King Charles III and his 75th Birthday

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Earlier this week, on 14th November 2023, King Charles III celebrated his 75th birthday. This was the first time in over 200 years that a reigning British king has celebrated this milestone birthday. In fact, only two other British kings have ever reached their 75th birthday; George II and George III, although no celebrations of any kind were held in their honour.

Were you wondering what kind of celebrations took place to mark this milestone birthday? If so, continue reading as we cover everything there is to know about His Majesty’s 75th birthday…

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The Official Crowned Coinage Portrait of His Majesty King Charles III

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The 2023 Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III Gold Proof Sovereign

On 6th May 2023, Britain’s sixty-fifth monarch, His Majesty King Charles III, undertook the sacred coronation ceremony and became the first British monarch to be crowned in the 21st century.

Not since 1953 have people lived through such an historic event, and many will not do so again. The world is a disparate place to that of the late Elizabeth II, but one that still holds dear the longstanding traditions of ceremony and celebration.

This is a great moment for Britain, and because of its significance, Royal Mint produced an exceptional proof gold sovereign celebrating this historic event, and for the first time, we are giving our clients the opportunity to own this remarkable coin…

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What is Holyrood Week?

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Holyrood Week, also known as Royal Week, takes place annually when the reigning British monarchs visits Scotland for around a week and resides at the Palace of Holyrood House. Holyrood Week usually takes place around the end of June and beginning of July, and this year it takes place from Monday 3rd July 2023.

Here is everything you need to know about Holyrood Week and what events will take place this year…

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