In a tradition that dates back over 100
years, The Queen has been given a special bouquet as the Scottish
Coronation approaches. The Worshipful Company of
Gardeners presented Queen Camilla with a Coronation posy the
day before the historic ceremony in Edinburgh that will see King
Charles swear promises to the people of Scotland as the country’s
Honours are brought to him. [getty…
The Scottish Coronation of King Charles and Queen Camilla: your hour by hour guide to the ceremony and celebrations
5th July 2023
King Charles III and Queen Camilla will
receive the Honours of Scotland in a special ceremony in Edinburgh.
Their Majesties, joined by the Duke and Duchess of Rothesay, will
be at St. Giles’ Cathedral in the city where they will be presented
with the oldest Crown…
King Charles III will take part in a very
special and historic ceremony in Edinburgh during which he will be
presented with the Honours of Scotland. A National Service of
Thanksgiving at St Giles’ Cathedral will take place on July 5th
2023, where the King will be…
The Prince and Princess of Wales host surprise party to mark 75th anniversary of the NHS
4th July 2023
The Prince and Princess of Wales hosted a
surprise party to mark the 75th anniversary of the NHS at the
wellbeing garden of St Thomas’ Hospital in London. Wednesday, 5
July, marks the 75th anniversary of the NHS, and Their Royal
Highnesses arrived early to help set up for the party – including
setting the tables and finishing off the birthday cake. The royals
attended the NHS Big…
The King and Queen have got the big party
started for the NHS as it marks a major milestone in its history.
With just hours to go until the National Health Service turns 75,
Their Majesties joined a special celebration at the Royal Infirmary
of Edinburgh. Queen Camilla…
The Princess of Wales shared a joke with
one of Wimbledon’s most famous stars as Centre Court rose to pay
tribute to Roger Federer. The special moment, which included a
lengthy standing ovation for the tennis player, came as the
Princess made her first visit to the…
The King appeared emotional as he toured
the Royal Yacht Britannia, the first time he has returned to the
ship since his accession. His Majesty took a tour of the yacht
which is now in permanent dock in Edinburgh. The visit came at the
start of Holyrood Week, the traditional summer visit by the Monarch
to Scotland. It is Charles III’s first since he became King and the
stay will also…
On this day in 1776, the Original 13
Colonies sent their message to King George III – we want out of the
kingdom and independence. The Declaration of Independence is one of
the most important documents in American history, and it ties right
to the British monarch.
King Charles and Queen Camilla will have
an encore of their most special day in Scotland, as a service will
be conducted to present them with the Honours of Scotland. On
Wednesday, 5th July, the King and Queen will be in St Giles’
Cathedral, in Edinburgh, for the …
A touching tribute to his mother will open the celebration for King Charles' Scottish coronation
1st July 2023
The presentation of the Honours of
Scotland will be a smaller affair than the Coronation, but equally
full of ceremony and history. One of the elements that will be used
in the service will be a sword. The traditional piece used
for this service is known as the Sword of State, or Papal Sword,;
it was given to King James IV by Pope Alexander VI in 1494. It not
been seen in public in recent…
