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UNCOVERED: 6 | History Defined

What crown will Camilla wear at the coronation?

Buckingham Palace has confirmed the crown Camilla will wear at the coronation, here's everything to know about it...

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Multimillion-pound coronation ‘a slap in face amid cost-of-living crisis’

The late Elizabeth II’s coronation cost £20.5 million in today’s money, while Charles’s grandfather George VI’s was £24.8 million.

The Independent UK

The most amazing coronation outfits through history

Prudence Wade takes a look at opulent coronation fashion dating back to 1911.

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Coronation outfits through history

While there will be a modern update to this year’s proceedings, extravagant outfits from coronations past may give us an idea of the royal aesthetic.

The Independent UK

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 indeed international feast.

The Conversation

Windsor travel guide: Best things to do and where to stay in this historic market town with royal connections

Think of Windsor and you might think of the royal family, but there’s plenty more to discover. Ahead of the coronation of King Charles III, Hazel Plush shares her pick of attractions, hotels and more

The Independent UK

Revealed: official gifts to royal family contained in £100m ‘private’ stamp collection

Mint collection of historical Canadian stamps and rare set from Laos were given to royals as state gifts

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What is the Royal Family's last name?

The Royal Family's last name is not something that is often used in everyday life. So what is their official surname?

Woman & Home

These hot old pictures of Prince William with a full beard have got royal fans swooning

These vintage snaps of Prince William with a full beard have got royal fans calling for him to grow it back

Woman & Home

How German is the royal family?

King Charles is in Germany for his first overseas state visit – which has given him the opportunity to dine with some of his more distant relatives.

The Week

Bombshell secret letter from King Edward VIII to Hitler thanked him for 'great hospitality'

After years spent researching the royal archives for a new book on the Duke of Windsor, exposing the depths of his love of fascism, historian Alexander Larman found a draft of the letter.

Daily Record

King Edward VIII's secret letter to Hitler thanking him for 'great hospitality' revealed

The bombshell letter was unearthed by historian Alexander Larman in the royal archives while researching for a new book on the abdicated King Edward VIII and his love of fascism

Daily Mirror

Prince Louis may be given new title after King Charles' royal family shake-up

The monarch has given Prince Edward the new title of Duke of Edinburgh - which may eventually be passed on to one of the Prince and Princess of Wales' children

Daily Record

Prince Louis could be granted top royal title after King Charles' latest royal shake-up

King Charles has granted his younger brother the title of Duke of Edinburgh but it will only last for his lifetime and not pass to his son, which could pave the way for it to be given to one of the Prince and Princess of Wales's children

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90 years ago, Yorta Yorta leader William Cooper petitioned the king for Aboriginal representation in parliament

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised this article contains names and images of deceased people.

The Conversation

No ordinary diamond: how the Koh-i-Noor became an imperial possession

Ahead of King Charles’s coronation on May 6 2023, Buckingham Palace has announced that Camilla, the Queen consort, will be wearing a modified version of the crown made for Queen Mary, the consort of George V. This is the first time since the 1700s that a queen consort crown is…

Daily Mirror

Letter finally arrives 100 years after it was posted - leaving Royal Mail baffled

The envelope had a stamp of King George V's head and was addressed to Katie Marsh, wife of stamp dealer Oswald Marsh, and sent by her friend Christabel Mennell

The Guardian - UK

First Thing: latest objects shot down over US not linked to China, Biden says

‘Private companies’ conclusion likely to fuel criticism that downings were overreaction amid pressure over initial balloon discovery. Plus, there may be a reason you want to sleep more in winter

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The Independent UK

Letter lost in 1916 delivered in London after 100 years

Envelope reportedly has stamp bearing George V’s head

The Guardian - UK

Letter lost in 1916 delivered in London more than 100 years later

Royal Mail ‘uncertain what happened’ to delayed letter from Bath, which arrived in Crystal Palace in 2021

Wales Online

Camilla to wear recycled crown without controversial diamond for coronation

She will not include the controversial Koh-i-noor diamond at the event in May

The Independent UK

Camilla to avoid controversial diamond by reusing crown at coronation

India is reported to have expressed concern that the Koh-i-noor would provide an unwelcome reminder of the British Empire.

Evening Standard

Camilla to avoid using controversial Koh-i-noor diamond by reusing crown at coronation

An existing crown will be modified rather than a new one created ‘in the interests of sustainability’

Daily Mirror

Star Trek's George Takei takes swipe at William Shatner's space stint amid 60-year feud

George Takei, who played Hikaru Sulu in sci-fi series Star Trek, has lifted the lid on his 6 decade-long feud with co-star William Shatner, insisting he would never work with the Captain Kirk actor again

Daily Mirror

Harry and Meghan's daughter Lilibet isn't the only young royal to be born in the US

While many may believe that Lilibet was the first young royal to be born in the US, she was actually the second as another member of the family began life there in 2013

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