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Correct... !
King Charles III, a life of service
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This report is slightly misleading. It makes it read like Leicester is in Scotland which it isn't its in the Midlands of England
King Charles III has met the man in charge of policing in Leicester following recent disorder in the city.
"Temporary Chief Constable Rob Nixon travelled to Edinburgh on Monday at the request of the King."
"About 300 members of the British South Asian community met the monarch to recognise the contributions they have made to the country."
"It comes after disorder broke out on 17 September amid tensions involving parts of the Hindu and Muslim communities."
"Mr Nixon said: "It was a real privilege to meet His Majesty The King on his first public engagement since the Queen's death and I thought it was significant that he wanted to understand what had been happening in Leicester."
"He was obviously appreciative of what our role has been in terms of policing, and he was very, very interested in hearing the community voice... and so many key people within them are pulling together to bring back harmony, along with also understanding the role of social media and misinformation and how that can cause increased tension."
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Everything in Leicester, is "Just Fine"!
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lol..unfortunately it isn't...Everything in Leicester, is "Just Fine"!
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I think you're on shaky ground with DNA.
The royal family shared DNA with Kaiser Bill, Czar Nicholas and a couple of US presidents!
The royal family shared DNA with Kaiser Bill, Czar Nicholas and a couple of US presidents!
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..the Palace has just denied it...
"The coronation of King Charles III will take place on June 3 next year, it has been reported. While an official announcement has yet to be made, Bloomberg, citing government officials, reported that “plans are converging” on the first Saturday in June. Buckingham Palace did not respond to a request from The Daily Beast for comment, however, given that June is a key ceremonial month for royal events, the date seems credible."
Buckingham Palace has denied speculation that King Charles III will be coronated on June 3 next year.
It comes after the date, which falls on a Saturday, was reported by Bloomberg quoting anonymous 'UK officials'.
The publication said the date would represent a 'touching tribute' to the Queen, marking 70 years and one day since the late monarch's coronation in 1953.
It added that ahead of a public announcement, discussions are still taking place over which other day will become an official holiday to mark the occasion.
But a Buckingham Palace source has since told MailOnline that any reports on a date are 'purely speculation.'
They said: 'Without offering any further hints or clues, I can assure you that no date has yet been agreed upon or signed off and anyone who suggests otherwise is incorrect.
'Discussions are actively ongoing and a decision and announcement will be made in due course as soon as the there is a firm conclusion.'
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Yes, I believe it is official, June 3, 2023 is the big day for King Charles. I shall be back home to enjoy the pomp and ceremony!
For his coronation. Charles will be decked out in nearly $4 billion (!!) of coronation regalia. Yes, billion, with a B. "How could one man possibly wear that much jewelry?" you might ask. But the collection is comprised of the St. Edwards Crown, Sovereign's Ring, Imperial State Crown, Sovereign’s Sceptre with dove, Sovereign’s Sceptre with the cross, Sovereign’s Orb, Gold Ampulla, the Spurs, and the Sword of Offering, all littered with gem stones like diamonds, sapphires, rubies, and pearls.
The St. Edwards Crown hasn't been worn in 200 years, because of its sheer weight (clocking in at 4.9 pounds). Even more impressive is the Sovereign's Scepter with Cross, which holds the world's most expensive diamond, the Cullinan, believed to be approximately 530 carats and estimated to be worth $430 million.
For his coronation. Charles will be decked out in nearly $4 billion (!!) of coronation regalia. Yes, billion, with a B. "How could one man possibly wear that much jewelry?" you might ask. But the collection is comprised of the St. Edwards Crown, Sovereign's Ring, Imperial State Crown, Sovereign’s Sceptre with dove, Sovereign’s Sceptre with the cross, Sovereign’s Orb, Gold Ampulla, the Spurs, and the Sword of Offering, all littered with gem stones like diamonds, sapphires, rubies, and pearls.
The St. Edwards Crown hasn't been worn in 200 years, because of its sheer weight (clocking in at 4.9 pounds). Even more impressive is the Sovereign's Scepter with Cross, which holds the world's most expensive diamond, the Cullinan, believed to be approximately 530 carats and estimated to be worth $430 million.
