King Charles III

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

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

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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The Sword of State in the Honours of Scotland

The Crown of Scotland, a sceptre and the Sword of State make up the Honours of Scotland and they are the oldest regalia items in the British Isles. The Sword of State dates back to 1507. It was a gift from Pope Julius II to King James IV. It was in honour of James’s…
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King Charles and Queen Camilla join party to mark 75 years of the NHS

The King and Queen have got the big party started for the NHS as it marks a major milestone in its history. With just hours to go until the National Health Service turns 75, Their Majesties joined a special celebration at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh. Queen Camilla cut the birthday cake as the NHS in Scotland continued its events for this landmark anniversary. [getty…
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The King and Prince of Wales praise Windrush generation on 75th anniversary of ship docking

The British Royal Family has paid tribute to the so-called Windrush generation, on the 75th anniversary of the ship’s arrival on British shores. Last year, King Charles commissioned a series of ten portraits, all of which have been painted by black artists, to celebrate ten of the people aboard that boat. The artwork has now been put on display at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in…
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