Search results

From bats to earthquakes and from people eating meals during the ceremony to black cats, here are some weird things that have happened in coronations over the centuries. Will something bizarre happen during the Coronation of King Charles III?

The newly created anointing screen has been blessed. The Stone of Destiny has arrived in London from Edinburgh ready to be placed within the St Edward's Chair. A service to mark its arrival has taken place. Meanwhile, new photos of the King and Queen Consort (who will be known as Queen from...

The robes the King will wear at his Coronation on Saturday have been revealed...

Ahead of the coronation of King Charles III, the Tower of London's Yeoman Warders – better known as the 'Beefeaters' – have revealed a change to their iconic uniform. Since the Yeoman Body was created in 1485 by King Henry VII, their uniforms have continued to evolve through the centuries...

The King has honoured his sister Princess Anne for "her loyalty and her unwavering devotion to duty" by giving her a key coronation role on May 6. The Princess Royal is said to be "incredibly honoured" to be the Gold-Stick-in-Waiting during the historic event. Gold Stick is a personal attendant...

Part 1 It's 14th November 1948 and the destiny of this baby boy is set; he will one day rule the land. Grandson of the monarch King George VI and the firstborn of the heir Princess Elizabeth, clearly it was a childhood like no other. Find out about his early years at school, prepping for the...

The King has accepted the role of Commissioner-in-Chief of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). His Majesty Charles III was presented with a special commemorative sword and a horse called Noble at Windsor Castle. This year also marks the 150th anniversary of the RCMP.

With one week to go until the Coronation of King Charles III, the new anointing screen has been revealed. The screen will keep the private ceremony of anointing the new monarch with holy oil away from others' gazes. The screen depicts a tree with 56 leaves, each one representating a member of...

The new monarch's cypher and crown appears on the new Standards and Colours The Life Guards and the Grenadier Guards have been part of the Sovereign’s personal troops since before the Restoration of the Monarchy. Yesterday, alongside the Royal Navy and the King’s Colour Squadron of the Royal...

The Stone of Destiny (aka the Stone of Scone) is returning to England for the first time in more than a quarter of a century, where it will play a key role in the coronation, amid tight security. At Edinburgh Castle on Thursday a special ceremony was held to mark the legendary stone - which has...

On Saturday 6th May King Charles III will become the 39th monarch to be crowned in Westminster Abbey since King William I's coronation on Christmas Day 1066. As has been the case for centuries, the new monarch will receive his Crown, Orb and Spectre whilst seated on the ornately decorated...

The King and Queen Consort have joined Ukraine’s ambassador to the UK Vadym Prystaiko and his wife Inna in Liverpool to mark the twinning of the city’s Central Library with the Regional Scientific Library in Odesa. Their Majesties were greeted on arrival by brass band EuroBrass, before unveiling...

The King and Queen Consort (who will be titled as the Queen after her Coronation on Saturday next week) have visited the M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool where the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest is to be held a week after their coronations. The UK is hosting the Eurovision Song Contest for the first...

A chocolate bust of King Charles III has been created ahead of his Coronation by American company Mars Wrigley. King Charles III's Coronation, the first British coronation in most people's lifetimes, is on Saturday next week. The Coronation will see an extra Bank Holiday Monday this month in...

Photos have been released by Buckingham Palace to mark the 5th birthday of Prince Louis, the youngest child of the Prince and Princess of Wales. The King's grandson was born on 23rd April (St George's Day) 2018. He is the fourth in line to the Throne after Prince William, Prince George and...

Proclaimers removed from King's Coronation playlist 23 April 2023 BBC News The Scottish rock duo's hit was removed from the UK Government's Coronation playlist The Proclaimers have been removed from an official King's Coronation playlist after they were criticised for their anti-royal views...

The RAF's new Jackal drone is the work of Flyby Technology, a UK startup founded by former RAF and Royal Navy fighter pilot Jon Parker.

If you’re having a get-together or helping plan a street party for the King's coronation, you might want to put quiche on the menu. It was hand-picked by King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla to be the official party food for the coronation next month. The recipe includes spinach, broad...

Beer Brewed for a King | How one Brewery is Celebrating The King’s Coronation

King's coronation: Thousands from armed forces to take part Military personnel from across the UK have been requested to take part in the 6 May coronation By Jasmine Andersson BBC News Sunday 16th April 2023 More than 6,000 armed forces members will take part in King Charles's coronation...