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Harry Potter coins make history as they become the first to feature both Queen Elizabeth II & King Charles III

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22nd October 2022
Four new coins are set to be released celebrating 25 years since the first book in the Harry Potter series was published in the United Kingdom. Not only will these coins mark a literature milestone, but the coin collection will also be the first to feature both Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and King Charles III. Her Late Majesty will appear on the first two coins released this year…
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The Crown that will be placed on King Charles III's head at his coronation

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20th October 2022
The sovereign of Great Britain can and does wear several different crowns for different occasions. There is one crown that is only worn at one point during their reign, and King Charles III will be wearing it in May. St. Edward’s Crown is worn during the Coronation ceremony and is worn at the moment of Coronation, with the Archbishop of Canterbury placing it on the monarch’s head.  The…
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Queen Camilla hands over prestigious literary prize

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19th October 2022
The Queen attended a prestigious literary event in London at the Roundhouse. Before presenting the prize, she met with several celebrities and authors at the event.  The Booker Prize ceremony was held at the Roundhouse in London on 17 October, and it is the first time in three years that it has been held in person. This is the seventh time that Camilla has given out the prize.  Her…
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The Countess of Wessex highlights eye health on visit to Botswana and Malawi

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17th October 2022
The Countess of Wessex continued her visit to Africa last week, focusing on a cause very close to her heart: vision care and the prevention of blindness. Sophie began the week in Botswana on behalf of the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness, of which she is a Global Ambassador. Over the week, she carried out engagements in Botswana and Malawi, culminating in World Sight Day…
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