British Royals

The loyal cousin - the Duke of Kent at Queen Elizabeth II's side in the last part of her reign

At the start of her Platinum Jubilee, Queen Elizabeth II was very certain who she wanted at her side. Her heirs would get their own moment in the spotlight but as the world turned its gaze upon the longest reigning Monarch in British history at this special time in her epic rule, she asked a loyal and special cousin to accompany her. The Duke of Kent’s starring role at the Jubilee…
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British Royals

Jason Knauf - royal aide at centre of Meghan bullying allegations - receives royal honour from King Charles

The former Kensington Palace staffer who once guided the communications and strategy for the then-Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and the Duke and Duchess of Sussex has been made a Lieutenant of the Royal Victorian Order by King Charles III in his New Year’s Honours List. Jason Knauf, who joined Kensington Palace in 2015 and worked for the four principles there during his tenure, joins an…
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Queen Elizabeth, Queen of Scots and Edinburgh's Final Farewell

The public had known for decades that there was a very elaborate and specific plan in place dictating what would happen following Queen Elizabeth II’s death. However, because she passed while in Scotland, Operation Unicorn was put into place. Operation Unicorn was the code name for the series of events that would occur in Scotland following The Queen’s death. The major element was Her…
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King Charles III

The Royal Mint reveals 2023 commemorative set with first King Charles III £2 coin

The Royal Mint has unveiled the first coins that bear the image of King Charles III. The set is commemorative for now, but starting on January 1st, all coins minted in the UK will have to bear the coinage of King Charles III.  The Royal Mint revealed the image that will appear on the new coins in September 2022 as part of the 2023 annual set, which will also include coins commemorating the…
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