King Charles

UPDATED: King Charles and Pope Leo pray together in a 500-year first

Britain’s King Charles and Pope Leo prayed together in the Vatican’s Sistine Chapel on Thursday, in the first joint worship including an English monarch and a Catholic pontiff since King…

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King Charles to begin Italy tour with Queen Camilla

The King and Queen will fly into Rome later for their state visit to Italy, despite the recent concerns about his health. The trip comes just a week and a…

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King Charles experiences temporary side effects of cancer treatment

King Charles III spent a short period of time in hospital on Thursday after experiencing temporary side effects during cancer treatment, Buckingham Palace said. The King returned to Clarence House,…

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King Charles and Queen Camilla’s Vatican visit postponed due to Pope’s health

King Charles and his wife Queen Camilla's state visit to the Vatican has been postponed because of medical advice that suggested Pope Francis would benefit from an extended period of…

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Trump invited to the UK for a second state visit

US President Donald Trump has been invited to the UK for a second state visit by the King. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer used his trip to the White House…

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King Charles and Queen Camilla to make state visit to Italy, meet Pope Francis

King Charles and Queen Camilla will travel to Italy and the Vatican in April to meet with Pope Francis, as the Catholic Church celebrates a special Jubilee year, which takes…

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King Charles’ coronation cost 72 million pounds

Last year's coronation of King Charles and Queen Camilla cost 72 million pounds and showcased Britain to millions around the world, a government report said, with the event costing less…

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Not my King, Australian senator shouts at Charles

King Charles faced shouts of "you are not my King" from an independent senator just after he finished an address at Australia's Parliament House on the second official day of…

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King Charles to meet cancer researchers, Indigenous groups during Australia visit

Britain's King Charles and Queen Camilla will meet cancer researchers, representatives of Indigenous groups and conduct a navy fleet review in Sydney harbour during their visit to Australia next month,…

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King Charles sets out new Labour government’s priorities

Britain's King Charles set out Prime Minister Keir Starmer's legislative agenda on Wednesday, promising a government of service focused on reviving the economy and tackling issues from an acute housing…

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Banknotes featuring King Charles enter circulation

New banknotes featuring the portrait of King Charles III have now entered circulation, but it may be some time before they are commonly seen in wallets and purses. The new…

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King Charles III Portrait: Decoding the Symbolism and Legacy

Gabriele Neher, University of Nottingham It looks as if many people are “seeing red” when it comes to the first official portrait of King Charles III. Reactions to Jonathan Yeo’s…

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King Charles unveils his first portrait since coronation

Britain's King Charles unveiled the first official portrait of himself since his coronation last May. The portrait by artist Jonathan Yeo depicts Charles against a background of vivid red hues,…

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King Charles hands military title to son William in rare joint appearance

Britain's King Charles handed over a senior military role to his son Prince William at a ceremony on Monday, marking a rare joint appearance for the pair as the king…

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King Charles carries out first public engagement since his cancer diagnosis

A smiling and healthy-looking King Charles returned to public duties on Tuesday for the first time since he was diagnosed in February with cancer, paying a visit to a treatment…

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King Charles’ health is worse than publicly believed

Media reports are indicating that the health condition of King Charles’ is progressively deteriorating, leading Buckingham Palace officials to keep a regularly updated plan for his impending funeral — preparations…

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Illness, scandal and discord leave UK royal family looking depleted

By Michael Holden LONDON (Reuters) - King Charles is due to make his first public appearance at a royal event since his cancer diagnosis on Sunday, but the likely absence…

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King Charles cheered by get-well cards

Britain's King Charles was shown on Friday reading and chuckling at some of the thousands of cards sent to him by well wishers since it was announced he was receiving…

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King Charles ‘reduced to tears’ by support after cancer diagnosis

LONDON, (Reuters) - Britain's King Charles said during a meeting with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Wednesday he had been reduced to tears by messages of good will following his…

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King Charles to appear on UK banknotes from June

LONDON, Feb 21 (Reuters) - Banknotes featuring the portrait of King Charles will enter circulation in Britain from June 5, the Bank of England said on Wednesday, more than a…

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The health of Britain’s King Charles: sporting accidents to cancer diagnosis

Britain's King Charles, 75, has been diagnosed with a form of cancer and will receive out-patient treatment for the condition for an unspecified period. The king has enjoyed good health…

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Prince William back to work after Kate’s surgery and King Charles’ cancer

By Michael Holden LONDON, Feb 7 (Reuters) - Britain's Prince William returns to public duty on Wednesday following his wife Kate's surgery and the revelation King Charles had cancer, with…

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King Charles seen in public and Harry flies in to see him after cancer diagnosis

By Michael Holden and Sarah Young King Charles smiled and waved to passers-by on Tuesday as he was seen in public for the first time since it was revealed he…

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King Charles doing well in hospital after prostate treatment

