King Charles III

Rumours of a slimmed-down Coronation are quashed, with Buckingham Palace promising a three-day extravaganza

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21st January 2023
Rumours of there being a slimmed-down Coronation in May have been quashed, with the news that the event will be marked with a three-day extravaganza. Buckingham Palace has announced that the Coronation Service will take place on Saturday May 6, with a further two days of celebrations planned. Coronation Day itself will be a formal affair full of ceremony. The King and Queen will attend…
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Will King Charles make another break with tradition for his Coronation?

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21st January 2023
King Charles III’s Coronation, just months from now, will contain many ancient rituals but it appears that one tradition could be headed for the history books. It’s been reported that His Majesty could discard an outfit worn by kings for centuries in favour of something more modern. Kings traditionally wear breeches and silk stockings for their coronations. His Majesty’s…
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Another first in the reign of King Charles III

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21st January 2023
King Charles is approaching the six month anniversary of his reign and he’s just added another first to the list of debuts since his accession. As he headed to the northwest of England for a day of engagements, he chose to travel by rail. It was the first time that His Majesty has travelled on the royal train as King. This royal first took place at Manchester Victoria Station where the…
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Unlikely celebrity buys Diana, Princess of Wales's necklace in auction

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20th January 2023
An unlikely celebrity is the new owner of a necklace previously worn by Diana, Princess of Wales. Kim Kardashian purchased the diamond-encrusted amethyst Attallah cross pendant at Sotheby’s annual Royal & Noble auction. The piece features square-cut amethysts accented by circular-cut diamonds. The reality star paid $197,453 (about £163,800) for the diamond weighing in at 5.25 carats.
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