Are the royal standards slipping?
King Charles has dispensed with the tradition of raising and lowering the Royal Standard at the residence being used by the monarch.
This is because when he is in London, the King usually sleeps and eats at Clarence House and works at Buckingham Palace. He won���t be able to move into Buckingham Palace until 2027 while renovation work continues. From now on, the Royal Standard will fly at both at the same time to save a footman dashing up to the roof twice ...
Published on October 16, 2022 04:31