Scottish Monarchy News Today

in the commonwealth, and all over the globe, bringing you the regalia, processions and ancient rituals. well have all that and more, including the crowning moment itself later today at westminster abbey. these are pictures from inside the venue and how it will look for the grand ceremony. you can see the ornate chairs taking centre stage there, on top of the mediaeval mosaic floor of the church. crowds have been camping out ahead of the big day. they were treated to a surprise visit by...

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the message i am hearing from people tonight is that they want us to focus on the priorities they want us to deliver for them. and thats about halving inflation, growing the economy, reducing debt, cutting waiting lists and stopping the boats. well have the very latest on all the local election results. also on the programme: at westminster abbey, the final preparations have been made for the first coronation in 70 years. god save the queen! the king and the prince and princess of wale...

four days after the death of queen elizabeth ii, at her scottish estate, the eyes of millions of people throughout scotland, the united kingdom, the commonwealth and beyond are fixed on the city of edinburgh this afternoon as the people of the country her majesty loved so much have their opportunity to say farewell. flags are at half mast, and theres a palpable sense of respectful remembrance around the capital, a city the late queen knew so well. back injuly, when the queens health wa...

By order of edward i to enclose the stone of destiny, a symbol of the scottish monarchy. it will sit on the mosaic floor, in front of the high altar. st edwards crown is only used at a coronation. were familiar with a representation of it on post boxes or on the cover of a passport. its solid gold, set with 444 jewels including rubies, sapphires and garnets. lets talk about the crowds now. keen royal watchers have been camping out near buckingham palace, for many days in some cases, eager to wit...

The kings orb and sceptres were made for the last king charles, king charles ii, in 1661. theyve been used in coronations since then. the orb is a hollow gold globe, mounted with jewels and topped with a cross symbolising the christian world. the sceptre with cross represents power and justice. the star of africa on top is cut from the largest diamond in the world. the king will also be presented with the sceptre with dove. also called the rod of equity and mercy, it represents the monarchs spir...

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