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
specially made…
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
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from the Palace of…
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…
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
Scottish Coronation of…
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…
It’s the ultimate British summer question
and now we have another royal entry in the debate. And it’s seen
the holder of one of the oldest titles associated with the Royal
Family take a very definite side in a situation that perplexes
many. As she joined a tea party…
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.
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