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Crowning of the King, a glossy new 116-page souvenir of the coronation of King Charles III, chronicles the traditions and rituals woven into a thousand years of coronations. Colourful, in-depth features follow King Charles from his childhood years to his role as Prince of Wales, his family life, his interests, and the ceremony and pageantry of his upcoming coronation. Lavish images and archive photos bring the story of the monarchy to life, from the first kings and queens to be crowned in Westminster Abbey to the dazzling Crown Jewels and the remarkable reign of the late Queen Elizabeth II. We look back at the King’s childhood, step behind the scenes at his famous homes, Buckingham Palace and Highgrove House, and delve into his passions, from gardening to polo. And we learn about his wife Camilla, following her journey from country-loving girl to Queen Consort. Beyond the pomp and pageantry, we find out about the day-today life and duties of the monarch, from State Openings of Parliament to audiences with the Prime Minister and reveal fascinating facts you never knew about the monarchy.
Welcome to Crowning of the King, a special commemorative magazine to celebrate the coronation of King Charles III on 6 May 2023. The King is the 40th reigning monarch to be crowned in Westminster Abbey, and as this historic day...
Monarchs have been crowned in the magnificent setting of Westminster Abbey since 1066
From his birth in Buckingham Palace to the rigours of a Scottish boarding school, we chart the highs and lows of King Charles's early years
We take a closer look at the history of Britain's glittering Crown Jewels and the role they will play in the coronation of our new King
A snapshot of the lavish wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer, which was watched by 750 million people across the world
The reign of the late Queen Elizabeth II was the longest in British history. We look back at an eventful 70 years on the throne
A snapshot of the day 20-year-old Charles became Prince of Wales in the splendid setting of Caernarfon Castle
We delve into the story of Wales's tribal native princes and find out how the role of Prince of Wales still causes controversy
The King has had a passion for polo since his childhood days, at one time ranking among the top players in the world
A look back at the then Prince Charles's days in the Royal Navy, following in the footsteps of his father and grandfather