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How the Coronation Gauntlet links Charles III to his beloved grandfather, Britain's last king

5th May 2023

King Charles III’s Coronation will involve many moving pieces, most of them charged with significant history, especially following His Majesty’s decision to reuse pieces from previous Coronations. One of those pieces will be the glove, also known as the Gauntlet, a piece used by the King to hold the Sceptre. His Majesty has decided to reuse the one created by Dents for King George…

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King Charles attends final rehearsal for the Coronation as rain lashes London

By Lydia Starbuck

5th May 2023

The King was just visible through a rain spattered car window as he left Westminster Abbey after a final rehearsal for the Coronation. With just hours to go until Charles III becomes the fortieth Monarch to be crowned at the Abbey since 1066, His Majesty was joined by…

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Coronation Week Fashion: Queen Camilla regal in blue at the first garden party of King Charles III’s reign

By Cara Artman

5th May 2023

Queen Camilla wowed the crowd at Buckingham Palace for the first garden party as Queen. The Queen wore a familiar yet striking royal blue and white outfit by Bruce Oldfield. She completed the look with a blue Philip Treacy hat, black gloves and complimentary blue heels.

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King Charles welcomes Indigenous leaders to Buckingham Palace as Coronation audiences continue

By Jessica Storoschuk

5th May 2023

Ahead of his Coronation on Saturday, The King has been meeting with many Commonwealth leaders this week. On Thursday, he met with Canadian Governor General Mary Simon and Canadian Indigenous leaders. King Charles met with Canadian leaders at Buckingham Palace on Thursday. His Majesty was joined by the Governor General, Métis National Council president Cassidy Caron, Assembly of First…

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The sacred spot where King Charles III will be crowned

By Sydney Zatz

5th May 2023

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…

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The processions that will start the Coronation

By Lydia Starbuck

5th May 2023

The Coronation will be filled with history and pageantry. Several processions will make their way into Westminster Abbey as the ancient service gets under way. A procession of all the realms Faith leaders will be the first to walk into the Abbey as the Coronation…

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The Princess of Wales follows in the late Queen Elizabeth II's example with bright fashion choices

By Cara Artman

5th May 2023

British patriotism is on full display in London this week and we’re not just talking about the highly decorated Mall. The Princess of Wales is showing her British pride as well. Hopping on the Tube – the Elizabeth Line no less – heading to the pub and having a pint, dressed in red, white and a hint of blue. The tailored red Eponine London dress coat, is a favorite of…

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The Crown Jewels which will be at the heart of the Coronation

By Jess Ilse

5th May 2023

There’s just one day to go until King Charles III and Queen Camilla are crowned at Westminster Abbey. Final preparations are being made and at the heart of those plans are the Crown Jewels. The Crown Jewels are the most sacred and special jewellery and regalia at…

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How Westminster Abbey became the go to Coronation church

By Lydia Starbuck

5th May 2023

One thing has been certain about the Coronation of King Charles III from the very start. Even before the date was known, the location of the crowning of the new Monarch was set in stone. For Charles III, like every King and Queen for almost a millennium, will be crowned at…

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The Prince and Princess of Wales get the Coronation party started with a pint at the pub

By Jessica Storoschuk

4th May 2023

The Prince and Princess of Wales had a busy day of engagements on Thursday as they carried out some Coronation themes events ahead of the big day on Saturday. The Prince and Princess started their day with a train journey on the Elizabeth Line – a tube line opened last year in tribute to Queen Elizabeth II for her Platinum Jubilee. During their journey, Their Royal Highnesses spoke…

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How the Coronation Gauntlet links Charles III to his beloved grandfather, Britain's last king

King Charles attends final rehearsal for the Coronation as rain lashes London

Coronation Week Fashion: Queen Camilla regal in blue at the first garden party of King Charles III’s reign

King Charles welcomes Indigenous leaders to Buckingham Palace as Coronation audiences continue

The sacred spot where King Charles III will be crowned

The processions that will start the Coronation

The Princess of Wales follows in the late Queen Elizabeth II's example with bright fashion choices

The Crown Jewels which will be at the heart of the Coronation

How Westminster Abbey became the go to Coronation church

The Prince and Princess of Wales get the Coronation party started with a pint at the pub

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