How British imperial history shaped Charles III’s coronation ceremony: The coronation ceremony Charles III is about to go through reflects how monarchy has developed since Saxon times, but it still carries many vestiges of Britain’s imperial past. In the 18th century, the royal title changed from “King of England” to “King of the United Kingdom”, …
King Charles III’s coronation oath is a crucial part of the ceremony – experts explain: The crowning is perhaps the most famous part of British coronations. Yet easily overlooked – and equally important – is the coronation oath, which has been a fundamental component of the ceremony since medieval times. It is of such significance …
How King Charles III’s coronation robes — and other historical garments — are conserved: Ahead of King Charles III’s coronation on May 6 2023, textile conservators based at Historic Royal Palaces are hard at work. For the occasion, the sovereign is set to don historic ceremonial robes, heavy with history and symbolism. The first piece …
What King Charles III’s coronation quiche tells us about the history of British dining: King Charles III and Queen Camilla have announced a quiche as the official coronation dish. Devised by a Buckingham Palace chef, the idea is that people will cook it at home, as part of a Coronation Big Lunch, a nationwide and …
Karl, Karel or Karol? The translation confusion over King Charles III’s name, explained: Prince Charles is no more. In the English-speaking world, we’re now getting used to calling the former Prince of Wales “King Charles III”. As the King has chosen to keep his birth name as his regnal title, the change isn’t too difficult. …
Richard III’s reign was dogged by more rumours than just the Princes in the Tower: Portrait of Richard III. National Portrait Gallery, CC BY-NC The fate of the 12-year-old Edward V and his younger brother Richard, “the Princes in the Tower” (a misnomer as one of the “princes”, Edward, was actually king), has been the …