duke & Duchess of Rothesay, The King attended the Service of Thanksgiving at St Giles’ Cathedral where he received the crown and sceptre.
His Majesty was also presented with the Elizabeth Sword – a new item…
King Charles and Queen Camilla in royal procession through Edinburgh for Scottish Coronation celebrations
5th July 2023
The King and Queen have been cheered through the streets of Edinburgh as the celebrations for the Scottish celebration got under way.
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Their Majesties were driven from the Palace of Holyroodhouse to St. Giles’ Cathedral for the Presentation…
The People's Procession a highlight of King Charles III's Scottish Coronation celebrations
5th July 2023
A huge People’s Procession has made its way through Edinburgh to start the Presentation of the Honours of Scotland, the celebration of The King’s Coronation in Edinburgh.
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Representatives from across Scottish society joined the…
The Scottish Coronation of King Charles and Queen Camilla: your hour by hour guide to the ceremony and celebrations
5th July 2023
King Charles III and Queen Camilla will receive the Honours of Scotland in a special ceremony in Edinburgh. Their Majesties, joined by the Duke and Duchess of Rothesay, will be at St. Giles’ Cathedral in the city where they will be presented with the oldest Crown Jewels in the United Kingdom. It’s a day of history and spectacle – here’s your hour by hour guide to the…