Although Elizabeth II became Queen on 6th February 1952, following the sad passing of her father, King George VI, she was not formally invested until her coronation on the 2nd June 1953. As a result, the Royal Mint had almost 18 months to prepare coinage for the new monarch, a process which involves utilising years […]
Discover 20 Fascinating Facts About The Royal Family That Will Leave You Astonished Currently, six out of ten Britons favour the British Royal Family, and over the years more and more people have become obsessed with the Royal Family, and love to keep up to date with what they are doing. Of course, any news […]
A Royal Treat: Discover the Perfect Gift for Fans of the Royal Family! Do you know someone who is a Royalist? Maybe you have a family member or friend who is obsessed with the Royal Family? If so, then events such as birthdays and Christmas are the best time for you to give the royalist […]
Uncover the Fascinating World of Commemorative Coins: Rare Double Portraits That Will Leave You in Awe! The King’s coronation earlier this year was an absolutely momentous occasion that will forever be etched in history. Witnessing the crowning of King Charles III and Queen Camilla was truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience. It was a sight to behold, […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]