Royal 101: Royal Country Homes
While many homes inhabited by the Royal Family are actually the property of the Crown, there are residences within the family’s portfolio that are their private property. The castles and palaces don’t fall into this category, but plenty of country estates do. These country homes include some pretty well-known estates that have been in the Royal Family’s possessi
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Royal 101: The Honours Process from Nomination to Knighthood
It is a dream for many Brits to one day be called “Sir” or “Dame” when they receive a knighthood from the Sovereign. In the past, we have covered the various orders of chivalry that make up the honors but have not covered the process from beginning to end. Even the process can have many routes as there
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Royal 101: Royal Family Titles Explained and Where They Originate
If we told you that the British royal family had a hierarchy system, you may think we were pointing out the obvious. However, the truth is that the structure of authority is a bit more complicated than that, with titles to denote the ranks within “the firm” and who stands in t
Royal 101: The Coronation Ceremony
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The coronation of a new monarch is perhaps the grandest ceremony that the United Kingdom has. The coronation ceremony can trace its history back over 1,000 years and has its origins in the
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Q&A: Why is there a coronation and what exactly is happening?
King Charles III’s coronation is the first to be staged in Britain for 70 years.
Here is the lowdown on the big day.
All timings below are British Summer Time. For translations to US timezones, please see this article.
– When and where is the coro
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Royal History: The queen consort who rebuilt the monarchy from the ruins of abdication scandal
The last queen consort to be crowned was Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother – the King’s beloved grandmother – nearly 90 years ago.
A constitutional crisis over Edward VIII’s love for American divorcee Wallis Sim
Royal 101: The Monarch and the Church of England
While in America we sometimes worry about a mingling of Church and State, in the United Kingdom the two have been linked for a few centuries. This was due to King Henry VIII breaking away from the Catholic Church so he could establish the Church of England. Not only did this allow He
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Royal 101: The History of the Royal Family and the Armed Forces
Once upon a time, a monarch personally led their forces into battle, serving not only as king but also general. This tradition lasted for hundreds of years, from the days of the Anglo-Saxons through the Tudor period and beyond. Several of Shakespeare’s history plays
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Royal 101: The Crown Jewels
One of the most important symbols of the Crown’s authority and wealth, the Crown Jewels of the United Kingdom have a long, interesting, and sometimes controversial past. These objects have been part of royal ceremonies for centuries, most often in the coronation of kings and queens. What’s more, the Crown Jewels aren’t just a few accouterments, but represent
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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: 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 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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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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