The Coronation events are not over as King Charles III and Queen Camilla will be presented with the Honours of Scotland in Edinburgh on 5 July. However, there might be a big difference between this ceremony and the Coronation. While there was never any question of St. Edward’s Crown being placed on King Charles III’s head on May 6th at Westminster Abbey, the Crown of Scotland will…
When many think of the late Queen Elizabeth II, they might think of someone who was constantly at her side. Not her husband, the Duke of Edinburgh, or other members of the Royal Family. They might be thinking of one particular type of dog, a Corgi.
Corgis have been a part…
A new name for The Queen's Award for Voluntary Service under a new reign
8th June 2023
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…
A tribute to her Late Majesty in new short film - The Elizabeth Landmark
16th May 2023
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 “international importance” in the wake of the Coronation of King Charles III.
This is…
Princess Alexandra gains a whole new fanbase in official coronation pictures
12th May 2023
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.
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, dressed in red, white and a hint of blue.
The tailored red Eponine London dress coat, is a favorite of…
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…
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 basically a Coronation guide book that dates back to 1382 when Richard II reigned.
The ‘Liber Regalis’ says the Supertunica…
