While Queen Camilla has been busy sharing
her love of reading with the announcement of her first annual
literary festival in June, King Charles III is also sharing one of
his hobbies. Some of His Majesty’s artwork will be going on display
in April. The King has long enjoyed watercolour painting and
has painted scenes from around the world on his travels. Over 40 of
his watercolour…
Ahead of his Coronation in May at
Westminster Abbey, King Charles III is taking part in a tradition
observed since the seventeenth century. On Thursday 9 March, he
will receive the Privileged Bodies at Buckingham Palace. The
Privileged Bodies are a sepcific group of…
King Charles to give first Commonwealth Day speech from the pulpit at Westminster Abbey
7th March 2023
King Charles III is set to accomplish
another first in his reign. On 13 March, he will be giving his
first Commonwealth Day address as monarch at Westminster
Abbey. Previously known as Empire Day, Commonwealth Day is
held on the second Monday in March and celebrates…
It’s just two months until King Charles
III and Queen Camilla are crowned. And as the countdown reaches
another milestone, we take a look at everything we know, so far,
about the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla. The
Coronation takes place on Saturday May 6th 2023 at Westminster
Abbey, London. Charles III and Queen Camilla will ride to the Abbey
in the State Gold Coach in…
A candidate to be the next First Minister
of Scotland has backed calls for one of the most ancient parts of
the Coronation to be withheld from the ceremony which will see King
Charles III crowned in May. Ash Regan, who is running to become
leader of the Scottish…
An online map showing street parties and
celebrations for the Coronation has been launched. The digital
record of big lunches and volunteer days will be interactive and
allow people to see what is going on in their area. Event
organisers are invited to load their…
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will host a
Coronation Big Lunch at 10 Downing Street. The PM will join
thousands of other organisers across the UK in setting up a
community celebration in his back garden to mark the crowning of
King Charles III and Queen Camilla. The Coronation will take over
10 Downing Street during the celebratory weekend which includes a
special Bank Holiday, announced by the…
Buckingham Palace has announced that King
Charles and Queen Camilla will be visiting both France and Germany.
While in Berlin, the royal couple will be visiting a former royal
residence. At the request of the British Government, The King and
Queen will visit Germany…
King Charles and Queen Camilla will
undertake their first official state visit since The King ascended
to the throne, visiting France and Germany at the end of the month.
From 26 to 31 March, Their Majesties will embark on an official
visit to celebrate shared histories…
Green technology and the glitter of Versailles: the agenda of King Charles's State Visit to France
4th March 2023
Buckingham Palace announced the first
State Visit of King Charles III’s reign will take place at the end
of March, with official visits to both France and Germany on the
calendar. Their Majesties will embark on their first State Visit
between 26 and 31 March, arriving in Paris on the first day and
carrying out official engagements until their departure for Germany
on 29 March. King Charles…
