King Charles III: A special commemorative souvenir book for the 2023 royal coronation

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The programme is published by Publications UK, who also published the Official Platinum Jubilee Programme and that of Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee. The floral emblems of the four countries of the United Kingdom also feature heavily with the rose for England, the thistle for Scotland, the daffodil for Wales and the shamrock for Northern Ireland. Chris Yeo, of Clevedon Salerooms, who has appeared on the BBC Antiques Roadshow, said: “From the coronation of Queen Victoria onwards, the British have been churning out masses and masses of royal memorabilia and the vast majority is worth nothing. While it is likely to come under pressure to show sensitivity during the current cost-of-living crisis, the government is expected to use the ceremony as an important diplomatic opportunity to present the UK to the world. It also marks the moment that “the King is set apart for service: service of the people of this country and service of God.

Coronation Harry and Meghan are included in the official Coronation

Behind the bench Prince William stands next to his brother, who has his arm around a laughing Meghan. With exclusive articles from The Sun ’s archives, rarely seen photographs and a foreword written by celebrated royal photographer Arthur Edwards MBE, this book paints a unique portrait of the man behind the monarch.

Though Ravilious died in 1942, his design was recycled, revised and reformulated to celebrate the coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, and later of Queen Elizabeth II. King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands will not be among the guests, who are likely to include British royalty and presidents and prime ministers from across the globe, but will be at Westminster Abbey to see Charles and Camilla crowned.

King Charles III: A special commemorative souvenir book for

unique memento is packed with never-seen-before pictures and stories of The King’s mother, Queen Elizabeth II when she took the crown in 1953. The investiture: The sovereign is presented with items including the Royal Orb, representing religious and moral authority; the Sceptre, representing power; and the Sovereign's Sceptre, a rod of gold topped with a white enamelled dove, a symbol of justice and mercy.Other important aspects of the Coronation day explored in the book include the military procession, the service and the music, from the Ascension Choir to Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Coronation Anthem, ‘Make a Joyful Noise’. Please read the downloadable teacher notes that outline how these resources can be used and explore our themed sections below.