British Royals

King Charles to spend Christmas at Sandringham

King Charles and Queen Camilla will spend Christmas Day at Sandringham, the favourite festive retreat of Queen Elizabeth II. Her Late Majesty often gathered her family around her at her Norfolk home. Now, Buckingham Palace has confirmed that His Majesty will celebrate his first Christmas as Monarch at Sandringham. It’s not yet been confirmed which members of the Royal Family will be…
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King Charles III

King Charles's gives first State Banquet speech of his reign

This autumn marks many firsts for King Charles III, including his first major speech to a foreign leader. The 74-year-old hosted his first state banquet as King when South African President Cyril Ramaphosa visited London. Not only is this the first state banquet under The King’s reign, but it also marks the first state visit of his reign. During his welcoming speech, the monarch…
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Prince & Princess of Wales

The Princess of Wales's tiara pick for the South African State Banquet

The Princess of Wales held herself to a traditional dress code for the first State Banquet of King Charles III’s reign, wearing the Queen Mary’s Lovers Knot Tiara. The Queen Mary’s Lover’s Knot Tiara was commissioned by Queen Mary in 1913 as a replica of the Cambridge Lover’s Knot Tiara, which was a stunning tiara owned by some of her German relatives. In 1818, Prince Adolphus…
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British Royals

Politician calls for the Princess of Wales to take on role of Counsellor of State

A member of the House of Lords has suggested that the Princess of Wales should be made a Counsellor of State, allowing her to deputise for the Monarch if needed. Lord Balfe, a Conservative peer, made the suggestion during a debate on the proposed changes to the law governing who can act as Counsellor of State. The bill is currently making its way through the Lords following a request from King…
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