Coronation

The crowds want more! A surprise encore for Buckingham Palace balcony appearance that sealed historic Coronation day

It was the crowning moment of a historic day when the Royal Family appeared on the balcony to greet the cheering crowds gathered below Buckingham Palace. Despite the rain that dampened the celebration, thousands came out from the two sides of The Mall and, walking orderly behind MET police officers, reached the space in front of Buckingham Palace and around the Queen Victoria…
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British Royals

King Charles surprises crowds on Mall with a walkabout after special reception at Buckingham Palace

With less than 24 hours to go before he is crowned, Charles III hosted a lunch for Prime Ministers of the Realms at Buckingham Palace.  On Friday, 5th May, His Majesty was joined by working members of the Royal Family to welcome the Prime Ministers of the countries in which the King is Head of State. Among the guests were Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, and his New Zealand…
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Features

The Homage and its role in the Coronation

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 The Recognition. King Charles will stand and turn in the four directions of Westminster Abbey, presenting himself to the…
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Prince & Princess of Wales

The heir to the throne takes bookings at Birmingham restaurant

A visit to Birmingham saw the Prince and Princess of Wales celebrating the city’s culture; and it also saw William taking reservation orders over the telephone. Billed by Kensington Palace as a visit to “celebrate the city’s diverse culture and heritage and meet future leaders in the creative industries,” William and Catherine first visited the Indian Streatery restaurant. The Indian…
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