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WEBSep 10, 2024 · The King welcomes the Black Ferns to Buckingham Palace. 12 September 2024. Press release 10 September 2024.
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WEBThe Duke and Duchess of Gloucester visit Northern Ireland. 17 September 2024. Read more. News.
William I 'The Conqueror' (r. 1066-1087) - The Royal Family
WEBBorn around 1028, William was the illegitimate son of Duke Robert I of Normandy, and Herleve (also known as Arlette), daughter of a tanner in Falaise. Known as 'William the Bastard' to his contemporaries, his illegitimacy shaped his career when he was young. On his father's death in 1035, William was recognised by his family as the heir - an ...
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex | The Royal Family
WEBAbout The Duke of Sussex. The Duke is the younger son of The King and Diana, Princess of Wales. He was born at 4.20pm on 15 September 1984 at St Mary's Hospital, Paddington and christened Henry Charles Albert David at St George’s Chapel, Windsor. He spent ten years working in the Armed Forces, ending operational duties in 2015.
The Queen's Jubilees and milestones | The Royal Family
WEB470,020 likes. theroyalfamily. This year The Queen will celebrate her Platinum Jubilee, marking 7️⃣0️⃣ years as Monarch. To begin the celebrations, Her Majesty viewed a selection of cards, letters and artwork sent to her by children and other members of the public to mark this, and previous, Jubilees.
Timeline: Queen Victoria and Prince Albert | The Royal Family
WEBAlbert believed in the power of art and design to improve the quality of life for everyone. By 1841, Victoria and Albert had both taken up etching as a hobby and often worked on the same piece together. This sketch depicts Victoria, Princess Royal and Albert Edward, Prince of Wales as young children playing together.
The King - The Royal Family
WEBThe Prince of Wales, eldest son of The Queen and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, was born at Buckingham Palace at 9.14pm on 14 November 1948. A month later, on 15 December, Charles Philip Arthur George was christened in the Music Room at Buckingham Palace, by the Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Geoffrey …
The Coronation: history and ceremonial | The Royal Family
WEBAfter Queen Elizabeth II was crowned The Duke of Edinburgh was the first, after the archbishops and bishops, to pay homage to her. The Queen's Coronation took place on 2 June 1953 following her accession on 6 February 1952. In 2013 The Queen celebrated the sixtieth anniversary of her Coronation, marking the occasion with a festival in the ...
The Coronation Service - Order of Service | The Royal Family
WEBMay 6, 2023 · The Coronation Service of Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla will take place at Westminster Abbey on Saturday 6th May 2023 at 1100hrs. Download the Order of Service. For almost a thousand years, Coronations have been held at Westminster Abbey, and the Order of Service draws …
The role of the Monarchy - The Royal Family
WEBAug 24, 2024 · The role of the Monarchy. Monarchy is the oldest form of government in the United Kingdom. In a monarchy, a king or queen is Head of State. The British Monarchy is known as a constitutional monarchy. This means that, while The Sovereign is Head of State, the ability to make and pass legislation resides with an elected Parliament.