Due to some of us being away, we’re holding our Easter Egg Hunt a couple of days early. I like to do a themed hunt and this year, with the coronation of King Charles III just a few weeks away, this year’s hunt is based on Kings called Charles!

If you fancy a royal-themed hunt, feel free to use these clues, adapted for your own home!

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Easter 2023

In honour of the coronation of His Majesty King Charles the III (salute, bow, stand to attention, sing the national anthem while standing on one leg or whatever it is you plebs are supposed to do), the 2023 Easter Egg Hunt is based around kings called Charles. (Anyone thinking that’s easy because there have only been two kings called Charles faces instant disqualification for your heathen Anglo-centric views)

Google is permitted. And will probably be essential. All answers tell you where to find your next clue. Please stick to the order!

1: This man was not a king, but he ruled Francia & gave his name to the Carolingian dynasty. Perhaps he’s the reason we have kings called Charles. Find an implement he would like.

Charles Martel – means the hammer. I’ve used a steak mallet but could be any hammer

2:Emperor Charles I, Karl der Gross, Carolus Magnus, (Charlemagne to his friends) was the Father of what?

Father of Europe. I used an EU flag. Could use a map

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3: Charles III of UK is not the only King Charles alive today. Which country is on King Charles XVI? Is there a shop he likes? And do we have anything from that shop?

Sweden. We have an Ikea cabinet!

4: Charles II of Spain was given a name. Can you find something he might like to read?

The Enchanted. Any book about magic would do!

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5: Find something that Charles II of West Francia/France & Emperor doesn’t need?

Charles The Bald (father of the heroine of Three Times the Lady!) Clue beneath a hair brush.

6: Find something that Charles IX of France might have needed on Saint Bartholomew’s Day.

The St Bartholomew’s Day Massacre. I put the clue with the kitchen knives.

7: This would not have helped Charles I of England, Scotland & Ireland.

He had his head chopped off! Helmets traditionally protected heads, but wouldn’t have helped him!

8: Where might Charles IV of France have looked?

The Fair. And where does the fairest of them all look? Yes, a mirror!

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9: Emperor Charles III had a less than flattering soubriquet. Perhaps he had too much of something.

The Fat! Clue hidden in a biscuit tin

10: What should Charles VII of Sweden’s number really be?

Sweden jumped straight to that number, so should have been I. Find a one somewhere. Ours is on a dart board.

11: Let’s keep it easy for Charles III of West Francia/France.

The Simple. Hide next clue beneath a young child’s toy or book.

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12: Charles IV Spain was known as the what? As well as a weapon, find something else that might be useful.

The Hunter. I put the clue by a pair of binoculars.

13: Charles VIII of France was known as the Affable. But what should he have looked out for?

He died after hitting his head on a door frame.

14: Emperor Charles VII was a patron of the arts. Do we have anything he might like?

Next clue placed on top of a painting.

15: Is there something we could give Charles V of France?

The Wise. I used a science book.

16: Perhaps we have already had Charles III in the UK. What was the song he inspired?

Bonnie Prince Charlie and the Skye Boat Song. I put the next clue in a mug with a boat picture.

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17: Find something to give Charles VII of France.

The Victorious. A trophy or medal would be good!

18: Charles II of England, Scotland & Ireland was restored to the throne after the interregnum. Did too much of something give him his name?

The Merry Monarch! Perhaps too much wine?

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19: Charles VI of France was known as the Beloved. But he had another name & at one point thought his body was what?

Charles the Mad is said to have thought he was made of glass.

20: King Charles/Carol of Romania did not have a golden crown. What was it made of? Find something of the same material.

Steel. Our clue is in the cutlery.

21: I don’t suppose you’re ever going to be summoned to Buckingham Palace to meet King Charles III. But where can you see him?

This one might be tricky for those not in the UK! But the king’s head will be on the coins. Our easter Egg stash was put by the coin pot.

Happy Easter!