The Unfinished Tomb That Has Presided Over Every British Coronation Since 1557
Among the more than 2,000 spectators at King Charles III's coronation, King Henry VIII's fourth wife, Anne of Cleves, may have had the best seat in the house.
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What Would Happen If Prince William Abdicated After King Charles' Death
On Saturday, May 6, Westminster Abbey hosted the first coronation of a new monarch - King Charles - since Queen Elizabeth II's 1953 ascension.
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The History Behind Queen Camilla's Coronation Crown (And How It Breaks Tradition)
As for Camilla, this will be her coronation crown's second appearance on a royal stage.
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The Symbolism Behind The Screen Used In King Charles' Coronation
Around 2,200 people witnessed the coronation of King Charles III in person on May 6, and millions more watched what transpired on television.
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The History Of King Charles' Two Coronation Coaches Explained
Royal history will be made at the coronation ceremony of Charles III and his wife, Camilla the queen consort, at least as far as the coach they will arrive in.
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The Eerie Connection Between King Charles' Coronation And Princess Diana
You might not know it, but there's an eerie connection between King Charles' coronation and Princess Diana. Let's take a look at exactly what it is.
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What Princess Anne's Role As The Gold-Stick-In-Waiting At The Coronation Means
Princess Anne of Great Britain will play a part in King Charles III's coronation set to take place on May 6, 2023 at Westminster Abbey in London.
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Why The Woman Carrying The Sword At King Charles' Coronation Was So Important
During the coronation event, King Charles was presented with a sword, which was handled by the Lord President of the Council Penny Mordaunt.
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What Was The First Coronation Held At Westminster Abbey?
If you're wondering how the Francophone world oozed its way into English, look no further than the first king crowned at Westminster Abbey in 1066 C.E.
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King Charles' Coronation Robes Explained
All three sets of robes King Charles III wore for his coronation were ... well, fit for royalty, and all have a long history with the British monarchy.
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The Special Tie The Horses Leading The Cavalry Have To Queen Elizabeth
There seems to be a bit of significance to nearly every aspect of King Charles III's coronation, and the folks who are a part of it are certainly no exception.
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Why King Charles' Coronation Cross Is So Important
Pieces of the cross that some believe Christ himself was crucified on will make an appearance at the coronation ceremony of King Charles III.
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Here's How Much King Charles' Coronation Cost
King Charles III's coronation was a historic occasion featuring magnificent robes, crowns, and stunning diamonds - how much did it cost?
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What Happened To The Original St. Edward's Crown Of The English Monarchy?
At every British coronation, the newly crowned monarch adorns the St. Edward's Crown of the English monarchy. But it's not the original. Here's what happened.
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How Close Are King Charles And Princess Anne?
King Charles III and Princess Anne are members of the British royal family, but they are also siblings, after all. How do they really get along?
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Why The Holy Oil Used In King Charles' Coronation Is So Important
On May 6, 2023, King Charles III will officially become the first new British monarch in 70 years. Here's Why the holy oil used in coronation is so important.
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Man Arrested Ahead Of King Charles' Coronation For Threatening Behavior
A man was arrested on May 2, 2023 - just ahead of the May 6 Coronation of King Charles III - for threatening behavior. Here's the full story.
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The Complicated History Between Harry Belafonte And The King Family
Harry Belafonte was also a civil rights activist, and as such, he had a close relationship with Martin Luther King Jr. Here's the story of their relationship.
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Royals Who Left Their Countries To Move To America
Here are some royals who decided (or were forced) to ditch their old lives to try and make it in a land of no kings, the United States of America.
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The Last Words Of Royals Before They Died
Some royals have gone out with last words that are ironic, tragic, or otherwise notable. Here are a few of history's most intriguing royal outro lines.
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Royal Mistresses And Concubines Throughout History Who Became Queen
The idea of going from the mistress of royalty to an actual royal seems like a fairy tale story. But it does happen, and Queen Camilla is just the most recent.
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The Symbolism In King Charles III's Coronation Invitation Explained
Created by Andrew Jamieson, the British royal family's invite is loaded with lore. Here's the symbology in King Charles III's coronation invitation explained.
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How Queen Elizabeth's And Princess Diana's Funerals Were Eerily Similar
The queen and Diana's funerals were of different natures, but there were many parallels that bridge the 25-year gap between the funerals of Diana and Elizabeth.
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The McGurk Effect: The Mind-Bending Audio Illusion Taking TikTok By Storm
The McGurk Effect: the mind-bending audio illusion taking TikTok by storm shows a lot about how the brain relies on visual clues to make sense of sound.
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Heartbreaking Last Words From 9/11 Victims
On 9/11 passengers on the doomed flights and in the Twin Towers made frantic calls to friends, family, and authorities. Many knew it would be their final words.
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The Most Disastrous Coronations In History
Historic coronation mistakes have ranged from mispronunciations of the liturgy to tragedies that left scores of royal subjects dead, and everything in between.
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The Strange Affliction That Had Some Royals Believing They Were Made Of Glass
Mental illness was around long before there was a name for it. One strange affliction was that some royals believed they were made of glass.
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