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The Sword of State in the Honours of Scotland

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5th July 2023
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 defence of Christianity. A Sword of State symbolises the monarch’s power to use the state against its enemies and the duty to…
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British Royals

The Royal Family reveals jump in spending in year of history and change

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29th June 2023
The latest Sovereign Grant report shows that royal expenditure went up in the last financial year.In the period between April 2022 and April 2023, a total of £107.5 million was spent, a 5% rise compared to the year before.The Sovereign Grant covered £86.3 million of that. The rest was taken from reserve funds.The increased total reflects a time described by Sir Michael Stevens…
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Prince & Princess of Wales

The Princess of Wales to host Christmas carol service with special tribute to Queen Elizabeth II

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4th November 2022
The Princess of Wales is to host another Christmas Carol service at Westminster Abbey.The ceremony, just days before Christmas Day, will feature music and readings and follows the success of the festive celebration she held at the Abbey in 2021.Then, a piano performance from the Princess went viral on social media after she performed ‘For Those Who Can’t Be Here’ with Tom…
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British Royals

Why Prince Charles and Prince William both have to attend the State Opening of Parliament in The Queen's absence

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10th May 2022
The Prince of Wales and the Duke of Cambridge will attend the State Opening of Parliament today as The Queen misses the ceremony for the first time in almost 60 years.And while Prince Charles will read The Queen’s speech, both he and Prince William need to be present for the machinery of state to operate.They are both attending Parliament on May 10th 2022 as Counsellors of State. The…
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