At the 1953 coronation of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, a simple gesture from her younger sister caused a royal ruckus — and eventually heartache. (Associated Press) The British — as even they, maybe ...

Nearly 70 years before King Charles III’s coronation on May 6 in London’s Westminster Abbey, he watched as his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, was crowned in the same hallowed setting. Charles is 74 years ...

Prince Charles will wear two crowns on his coronation day, while Camilla will break tradition by recycling one from the past. POOL/AFP via Getty Images The royal family’s crowns bear the weight of the ...

Men have died for it and at least three countries — and the Taliban — claim it is their own. It’s also a controversial symbol of Britain’s colonial history. It is no wonder that the crowns used in ...

During the coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla, Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip's memory were felt throughout, with several nods made to both late royals. When it came to Elizabeth, ...

On June 2, 1953, Elizabeth Windsor became Queen of the United Kingdom and other territories. The ceremony was televised, with 27 million watching in the UK, and 85 million in the US. The ceremony was ...

Coronation rolls have been drawn up since the original was created for the coronation of Edward II and Queen Isabella in 1308 Stephanie Petit is a Royals Editor, Writer and Reporter at PEOPLE. King ...

It’s time for a new queen to shine. Queen Camilla dazzled in a very special necklace as she traveled to Westminster Abbey with her husband, King Charles III, for their historic coronation today.

LONDON — The British — as even they, maybe especially they, will tell you — do ceremonials better than anyone else in the world. They rehearse important funerals. And this week, on London streets, ...