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King Charles III set to visit Australia and Samoa on a trip spanning a dozen time zones
Read full article: King Charles III set to visit Australia and Samoa on a trip spanning a dozen time zonesKing Charles III will travel halfway around the world to Samoa this month to take his seat as the head of the Commonwealth and highlight the existential threat climate change poses for Pacific island nations.
King Charles' longtime charity celebrates new name and US expansion at New York gala
Read full article: King Charles' longtime charity celebrates new name and US expansion at New York galaThe King’s Trust has celebrated its new name, an update of King Charles III’s long-running charity The Prince’s Trust.
By disclosing his cancer, Charles breaks centuries of royal tradition. But he shares only so much
Read full article: By disclosing his cancer, Charles breaks centuries of royal tradition. But he shares only so muchThe palace’s disclosure that King Charles III has been diagnosed with cancer shattered centuries of British history and tradition.
King Charles pays light-hearted tribute to comedian Barry Humphries at Sydney memorial service
Read full article: King Charles pays light-hearted tribute to comedian Barry Humphries at Sydney memorial serviceKing Charles III has paid a light-hearted tribute to the late Barry Humphries, who was remembered at a state memorial service in Australia.
King Charles III will preside over Britain’s State Opening of Parliament, where pomp meets politics
Read full article: King Charles III will preside over Britain’s State Opening of Parliament, where pomp meets politicsKing Charles III is preparing to deliver the King’s Speech at the State Opening of Parliament.
Princess Diana’s iconic black sheep sweater could fetch at least $50,000 at auction
Read full article: Princess Diana’s iconic black sheep sweater could fetch at least $50,000 at auctionA red sweater adorned with a flock of sheep worn by the young Princess Diana is expected to sell for more than $50,000 at auction.
Biden is heading to Europe. A king and a war are on his agenda
Read full article: Biden is heading to Europe. A king and a war are on his agendaPresident Joe Biden leaves on Sunday for Europe, where he'll spend time in three nations tending to alliances that have been tested by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Prince Harry flies over 20 hours for night in London, 2-hour coronation ceremony
Read full article: Prince Harry flies over 20 hours for night in London, 2-hour coronation ceremonyPrince Harry was in a rush to get in and out of London. He endured two 11-hour-long commercial flights to and from Los Angeles to be at the two-hour coronation ceremony.
King’s coronation draws apathy, criticism among former colonies in Commonwealth
Read full article: King’s coronation draws apathy, criticism among former colonies in CommonwealthWhen King Charles III is crowned on Saturday, soldiers carrying flags from the Bahamas, South Africa, Tuvalu, and beyond will march alongside British troops in a spectacular military procession in honor of the monarch.
Oscar-nominated composer writes march for Charles' big day
Read full article: Oscar-nominated composer writes march for Charles' big dayFrom the Oscars to the Coronation: Scottish film composer Patrick Doyle has been commissioned to write the music for King Charles’ Coronation March which will debut, in front of the world, at the royal event at Westminster Abbey on Saturday, May 6.
King Charles' state visit deflated as France leg canceled
Read full article: King Charles' state visit deflated as France leg canceledKing Charles III’s international debut has been deflated after his trip to France was postponed indefinitely because of protests that threatened to mar events at high profile venues such as the Arc de Triomphe and the Palace of Versailles.
Anthem for Charles III’s coronation written by Lloyd Webber
Read full article: Anthem for Charles III’s coronation written by Lloyd WebberAndrew Lloyd Webber, the English composer who created the scores for blockbuster musicals such as “Cats,’’ “The Phantom of the Opera’’ and “Evita,’’ has written the anthem for King Charles III’s coronation, adapting a piece of church music that encourages singers to make a “joyful noise.”.
Leslie Phillips, 'Carry On' star, voice of Sorting Hat, dies
Read full article: Leslie Phillips, 'Carry On' star, voice of Sorting Hat, diesLeslie Phillips, the British actor best known for his roles in the bawdy “Carry On” comedies and as the voice of the Sorting Hat in the “Harry Potter” movies, has died.
