Alongside the paegentry and pomp of the last few days due to the Coronation rehearsals and preparation, some changes will take place with the new King who officially begins his reign today. One of those changes will be seen on the post boxes. This is because they bear the symbol …
Read More »Tom Devine: What happened to Scotland’s support for the monarchy?
The headline figure indicates that 55% of respondents agree the monarchy is good for Britain, with 30% agreeing strongly, 18% disagreeing while 26% are uncertain. The distinctive feature is in Scotland where support for the monarchy stands at 45% and 36% prefer a republic with an elected head of state. …
Read More »Royal fans pour into the Mall for Coronation procession today
Millions of royal fans poured into the Mall early this morning to get the best possible view of the historic Coronation procession, securing their spots along the route or in front of big screens. Wave upon wave of spectators attempted to secure a spot to watch the procession from Buckingham …
Read More »A new era for the royal family: Dawn breaks on Charles’ Coronation
Charles III’s day of destiny has arrived as the world prepares to watch the historic first coronation of a British monarch in 70 years at Westminster Abbey where Britain will hail its new King. The monarch had been heir since the age of three, and is now ready to finally …
Read More »The 12 best logos with crowns
The best logos with crowns illustrate just how effective a simple, recognisable icon can be when it comes to building a brand identity. So as the UK marks King Charles III’s coronation (yes; it’s a tenuous connection, but hear us out), we’re exploring the enduring appeal of crown logos. From …
Read More »Kate’s parenting style may be ‘firmly against royal rules’ of the past, expert claims
“It is obvious though, that Kate knows that the more children spend close, quality time with their parents, the more independent they will grow,” she explained. “Open communication is the most important skill a parent can nurture and in still in their child and we know that this is something …
Read More »How Welsh nationalism shaped the King
Royal Mail needs a history lesson. In preparation for this weekend it has dedicated four special post-boxes emblazoned with a coronation emblem and Union Jack, sent to every corner of the UK. But what did it expect by placing the box in Cardiff city centre directly outside the pub named …
Read More »Town forced to wait for new post office as deadline missed to find new operator
The job of taking over Portishead’s only post office will continue to be advertised – despite a deadline for applications having passed. The post office – the only one in the town – closed in January after McColls in the High Street, where it was based, shut its doors. Portishead …
Read More »Knit my king: UK ‘yarnbombers’ crochet for the coronation
LONDON, United Kingdom — They are the knitting and crocheting enthusiasts who secretly craft themed decorations for British royal weddings and jubilees, then put them out in public places under the cover of darkness. Now the country’s small army of unassuming “yarnbombers” has swung into action for King Charles III’s coronation on May 6 …
Read More »What changes has Britain seen under King Charles? – Newspaper
LONDON: From a new face on the country’s stamps and coins to a change of words for the national anthem, Britain has seen a number of alterations since the death of Queen Elizabeth in September and the accession of her son Charles to the throne. Ahead of his coronation on …
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