Bob Morris obituary Other lives: Civil servant who later gave long and valuable service to the Constitution Unit at UCL The Guardian - UK · Jun 12, 2025
How coronation of King Charles will revive some of oldest British rituals At Westminster Abbey this weekend, ancient coronation bling such as the stone of destiny and St Edward’s staff is set to wow onlookers The Guardian - UK · May 5, 2023
King’s dress-down coronation follows late queen’s ‘last imperial hurrah’ Fewer viscounts, a ballot for peers and minimal homages reflect Charles III’s wish to ‘look towards the future’ The Guardian - UK · Apr 30, 2023
Canada changes King Charles' title to drop key role - and deletes any mention of UK The change means Canada will no longer refer to King Charles as 'Defender of the Faith' - a phrase that has been used to describe British monarchs since the 16th century Daily Mirror · Apr 20, 2023
Changes to King’s coronation oath ‘not ambitious’, says expert The Government suggested the wording will only be amended because the number of Commonwealth realms has altered since 1953. The Independent UK · Apr 19, 2023
60 minute masterclass: An expert guide to the coronation Join leading constitutional expert Dr Bob Morris as he explores how coronation ceremonies have evolved over time, and asks what role the monarchy still has to play in modern Britain The Guardian - UK · Mar 10, 2023
Why Charles’s coronation could be a more modest affair than the queen’s Smaller military, greater religious diversity and terrorism concerns among differences from 1953 The Guardian - UK · Jan 1, 2023
Royal experts suggest solution to help family members escape ‘gilded cage’ ‘It should be possible for minor royals to opt out,’ say Robert Hazell and Bob Morris The Independent UK · Dec 19, 2022
Charles’ slimmed down coronation will still be ‘religious’ event, says academic The King is likely to be crowned monarch during a ceremony staged next summer. The Independent UK · Oct 10, 2022
Prince Charles to become Prince Regent - will this happen and what does it mean? The Prince of Wales is currently acting as a Counsellor of State Manchester Evening News · May 10, 2022
Will Prince Charles become Prince Regent, and what would that mean? The Prince of Wales is currently acting as a Counsellor of State Wales Online · May 10, 2022
Charles to read Queen’s Speech for first time as monarch misses State Opening The Queen, who is facing ‘episodic mobility problems’, has not been absent from the ceremonial occasion for nearly 60 years. The Independent UK · May 9, 2022
Charles ‘teetering on edge of becoming a de facto prince regent’ – royal expert The prince, along with his eldest son the Duke of Cambridge, will open Parliament after the Queen delegated powers to the pair. The Independent UK · May 9, 2022
Fears grow that the Queen may miss Jubilee celebrations as her 'health comes first' The 96-year-old head of state has missed a number of major events this year but has been carrying out virtual engagements and her other duties Daily Mirror · May 9, 2022