King Charles III decides not to attend climate summit
Read full article: King Charles III decides not to attend climate summitKing Charles III has decided not to attend the international climate change summit in Egypt next month, fueling speculation that the new monarch will have to rein in his environmental activism now that he has ascended the throne.
Beloved Balmoral: Elizabeth leaves Highlands for last time
Read full article: Beloved Balmoral: Elizabeth leaves Highlands for last timeWhen the hearse carrying Queen Elizabeth II’s body pulled out of the gates of Balmoral Castle on Sunday, it marked the monarch’s final departure from a personal sanctuary where she could shed the straitjacket of protocol and ceremony for a few weeks every year.
Live updates: Charles back in London as king; queen mourned
Read full article: Live updates: Charles back in London as king; queen mournedColombia, Ecuador and Venezuela offered condolences to the United Kingdom on Friday following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, the longest reigning British monarch.
Queen Elizabeth II has died: Live updates
Read full article: Queen Elizabeth II has died: Live updatesThe leader of a failed campaign to have an Australian president replace the British monarch as Australia’s head of state and who later became prime minister came close to tears while paying tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth II.
Fans of Princess Diana gather to mark her death 25 years ago
Read full article: Fans of Princess Diana gather to mark her death 25 years agoFans of the late Princess Diana have placed tributes outside the gates of her Kensington Palace home, marking the 25th anniversary of her death in a Paris car accident.
Meghan speaks about her efforts 'forgiving' royal family
Read full article: Meghan speaks about her efforts 'forgiving' royal familyMeghan, the Duchess of Sussex, says “just by existing,” she and her husband Prince Harry “upset the dynamic of the hierarchy” when they were in the U.K. The former actress made headlines in Britain on Tuesday with with an interview with U.S. magazine The Cut.
More than an icon: Designer Elizabeth Emanuel recalls Diana
Read full article: More than an icon: Designer Elizabeth Emanuel recalls DianaElizabeth Emanuel cradles the massive scrapbook before laying it gently on the table and opening its Prussian blue covers to reveal a personal time capsule of her relationship with Princess Diana.
Report: Prince Charles' charity got donation from bin Ladens
Read full article: Report: Prince Charles' charity got donation from bin LadensBritain’s Prince Charles is facing more questions over his charities after a newspaper reported that one of his funds accepted a 1 million-pound ($1.2 million) donation from relatives of Osama bin Laden.
BBC pays damages to former royal nanny over false claims
Read full article: BBC pays damages to former royal nanny over false claimsThe BBC has apologized to the former nanny to Princes William and Harry over “false and malicious” claims made against her as part of a journalist’s attempt to obtain an exclusive television interview with Princess Diana.
Camilla at 75: Duchess of Cornwall marks milestone birthday
Read full article: Camilla at 75: Duchess of Cornwall marks milestone birthdayCamilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, will celebrate her 75th birthdayon Sunday, marking the occasion with a small family dinner at Prince Charles’ Highgrove estate in southwest England.
UK royals' spending up 17%, mostly for palace overhaul costs
Read full article: UK royals' spending up 17%, mostly for palace overhaul costsRoyal accounts show the British monarchy’s publicly-funded spending rose by 17% to 102.4 million pounds ($124 million) in the past year, with the renovation of Buckingham Palace taking up a large part of the expenses.
Prince Charles denies any wrongdoing over bags-of-cash claim
Read full article: Prince Charles denies any wrongdoing over bags-of-cash claimPrince Charles’ office has denied there was any wrongdoing in the heir to the British throne accepting bags full of cash as charity donations from a Qatari politician.
Commonwealth heads call for climate action at Rwanda meeting
Read full article: Commonwealth heads call for climate action at Rwanda meetingLeaders of Commonwealth nations are calling for increased climate action at a meeting in Rwanda this week, ahead of the United Nations climate change summit in the seaside resort of Sharm El Sheikh in Egypt later this year.