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October 4, 2022
Princess Anne took a ride on the Staten Island Ferry during a visit to New York City.
The sister of Britain’s King Charles III was ushered to the ferry’s pilothouse as the Manhattan-bound ship crossed the New York Harbor on Tuesday escorted by police boats. A fireboat greeted the ferry with a water display just before docking.
The ferry trip came after the princess was given a tour of Staten Island’s National Lighthouse Museum. The visit included an an unveiling of a miniature figurine of Needles Lighthouse, in the Isle of Wight, in memory of her parents.
Princess Anne is the only daughter Queen Elizabeth II, who died last month.
The princess attended a luncheon in Manhattan after the ferry trip and praised the lighthouse museum in a speech.
“The lighthouse still has a really important part to play,” she said. “The story that goes with lighthouses and how we got here is just as important, and (the) museum has made an astonishing impact in telling that story.”
Princess Anne took a ride on the Staten Island Ferry during a visit to New York City.
The sister of Britain’s King Charles III was ushered to the ferry’s pilothouse as the Manhattan-bound ship crossed the New York Harbor on Tuesday escorted by police boats. A fireboat greeted the ferry with a water display just before docking.
The ferry trip came after the princess was given a tour of Staten Island’s National Lighthouse Museum. The visit included an an unveiling of a miniature figurine of Needles Lighthouse, in the Isle of Wight, in memory of her parents.
Princess Anne is the only daughter Queen Elizabeth II, who died last month.
The princess attended a luncheon in Manhattan after the ferry trip and praised the lighthouse museum in a speech.
“The lighthouse still has a really important part to play,” she said. “The story that goes with lighthouses and how we got here is just as important, and (the) museum has made an astonishing impact in telling that story.”
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King Charles’s cut-down Coronation is set to last little more than an hour, The Mail on Sunday can reveal. The service at Westminster Abbey next year will have fewer arcane rituals and be significantly shorter than the 1953 ceremony when Queen Elizabeth was crowned.
King Charles is understood to want his Coronation to set the tone for a streamlined and modern monarchy, while retaining some of the pomp and majesty that stunned the world during the Queen’s lying-in-state and funeral ceremonies.
The MoS can reveal that under a blueprint known as Operation Golden Orb:
The Golden coach, which the Queen said was the most uncomfortable vehicle she'd ever ridden in..
But Palace insiders say the Duke of Norfolk, who as Earl Marshal is masterminding the Coronation, has been tasked with preparing a simpler, shorter and more diverse ceremony that reflects modern Britain.
‘The King has stripped back a lot of the Coronation in recognition that the world has changed in the past 70 years,’ one well-placed source said last night.
King Charles is understood to want his Coronation to set the tone for a streamlined and modern monarchy, while retaining some of the pomp and majesty that stunned the world during the Queen’s lying-in-state and funeral ceremonies.
The MoS can reveal that under a blueprint known as Operation Golden Orb:
- The Coronation ceremony is set to be dramatically cut in length from more than three hours to just over an hour;
- The guest list for the ceremony is likely to be slashed from 8,000 to 2,000, with hundreds of nobles and parliamentarians missing out;
- Discussions have been held about a more relaxed dress code, with peers possibly allowed to wear lounge suits instead of ceremonial robes;
- Ancient and time-consuming rituals – including presenting the monarch with gold ingots – will be axed to save time;
- Prince William is likely to play an important role in helping to plan the ceremony.
The Golden coach, which the Queen said was the most uncomfortable vehicle she'd ever ridden in..
But Palace insiders say the Duke of Norfolk, who as Earl Marshal is masterminding the Coronation, has been tasked with preparing a simpler, shorter and more diverse ceremony that reflects modern Britain.
‘The King has stripped back a lot of the Coronation in recognition that the world has changed in the past 70 years,’ one well-placed source said last night.
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My oracle tells me “Operation Golden Orb” (coronation of King Charles) may not be on the 3 June being it’s a Saturday. These events are usually held on a week day. My bet is, 2 June 2023.They’d better hurry up and decide, I need to book a flight.
