Charles looks regal carrying out official duties in new role as King following Queen's death KingCharlesIII
King Charles looked regal carrying out official duties in his new role as King following the death of the Queen earlier this month.
Red boxes contain papers from government ministers in the UK and the realms, as well as Commonwealth representatives. Previously, luxury British leather goods company Barrow Hepburn & Gale confirmed that boxes for Charles were in production. It adds: “Wherever in the world the sovereign or minister is, the red box is close by. Our despatch boxes are not only an elegant design, but are functional and secure.”
“The widely-accepted reason relates to Prince Albert, consort to Queen Victoria, who is said to have preferred the colour as it was used prominently in the arms of his family, the Saxe-Coburg-Gotha.
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