Royal fans have noticed something familiar about King Charles III’s upcoming coronation date.
27.09.2022 - 02:18 / foxnews.com
New light is being shed into how King Charles III reportedly leads his staff. In Valentine Low’s "Courtiers: The Hidden Power Behind the Crown," insiders close to the monarch shared that Charles has a "fierce temper and a ferocious work ethic." "Things would frustrate him, especially the media," an insider told Low, which The Times published from the book. King Charles III was deemed "very demanding of himself" and expected the same from his staff, according to new book.
(Jonathan Brady/Pool Photo via AP) A former member of his household described him to go from "zero to 60 in a flash and then back down again." The insider shared that he "rarely directs" his anger to people. Other former members of his staff described the king as "never satisfied with himself or what he has achieved. People around him had to work hard to keep up." The insider added, "He had enormous stamina." "He would drive people hard," according to "Courtiers: The Hidden Power Behind the Crown." "He was full of ideas, always asking people to go and do things.The workload as private secretary would be immense.
He had strong opinions. He also had a proper temper on him, which was quite fun. "He would rarely direct it at the individual.
It would be about something, and he would lose his temper. He would throw something. He would go from zero to 60 in a flash and then back down again.Things would frustrate him, especially the media." The book claims that Charles is "very demanding of himself" and expects the same from his staff.
Phone calls reportedly come in "at any time," from after breakfast until 11 at night, even during Christmas, The Times shared. King Charles III took the throne after Queen Elizabeth II died on Sept. 8, 2022.
Royal fans have noticed something familiar about King Charles III’s upcoming coronation date.
crowned sovereign of the United Kingdom, King Charles III will finally get his day in the sun.Following her death last month, Charles, 73, became the new monarch and his own coronation is set for May 6, 2023.The date is also the day that his grandson Archie — the son of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle — will turn 4 years old. Queen Elizabeth was ordained as ruler on June 2, 1953, and her coronation was full of pomp and circumstance.However, Charles’ ceremony is reportedly set to be a scaled back and more modernized celebration.“The king has stripped back a lot of the coronation in recognition that the world has changed in the past 70 years,” a source recently divulged to the Mirror.The three-hour service at Westminster Abbey will be pared down to just 60 minutes.As for guests who earned a coveted spot on the invite list, the amount has been chopped down from 8,000 to 2,000.It is expected that peers will wear formal coronation robes, however, the need for the uniform choices may be modified.Operation Golden Orb, which is the code name for the planning of the coronation, was first speculated to be held on June 3.
King Charles III has continued with royal duties north of the border following his ascension to the throne last month - with a reception for a top Australian official at Balmoral Castle.
King Charles III could be changing royal titles of a few family members now that he is at the helm of the monarchy following the death of Queen Elizabeth II last month at the age of 96. Her Majesty, born Elizabeth Alexandra Mary, was the longest-reigning monarch in British history having served the United Kingdom and 14 other commonwealth countries for 70 years until she died on Sept.
King Charles III has paid a moving tribute to his late mother, Queen Elizabeth II, in a new official photograph released by Buckingham Palace.The new King, 73, was pictured with his red box for the first time as he carried out his official duties dealing with papers from government ministers in the UK and the realms, as well as Commonwealth representatives. Charles can be seen looking at the red box containing the papers as he donned a blue pinstripe suit, but in the background a subtle nod to his late mother can be seen.
Queen Elizabeth II's funeral were full of love and historical significance. Prince William and King Charles III each left personal notes to Her Majesty atop the wreath on her coffin during Monday's funeral ceremonies. William's card was inscribed with his and Kate Middleton's monograms, while Charles' handwritten note read: «In loving and devoted memory.
King Charles III stands with his siblings as they take a moment ahead of the Commital Service for Queen Elizabeth II on Monday (September 19) in London, England.
People from all over the world mourned the loss of Queen Elizabeth II during her funeral on Monday, Sept. 19, while watching both in person and on TV, but it was one of her children who was visibly emotional as they said their last goodbyes to Her Majesty.
Queen Elizabeth II during her funeral on Monday, Sept. 19, while watching both in person and on TV, but it was one of her children who was visibly emotional as they said their last goodbyes to Her Majesty.During the funeral, King Charles IIIl, Princess Anne, Prince Andrew, Duke of York, and Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex, appeared in the front row of the late monarch's funeral at Westminster Abbey.
A not-so-united front. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will not join the royal family to meet with world leaders ahead of Queen Elizabeth II‘s funeral on Sunday, September 18, after seemingly being uninvited.
King Charles III and Prince William made a surprise appearance Saturday and greeted mourners waiting in line to see Queen Elizabeth II's coffin Lying in State at Westminster Hall.The new monarch and Prince of Wales were seen shaking hands and exchanging pleasantries with mourners near Lambeth Bridge. Many of the mourners smiled and seemed genuinely surprised to see the new king and his heir.
King Charles III and his siblings are standing vigil for their late mother. On Friday, the new monarch, alongside Prince Andrew, Prince Edward and Princess Anne, all stood in front of the late Queen Elizabeth II's coffin as it laid in state at Westminster Hall. The queen died on Sept.
A whirlwind visit. King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla rounded out their royal tour of the U.K. in Wales ahead of Queen Elizabeth II‘s funeral.
mourners of Queen Elizabeth II at Hillsborough Castle — including a corgi named Connie.The king seemed delighted to meet the white-and-tan pup as he pointed at her and let the animal sniff his hands.He also spoke to Connie’s owner during the encounter.Queen Elizabeth II — who died Sept. 8 at age 96 — had a longtime love for corgis, as she owned more than 30 of them throughout her 70-year reign.However, her obsession with the breed started in her childhood, long before she met and married Prince Phillip.
Big changes are coming. King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla are set to move into their new residence at Buckingham Palace — which could mean his former employees will be out of work.
A deserved tribute. King Charles III has declared a bank holiday on the day that his late mother, Queen Elizabeth II, will be laid to rest.
Introducing Prince Archie and Princess Lili! After King Charles III was officially proclaimed sovereign, his children and grandchildren received new titles.