The Coronation: history and ceremonial
The coronation of Charles III will take place on 6 May 2023. Preceding coronations and the planning and execution of the contemporary ceremony are examined in detail in this paper.

The coronation of Charles III will take place on 6 May 2023. Preceding coronations and the planning and execution of the contemporary ceremony are examined in detail in this paper.
A briefing paper on the constitutional status of the Crown Dependencies, which are the Bailiwick of Jersey, the Bailiwick of Guernsey (including Alderney and Sark) and the Isle of Man.
A briefing paper on the relationship between church and state in the United Kingdom
Research Briefing
A briefing paper on the history, functions and membership of the Privy Council
Research Briefing
A briefing paper on the constitutional aspects of the Crown
Research Briefing
A briefing paper on the legal issues surrounding a Scottish independence referendum
Research Briefing
A briefing paper on the statutory arrangements for a Regency and Counsellors of State in the event that a monarch is too young to assume all Royal functions, ill or absent from the UK
Research Briefing
A briefing paper on the Counsellors of State [HL] Bill 2022-23
Insight
The King has requested that Princess Anne and Prince Edward be made Counsellors of State, so they can act on his behalf if he is absent from the UK.
Research Briefing
A briefing on the constitutional and ceremonial events surrounding the Accession of King Charles III
Research Briefing
The death of a monarch – and the accession of a new sovereign – involves the Cabinet, the Privy Council, Parliament, Buckingham Palace and the Church of England. This paper outlines the historical precedents for the events that will follow the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
Research Briefing
A briefing paper on the State Opening of Parliament, its history and ceremonial
Research Briefing
A briefing paper on the devolution settlement in Scotland
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