As Prince Charles anchors Commonwealth, challenges ahead
Read full article: As Prince Charles anchors Commonwealth, challenges aheadPrince Charles has become the first British royal to visit Rwanda, representing Queen Elizabeth II as the ceremonial head of the Commonwealth at a summit where both the 54-nation bloc and the monarchy face uncertainty.
Britain vows more Rwanda deportation flights after setback
Read full article: Britain vows more Rwanda deportation flights after setbackThe British government is vowing to organize more flights to deport asylum-seekers to Rwanda after a last-minute court judgment grounded the first plane due to take off.
UK Rwanda deportation ruling appealed as prince sparks row
Read full article: UK Rwanda deportation ruling appealed as prince sparks rowOpponents of the British government’s plan to deport migrants to Rwanda are preparing for an appeals court hearing Monday amid the political backlash following reports that Prince Charles had privately described the policy as “appalling.”.
The party ends but the UK monarchy looks to the future
Read full article: The party ends but the UK monarchy looks to the futureAfter four days of parades, street parties and a gala concert celebrating Queen Elizabeth II’s 70 years on the throne, the Platinum Jubilee ended Sunday with the crowd outside Buckingham Palace singing “God Save the Queen.”.
And she waved: Festive pageant caps queen's Platinum Jubilee
Read full article: And she waved: Festive pageant caps queen's Platinum JubileeQueen Elizabeth II has appeared at the balcony of Buckingham Palace, delighting fans who had hoped to catch a glimpse of her on the final day of festivities marking her 70 years on the throne.
Long in queen's shadow, Charles takes greater public role
Read full article: Long in queen's shadow, Charles takes greater public roleAfter spending much of his adult life in the shadow of Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Charles has taken on a greater public role in recent years, increasingly standing in for his mother in her twilight years.
Queen attends horse show in first public appearance in weeks
Read full article: Queen attends horse show in first public appearance in weeksQueen Elizabeth II has attended the Royal Windsor Horse Show and watched her beloved equines from the comfort of a Range Rover before walking to her box in her first public appearance in weeks.
A trifle for the queen: UK unveils Jubilee pudding winner
Read full article: A trifle for the queen: UK unveils Jubilee pudding winnerA 31-year-old copywriter’s seven-layer lemon Swiss roll and amaretti trifle has won a U.K.-wide competition to become the official pudding, or dessert, of Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee.
Queen delegates opening of Parliament for 1st time
Read full article: Queen delegates opening of Parliament for 1st timeQueen Elizabeth II has delegated one of her most important public duties to Prince Charles, underscoring the increasingly central role the heir to the throne is taking as his mother prepares to celebrate 70 years on the throne.
UK govt sets out big plans, but little cost of living relief
Read full article: UK govt sets out big plans, but little cost of living reliefBritain’s Conservative government has set out its agenda for the next year, with sweeping promises to cut crime, improve health care and revive the U.K.’s pandemic-scarred economy.
Queen to skip Parliament opening for the 1st time in decades
Read full article: Queen to skip Parliament opening for the 1st time in decadesBuckingham Palace says Queen Elizabeth II will not attend the opening of Parliament for the first time in more than 60 years as she continues to struggle with getting around.
Queen Elizabeth II privately marks her 96th birthday
Read full article: Queen Elizabeth II privately marks her 96th birthdayQueen Elizabeth II is marking her 96th birthday privately on Thursday, retreating to the Sandringham estate in eastern England that has offered the monarch and her late husband, Prince Philip, a refuge from the affairs of state.
Prince William, Kate try to boost UK bonds on Caribbean trip
Read full article: Prince William, Kate try to boost UK bonds on Caribbean tripPrince William and Kate are embarking on a tour to Central America and the Caribbean, even as some countries in the region mull cutting ties to the British monarchy.
BBC apologizes to Princess Diana aide over interview deceit
Read full article: BBC apologizes to Princess Diana aide over interview deceitThe BBC has apologized and paid a “substantial” sum to Princess Diana’s private secretary over subterfuge used to get an explosive television interview with the late royal.
