King Charles III

The King's new title is about to put him centre stage ahead of major royal event

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6th June 2023
For years, King Charles III watched his late mother, Queen Elizabeth II, in a number of sovereign-specific roles. In her later years, he began to fill in as her public duties lessened. Now as monarch, His Majesty is about to take centre stage with one of his new titles, the Sovereign of the Order of the Garter. The Order of the Garter is the oldest and most senior Order of Chivalry in Britain.
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A look at the Diamond Jubilee State Coach 

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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…
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ROYAL YEAR IN REVIEW: How The Queen's Green Canopy became a tribute to an historic reign

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28th December 2022
It started out as a loving gift to Her Majesty in honour of her 70 years of service and it became a memorial to Queen Elizabeth II and her historic reign. The Queen’s Green Canopy has resulted in the planting of more than one million trees throughout the Commonwealth. Queen Elizabeth II and her son, then Prince Charles, kicked off “The Queen’s Green Canopy” (QGC) by planting a tree in…
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The Queen's role in appointing a new Prime Minister

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2nd September 2022
The Queen is never truly on holiday. Currently at Balmoral Castle, Her Majesty is still receiving her red boxes on a daily basis. And advisors are no doubt keeping her in the loop about the choice of a new Prime Minister.  Though politically neutral, the Queen is the…
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Can The Queen reject the new Prime Minister chosen by the Conservative Party?

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1st September 2022
The UK is about to get a new Prime Minister but before they get to work, they need to meet The Queen. Can Her Majesty reject the selected candidate? Technically, yes. Realistically, no. The United Kingdom is a constitutional monarchy and The Queen’s role is mainly ceremonial. She will approve what her government decides. Current British Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, resigned in July after…
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Camilla to be installed as a Royal Lady at the Order of the Garter

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12th June 2022
The Duchess of Cornwall will make a royal debut as she is installed as a Royal Lady of the Most Noble Order of the Garter. Her appointment was announced at the end of 2021. The Most Noble Order of the Garter was established in 1348 by Edward III. Appointments to it are only made at the discretion of Her Majesty The Queen. The Duchess will receive the Order during the Garter Day event at…
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