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Australia Post honours King Charles III’s 75th birthday stamp collection

12/11/2023 kerttuvali

Australia’s Post is commemorating King Charles III’s 75th Birthday in Australia with a new stamp collection, including three special edition stamps honouring the new head of the Commonwealth. The collection includes two stamps marking the King’s 75th birthday (14 November) and a third stamp highlighting the King’s coronation. The first, a black-and-white stamp from 1966, captures a young Prince Charles arriving in Sydney, embarking on a journey of education and personal growth. The second, from 2018, showcases His Majesty seated at his…

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King Charles III to soon appear on Australian Coins

05/10/2023 kerttuvali

KING CHARLES III TO SOON APPEAR ON AUSTRALIAN COINS The Albanese Government is today releasing the effigy of His Majesty King Charles III which will soon start appearing on circulating coins produced by the Royal Australian Mint. The new effigy of His Majesty King Charles III is the official Commonwealth Effigy designed by The Royal Mint in London with Royal Approval. The first coin to have the King’s effigy will be the $1 coin. The coins will start appearing in…

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King Charles and Queen Camilla on state visit to France

20/09/2023 kerttuvali

Photo by: Crown Copyright The State Visit will highlight the strength of the U.K.’s bilateral relationship with France, demonstrating the many ways the two countries are working together, whether that be to promote and protect biodiversity, combat climate change, strengthen security and defence ties in response to the conflict in Ukraine or recognise outstanding literary achievement. Their Majesties’ visit will also include engagements highlighting sustainability and the power of community – key themes of importance to the citizens of both…

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Dutch King Willem-Alexander apologises for country’s role in slavery

02/07/2023 kerttuvali

The King of the Netherlands has formally apologised for his country’s role in the slave trade, saying he felt “personally and intensely” affected. The country became a major colonial power after the 17th Century, holding territories across the globe, and Dutch slave traders trafficked more than 600,000 people. King Willem-Alexander on Saturday called the practice a “horror”. The royal family did nothing to stop it, he said. He was speaking at an event marking the 160th anniversary of the abolition…

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Princess Madeleine relocates to Sweden with her family

07/03/2023 kerttuvali

HRH Princess Madeleine and Mr. Christopher O’Neill Photo: Brigitte Grenfeldt/The Royal Court of Sweden HRH Princess Madeleine and Mr Christopher O’Neill, together with their children, will move to Stockholm in August 2023. Princess Madeleine and Mr Christopher O’Neill have decided that their family shall relocate to Sweden indefinitely. Princess Leonore and Prince Nicolas will begin elementary school in Stockholm in the autumn. Princess Adrienne will start preschool. The family will take up permanent residence in an apartment at the Royal…

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Funding for tree planting projects to honour Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth announced

03/12/2022 kerttuvali

Credit: Trees for Cities New funding to plant trees in communities nationwide in honour of the late Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth has been announced by Forestry Minister Trudy Harrison. New funding to plant trees in communities across the country in honour of the late Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth has been announced by Forestry Minister Trudy Harrison today (Friday 2 December). Defra will provide lead delivery partners of The Queen’s Green Canopy (QGC) with half a million pounds in funding to…

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Extra bank holiday approved to mark King’s coronation

06/11/2022 kerttuvali

Bank holiday proclaimed in honour of the coronation of His Majesty King Charles III The Prime Minister has decided to proclaim an additional bank holiday to mark the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III next year. The bank holiday will fall on Monday 8 May, following the Coronation on Saturday 6 May. In line with the bank holiday to mark Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s Coronation in 1953, this will be an opportunity for families and communities across the…

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Amalia in public eye as Dutch royals pose for photographers

04/11/2022 kerttuvali

The Dutch royal family have once again posed for photographs which are aimed at ensuring the paparazzi leave them alone during private engagements. The royals used to pose twice a year – once in the summer and once ahead of their winter sports holiday – but are now only appearing as a family for photographers when all three daughters are together. Princess Alexia is currently at school in Wales but is home for half term. The last family photo session…

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Paddington Bears pictured with Camilla as tributes to late Queen sent to charity

16/10/2022 kerttuvali

Over 1,000 Paddingtons and Teddy Bears left at Royal Residences as tributes to Queen Elizabeth to be donated to Barnardos children’s charity Buckingham Palace, The Royal Parks and Barnardo’s children’s charity are pleased to announce that over 1,000 Paddingtons and teddy bears left in tribute to Queen Elizabeth outside Royal Residences in London and Windsor will be donated to Barnardo’s children’s services. The teddy bears will all be professionally cleaned and delivered in the coming weeks. In 2016, Her Majesty Queen…

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Unveiling the First Official Effigy of King Charles III on a Coinage Collection Honouring Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

30/09/2022 kerttuvali

New coins featuring the portrait of King Charles have been revealed, with a 50p carrying his image entering general circulation within weeks. The coins follow centuries of tradition with the monarch now facing left – the opposite way to his predecessor. As with previous British kings, and unlike the Queen, he wears no crown. King Charles personally approved the effigy, and was understood to be pleased with the likeness. Today we are honoured to reveal the first official effigy of…

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