In this issue

The King in his country
The sporting passions of our new monarch. By Mary Skipwith

At the sharp end
The weaponry on display during the Coronation procession is not just for show, says Roger Field

THE KING IN HIS COUNTRY

As HM King Charles III prepares for his Coronation, The Field celebrates a life that’s been steeped in country sports and nature as well as service

7 mins

The Welsh crown jewels

With its rugged hills and steep-sided valleys, Wales offers some of the finest and most challenging game shooting in the UK

8 mins

A fine cross to bear

The Welsh foabund has long been celebrated for its nose, voice and drive, qualities that progressive breeders SVN hi upon to reinvigorate its English counterpart

7 mins

Brave, spirited and doggedly determined

Sealyham terriers stole the show during a historic Meet at the famous Badminton estate, which brought shooting, ratting and hunting together for the day

7 mins

Match the hatch?

Despite the hype from tackle merchants, most artificial flies only ever catch humans. Trout, it seems, don’t share our obsession with fly patterns

6 mins

The simple joy of cooking outside

There is no finer dining hall than the great outdoors, and with careful and planning you can create a feast fit for a king preparation

8 mins

A brush with royalty

An established patron of the arts and a talented watercolourist himself, HM The King has a passion for painting that connects him with the people

6 mins

A living ring of sharpened steel

The perfectly turned-out and impeccably drilled military personnel marching alongside HM The King’s Coronation procession are not merely there for show

7 mins

The kings of Savile Row

For hundreds of years, the golden mile of tailoring’ has been the heart of British bespoke with many eminent Royal patrons including our new monarch

7 mins

Ringing in the old

Long worn by gentlemen as a signifier of status, the signet ring is making a curious comeback with a new cohort of champions leading the charge

6 mins

The crowning glory

Whether a dazzling spectacle or a more restrained affair, the coronation of the monarch is a grand ceremony steeped in centuries-old tradition

7 mins

Norman's conquest

A major new exhibition marks the centenary of artist Norman Thelwell’s birth and 70 years of his endearing if wilful cartoon creation, Kipper

6 mins

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The Field Magazine Description:

The Field is published monthly and dedicated to those brave souls who shoot, fish and hunt way beyond the call of duty. Since 1853, its staff has selflessly brought its readers the cream of rural life, be it pheasant shooting, dry-fly fishing or the distinct merits of Cheval Blanc. If you love field sports, errant terriers and very foxy friends at hunt balls, The Field is for you.