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The Real Crown, Ex-Army General Sir Mike Jackson alleged that the monarch “was very clear” in her words, saying: “My grandsons have taken my shilling, therefore they must do their duty.” However, Jackson noted that because William, 41, was “heir to the throne, the risk is too great” for him to go to war.But as for Harry, 38, “the risk was acceptable” due to him being the younger — and the “Spare” — brother.Mark Cann, who was the director of the British Forces Foundation, appeared on the show and gave more insight into William’s desire to go to combat. “William was very keen to go.

Prince William and Kate Middleton's family arrived in style for Easter. On Sunday, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were joined by their children, Prince George, 9, Princess Charlotte, 7, and Prince Louis, 4, for the family's traditional church service at Windsor Castle.For the occasion, the Cambridges coordinated their outfits.

unveiled an official emoji depicting a multicolor crown to commemorate the May 6 ceremony for the monarch, 74, and his wife, Camilla.The image combines the colors gold, purple, blue, green and orange and is based on St. Edward’s crown.The emoji will appear when social media users type in the hashtags #Coronation, #CoronationConcert, #CoronationWeekend and #CoronationBigLunch.For the late Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee in June 2022, an adorable Twitter emoji popped up featuring a corgi wearing a purple crown.Plans for Charles and Camilla’s coronation are well underway, with details about the processional journey — just 1.3 miles long, stretching from Buckingham Palace to the ceremony at Westminster Abbey — revealed on Sunday.An array of royal regalia will also be utilized at the Abbey ceremony, including several items from the family’s selection of Crown Jewels.A special emoji for the Coronation has gone live today! The emoji, based on St Edward’s Crown, will appear when any of the following hashtags are used: #Coronation#CoronationConcert#TheBigHelpout#CoronationWeekend#CoronationBigLunch pic.twitter.com/ueHOpkNn6MAside from St.

not the gossipy kind.A new book has alleged that then-Prince Charles was in the woods foraging in the muck for mushrooms on Sept. 8, the day Queen Elizabeth died.Charles, 74, flew to Balmoral Castle with his sister, Princess Anne, that morning after they were alerted about their mother’s bad health, wrote Robert Jobson in his book “Our King: Charles III: The Man and the Monarch Revealed.” After spending several hours with the queen, Charles went to his nearby Birkhall estate, as there “seemed no immediate reason for alarm,” according to an excerpt published in the Daily Mail.Charles then went for a walk in the “surrounding woods, armed with a walking cane and a basket” to scope for vegetables.“More importantly, he was drawing solace and strength from the trees, the smell of the earth and the murmur of the River Muick,” Jobson wrote.“Understandably lost in thought, the prince knew that the defining moment of his life, at the advanced age of 73, was fast approaching: the death of his mother and his accession as king,” he added.While his protection officers had “deliberately hung back to give him some privacy,” they knew which part of the grounds Charles was scrounging for mushrooms.

While King Charles has taken pains to ensure he is seen as a very modern monarch ahead of his Coronation next month, it seems there are some occasions when tradition must still take precedence over 2023 sensibilities. 

Prince William and Kate Middleton coordinated their outfits with their kids to celebrate Easter Sunday 2023.

The impressive Gold State Coach creaks like an “old galleon” as it rolls along, but runs a lot smoother than it used to, the man in charge of its care has revealed. Martin Oates, senior carriage restorer at the Royal Mews, will walk behind the four-tonne carriage in the King’s coronation procession and act as the “brake man” pulling the hand-held T-bar at the back to secure it in place when it stops.

Buckingham Palace has revealed an official emoji to celebrate the upcoming coronation of King Charles and the Queen Consort, Camilla. The colourful cartoon motif depicts the 17th century jewelled solid gold St Edward’s Crown with purple velvet cap – the regalia which will be used to crown the King on May 6.

The King’s coronation procession stretches to just 1.3 miles – around a quarter of the length of the late Queen’s five-mile celebratory journey. A newly crowned Charles and Queen Consort will make their way back from Westminster Abbey via the tried and tested route of Parliament Square, along Whitehall, around Trafalgar Square, through Admiralty Arch and down The Mall back to Buckingham Palace.

Glittering ceremonial celebrations for the King’s coronation have been unveiled, detailing the procession route, the carriages and the priceless Crown Jewels chosen to play a starring role. Charles and the Queen Consort will travel in a shorter procession route than the late Elizabeth II and break with tradition by only using the elaborate 260-year-old Gold State Coach one way – on their return.The monarch and Camilla have personally decided to make the 1.3-mile outward journey – known as the King’s Procession – from Buckingham Palace in the more modern, comfortable Diamond Jubilee State Coach, which has shock absorbers, heating and air conditioning.

since Queen Elizabeth’s passing in September. Alongside Charles, 74, stood Queen Consort Camila, 75, and behind them walked the future king’s sister Princess Anne and brother, disgraced royal Prince Andrew, reports The Independent.Prince Edward and his family trailed the senior royals followed by Prince William, Kate Middleton and their three children Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis.Bringing up the rear of the group were Princess Eugenie — who is pregnant — and her husband Jack Brooksbank.The service was held at the 15th-century Windsor Castle which served as the final resting place for Charles’ mother and father as well as his grandparents.

The Princess of Wales, Kate Middleton, looked beautiful as she arrived at the royal family’s Easter Sunday service at St George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle, for the first Easter Sunday service without Queen Elizabeth II. Kate stuck with her tradition of wearing blue to attend the service, as she donned a cobalt blue Catherine Walker coat dress with a matching hat and clutch bag for the occasion.

It’s still unknown whether Meghan Markle and Prince Harry will put on a brave face for King Charles’ big day. A spokesperson for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex recently told the BBC that there’s no update on whether they will be attending the upcoming coronation or not.

A royal roller-coaster. Princess Kate had a difficult time reuniting with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, a new book claims.

reportedly busy with engagements leading up to their wedding day that May, and spent the holiday privately. Markle’s first holiday with the royal family was Christmas of 2017, when she and Harry were newly engaged. “I remember so vividly the first Christmas at Sandringham,” she said in the Netflix docuseries “Harry & Meghan.”“Calling my mom, and she’s like, ‘How’s it going?’ And I said, ‘Oh my gosh, it’s amazing.

Prince Harry and Prince William have had a tumultous relationship over the last few years.

King Charles' coronation will take place next month, with preparations underway for the historic occasion.

told The Independent. “You can’t sit on the fence and keep one foot in and one foot out.

Queen Camilla was officially identified with her new title for the first time on the invitation for King Charles III coronation. Camilla was designated "queen consort" when Charles ascended the throne following the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, in September. Buckingham Palace released the invitations for the monarch’s May 6 coronation Tuesday along with a new portrait of Their Majesties.

A royal invitation! King Charles III is gearing up for his coronation ceremony with the release of his and Queen Consort Camilla’s official coronation portrait and invitation.

Sentimental mementos for his big day. As King Charles III gears up for his coronation, he’s set to be adorned with many items from the Crown Jewels as he’s declared the new monarch.