🎨 As Part Of Their Majesties’ Coronation Celebrations, The King Commissioned Five Artists To Capture

🎖️The King, The Queen and The Prince of Wales have hosted a special reception at Windsor Castle for holders of the Victoria Cross and George Cross.

The Victoria Cross is awarded to those serving in British and Commonwealth Forces who have shown tremendous bravery. The George Cross, which can be awarded to anyone, is given to people who show heroism or courage in extreme danger.

His Majesty has been Patron of the VC & GC Association since 2022.

King Charles ||| 💬 “I do hope your celebrations tonight are almost as joyful, although I rather doubt I shall have the energy to sing until 2am, let alone for that matter to lead you all in a giant conga from here back to Buckingham Palace!”

Last night at 9pm, The King delivered a speech to mark exactly 80 years since his grandfather, King George VI, addressed the nation on VE Day.

Watch His Majesty’s speech in full on our YouTube channel now: https://youtu.be/P3gcHYNaHhw

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Last week, The Queen sat down with veteran Douglas Cracknell at Clarence House ahead of #VEDay80 commemorations.

Douglas was awarded the Legion d’Honneur for his service during the Second World War, when he served as a rifleman in the 5th Duke of Cornwall’s Light Infantry.

Her Majesty’s father, Major Bruce Shand, was also a veteran and received the Military Cross twice for his actions at Dunkirk and in North Africa.

Time for tea! ☕

A glorious afternoon spent with veterans to honour the bravery and service of the Second World War generation.

Those in attendance included British and Commonwealth Armed Forces veterans, WRENs, Special Operations Executives and those who contributed to the war effort on the home front, accompanied by their families and carers.

To mark such a special occasion, the Marble Corridor of Buckingham Palace was decorated in bunting made from fabrics recycled from the Royal Estates.

🔴‼️NEW VIDEO: A sweet kiss for the Princess from a veteran. The moment we met Harry Richardson, a 107-year-old World War II veteran, at the VE Day 80 concert.

We will remember them.

The King and Queen, joined by Members of the Royal Family, attended today’s Service at Westminster Abbey to recognise the 80th Anniversary of VE Day and to commemorate the sacrifice of the Second World War generation.

https://royal.uk/news-and-activity/2025-05-05/ve-day-80

Ahead of his 99th birthday on May 8th, I want to remind you of this beautiful video with some questions that Prince George. Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis sent to him four years ago. Aren't they lovely? 🥰

Wishing a very happy birthday to Princess Charlotte today. 🥰❤️

Take a closer look at the Coronation State Portraits of King Charles III and Queen Camilla...

Commissioned to mark Their Majesties' Coronation in 2023, the portraits were unveiled by The King and Queen at the National Gallery earlier today.

The portraits, which will form part of the Royal Collection, were painted by two different artists personally selected by Their Majesties. His Majesty chose to be painted by Peter Kuhfeld and Queen Camilla selected Paul S. Benney.

Read more: https://www.royal.uk/state-portraits

©️ His Majesty King Charles III 2025

Photograph: Royal Collection Enterprises Ltd.

Princess Catherine ran to meet a wellwisher hanging some flowers for her at the pre-coronation events back in 2023. She is so kind! She cares for the people waiting for her ❤️

I'm happy to have you in my life 👸❤️🌹