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FORGOTTEN HISTORY: 6 - The Untold Story

How the long tradition of coronations has evolved

Ceremonies in which Anglo-Saxon monarchs were anointed with oil were recorded in the seventh and eighth centuries.

The Week

Charles' coronation seized on by republicans as chance to ditch monarchy

When King Charles III is crowned in a lavish ceremony next week, Britain's main anti-monarchist movement will gather along the procession route next to a statue of Charles I, who was beheaded in 1649, leading to a short-lived republic.

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Woman 'struck gold' after finding rare Charles I coin at home - and it's worth THOUSANDS

The owner found the 400-year-old coin at the back of a dressing table drawer at her late aunt's home - and she thought it was a fake coin until an antiques expert revealed its true value.

Daily Mirror

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Gold coin found in pile of loose change in a drawer is worth thousands

The coin from the time of Charles I was among coins and bank notes from foreign holidays

Wales Online

History lover drives around England, Scotland and Wales dressed as King Charles I

Daniel Williams began impersonating King Charles I after his ‘creativity exploded’ when he saw his life-like portrait

Wales Online

A day in the life of a King Charles I lookalike: ‘It takes a hell of a lot of work’

Daniel Williams has toured the UK impersonating King Charles I after his ‘creativity exploded’ when he saw his life-like portrait

The Independent UK

Complete guide to all the glittering regalia used at the coronation

The priceless objects are part of the Crown Jewels – the nation’s most precious treasures.

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People are only just realising the sweet way Kings Charles spaniels got their name

For many, the name King Charles still doesn't automatically make them think of Royalty – they think of the dog breed instead. Now, people are only just realising where the name actually comes from

Daily Mirror

King Charles gets new ‘royal train’: Carolean Express to link London and Edinburgh

First service from King’s Cross will depart at 11am on Coronation Day

Evening Standard

Best royal attractions to visit in the UK to celebrate the King’s Coronation

There’s more to the monarchy than Buckingham Palace; feel like royalty for a day with a trip to one of these regal establishments

The Independent UK

King Charles coronation: all the details and who’s attending

Soldiers and emergency workers are among more than 400,000 people who will be given medals for their efforts to support the King’s coronation.

The Week

King Charles' Coronation plans in full - crown jewels, carriages and Royal emoji

More details have been released about King Charles' coronation which will take place on May 6

Chronicle Live

King Charles Coronation: Buckingham Palace announces 6 key details for coronation

King Charles III is reportedly seeking to honour centuries of tradition during his upcoming Coronation, but also has a desire to modernise the monarchy

Nottingham Post

What to look out for during Coronation ceremony of King Charles III

The ceremony will be steeped in tradition with several historical items playing a large role in the event. The route for the procession has also been revealed for those wishing to attend.

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King’s Coronation: 3 Crowns, 2 Carriages and a Shorter Route

King Charles III plans to take a shortcut and smoother ride to Westminster Abbey for his coronation, trimming the procession route his mother took in 1953 as he aims for a more modest event that will include some modern touches, Buckingham Palace said Sunday. The lower-key ceremony May 6 will…

Daily Record

King Charles coronation plans revealed in full including plans for special celebratory emoji

Plans reveal the Crown Jewels will play a starring role during the religious service at Westminster Abbey on May 6.

The Independent UK

King's coronation: 3 crowns, 2 carriages and a shorter route

King Charles III will be taking a short cut and a smoother ride to Westminster Abbey, trimming the procession route his mother took in 1953 as he aims for a more modest coronation that will include some modern touches

The Independent UK

Queen Camilla will hold ivory sceptre during coronation ceremony

Previous reports suggested the sceptre would be dropped due to the Prince of Wales’s anti-ivory campaign

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The Guardian - UK

Charles III’s coronation: why a spoon and not a crown carries more weight

Most items of regalia used for coronation are at most 350-years-old, but there is one notable exception

The Independent UK

Camilla to hold ivory sceptre during coronation ceremony

The King and Queen Consort will be crowned on May 6 at Westminster Abbey.

Daily Mirror

King Charles' Coronation plans in full - crown jewels, carriages and huge controversy

More details have been revealed about King Charles' upcoming coronation, taking place on May 6, including the route the procession will take and which priceless jewels will be used

The Guardian - UK

Document that made Charles II king to be auctioned for £600k

Signed copy of 1660 Declaration of Breda, which restored monarchy in Britain after Cromwell’s rule, goes on sale in May

The Independent UK

New detail discovered in coronation chair decorations

The chair was made around 1300 for King Edward I to house the famous Stone of Scone.

Daily Mirror

King Charles' coronation oil 'secretly concocted for 8 months on housing estate in Hull'

Retired church minister and pharmacist Mark Hutton spent months getting items from an ancient list of ingredients based on a recipe in the Bible ready for King Charles' coronation in May

The Guardian - UK

Nell’s king, dragon flags, and a cute film groundhog’s name – take the Thursday quiz

Fifteen questions on general knowledge and topical trivia, plus a few jokes every Thursday. How will you fare?

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