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King Charles no longer Defender of the Faith in Canada

The monarchs of England and Great Britain have been using the title of Defender of the Faith for over 500 years. However, King Charles III will not be using this title in all of his realms and territories as Canada makes a change. In a bill that was included with the Canadian government’s new budget, one known as ‘the Royal Styles and Titles, 2023’ makes changes that mean…
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A quiche fit for a king and queen is set to become the signature dish of the Coronation Big Lunch

It’s been handpicked by the stars of the show themselves and it’s hoped that a brand new quiche recipe will end up on thousands of tables as Coronation celebrations get under way. With just weeks to go until King Charles III and Queen Camilla are crowned at Westminster Abbey, the Royal Family has revealed the party food picked to mark the moment. While June 1953 gave us…
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The Coronation Ceremony: The Oath

A crucial part of any Coronation is the oath that the new Sovereign takes. Just like the ceremony itself, the oath that is part of it has changed throughout the centuries, according to historical context and the will of the Monarch. The last big change to the oath came in 1937, when other “territories and realms” were also included in the formula, an acknowledgement of all the…
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Westminster Abbey's Coronation Theatre

For those who have toured London’s Westminster Abbey, you might notice a particularly spacious area. Or maybe you’ve seen it during other royal events at The Abbey on TV such as the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton, or the funeral of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. That area is known as the Coronation Theatre and was specifically built spacious enough for…
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