At the coronation ceremony on Saturday 6th of May 2023, we saw not only the crowning of King Charles III but also that of his wife as Queen Camilla. This change to her titles is a sign of the deep affection the king has for the woman who is by his side. Even the coronation […]
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Seven Facts about Westminster Abbey
Westminster Abbey is an Anglican church in the City of Westminster, London that attracts over 1 million visitors each year. Continue reading to find out seven incredible facts about this World Heritage Site… It was originally on an island Founded in 960 AD, Westminster Abbey was situated on a small island on the River Thames, […]
Trooping the Colour Ceremony
This Saturday, 17th June, the Trooping the Colour will take place. King Charles III will ride on horseback at the ceremony, marking the first time that the reigning Monarch has ridden at Trooping the Colour since Queen Elizabeth II in 1986. Find out all you need to know about Trooping the Colour here… What is […]
Commemorative crown coins of past monarchs
This year we witnessed the coronation of a new British monarch, the first for over seventy years, reminding us how special an event like this is. Coins have already been issued to commemorate the event, but did you know that of the five monarchs to precede King Charles III, only three of them had crown […]
Eight Facts You May Not Know About Queen Camilla
Camilla, the wife of King Charles III, became Queen Consort of the United Kingdom and the 14 other Commonwealth realms following their coronation on 6th May 2023. Although she is a popular royal figure, here are eight facts about the Queen which you may not know… King Charles III and Queen Camilla have been married […]
Wedding Traditions and Coins
We have now entered what is known as ‘peak wedding season’, which runs from May until October each year. There are numerous traditions which occur during weddings across all different cultures and countries, especially with the use of money. Here is everything you need to know about these traditions that occur in wedding ceremonies all […]
The Coronation’s Royal Articles
The crowning of King Charles III and Queen Camilla is set to take place on the 6th May 2023, and is an event that is steeped in royal history. Here are the most important royal articles you can expect to see during the coronation… The Diamond Jubilee State Coach The morning of the coronation will […]
All you need to know about the Coronation Emblem
On 6th May, 2023, King Charles III becomes the first British monarch to be crowned in the 21st century. For an event of such significance, the new ‘Coronation Emblem’ has been created specially for our King, and will coincide with the celebratory events. Here, we provide you with all you need to know about the […]
The Coronation Weekend 2023 Events
A three-day UK bank holiday weekend has been granted from Saturday 6th May to Monday 8th May 2023 to celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III. Here is all you need to know about the key events spread across the celebratory weekend… Saturday On Saturday 6th May, the Coronation will take place at Westminster Abbey. […]
The King Charles III Coronation Silver Crown
On 6th May, 2023, King Charles III becomes the first British monarch to be crowned in the 21st century. Not since 1953 have people lived through such an historic event, and many will not do so again. For years to come, people will ask: “Where were you when the King was crowned?”. This is a […]