King Charles has just hired Pipe Major Paul Burns, who played the bagpipes at Queen Elizabeth's funeral, to be his personal piper, and play for him every morning. Burns is the King's human alarm clock—except he plays much later than the monarch actually wakes up, according to a source
King Charles has just hired Pipe Major Paul Burns, who played the bagpipes at Queen Elizabeth's funeral, to be his personal piper, and play for him every morning. Burns is the King's human alarm clock—except he plays much later than the monarch actually wakes up, according to a source
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I already posted that it wouldn't be on that date.. the palace has already denied it will be on that date!My oracle tells me “Operation Golden Orb” (coronation of King Charles) may not be on the 3 June being it’s a Saturday. These events are usually held on a week day. My bet is, 2 June 2023.They’d better hurry up and decide, I need to book a flight.
King Charles has just hired Pipe Major Paul Burns, who played the bagpipes at Queen Elizabeth's funeral, to be his personal piper, and play for him every morning. Burns is the King's human alarm clock—except he plays much later than the monarch actually wakes up, according to a source
Where in Herts are you ?
Meanderer
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A new era begins for King Charles III and Queen Camilla.
"On Tuesday, the profile photo for the Royal Family's accounts on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook was changed to reflect the new sovereign and Queen Consort."
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"Carefully chosen, the new image shows the couple staring straight ahead, the King's military medals on full display. The picture was taken at the Balmoral War Memorial in Scotland in May 2020, on the 75th anniversary of VE Day, when the Allied Forces accepted the surrender of Nazi Germany, the beginning of the end of World War II."
"On Tuesday, the profile photo for the Royal Family's accounts on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook was changed to reflect the new sovereign and Queen Consort."
"Carefully chosen, the new image shows the couple staring straight ahead, the King's military medals on full display. The picture was taken at the Balmoral War Memorial in Scotland in May 2020, on the 75th anniversary of VE Day, when the Allied Forces accepted the surrender of Nazi Germany, the beginning of the end of World War II."
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Whatever anyone may think of Camilla ..she's a hundred percent supportive of Charles, without her I don't believe he;d be able to take on the role of King, at this age...at least not with the same confidence
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Will King Charles III change course on Israel?
Ron Prosor is the Israeli ambassador to Germany. He previously served as Israel’s ambassador to the U.K. and ambassador to the U.N.
"Many Israelis share the sense of grief over the death of Queen Elizabeth, despite the late royal never visiting Israel and only meeting one Israeli head of state."
"Although few met her personally, many in the U.K. now feel orphaned and deserted. Many Israelis share this sense of British grief and have found a way to express this sorrow. But why should Israelis care about the queen, whose only meeting with an Israeli head of state took place 50 years after Israel’s independence, in 1997, when she met then-Israeli President Ezer Weizman?"
"That meeting was moving to all participants. Weizman told her that he had the privilege of defending the British Empire when he was a pilot in the Royal Air Force under her father, King George VI. I can still recall the awe on the face of the Queen Mother, who took the unusual move of joining the state dinner. Who knows what other great conversations the queen would have experienced had she decided to accept more such visits by Israeli presidents."
"Now King Charles III is in charge....He will have to make his own unique imprint in this new world, and he could start doing so by making a royal visit to Israel."
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Ron Prosor is the Israeli ambassador to Germany. He previously served as Israel’s ambassador to the U.K. and ambassador to the U.N.
"Many Israelis share the sense of grief over the death of Queen Elizabeth, despite the late royal never visiting Israel and only meeting one Israeli head of state."
"Although few met her personally, many in the U.K. now feel orphaned and deserted. Many Israelis share this sense of British grief and have found a way to express this sorrow. But why should Israelis care about the queen, whose only meeting with an Israeli head of state took place 50 years after Israel’s independence, in 1997, when she met then-Israeli President Ezer Weizman?"
