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HISTORICAL FACTS: 3 - The Untold Story

Royal Mint unveils new coin design inspired by King Charles

Animals and plants feature heavily in coinage that allows ‘everyone to celebrate British nature’

The Guardian - UK

New Royal Mint coins celebrate the King’s passion for nature and wildlife

Eight new coin designs, inspired by flora and fauna, will soon be appearing in people’s change across the UK.

The Independent UK

Coins hoard discovery under fireplace could be linked to 1692 Glencoe Massacre

The coins were believed to have belonged to clan chief Alasdair Ruadh ‘Maclain’ MacDonald, who was a victim of the Glencoe Massacre

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Coin hoard belonging to Highland clan chief discovered

The coins were believed to have belonged to clan chief Alasdair Ruadh ‘Maclain’ MacDonald, who was a victim of Glencoe Massacre.

The Independent UK

New King Charles coins: soon to be lost down the back of couches and stuck in car consoles

The Australian mint has released the new $1 coin – the monarch’s jowls, crow’s feet and famous ears all get a flattering depiction

The Guardian - AU

Second Amendment Roundup: Looking for Historical Tradition in All the Wrong Places

The Government drops reference to the slave codes as a historical analogue in Rahimi.

Reason

360-year-old Greenwich Park sweet chestnut on Tree of the Year shortlist

This year’s nominees are based in urban locations across the nation

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The Wales family will spend their summer holidays with two months of family time, and we're envious

The family are set to have a thrilling two month break

GoodToKnow

The Crown Jewels review – the cream of British comedy can’t find a funny line between them

The likes of Al Murray, Neil Morrissey and Mel Giedroyc can’t rescue Simon Nye’s woefully tedious show about the real-life heist of King Charles II’s crown jewels

The Guardian - UK

New arrival named after King Charles has the most bizarre history as he prepares for future as guardian of the Kingdom

This new arrival named after King Charles III has a big destiny thanks to a legend that's said to have inspired King Charles II

Woman & Home

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

Meghan and Harry gave away 'too much too soon' as they fail to stay relevant in showbiz world

The Duke and Duchess have been advised to "rethink" their brand as their most successful projects all relate back to them slamming the Royal Family.

Daily Record

Unusual detail on Scottish Coronation crown that means King Charles can't wear it

King Charles had his Scottish Coronation in Edinburgh today, but the ceremony didn't see him crowned for a second time - and there's an unusual reason why

Daily Mirror

Alex Salmond refuses invite to 'second rate' King's ceremony

ALEX Salmond has refused an invitation to the King’s Honours of Scotland ceremony in Edinburgh, saying he thinks Charles will be “the last King…

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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.

Reason

S. Ct. Will Review Whether Second Amendment Allows Disarming of People Subject to Civil Restraining Orders

The Supreme Court just announced that it will consider this issue, in U.S. v. Rahimi; this is unsurprising, since the Court is generally inclined to review cases where a court held that a federal statute was unconstitutional, and where the federal government asks for review. Here's my post from February,…

The Independent UK

New images of Scotland’s Crown jewels released ahead of royal visit

The Honours of Scotland comprise the Crown of Scotland, the Sceptre and the Sword of State and are believed to be the oldest Crown jewels in Britain.

The Independent UK

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’

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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 Independent UK

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

King Charles tickles Princess Charlotte in sweet Trooping the Colour moment: ‘Just being grandad’

King Charles III and Princess Charlotte shared sweet interaction on Buckingham Palace balcony at Trooping the Colour

Daily Mirror

William and Kate forced to reason with disappointed Louis during Palace flypast

William and Kate had to reason with Prince Louis, 5, who seemed unimpressed during the Buckingham Palace flypast today. The flypast was part of King Charles’ first Trooping the Colour ceremony as monarch, an annual event celebrating the King’s birthday

Bangkok Post

History comes alive in those pub names

The news has been so dull this week we might as well continue to pursue last week's investigations concerning the historical value of English pub names. If nothing else it may prompt readers to recall some of the more exotic inns where they have supped ale. It beats politics anyway.

The Independent UK

Trooping the Colour: King Charles joins first Birthday Parade on horseback – but Prince Louis steals show

King’s grandson Prince Louis was once again crowned the star of the show on social media as he pulled funny faces and waved to crowds

The Independent UK

Trooping the Colour: How Kate’s all-green outfit pays tribute to Diana

Charles’s first Trooping the Colour as monarch was held on 17 June

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