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King Charles III and Camilla, waving from from Buckingham Palace Balcony, 6 May 2023
The Coronation of Charles III and Camilla
Took place on 6 May 2023 at Westminster Abbey. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II.
Our new King Charles III
Charles III (Charles Philip Arthur George; born 14 November 1948) is King of the United Kingdom and the 14 other Commonwealth realms.
Charles was born in Buckingham Palace during the reign of his maternal grandfather, George VI, and was three years old when his mother, Elizabeth II, acceded to the throne in 1952, making him the heir apparent. He was made Prince of Wales in 1958 and his investiture was held in 1969.
Looking Back
... studying for my Second Mate's Certificate in London, but I decided to return to the Mumbles and help my Mother settle in at 6 Queen's Road which ...
Queen Elizabeth II's coronation took place in Westminster Abbey on 2 June 1953, conducted by Dr Geoffrey Fisher, Archbishop of Canterbury
Coronation Day 1953, showing Peter dressed as Mayor & Les as Mayoress, pictured near Nos 2 and 3 Higher Lane Thistleboon. Photo: Stuart Batcup collection.
Oystermouth Infants School in 1953. fancy dress parade, from Robert Wilks
Oystermouth Infants School in 1953. fancy dress parade, from Robert Wilks
Blackpill residents Coronation Day Party, 1953
Kenilworth West Cross, residents Coronation Day Party, 1953
The Death of the Queen at Balmoral was announced on Thursday 8th September 2022..
HER MAJESTY QUEEN ELIZABETH II
1926 - 2022Thank you Ma'am for your long and dedicated service
to our Country and the Commonwealth.
to our Country and the Commonwealth.
The Lying in State at Westminster Hall
The Queen's coffin on the State Gun Carriage of the Royal Navy during the procession to Westminster Abbey.
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Her Majesty The Queen
Credit: Jacob King/PA Wire/PA Images.
Queen Elizabeth II's final appearance on the balcony during her Platinum Jubilee celebrations in 2022
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Part Ten - A Trek through old Mumbles Village by Stuart Batcup
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Commemorating two great landmarks in British History
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