Queen Elizabeth II
A final chapter in Britain’s coinage history is being written, as the very last £1 coins featuring Queen Elizabeth II are now entering circulation. More than 23 million of these coins, dated 2021 and 2022, will soon be turning up in shop tills and pockets across the UK. The
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His Majesty King Charles III delivered a deeply moving tribute to Second World War veterans today, marking the 80th anniversary of Victory over Japan Day with a poignant audio message that honored those who served in the Pacific theater. Speaking on the historic anniversary, the King reflected on his grandfather
News
The Royal Household has published its annual financial statement for 2024-25, providing unprecedented transparency into how the monarchy is funded and operated during a year marked by health challenges but continued constitutional duties and major infrastructure investments. This is a very 'nuts and bolts' look at how the
Engagements
King Charles III's third birthday parade as monarch showcased the royal family's resilience and unity, with Princess Anne making a triumphant return to horseback riding while the ceremony paid solemn tribute to Air India Flight 171 crash victims. London witnessed a day of both celebration and
Royal Family
Four-year backlog of official gifts released, showcasing everything from luxury vehicles to children's television honors A treasure trove of royal gifts spanning four years has been unveiled, revealing the extraordinary range of presents bestowed upon the British Royal Family, including a luxury SUV worth hundreds of thousands of
Current Affairs
King Charles III made history on Tuesday as he delivered Canada's Speech from the Throne to Parliament, becoming only the second British monarch to personally address the Canadian legislature while sending unmistakable signals about the nation's independence in the face of mounting pressure from the United
Engagements
King Charles III and Queen Camilla touched down in Canada's capital Monday afternoon, beginning a carefully orchestrated two-day royal visit that carries significant political weight beyond its ceremonial trappings. The trip, marking the first time a British monarch will deliver Canada's throne speech since 1977, arrives
State Visits
French President Emmanuel Macron is set to visit the United Kingdom for a state visit from July 8th to 10th, Buckingham Palace has confirmed. The trip will see President Macron and his wife, Brigitte Macron, hosted by King Charles III and Queen Camilla at Windsor Castle. This visit follows the
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In a diplomatic maneuver that blends historical tradition with contemporary geopolitics, King Charles III will soon undertake a rare duty that hasn't been performed by a British monarch on Canadian soil in nearly half a century. The announcement from newly elected Prime Minister Mark Carney that King Charles
Royal Traditions
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In a remarkable juxtaposition of ancient and modern royal tradition, The National Archives will unveil two extraordinary royal documents to the public for the first time next month, separated by more than seven centuries yet bound by the same ceremonial purpose. King Charles III's Coronation Roll will be