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On May 6th. 2023 the Coronation of King Charles III took place at Westminster Abbey in London in the United Kingdom. Here are 10 absolute must knows about King Charles III. A historic name for a historic role Born Charles Philip Arthur George on November 14, 1948, His Majesty became King Charles III following the passing of his beloved mother, Queen Elizabeth II, on September 8, 2022. He is now sovereign of the United Kingdom and several other nations within the Commonwealth Realm. The wait of a lifetime King Charles holds a unique record — he was the longest-serving heir apparent in British history, preparing for over 70 years to take the throne. His patience and dedication to duty are now defining his early reign. A royal champion for nature Long before climate change was a global concern, Charles was already advocating for the planet. Since the 1970s, he has promoted organic farming, biodiversity, and sustainable architecture, often ahead of his time — a true eco-conscious royal. Th...

In the previous post about Florence, I mentioned the Florence Cathedral—Santa Maria del Fiore— and the murder of  Giuliano de’ Medici on Easter. Which Royals did visit the Florence Cathedral in the past?  Historical Royal Visitors Emperor Charles V (Holy Roman Empire) Visited Florence in 1536 after defeating the Republic. A grand procession took place, likely involving the cathedral. King Victor Emmanuel II (Italy) As the first king of unified Italy, he visited Florence when it was the temporary capital (1865–1871). The cathedral was a centerpiece of the city's prestige. Queen Victoria (United Kingdom) Though never officially on a state visit, Queen Victoria was known to have a deep interest in Italian art and culture and spent time in Florence. See also the blogpost about Queen Victoria and Florence on this link .  10 things you should know about the Cathedral of Florence  1. it's a masterpiece of the Renaissance The Florence Cathedral is a prime example ...

I want to wish our friends from The Netherlands a very Happy King's day! Yes on April 26th. this year! Here is a small video about King's Day and about King Willem-Alexander of The Netherlands. Enjoy your day!  pictures: Ilse Bongers, Bjorn Hoex, Cat Colnot, Canva and me