Monarchy
"The Coronation of The King and The Queen took place at Westminster Abbey on Saturday 6th May 2023. The Service was conducted by the Archbishop of Canterbury and reflected the Monarch’s role today and look towards the future, while being rooted in longstanding traditions and pageantry."
Royal Family Videos
https://school.eb.com/levels/high/article/Royal-Navy/64284 May 15, 2023 Royal Navy, naval military organization of the United Kingdom, charged with the national defense at sea, protection of shipping, and fulfillment of international military agreements....During the 18th century the Royal Navy engaged in a long struggle with the French navy for maritime supremacy, leading Britain to victory over France in four separate wars between 1688 and 1763. Britannica School
https://www.royal.uk/royalwedding provides a time capsule of royal marriages with numerous pictures. Royal
https://www.royal.uk/queen-and-government After Queen Elizabeth II passed away on Thursday, September 8, 2022, the page The Queen and Government was immediately changed to The King and Government. "As Head of State The Kin has to remain strictly neutral with respect to political matters. By convention, The King does not vote or stand for election, however His Majesty does have important ceremonial and formal roles in relation to the government of the UK." Royal
https://www.royal.uk/st-georges-chapel This chapel "is a place of worship for The Queen and the Royal Family as well as a church serving the local community. Built by kings, shaped by the history of the Royal Family and still the location for both splendid Royal events and private family moments, find out more about this most Royal of chapels" https://www.royal.uk/st-georges-chapel Royal
https://www.townandcountrymag.com/society/tradition/a36133158/prince-philip-funeral-guest-list Apr 15, 2021 This Saturday, April 17 marks Prince Philip's funeral—the late Duke of Edinburgh passed away last week at age 99. Town&Country
https://www.loc.gov/item/ihas.200000012 Jan 1, 2022 "The words that eventually became a tradition, particularly among U.S. school children, were written by Samuel Francis Smith while he was studying at Andover Theological Seminary in 1831...Smith was particularly struck by one tune (most likely unaware that it was the same melody as "God Save the King") and wrote his lyrics to it. The song was debuted by Mason on July 4, 1831, at a children's service at the Park Street Church in Boston, Massachusetts." America https://www.loc.gov/item/amss.cw100120 Library of Congress
Royalty Youtube Links
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GGH9efC0R38 May 21, 2019 King George III was shrewder, more complex, and more intriguing than we often acknowledge. He was king for sixty years, from 1760 to 1820. He was frugal in an age of excess, pious at a time of impiety. He despised disorder and loathed disobedience. Rick Atkinson, best-selling author and winner of the Pulitzer Prize, explores the Revolutionary War in a new trilogy. Learn more: https://www.mountvernon.org/rickatkinson George Washington's Mount Vernon
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GLtRH19dfvw Jan 15, 2020 They're one of the most famous, wealthy and controversial families in the world, but why does Britain still have a Royal family? Sky News
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NE3FH0o_FhY Apr 17, 2021 The Queen arrives at St George's Chapel, where she is greeted by the Dean of Windsor, the Right Reverend David Conner. Prince Philip's coffin is followed by senior royals, including the Prince of Wales, Princess Royal, and Princes William and Harry. Sky News
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fUDDsZ2I_gk Feb 7, 2012 View the official video for visitors to Windsor Castle, the largest and oldest occupied castle in the world, and one of the official residences of Her Majesty The Queen.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yzz5U7P12Es Jun 20, 2012 The Queen, accompanied by The Duke of Edinburgh and other members of the Royal Family, attended a service at St. George's Chapel for the Most Noble Order of the Garter, Windsor Castle, 18 June 2012.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ly6yEJSDFko Apr 17, 2021 The funeral of the Duke of Edinburgh has taken place at St George's Chapel in Windsor. The Queen led her family in mourning her husband of 73 years. The service was led by the Dean of Windsor, who paid tribute to Prince Philip's "kindness, humour and humanity" - as well as his "unwavering loyalty" to Her Majesty. Sky's Jason Farrell looks at how the funeral unfolded. The Royal Family
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uLMaR3IM-lc Sep 8, 2022 Buckingham Palace announced on Thursday evening that Queen Elizabeth II had died peacefully at Balmoral in Scotland. The world's media interrupted their regular broadcasting to announce the news after concerns grew throughout the day worldwide. Footage shows broadcasts from Italy, the US, France and Germany. After the announcement, the flag at Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle flew at half-mast to signal the Queen's death Queen Elizabeth II dies: King Charles III expresses ‘greatest sadness’ upon passing of his mother in first statement as monarch – latest updates ► https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/live/2022/sep/08/queen-elizabeth-ii-dies-royals-monarchy-latest-news-updates Guardian News
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XtLTeRpjoCI Oct 28, 2022 Manufacturing has begun of the first coin to enter general circulation in the UK carrying the image of King Charles. The 50p coin has started to be struck at The Royal Mint in Llantrisant, Wales, and will enter tills, wallets and purses in December. Sculptor Martin Jennings, who created the portrait of the King, said that witnessing the coin being produced was a "quite remarkable experience". BBC News
King Charles III Coronation on 6th May 2023
"The Coronation of The King and The Queen took place at Westminster Abbey on Saturday 6th May 2023. The Service was conducted by the Archbishop of Canterbury and reflected the Monarch’s role today and look towards the future, while being rooted in longstanding traditions and pageantry."
King Charles III Coronation Youtube Links
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sqse9O9j3kg May 6, 2023 The King appears wearing the Imperial State Crown as his Coronation ceremony concludes. Members of the congregation join in the national anthem as the newly-crowned King and Queen process out of Westminster Abbey. Report by Daisy Busel. The Royal Family Channel
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Ix46pwASIQ May 6, 2023 This was the moment the country was waiting for. The crowning of King Charles III. The Royal Family Channel
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJ7kiMGeTic May 6, 2023 King Charles III and Queen Camilla have been crowned in a spectacular Royal ceremony in which the Armed Forces played a major part. More than 9,000 members of the UK Armed Forces were deployed on the day of the coronation, with about 7,000 of these on ceremonial duties. More: https://www.forces.net/king-charles-iii-coronation/king-charles-iii-crowned-his-majestys-armed-forces-provide-spectacular Forces News
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4HFamS6wQcs Mar 13, 2023 On 6 May, at the Coronation of King Charles III, the first King's Sword to come out of Crown Sword's workshop will be carried by the Navy's State Ceremonial Warrant Officer. Malcolm Orderver, known to many in the industry as the 'Godfather of the Sword', journeyed from London to the small workshop in Norfolk, where the sword was made, to test it. We accompanied the Godfather to the workshop for a behind-the-scenes look at how a 14-week process has produced the first sword bearing the King's cipher. https://www.forces.net/king-charles/news/behind-scenes-godfather-sword-making-king-charles-coronation-sword Forces News
https://www.visualcapitalist.com/which-countries-still-have-monarchy Sep 16, 2022 "In the wake of Queen Elizabeth II’s death, the question of monarchy is brought sharply into focus. However, a surprising number of countries have ruling monarchs, and in this visual we break down the kinds of royal leadership across the 43 countries that still have them." Visual Capitalist