King Charles III has been named on Time
magazine’s list of the world’s 100 most influential people just
weeks ahead of his coronation. In a tribute written by British
Vogue editor Edward Enninful, The King is lauded for his charitable
work with The Prince’s Trust and his ability to blend the
traditional aspects of monarchy with a modern touch that is
relevant in today’s world. The King…
Part of the Coronation route will be a
dedicated accessible space. There will be similar facilities at all
the major viewing screens in London. The accessible viewing area
will be on the north side of the Mall. It will include first aid
and mental health first aid…
The first details of the Coronation
service have been shared as details of the brand new music composed
for the ceremony are announced. Before the service begins, a short
composition by Judith Weir, Master of the King’s Music, will be
played by the Coronation…
Almost four thousand military veterans
and NHS staff have been given the best seats in the house for the
Coronation processions. Over 3,800 have been invited to prime
viewing spots in front of Buckingham Palace where they will have a
close up view of the royal processions to and from Buckingham
Palace as well as the balcony appearance and the special fly past
after the ceremony. The special…
The Duke of Edinburgh tests his skills as a chocolatier during visit to Cambridgeshire
15th April 2023
The Duke of Edinburgh tested his
chocolate-making skills while visiting Harry Specters in
Cambridgeshire Business Park in Ely. The chocolate company works to
create employment opportunities for young autistic people. The Duke
was there as Harry Specters celebrated its…
Top TV chef, Ainsley Harriott, has been
helping get the Coronation street party started as he encouraged
communities to come together to mark the historic moment King
Charles III is crowned. As Coronation Big Lunches take shape around
the UK, the star helped deliver…
King Charles III has reportedly made
several changes to his coronation service. While his mother’s 1953
coronation service was nearly four hours, The King’s will
reportedly be closer to an hour. However, some elements are
included in every coronation regardless. The recognition is one of
those elements. The King and Queen will enter Westminster
Abbey in their Robes of State (their…
Brand new commemorative coins showing
Charles III in a crown for the first time have been struck by the
Royal Mint. The collector’s items, which include a 50p and a £5
coin, also provide a special link for The King with his ancestors.
Royal Mint Charles III is…
King Charles III will follow the
tradition of the thirty nine monarch crowned before him at
Westminster Abbey and ensure that the most sacred part of the
ceremony, the anointing, remains private. As reported in The
Mirror, The King has now changed his mind about an…
The Imperial State Crown features several
notable jewels, including the Black Prince’s Ruby, the Cullinan II
Diamond, and St. Edward’s Sapphire. The Stuart Sapphire also has a
prominent place in the Imperial State Crown but has a somewhat
murkier past than the other jewels. This large, oval-shaped
sapphire is roughly 104 carats and 3.8 cm by 2.5 cm. It is believed
that it most likely…
