HISTORICAL FACTS: 4 - The Untold Story

King's speech: what is it and why does it matter?

Today, King Charles will give his first speech from the throne as monarch. He delivered the queen’s speech once as Prince of Wales, deputising in May 2022 for his mother, who could not attend. This is the first speech by a king since 1951, though on that occasion King George…

The Conversation · Nov 7, 2023

Law and order and the economy are focus of the British government's King's Speech

Britain’s Conservative government is setting out a pre-election policy slate including tougher sentences for criminals and measures to tame inflation and boost economic growth

The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2023

King Charles III will preside over Britain’s State Opening of Parliament, where pomp meets politics

King Charles III is preparing to deliver the King’s Speech at the State Opening of Parliament

The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2023

King Charles won't be crowned in Scotland for both a symbolic and practical reason - so why is he having a separate Scottish coronation?

King Charles won't be crowned in Scotland owing to a very specific rule but also - there's a fairly awkward reason too!

Woman & Home · Jul 5, 2023

Scotland honours King and Queen with procession to mark the coronation

A procession in Edinburgh kicked off the day’s events while protesters made their voices heard.

The Independent UK · Jul 5, 2023

Why is the King getting a 'second coronation' in Scotland?

KING Charles is set to be presented with the Honours of Scotland on Wednesday at a ceremony in St Giles’ Cathedral.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 5, 2023

The Honours of Scotland and why they'll be presented to King Charles in Edinburgh

The King will be hosting a special ceremony of thanksgiving at St Giles' Cathedral on Wednesday, where he will be presented with the Honours of Scotland - the nation's crown jewels.

Edinburgh Live · Jul 3, 2023

Rare book thought to have been used to convert Charles II to Catholicism goes on show

‘Not only is the 1623 edition of the Missale Romanum a rare book – just one other complete copy is recorded in UK libraries’

The Independent UK · Jun 23, 2023

Prayerbook of priest who saved Charles II’s life on display in Staffordshire hall

Rare 1623 missal bears signature of Catholic priest John Huddleston, who hid king after final defeat by Cromwell’s forces

The Guardian - UK · Jun 22, 2023

Book thought to have been used to convert Charles II to Catholicism goes on show

The missal was owned by a Benedictine priest who had saved the monarch’s life three decades earlier.

The Independent UK · Jun 22, 2023