Queen Elizabeth II was Queen of the United Kingdom and Commonwealth from 6th February 1952 until her death in 2022. She was queen regnant of 32 sovereign states during her lifetime and was the monarch of 15 realms. Home Resources, Facts & History Politicians, Monarchies & Military Leaders Queen Elizabeth II Born Elizabeth Alexandra Mary in London on 21st April […]
Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
Was born Prince Philippos (Philip) of Greece and Denmark on 10th June 1921 in Corfu, Greece. Prince Philip’s family was exiled from Greece in December of 1922. Served in the Royal Navy during and shortly after World War II. Married Princess Elizabeth at Westminster Abbey and became the Duke of Edinburgh on 20th November 1947. Became the Queen’s Consort when […]
King Charles III
King Charles III , formerly known as Prince Charles, is the reigning monarch of the United Kingdom and 14 other Commonwealth realms. He ascended to the throne on 8th September 2022, following the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II. Home Resources, Facts & History Monarchies King Charles III Born Charles Philip Arthur George Mountbatten-Windsor in Buckingham Palace, London on […]
Prince Edward, Duke of Edinburgh
Born Edward Antony Richard Louis Mountbatten-Windsor on 10th March 1964. The youngest child of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. The younger brother of King Charles III. Initially made a trustee of The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award in 1988 to become it’s official patron on 2023, succeeding his late father Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. Born Edward […]
Anne, Princess Royal
Born Anne Elizabeth Alice Louise Mountbatten-Windsor on 15th August 1950 in Clarence House in London. The second eldest child and only daughter of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. The younger sister of King Charles III. At the age of 21, won the individual gold medal at the 1971 European Eventing Championship, becoming the first British Royal […]
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor
Born Andrew Albert Christian Edward Mountbatten-Windsor on 19th February 1960. The second eldest son of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. Is the younger brother of King Charles III. Served in the Royal Navy for 22 years, flying a Sea King helicopter as a co-pilot aboard the aircraft carrier HMS Invincible, during the Falklands War in 1982. […]
Glyn Davies
Glyn Davies is a renowned coin designer who started at The Royal Mint, creating the official uncrowned portrait of King Charles III in partnership with The Tower Mint. Home Resources, Facts & History Artists, Engravers & Sculptors Glyn Davies Glyn Davies worked as an engraver and designer for The Royal Mint for several years. In collaboration with Laura Clancy, Glyn […]
John Bergdahl
John Bergdahl is an acclaimed British sculptor and engraver renowned for his extensive work with The Royal Mint, where he has designed numerous significant UK coins and medals. Home Resources, Facts & History Artists, Engravers & Sculptors John Bergdahl Born and raised in a dockland location in the rural town of Ipswich, Suffolk Left home at 16 to work at […]
Jody Clark
Jody Clark is a renowned British engraver and illustrator, who is best known for designing the fifth and final definitive portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, for use on UK and Commonwealth coins. Home Resources, Facts & History Artists, Engravers & Sculptors Jody Clark Born Jody Clark in Bowness-on-Windermere, located in the Lake District on 1st March 1981. Achieved a BA […]
Gordon Summers
Home Resources, Facts & History Artists, Engravers & Sculptors Gordon Summers Starting as a trainee engraver in 1992, Gordon Summers went on to become the Chief Engraver at The Royal Mint, being at the forefront of numismatic coin design, development and security. Studied at Loughborough University where he earned a BA with Honours in 3D Design. Collaborated with the United […]
Martin Jennings
Home Resources, Facts & History Artists, Engravers & Sculptors Martin Jennings Martin Jennings is a British sculptor who is responsible for the first effigy of King Charles III and other work which includes the bronze statue of Sir John Betjeman at St Pancras Station and full-size bronze statue of Charles Dickens Portsmouth. Was born Martin Jennings on 31st July 1957 […]