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Picking up a King Charles III coronation commemorative plate? You're buying into a centuries-old tradition

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Tuesday, May 2, 2023
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With the forthcoming coronation of King Charles III on May 6, such memorabilia cluttering our cupboards are only likely to increase.

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  • With the forthcoming coronation of King Charles III on May 6, such memorabilia cluttering our cupboards are only likely to increase.
  • Guides to “the best King Charles III memorabilia” are already advising what souvenirs to buy, including commemorative coins, biscuit tins, tea towels, plates and, of course, mugs.

History of the royal mug

    • The tradition of celebrating royal events with a mug or drinking vessel dates to at least the 17th century when the current king’s ancestor and namesake, Charles II, was restored to the English throne in 1660-1.
    • Several mugs and cups produced at the time have survived and depict the “merry monarch”.
    • Teacups became popular royal souvenirs during the reign of Queen Victoria in the 19th century.

Fostering support

    • Since 1900, royal births, deaths, marriages and coronations have been big money for manufacturers of royal memorabilia.
    • Renaissance Italian princes popularised the portrait medal and the Holy Roman Emperor and King of Spain, Charles V, fostered support in his vast territories using mass-produced medallions bearing his image.
    • When Elizabeth II was crowned in 1953, English children received mugs, tins of chocolate and a spoon or coin.

Measuring popularity

    • Royal memorabilia don’t just foster support but act as a barometer of the popularity of the royal family around the globe.
    • Over 1,600 lines of official merchandise were produced for the marriage of Princes Charles to Lady Diana Spencer in 1981.
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      What King Charles III's coronation quiche tells us about the history of British dining

Thought-Provoking Historical Fiction Portrays the Life and Struggles of Women in Medieval Times

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Wednesday, December 28, 2022
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BOSTON, Dec. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Author Amelia Rogers' novel, "Four Princesses from Provence," highlights the importance of women's roles in history.

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  • BOSTON, Dec. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Author Amelia Rogers' novel, "Four Princesses from Provence," highlights the importance of women's roles in history.
  • This novel tells the tale of the four daughters of the Count of Provence.
  • One sister discovers that her new life is a whole different world from the one she knew, and it's going to change everything she believes and knows.
  • Most of all, she hopes that they think about the underappreciated but crucial role that women played in shaping these events.

Savoy Foundation Celebrates the 25th Annual Savoy Ball Charity Gala in New York City with a Benefit for Cooley's Anemia Foundation and A Chance in Life Organization

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Thursday, August 11, 2022
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NEW YORK, Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The American Foundation of Savoy Orders, Inc. (Savoy Foundation) will host its 25th annual Ballo di Savoia (Royal Savoy Ball) on Saturday, December 17, 2022 in New York City under the patronage of Their Royal Highnesses Prince Victor Emmanuel and Princess Marina of Savoy. H.R.H. Prince Emmanuel Philibert of Savoy, Prince of Venice and Prince of Piedmont, will be the guest of honor. H.R.H. Prince Dimitri of Yugoslavia will also attend the white tie, red carpet charity event, supported by members and friends of the Dynastic Orders of the Royal House of Savoy, which will bring together about 300 guests at a new venue, The University Club in New York City. The winter charity gala will celebrate two milestones: the 25th Silver Anniversary of the Royal Savoy Ball and the 450th Anniversary of the Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus, founded in 1572.

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  • The charity gala will raise funds for the Foundation's mission Chivalry for Children's Causes benefiting Cooley's Anemia Foundation and A Chance in Life Organization.
  • NEW YORK, Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The American Foundation of Savoy Orders, Inc. (Savoy Foundation) will host its 25th annual Ballo di Savoia (Royal Savoy Ball) on Saturday, December 17, 2022 in New York City under the patronage of Their Royal Highnesses Prince Victor Emmanuel and Princess Marina of Savoy.
  • Prince Emmanuel Philibert of Savoy, Prince of Venice and Prince of Piedmont, will be the guest of honor.
  • The program is made possible thanks to generous support from the members and friends of the American Delegation of Savoy Orders.

Savoy Foundation's 4th Annual West Coast Royal Gala - Notte di Savoia Los Angeles - Raises Funds For Caterina's Club, A Southern California Children's Charity

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Thursday, April 21, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, April 21, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On Saturday evening, April 9, 2022, the 4th Notte di Savoia Los Angeles, the annual spring charity royal gala hosted by the American Foundation of Savoy Orders, was held at the Jonathan Club in downtown Los Angeles. More than 170 patrons gathered at the black-tie gala in support of the foundation's philanthropic mission — Chivalry for Children's Causes — for the event's primary beneficiary, Caterina's Club, a Southern California-based nonprofit that provides 5,000 warm pasta meals to homeless and low-income children daily.

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  • The American Foundation of Savoy Orders (Savoy Foundation) hosted its fourth Annual Spring Charity Royal Gala - Notte di Savoia Los Angeles - at the Jonathan Club in downtown Los Angeles.
  • LOS ANGELES, April 21, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On Saturday evening, April 9, 2022, the 4th Notte di Savoia Los Angeles , the annual spring charity royal gala hosted by the American Foundation of Savoy Orders , was held at the Jonathan Club in downtown Los Angeles.
  • "The American Foundation of Savoy Orders' fourth annual charity gala was a tremendous success, providing Caterina's Club with funding for thousands of warm meals for children across Southern California.
  • The Los Angeles Notte di Savoia continues a thousand-year tradition of goodwill and charitable giving through its patrons, benefactors and sponsors.

Savoy Foundation's 24th Annual Royal Savoy Ball Brings together Royalty and Prominent Business Leaders To Raise Funds for Children's Charities

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Wednesday, January 5, 2022
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A highlight of the evening was the remarks by Prince Emmanuel Philibert who praised the achievements of the Savoy Foundation in the past 28years. "I want to thank all the very generous donors who made this evening such a great success, especially during these difficult and challenging times. The important children's causes that you are supporting tonight help us to continue – together – the centuries old traditions of my family -- helping the underprivileged, whose needs are so much greater than our own. "

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  • More than 200 patrons, benefactors and guests gathered to support the Savoy Foundation's 24th Annual white-tie dinner-dance.
  • Prior to Saturday's evening Gala, a welcome reception on Friday evening, December 10 at the Lotos Club for guests attending the Royal Savoy Ball.
  • At the ball on Saturday, gala attendees enjoyed a champagne reception, hors d'oeuvres and signature cocktails before the main program began with a royal fanfare.
  • HRH Prince Victor Emmanuel of Savoy, Prince of Naples and Duke of Savoy, is Head of the House of Savoy and Grand Master of the Savoy Orders.