Features

A glimpse at the glittering Coronation that almost never happened

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9th August 2025
Some of the glittering items used at the Coronation of Edward VII and Queen Alexandra are currently on show in London. Visitors to The King’s Gallery can see the gold mantle worn by the King and the glorious dress used by his consort in the exhibition The Edwardians: Age of Elegance. Yet these historic artefacts almost became more famous as remnants of a Coronation that never was. For after…
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Coronation anniversary brings royal confirmation that historic crown has been renamed in honour of Queen Camilla

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6th May 2025
Buckingham Palace has confirmed that the crown used for the Coronation of Queen Camilla now has a brand new name.Exactly two years after Her Majesty was crowned, Buckingham Palace confirmed quietly that the historic gem used for the Coronation will now bear the name of Queen Camilla.The crown was originally used for the Coronation of Queen Mary in 1911. In January 2025, a subtle change was…
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Royal News

The Duchess of Edinburgh takes part in commemorations for Anzac Day

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25th April 2025
The Duchess of Edinburgh took part in commemorations for Anzac Day in London, laying a wreath before the sun came up.Sophie joined veterans and military leaders at a moving ceremony at Wellington Arch, held at 5 o’clock in the morning.The Duchess, representing The King, placed her flowers at the memorial during a service that paid tribute to the thousands killed in action.Sgt…
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History

The story behind the Tomb of the Unknown Warrior

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11th November 2023
At the main entrance of Westminster Abbey lies the Tomb of the Unknown Warrior, the body of an unknown British soldier from the First World War. On 11 November 1920, the body was brought from France to be buried at The Abbey. While there is one body that lies in The Abbey, it was between themselves and three other heroes who would be put to rest there.On 7 November 1920, four bodies covered in…
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