Coronation

The Prince of Wales make the Homage of the Royal Blood to the newly crowned King Charles III

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6th May 2023
Immediately following the Coronation of King Charles III came the homage from the Church, the Royal Family, and the People. First, the Archbishop of Canterbury, The Most Reverend and Right Honourable Justin Welby, stood before the King, who was flanked by the Great Officers of State. He read: “Stand firm, and hold fast from henceforth this seat of royal dignity, which is yours by the…
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The Prince and Princess of Wales get the Coronation party started with a pint at the pub

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4th May 2023
The Prince and Princess of Wales had a busy day of engagements on Thursday as they carried out some Coronation themes events ahead of the big day on Saturday. The Prince and Princess started their day with a train journey on the Elizabeth Line – a tube line opened last year in tribute to Queen Elizabeth II for her Platinum Jubilee. During their journey, Their Royal Highnesses spoke…
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The Homage and its role in the Coronation

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4th May 2023
Historically the homage part of the Coronation has involved Archbishops, royal blood princes and senior peers. King Charles III has decided to have the homage be more inclusive and one homage, more limited. The first homage is at the beginning of the service known as…
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William and Catherine learn the ropes on a trip to Wales

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28th April 2023
The Prince and Princess of Wales took a leap into the future as they spent time with the Central Beacons Mountain Rescue Team by abseiling a cliff. William and Catherine shared on social media: “It was great to spend time learning the ropes with these wonderful volunteers.” The royal couple, notoriously competitive at sporting engagements, abseiled down a cliff at Brecon Beacons. William…
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How many coronets are available for the Prince of Wales to wear at The Coronation?

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1st April 2023
There has been a lot of speculation about the headwear the Royal Family will or won’t wear at King Charles III’s coronation. The Prince of Wales is no exception to this curiosity as he has a few options to choose from for his coronet. A coronet is differs from a crown in its simplicity and smaller size. The design of coronets vary upon rank. During the coronation, coronets…
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