"That meeting was moving to all participants. Weizman told her that he had the privilege of defending the British Empire when he was a pilot in the Royal Air Force under her father, King George VI. I can still recall the awe on the face of the Queen Mother, who took the unusual move of joining the state dinner. Who knows what other great conversations the queen would have experienced had she decided to accept more such visits by Israeli presidents."
"Now King Charles III is in charge....He will have to make his own unique imprint in this new world, and he could start doing so by making a royal visit to Israel."
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Meanderer
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10/11/2022
Queen Consort Camilla joins King Charles to thank local officials in Aberdeenshire who organized and supported the Queen's final journey from Balmoral.
"King Charles III paid special thanks to the team who organised and supported his mother's final journey from her beloved Balmoral estate in Aberdeenshire after her passing. The new monarch, 73, and his wife Camilla, 75, attended a reception at Station Square, the Victoria and Albert Halls, in the village of Ballater."
"The pair were pictured reminiscing on headlines documenting the Queen's passing and her final send off as they mingled with attendees."
Queen Consort Camilla joins King Charles to thank local officials in Aberdeenshire who organized and supported the Queen's final journey from Balmoral.
"King Charles III paid special thanks to the team who organised and supported his mother's final journey from her beloved Balmoral estate in Aberdeenshire after her passing. The new monarch, 73, and his wife Camilla, 75, attended a reception at Station Square, the Victoria and Albert Halls, in the village of Ballater."
"The pair were pictured reminiscing on headlines documenting the Queen's passing and her final send off as they mingled with attendees."
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https://www.timesofisrael.com/queen...lationship-with-the-british-jewish-community/Will King Charles III change course on Israel?
Ron Prosor is the Israeli ambassador to Germany. He previously served as Israel’s ambassador to the U.K. and ambassador to the U.N.
"Many Israelis share the sense of grief over the death of Queen Elizabeth, despite the late royal never visiting Israel and only meeting one Israeli head of state."
"Although few met her personally, many in the U.K. now feel orphaned and deserted. Many Israelis share this sense of British grief and have found a way to express this sorrow. But why should Israelis care about the queen, whose only meeting with an Israeli head of state took place 50 years after Israel’s independence, in 1997, when she met then-Israeli President Ezer Weizman?"
"That meeting was moving to all participants. Weizman told her that he had the privilege of defending the British Empire when he was a pilot in the Royal Air Force under her father, King George VI. I can still recall the awe on the face of the Queen Mother, who took the unusual move of joining the state dinner. Who knows what other great conversations the queen would have experienced had she decided to accept more such visits by Israeli presidents."
"Now King Charles III is in charge....He will have to make his own unique imprint in this new world, and he could start doing so by making a royal visit to Israel."
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All I can see now is a couple who should have been married in the beginning.
They were obviously very much in love.
I am happy that they have made it to where they are.
Charles was forced into the marriage with Diana for the purpose of heir production.
It was obvious to all that they were not in love with each other. She was said to be besotted by the idea of marrying a prince.
She wasn't quite the sweet angel as portrayed in news world and Camilla wasn't quite the 'witch' either.
Camilla did not fit the mould at that time.
We read all of this and more in the news magazines at the time it was happening.
I remember it well.
Good luck and happiness to them in their new roles.
They were obviously very much in love.
I am happy that they have made it to where they are.
Charles was forced into the marriage with Diana for the purpose of heir production.
It was obvious to all that they were not in love with each other. She was said to be besotted by the idea of marrying a prince.
She wasn't quite the sweet angel as portrayed in news world and Camilla wasn't quite the 'witch' either.
Camilla did not fit the mould at that time.
We read all of this and more in the news magazines at the time it was happening.
I remember it well.
Good luck and happiness to them in their new roles.
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King Charles' Coronation will take place on May 6 next year with the Queen Consort being crowned alongside him, Buckingham Palace has revealed.
The new monarch will be officially crowned in what is expected to be a scaled back version of the ancient ceremony conducted by the Archbishop of Canterbury at Westminster Abbey.
King Charles, 73, is said to want a more modest affair than is tradition with the event being cut down to less than an hour, the guest list slashed by a three quarters and a less formal dress code.
