The Royal Line of Succession: How it works

As it stands, we all know that Prince Charles is next in the line of succession to the British throne, with his son, Prince William, second in line.

However, what else do we know about the royal line of succession, and how it all works? In this blog we will be exploring what the line of succession is, and the different factors that determine a person’s position within the line of succession.

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The Life of HRH Prince William, Duke of Cambridge

Prince William turns forty today, 21st June 2022; a significant milestone in anyone’s life, but perhaps even more so for a future king! To celebrate this landmark moment, a new series of sovereign coins has been produced.

Over forty years, Prince William has shown eternal compassion and dedication to his official duties, becoming increasingly known as the ‘People’s Prince’. Here, we will be looking back at the life of the prince who is currently second in line to the British throne.

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Queen Victoria Heritage Coinage

Queen Victoria, Britain’s second-longest reigning monarch, presided over huge industrial change and expansion of the empire, and the impact that her reign had on British society has been profound.

Here at Hattons of London, we have released an incredible new range celebrating Queen Victoria’s 125th Diamond Jubilee Anniversary. However, if you favour heritage items, continue reading as we explore all of the Queen Victoria heritage coinage that we currently have available.

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Money in Wedding Traditions

May is the beginning of what is known as ‘peak wedding season’, which runs until October. Springtime is historically the most popular season for weddings, with wedding venues and vendors being most in-demand.

The presence of money during weddings is a much recognised tradition that takes place in many different cultures and countries. Here, we will be exploring the different monetary rituals that occur at wedding ceremonies across the globe.

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Six Coinage Portraits of Queen Victoria

One of Britain’s greatest monarchs, Queen Victoria, commanded the greatest empire the world has ever seen for over 63 years. The gold sovereign has a prestigious reputation around the globe, which was established in the reign of Queen Victoria, and over 25% of the population used coins with Queen Victoria’s portrait. However, despite this, there were minimal coinage portraits of Queen Victoria produced.

In our latest blog, we will be exploring six effigies that appeared on coinage during Queen Victoria’s reign…

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