Prince & Princess of Wales

Why William and Catherine are known as the Duke and Duchess of Rothesay in Scotland

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7th July 2023
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…
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Features

If Edward VIII hadn’t abdicated, who would be Monarch today?

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6th July 2023
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…
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King Charles III

The King is presented with the Scottish crown jewels at ceremony in Edinburgh

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5th July 2023
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…
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British Royals

The Scottish Coronation of King Charles and Queen Camilla: your hour by hour guide to the ceremony and celebrations

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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…
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