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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The 2022 Prince William 40th Birthday Gold Sovereign Range

This year is an important year for the Royal Family. In the same month as The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations, her grandson Prince William, our future king, also celebrates his 40th birthday, meaning multiple commemorations for the Royal House of Windsor.

Prince William turns forty on the 21st June, and his compassion and dedication are evident to all. Passionate about his roles in promoting mental health awareness, conservation and support for the armed forces, he carries out his official duties in support of the Queen with great charm and growing assurance. To celebrate this landmark milestone, a new series of sovereign coins have been produced to commemorate Prince William’s 40th birthday. Introducing The 2022 Prince William 40th Birthday Gold Sovereign Range, and in particular, the one-eighth sovereign…

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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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The 2022 Queen Victoria 125th Diamond Jubilee Anniversary Gold Sovereign Range

This will be an historic year in British royal history. Not only do we celebrate our own Queen’s Platinum Jubilee in honour of her 70 years, but we also mark the 125th Anniversary of the Diamond Jubilee of her great great grandmother, Queen Victoria! Two of the longest reigning monarchs, the impact that both of these women’s reigns have had on British society has been profound. Victoria presided over huge industrial change and expansion of the empire; Elizabeth’s reign has taken us into a whole new era of technological supremacy.

To celebrate these major commemorations for both Queens, a new series of sovereign coins has been produced to commemorate the 60-year diamond jubilee of Queen Victoria’s reign. Introducing The 2022 Queen Victoria 125th Diamond Jubilee Anniversary Gold Sovereign Range, and in particular, the one-eighth sovereign…

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New Strike vs Heritage – What’s the difference?

The gold sovereign was first created under the authority of King Henry VII in 1489, when he demanded a ‘new money of gold’ to illustrate his powerful reign. The sovereign, made for kings and queens, has been prestigious throughout history for its reliability, strength and accuracy, and has represented the advancement of the art of minting.

Here at Hattons of London we have an incredible selection of both new strike and heritage sovereigns, but what is the difference between the two? In our latest blog we will be exploring the two categories and what opportunities each has to offer.

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