Coronation

The only horses allowed to draw the Gold State Coach

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1st May 2023
The Gold State Coach is unique: it’s over 200 years old, solid wood, and so large it can only go at a walking pace. Leading that walking pace are eight Windsor Grey Horses, the only horses allowed to pull the Gold State Coach.Windsor Greys are not a specific breed but are grey horses that the Royal Family chooses to live and train at the Royal Mews. Most of the Windsor Greys are Irish…
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British RoyalsHistory

The Coronation Ceremony: The Oath

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17th April 2023
A crucial part of any Coronation is the oath that the new Sovereign takes.Just like the ceremony itself, the oath that is part of it has changed throughout the centuries, according to historical context and the will of the Monarch.The last big change to the oath came in 1937, when other “territories and realms” were also included in the formula, an acknowledgement of all the…
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Features

A look at the Diamond Jubilee State Coach 

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13th April 2023
King Charles and Queen Camilla will arrive in style for their coronation at Westminster Abbey.The Royal Family has announced that the royal couple will travel in the Diamond Jubilee State Coach from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Abbey.The modern-day carriage…
Queen Camilla

The Greville Tiara - Queen Camilla's choice for a significant milestone

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31st March 2023
Many were expecting Queen Camilla to select a new tiara for the State Banquet in Germany, to symbolise her new status as Queen; however, King Charles’ wife opted for a piece we saw her wear on numerous occasions during her tenure as Duchess of Cornwall. The Greville Tiara, as it is referred to in Royal circles, was created in 1921 for Margaret Greville by jeweler Lucien Hirtz, who worked…
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British RoyalsHistory

The Gold State Coach's starring role in coronations

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20th March 2023
When King Charles III and Queen Camilla are crowned on 6 May, many Coronation traditions will take place for the first time in 70 years. Among them will be the use of the Gold State Coach for a Coronation procession.However, there is expected to be a modern twist on this centuries old part of the ceremonial. The King and Queen Consort won’t use the 260-year-old coach to travel from…
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