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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Features

The Homage and its role in the Coronation

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4th May 2023
Historically the homage part of the Coronation has involved Archbishops, royal blood princes and senior peers.King Charles III has decided to have the homage be more inclusive and one homage, more limited.The first homage is at the beginning of the service known as…
The Coronation

One of the last moments of the Coronation will be away from the public eye - here's why

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2nd May 2023
Despite living in an age of constant image sharing, there will be two moments in the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla that the public knows about but will not be able to see. The first will be the anointing, a procedure that involves the King and Queen being blessed by the Archbishop of Canterbury, which will use chrism, a special oil produced from fruits coming from the Mount…
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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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Features

The Coronation Ceremony: The Presentation Of The Bible

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21st April 2023
During the Coronation Service of King Charles III, a Bible will be presented to him as his first gift.The presentation of the Bible has been a part of every Coronation since Mary II and William III in 1689. King Charles will receive one that is specially made for his Coronation.A copy will eventually be placed in the Royal Collection. This has happened for every Monarch since George III…
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