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The unseen Queen, the ultimate Highland train and the three-bedroom wreck for sale at £695k
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Queen Camilla says 'sad farewell' to her beloved Jack Russell, Beth
Her Majesty Queen Camilla's much-loved Jack Russell terrier Beth has died.
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Holyrood: Inside The King's official residence in Scotland, from throne room to the bed chamber of Mary, Queen of Scots
Holyrood — or, to give it its full title, The Palace of Holyroodhouse — is the official residence in Scotland of His Majesty King Charles III. To coincide with the publication of a new history of the palace, John Goodall offers an overview of the creation, abandonment and rebirth of this working royal residence over the past 900 years. Photographs by Paul Highnam for Country Life.
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Dawn Chorus: Watching telly with The Queen, the one-bedroom wreck that fetched £2 million and our Quiz of the Day
Plus a Paddington Bear hamper, an ancient tree and a house with a terrifying price tag — it's Friday's Dawn Chorus.
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You rang, your majesty? What it was like to be a servant in the Royal Household
Tending the royal bottom might be considered one of the worst jobs in history, but a life in elite domestic service offered many opportunities for self-advancement, finds Susan Jenkins.
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When the King and Queen edited Country Life, by the editor who guided them every step of the way
Paula Lester, Country Life's Managing Editor, joins the Country Life podcast.
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A century of Royal Photography is going on show at Buckingham Palace, from Cecil Beaton to Annie Leibovitz
The Royal Collection Trust's summer exhibition at Buckingham Palace brings together some of the most wonderful royal portraits ever taken. Jack Watkins takes a look.
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Fit for a (very small) queen — a dolls' house with running water, electricity and working lifts
Queen Mary's Dolls' House celebrates its 100th anniversary with a brand new exhibition and a reimagined display at Windsor Castle.
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Remembering Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, one year on
A year on from the death of Queen Elizabeth II, we remember the late monarch.
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Country Life's 100-page Coronation souvenir issue: What's inside and how to order a copy
Our 100-page special edition of Country Life is in the shops now.
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The official Coronation Portraits of King Charles III
His Majesty King Charles III, the Queen Consort and the Royal Family sat for official photographic portraits after the Coronation on Saturday 6 May, 2023.
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The Coronation of King Charles III: Best pictures from the day
Enjoy some of the defining images from a truly historic day: the Coronation of King Charles III at Westminster Abbey on 6 May, 2023.
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The full text of the Coronation Oath of King Charles III
Read the full text of the Coronation Oaths being sworn by King Charles III.
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The Timetable for the Coronation of King Charles III, including the order of service and The Oath
Eleanor Doughty takes a look at what's happening over coronation weekend — and explains the changes in the roles of dukes and duchesses, hitherto so important in the ceremony.
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St Edward's Crown: The tale of the crown being used at the Coronation of King Charles III
It is to the Crown that we owe allegiance. Matthew Dennison considers the history of this most familiar attribute of royalty, which he finds as laden with the hopes of a nation as it is with glittering gold and precious jewels.
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King Charles III, by those who know him best: 'He has already changed the world'
Few realise the breadth and depth of Charles III’s interests and influence; fewer still can offer a meaningful answer to the question 'what is the King really like?'. But here, 10 friends of Country Life — all people who know and have worked with The King — predict he will be a magnificent and much-loved monarch.
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The Coronation oath: 'This is no empty display. It is the foundation stone of our system of government'
The Queen’s Coronation saw her take an oath which is crucial to our system of Government.
