As we celebrate Queen Victoria’s Birthday, we reflect on the profound impact of her life and reign. Known for her enduring love story with Prince Albert, her significant contributions to the British Empire, and the iconic Veiled Portrait coinage, Queen Victoria’s legacy continues to fascinate and inspire. Join us as we explore the remarkable history and lasting influence of this beloved monarch.
The Royal Family Christmas Traditions
Since 1988, the Royal Family have traditionally spent Christmas and New Year at Sandringham House, Norfolk.
Just like any typical family, the royals have certain festive traditions which they follow each year, and we have all that you need to know about the facts and traditions of the Royal Family at Christmas time…
The Prince and Princess of Wales Gold Sovereign Range
Along with the accession of Charles as our new king last year, his son, William, became the new Prince of Wales. With characteristic sensitivity, he accepted the role without a formal investiture ceremony, mindful of the fact that for many in Wales the title remains contentious. He has spoken of it as a great honour, pledging to serve Wales with humility and great respect for its people.
In our modern era, the title ‘Prince of Wales’ is no longer a title of authority but one of ceremony, and although there was no formal investiture event, the fact that William is now the 23rd Prince of Wales deserves to be recognised. His wife Catherine, or ‘Kate’ as she is often known, is now the Princess of Wales, the first to use that title since William’s mother, Diana, Princess of Wales.
To celebrate the new Prince & Princess of Wales, for the first time in over 200 years of gold sovereign history, coins have been minted from 22 carat gold that includes a trace amount of rare Welsh gold in the mixture. Gold sourced from the mines in Wales is highly prized, and very rare, and it has a long and proud association with the Royal Family.
Introducing the 2023 Prince and Princess of Wales Gold Sovereign Range…
Dissecting The King Charles III 75th Birthday Sovereign Series
Our latest gold sovereign range; The 2023 King Charles III 75th Birthday Gold Sovereign Range, features a design in the style of the gold ‘Carolus’ coins of the King’s 17th-century predecessor and namesake, King Charles I, making an intriguing historic connection between British monarchs some four centuries apart.
Each coin in this series features the same design: namely, a portrait of King Charles III, wearing the St Edward’s crown and resplendent in his coronation robes, holding the orb in one hand and the sceptre in another. In this blog, we will be dissecting the key features of the coin design from this remarkable range…
King Charles III 75th Birthday Newspaper Dissection
Alongside our latest sovereign range, we will be sending our clients a copy of the Daily Graphic Newspaper, dated the 15th November 1948; the day after the birth of our king, Charles III. Here, we will be dissecting the main content from that very newspaper…
