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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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How many coronets are available for the Prince of Wales to wear at The Coronation?

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 will be…
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Prince & Princess of Wales

Prince William in Poland to thank troops helping Ukraine

The Prince of Wales is in Poland for an unannounced visit to Polish and British troops defending the country against the war in Ukraine. William, who arrived in Rzeszow and carried out engagements with soldiers and civilians there, released a statement through Kensington Palace, saying that he was visiting “to personally thank the Polish and British troops working in close and crucial…
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British Royals

The new line of succession to the British throne

The reign of King Charles III is now six months old. His Majesty took the throne on September 8th 2022 on the death of Queen Elizabeth II. By the end of her reign, Queen Elizabeth II counted 23 descendants in the line of succession to her throne. That has changed. Now there are just seven direct descendants of King Charles in the succession. The first thirty people in the line of…
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