Royal 101:  The Coronation Chair at Westminster Abbey

With the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, Charles has ascended the throne as King Charles III.  While the transition to the new Sovereign happens automatically on the previous Sovereign’s death, the coronation is a ceremony that comes later and bestows a s

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Royal 101:  Royal Transportation – Planes, Trains, and Automobiles

There are many ways for us to get around, from bicycles to airplanes, though many of us rely on cars to get from place to place.  Even the Royal Family has their means of conveyance, though their vehicles are nothing like our own (well, mostly).  The Royal Fleet includes limos, pl

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Royal Mail reveals image of King to feature on new stamps

The image of the King, which will feature on first and second-class stamps has been revealed with a Royal Mail executive describing it as a “defining part” of his reign.

For the first time, Charles’ portrait will appear on stamps in his role as monarch, and the simple, uncluttered design draws insp

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Biggest coin in Royal Mint’s history submitted for testing at the esoteric Trial of the Pyx

Nearly 10,000 coins, including the biggest in the Royal Mint’s history, have been submitted for testing at a 700-year-old ceremony.

The Trial of the Pyx aims to protects consumers by upholding the quality of coinage through rigoro

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Collecting MBE ‘very special’, Coronation Street star Helen Worth says

Actress Helen Worth, from London, is made a Member of the Order of the British Empire by the Prince of Wales at Windsor Castle. The honour recognises services to drama. Picture date: Tuesday January 24, 2023.

Coronation Street actress Helen W

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Royal 101:  What is an Equerry and what do they do?

Three mounted equerries in waiting at the Queen's Birthday Parade in 2018: Colonel Toby Browne (the Crown Equerry), Lieutenant Colonel Michael Vernon (an Extra Equerry), Major Nana Twumasi-Ankrah (Equerry in waiting)

A seldom-discussed person in the Royal household, the Equerry is actually a very important

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King uses royal train for first time as monarch as he travels to Manchester

The King has used the royal train for the first time since starting his reign, traveling to the city of Manchester.

Charles journeyed overnight from Ayr in Scotland, close to where the 18th-century property Dumfries House, part of The Prince’s Foundation, is based.

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Sandringham lawn being revamped to become biodiverse topiary garden

A lawn at the royal family’s country retreat that was used to grow vegetables during the Second World War is to be revamped into a “climate-friendly” topiary garden.

It is seen as a way to help the current lawn at the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk which has suffered during

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Sir Brian May vows to strive to ‘benefit the country’ after receiving knighthood

Brian May has said he feels a renewed responsibility to “behave in a way which benefits the country and the rest of the population” after being given a knighthood in the New Year Honours.

As the virtuoso guitarist

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King’s First Honours: Lionesses lead the pride in honours list alongside Brian May and Grayson Perry

Football’s Lionesses command the pride of their country in a New Year Honours list which also sees Queen guitarist Brian May, and artist Grayson Perry knighted.

Captain Leah Williamson is among four of

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First Look: Photograph released of King’s first Christmas broadcast

The King is expected to pay tribute to the late Queen during his first Christmas message to the nation, and the world.

An image of Charles, taken during the recording of his inaugural festive address, has been released ahead of the broadcast being screened on Christmas

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King’s First Trooping the Colour Confirmed for June 17th, 2023

The Princess of Wales has become Colonel of the Irish Guards, a role previously held by her husband, Buckingham Palace has announced.

This comes as the Palace also revealed that the King’s Birthday Parade, known as Trooping the Colour, will be held on June 17 in central London.

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Royal 101:  The Gold State Coach

The Gold State Coach is one of the most majestic symbols of the Crown.  Similar to the Crown Jewels, the Royal Yacht, or Buckingham Palace, the Gold State Coach presents an aura of majesty and authority.  Much as with the other symbols of the Royal Family mentioned above, it has a long tradition as part of the Crown’s possessions a

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King Charles III banknote designs unveiled

The designs for banknotes featuring images of King Charles III have been unveiled by the Bank of England ahead of their circulation by the middle of 2024.

The Bank said the King’s portrait will be the only change on existing designs of its £5, £10, £20, and £50 polymer plastic notes.

The image of the King will app

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King and Queen Consort to host royal family at Sandringham this Christmas

The King, Queen Consort and members of the royal family will spend Christmas at Sandringham for the first time in three years, Buckingham Palace has confirmed.

They will celebrate Christmas Day at the late Queen’s former Norfolk Estate with

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Royal 101:  The Tower of London and the Beefeaters

One of the oldest buildings in London, the Tower of London is staffed by Yeoman Warders who are known colloquially as “Beefeaters.”  The two go together like beans on toast and have been since the Tudor Period.  Today, the Tower of London is more a tourist attraction than a fortres

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King and Queen Consort choose Highland Gathering photo for Christmas card

The King and Queen Consort have chosen a photograph taken at a Highland Gathering for their Christmas card this year.

Buckingham Palace on Sunday released the picture selected for the couple’s first Christmas card since Charles became King.

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Princess of Wales sparkles in scarlet gown and tiara at diplomats reception at Buckingham Palace

The Princess of Wales dazzled in a sequined red evening gown and the Lotus Flower Tiara as the royal family welcomed diplomats to Buckingham Palace.

The Princess joined the Prince of Wa

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St Edward’s Crown to be re-sized for King ahead of coronation

The St Edward’s Crown has been removed from the Tower of London to be resized for the King ahead of the Coronation.

Buckingham Palace said the historic centerpiece of the Crown Jewels had been taken to allow for modification work to begin before the ceremony on

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Ten Interesting Facts About the House of Windsor

The ruling family of the United Kingdom, the House of Windsor, has a history that stretches back into the 19th Century when Queen Victoria married Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha.  With the family coming to power at a time of technological expansion, they were able to capture the att

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