A new beginning for a new reign as The
Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service has officially been renamed as
The King’s Award for Voluntary Service. The award was created in
2002 to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II’s Golden Jubilee as a way to
shine light on volunteer groups from across the nation. Equivalent
to an MBE, KAVS is the highest award local volunteer groups in the
UK can receive and…
In a new short film, Simon Hitchens, the
artist behind plans for a major monument dedicated to Queen
Elizabeth II in Northumberland, shares the importance of ‘The
Elizabeth Landmark’. Donned as a “permanent celebration” of The
Queen’s reign and a sign of…
In the days following the Coronation of
King Charles, many are still talking about the service and
pageantry. For some, their focus is on the official Coronation
portraits and one royal who may seem unfamiliar, Princess
Alexandra. The first cousin of Queen Elizabeth II…
Coronation Week Fashion: Queen Camilla regal in blue at the first garden party of King Charles III’s reign
5th May 2023
Queen Camilla wowed the crowd at
Buckingham Palace for the first garden party as Queen. The Queen
wore a familiar yet striking royal blue and white outfit by Bruce
Oldfield. She completed the look with a blue Philip Treacy hat,
black gloves and complimentary blue heels. For her jewellery, Queen
Camilla wore a favourite four-strand pearl necklace with a round
diamond clasp and sapphire…
The Princess of Wales follows in the late Queen Elizabeth II's example with bright fashion choices
5th May 2023
British patriotism is on full display in
London this week and we’re not just talking about the highly
decorated Mall. The Princess of Wales is showing her British pride
as well. Hopping on the Tube – the Elizabeth Line no less – heading
to the pub and having a pint…
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…
King Charles III's Coronation flowers in London have a poignant link to his accession
29th April 2023
The Late Queen Elizabeth II will have a
special touch on her son, King Charles III’s Coronation. The floral
displays outside Buckingham Palace will feature flowers grown in
organic mulch that was made following the death of Her Majesty in
2022. Following the death of the late monarch, royal fans flocked
to pay their respects and left floral tributes across the nation.
So many people came to…
The Coronation of King Charles III: what Is The Supertunica?
18th April 2023
King Charles III’s coronation will be a
blend of modern and traditional. The Supertunica he will wear is
firmly in the “traditional” column. In fact, it dates back to
medieval coronations and is one of the items mentioned in the
‘Liber Regalis,’ which is…
The Coronation Ceremony: The Oath
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…
A look at the Diamond Jubilee State Coach
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 is made of aluminium and
has air-conditioning and electric windows. Originally planned as an
80th birthday gift to Queen…

