Royal Family

On 6th May 2023, King Charles III became the oldest monarch in our royal history to be crowned. Led by the Archbishop of Canterbury, this momentous event marked the official start of His Majesty’s reign and took place at Westminster Abbey, where coronations have been held since the rule of William the Conqueror. The opulent ceremony was viewed by an estimated 20 million people in the UK alone, and millions more worldwide. Since his inauguration, the monarch has dedicated himself to his official duties in the United Kingdom and overseas, while championing causes close to his heart, including sustainability, education, and the arts. To celebrate his milestone 75th birthday, Charles III launched the Coronation Food Project, which aims to tackle food poverty and waste, as well as continuing to lead The King’s Trust and The King’s Foundation.

The Prince of Wales recently travelled to South Africa for four days to host the prestigious Earthshot Prize - an initiative he launched with David Attenborough in 2021 to honour innovators in sustainability and fund planet-saving projects. During his stay, William met with President Cyril Ramaphosa, engaged with young climate leaders, and attended various climate summits, concluding with a glamorous gala where five winners were awarded. In 2025, Charles III is expected to embark on a full schedule of official Royal tours, following positive news regarding his health and a successful nine-day trip to Australia and Samoa. To begin, the King and Queen are expected to visit Italy, where they are likely to meet with Pope Francis at the Vatican, marking their first royal excursion to the country since His Majesty’s accession in September 2022.

Exactly 85 years ago, George VI spoke to the people of Britain in a radio broadcast as the Second World War began. Throughout the conflict, which spanned six full years, the King, accompanied by Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother, boosted the morale of troops, workers, and victims of war, gaining popularity by empathising with the public and visiting communities to offer support. As a powerful symbol of courage and fortitude, Their Majesties remained at Buckingham Palace for the majority of the war, despite nine direct bombings and severe damage during the Blitz. The monarch also visited his Army in Northern France just ten days after D-Day, one of the key turning points of the war. This year marked the historic 80th anniversary of this important mission, and George VI’s grandson, King Charles III, attended official commemorations in both France and Portsmouth, accompanied by other members of the Royal Family to honour the heroes of the Battle of Normandy.