Coronation 1953

The coronation of King Charles III on May 6, 2023

Written in: Dutch • Randy Koo • May 6, 2023

Het Algemeen Dagblad reports: 'The coronation of King Charles III' is a mix of Harry Potter and Game of Thrones. The last time a coronation took place in England was in 1953, so 70 years ago. Back then, Queen Elizabeth II became...

Prince Philip Mountbatten, Duke of Edinburgh (1921-2021): support and confidant of Elizabeth II

Written in: Dutch • Randy Koo • April 15, 2021

Queen Elizabeth's husband, British Prince Philip, passed away at the age of 99 at Windsor Castle on April 9, 2021. Buckingham Palace: 'It is with deep sorrow that Her Majesty the Queen announces the death of her beloved husband,...

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