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  • THE CORONATION: WHAT TO LOOK OUT FOR

    Read the history behind some of the coronation ceremony’s most important people, traditions and objects, many of which will make an appearance again at the coronation of King Charles III on 6 May 2023.

  • CHARLES III AND THE ENGLISH KINGS WHO SHARE HIS NAME

    We take a look at our new monarch, the two Charles who reigned before him and other royal connections to the name.

  • HISTORY OF MEADOWS

    To celebrate the coronation of His Majesty King Charles III, we will enhance and create one hundred meadows at sites. Read about the history of meadows in England. 

  • LISTEN TO OUR PODCAST

    On this episode of the English Heritage podcast we're joined by head historic properties curator Jeremy Ashbee and senior properties historian Steven Brindle to look back at the long and colourful history of royal coronations.