The Coronation will reflect the monarch's role today and look towards the future, while being rooted in longstanding traditions and pageantry,' the Palace confirmed as it revealed the date.
The announcement comes amid much speculation that the momentous occasion is being slimmed down amid the cost of living crisis and to make way for a more streamlined, modern monarchy.
Palace insiders said that while the Coronation will include the same core elements of the traditional ceremony which has retained a similar structure for more than 1,000 years, it would recognise the 'spirit of our times'.
It is expected to be much 'smaller and simpler' than the three-hour spectacle of the late Queen's momentous Coronation in 1953.
The new monarch will be officially crowned in what is expected to be a scaled back version of the ancient ceremony conducted by the Archbishop of Canterbury at Westminster Abbey.
King Charles, 73, is said to want a more modest affair than is tradition with the event being cut down to less than an hour, the guest list slashed by a three quarters and a less formal dress code.
The Coronation will reflect the monarch's role today and look towards the future, while being rooted in longstanding traditions and pageantry,' the Palace confirmed as it revealed the date.
The announcement comes amid much speculation that the momentous occasion is being slimmed down amid the cost of living crisis and to make way for a more streamlined, modern monarchy.
Palace insiders said that while the Coronation will include the same core elements of the traditional ceremony which has retained a similar structure for more than 1,000 years, it would recognise the 'spirit of our times'.
It is expected to be much 'smaller and simpler' than the three-hour spectacle of the late Queen's momentous Coronation in 1953.
Jamala
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It's on...
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Blimey I didn't realise Jay Blades was so tall.. He has been on a show himself , learning to read.. apparently he never learened to read and write.. goodness knows how he followed a script..
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The Flowers on Queen Elizabeth's Casket Featured Myrtle From Her Wedding
"The funeral bouquet atop Queen Elizabeth's casket held special meaning, thanks to King Charles III. Not only did each flower serve its own purpose, but the myrtle used in the bouquet was grown from the same myrtle the Queen carried in her wedding bouquet when she married Prince Philip in 1947."
"Each aspect of the bouquet was chosen with intention. The rosemary represents remembrance, the English oak symbolizes the strength of love, and the myrtle represents a happy marriage. Additionally, the floral arrangement contained sweet peas, a favorite of the queen's and the flower of her birth month, April, along with dahlias, roses, autumnal hydrangeas, sedum, scabious, and scented pelargoniums."
"The flowers were all cut from the gardens of Buckingham Palace, Clarence House, and Highgrove House. Also at the King's request, the funeral wreath was sustainably made without the use of floral foam."
"The funeral bouquet atop Queen Elizabeth's casket held special meaning, thanks to King Charles III. Not only did each flower serve its own purpose, but the myrtle used in the bouquet was grown from the same myrtle the Queen carried in her wedding bouquet when she married Prince Philip in 1947."
"At The King's request, the wreath contains foliage of Rosemary, English Oak and Myrtle (cut from a plant grown from Myrtle in The Queen's wedding bouquet) and flowers, in shades of gold, pink and deep burgundy, with touches of white, cut from the gardens of Royal Residences," a tweet from Buckingham Palace read.
"Each aspect of the bouquet was chosen with intention. The rosemary represents remembrance, the English oak symbolizes the strength of love, and the myrtle represents a happy marriage. Additionally, the floral arrangement contained sweet peas, a favorite of the queen's and the flower of her birth month, April, along with dahlias, roses, autumnal hydrangeas, sedum, scabious, and scented pelargoniums."
"The flowers were all cut from the gardens of Buckingham Palace, Clarence House, and Highgrove House. Also at the King's request, the funeral wreath was sustainably made without the use of floral foam."
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yes we're all a little tired of his postulating about Climate change and Organic growing... he may have been proved right.. but we could all do the hard work of organic growing if we had a ton of gardeners and experts at our beck and call
Meanderer
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Holly, you have to understand that this thread was created, mainly for us "Yanks and Colonists", who are not tired of hearing it. To try to interest our UK members, would be like "preaching to the choir". We get very little of this in from our US media. Cut us some slack, thank you.