We’ve reached the fifth instalment of the five facts about the Twelve Greatest Sovereigns blog series, and this time, we’re taking a look at the King George V Gold Sovereign of 1925…
The 2023 King Charles III Coronation Double Portrait Gold Sovereign Range
On Saturday 6th May, we are to bear witness to an event that has not been seen since 1937: the coronation of Britain’s new king, Charles III, and of his wife Camilla, as queen. The crowning of a new British monarch is an event that most of us will only ever see once. We now know that at the ceremony, we will see not only the crowning of King Charles III but also that of his wife who shall henceforth become known as Queen Camilla. This change to her titles is a sign of the deep affection the king has for the woman who is by his side.
Some truly exceptional coins had been proposed for the coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla. They feature portraits of both the King and his new Queen, but given how rarely permission has ever been granted for multiple portraits on gold sovereigns, we did not hold out much hope. Now, we are delighted, if even a little shocked, that these coins have indeed been approved by Buckingham Palace! Introducing the 2023 King Charles III Coronation Double Portrait Gold Sovereign Range, and in particular, the one-eighth sovereign…
Queen Victoria Jubilee Portrait Gold Sovereign of 1887: Five Facts
The fourth instalment of the five facts about the Twelve Greatest Sovereigns blog series looks at the Queen Victoria Jubilee Portrait Gold Sovereign of 1887...
The Coronation Weekend 2023: What’s On?
Charles III became King of the United Kingdom and the 14 other Commonwealth realms on the 8th September 2022, following the sad passing of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II. His coronation will take place at Westminster Abbey on Saturday 6th May 2023. A three-day UK bank holiday weekend has been granted from Saturday 6th May to Monday 8th May.
The Earl Marshal is responsible for planning and organising the coronation. From the ceremony to street parties across the country, here is everything you need to know about the coronation weekend.
Queen Victoria Gold Sovereign 1838-1874: Five Facts
It’s the third instalment of the five facts about the Twelve Greatest Sovereigns blog series, and this time, we’re looking at the Queen Victoria Gold Sovereign of 1838-1874…
King Charles III – Eight Facts You May Not Know
Charles Philip Arthur George became King of the United Kingdom and the 14 other Commonwealth realms on 8th September 2022, following the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II.
Although he has spent the majority of his life in the public eye, there are still some things that you may not know about our new monarch. In this blog, we will be looking at eight facts about King Charles III…