Elizabeth the Steadfast: Queen marks 70 years on throne
Read full article: Elizabeth the Steadfast: Queen marks 70 years on throneQueen Elizabeth II will mark 70 years on the throne Sunday, an unprecedented reign that has made her a symbol of stability as the United Kingdom navigated an age of uncertainty.
Meghan suit nets 1 pound on privacy, secret copyright sum
Read full article: Meghan suit nets 1 pound on privacy, secret copyright sumThe Duchess of Sussex will receive a nominal 1-pound payment for invasion of privacy plus undisclosed damages for copyright infringement, under an agreement that ends her long-running dispute with Britain’s Mail on Sunday over the tabloid’s publication of a letter she wrote to her father.
Queen recalls 'familiar laugh missing' in Christmas speech
Read full article: Queen recalls 'familiar laugh missing' in Christmas speechQueen Elizabeth II in her Christmas Day message has shared the pain she felt after the death of her husband as she encouraged people everywhere to celebrate with friends and family despite the grief caused by the coronavirus pandemic now.
Barbados bids farewell to British monarchy, becomes republic
Read full article: Barbados bids farewell to British monarchy, becomes republicBarbados has stopped pledging allegiance to Queen Elizabeth II as it shed another vestige of its colonial past and became a republic for the first time in history.
AstraZeneca opens research center as UK builds science hub
Read full article: AstraZeneca opens research center as UK builds science hubPrince Charles is praising Cambridge as a center of scientific collaboration as the pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca opened a 1 billion-pound ($1.34 billion) research center there on Tuesday.
Britain's Prince Charles pays royal visit to Jordan
Read full article: Britain's Prince Charles pays royal visit to JordanPrince Charles, heir to the British throne, and his wife Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, have arrived in Jordan as part of the first royal tour since the start of the coronavirus pandemic.
Ex-Prince Charles aide quits charity in cash-for-honors case
Read full article: Ex-Prince Charles aide quits charity in cash-for-honors caseA former top aide to Prince Charles has quit as chief executive of the heir to the throne's charitable foundation after allegations he offered to help a wealthy Saudi businessman who made a large donation secure a knighthood and British citizenship.
Prince William: Before travelling to space, save the planet
Read full article: Prince William: Before travelling to space, save the planetPrince William has criticized some of the world’s richest men for using their wealth to fund a new space race and space tourism, and called on the world's great minds to fix the planet first.
Queen Elizabeth reflects on 'deep' affection for Scotland
Read full article: Queen Elizabeth reflects on 'deep' affection for ScotlandQueen Elizabeth II has opened the sixth session of the Scottish Parliament, reflecting on the “deep and abiding affection” she and her late husband shared for Scotland.
London honors Princess Diana with blue plaque at former home
Read full article: London honors Princess Diana with blue plaque at former homeLondon has finally honored the late Princess Diana with a blue plaque at the place she called home in the two years before she married Prince Charles and her life in the goldfish bowl began.
Royals join cast of new Bond film for glitzy London premiere
Read full article: Royals join cast of new Bond film for glitzy London premiereBritain’s royals have joined Daniel Craig, Lea Seydoux and the cast of No Time to Die” on the red carpet for the new Bond film’s world premiere, a glittering event that marked the movie’s release after multiple delays caused by the pandemic.
The barbecue king: British royals praise Philip's deft touch
Read full article: The barbecue king: British royals praise Philip's deft touchWhen Prince Philip died nearly six months ago at 99, the tributes poured in from far and wide, praising him for his supportive role at the side of Queen Elizabeth II over her near 70-year reign.
Prince Charles' ex-aide quits charity role amid honor claims
Read full article: Prince Charles' ex-aide quits charity role amid honor claimsA former close aide to Prince Charles has stepped down temporarily from his role as chief executive of a royal charity amid reports that he helped secure an honor for a Saudi donor.