By Michael Holden itain's King Charles is doing well after having planned treatment to address an enlarged prostate on Friday, a royal source said after he was admitted to the…

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King Charles ‘delighted’ that prostate diagnosis is raising pulbic awareness

LONDON, Jan 26 (Reuters) - Britain's King Charles is delighted that news of his treatment for an enlarged prostate is raising public awareness of the health issue, Buckingham Palace said…

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Kate, UK’s Princess of Wales, has surgery, Charles in hospital next week

LONDON, (Reuters) - Kate, Britain's Princess of Wales, has undergone successful planned abdominal surgery and will be in hospital for up to two weeks, while King Charles will also undergo…

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King Charles’ Christmas Day message to feature living tree and Buckingham Palace backdrop

King Charles will deliver his second Christmas message on Monday from Buckingham Palace. In keeping with the King’s strong beliefs in sustainability, this year’s Christmas Day broadcast features a living…

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King Charles celebrates 75th birthday by launching new food project

Britain's King Charles celebrates his 75th birthday on Tuesday and will use the occasion to launch a new scheme to tackle food poverty and cut down on waste.The king, who…

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King Charles to appear on Big Issue cover for 75th birthday

Britain's King Charles will appear on the cover of the Big Issue, the magazine sold by homeless and vulnerable people, as he marks his 75th birthday by shining a spotlight…

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Britain’s King Charles, PM Sunak to lead remembrance services after day of protests

LONDON (Reuters) - King Charles and Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will lead remembrance services for Britain's war dead on Sunday, seeking to unify communities following a day of protests in…

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King Charles expected to pay tribute to the late Queen at his first State Opening of Parliament

King Charles is expected to pay tribute to his late mother when he delivers his first State Opening of Parliament speech as monarch on Tuesday. The event, known for its…

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Buckingham Palace announces that King Charles will attend COP28 opening

LONDON, Nov 1 (Reuters) - King Charles will attend the opening of the COP28 climate summit later this month and will deliver an opening address, Buckingham Palace said on Wednesday.…

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King Charles’ regrets for colonial abuses in Kenya not enough for some victims

By Duncan Miriri and Aaron Ross NAIROBI, Nov 1 (Reuters) - Britain's King Charles and Queen Camilla began the second day of a state visit to Kenya on Wednesday as…

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UPDATED: King Charles speaks on Ukraine, climate, in French Senate address

PARIS, Sept 21 (Reuters) - King Charles underscored the importance of the relationship between Britain and France on the second day of a state visit to France, which both nations…

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UPDATED: King Charles greeted in France with pomp, diplomacy on state visit

By Elizabeth Pineau and Louise Dalmasso PARIS, Sept 20 (Reuters) - King Charles arrived in France on Wednesday for a three-day state visit, during which he and President Emmanuel Macron…

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King Charles: How has the British Monarch done in his first year of rule?

By Michael Holden Year after he came to throne, Charles dials down campaigning Andrew scandal, family rifts still prevail Royal journalist says reign has gone well Polls show mixed views…

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Biden due to meet King Charles, PM Sunak during brief UK visit

LONDON, July 8 (Reuters) - U.S. President Joe Biden will arrive in Britain on Sunday for a brief visit during which he will meet British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and…

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UK’s King Charles to meet Biden at Windsor Castle on July 10

LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's King Charles will meet U.S. President Joe Biden at Windsor Castle on July 10, a spokesperson for Buckingham Palace said on Sunday. The spokesperson said further…

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Inflation hits royal finances as King Charles turns down heating to save emissions

LONDON, June 29 (Reuters) - Soaring inflation has hit the finances of the British royals, pushing up expenditure, Buckingham Palace said on Thursday, as it revealed King Charles had ordered…

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First ‘Trooping the Colour’ parade for Britain’s King Charles

LONDON, June 17 (Reuters) - Britain's King Charles celebrated his first official birthday parade as sovereign on Saturday, riding on horseback to inspect soldiers in a ceremony that has been…

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King Charles visit to France envisaged for September

PARIS, (Reuters) - Britain's King Charles may travel to France in September after a planned state visit in March was cancelled because of sometimes violent protests over reforms to the…

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Photo Story: Britain’s King Charles III visits Romania

Britain's King Charles III (R) arrives at his estate in Valea Zalanului (Zalan Valley), eastern Transylvania, Romania. The British monarch is on a five-day private visit to Romania, his first…

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UPDATED: “A great treat”: King Charles heralds weekend of coronation celebrations

LONDON, May 8 (Reuters) - King Charles thanked singers who performed at a coronation concert in his honour at Windsor Castle for a "great treat" as a long holiday weekend…

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From Corona beer to the coronation, the crown is branding fit for a king

As a fashion statement or piece of art, crowns are distinguished by their beauty, containing rare jewels, precious metals and velvet in deep, rich colours. As a symbol, crowns are…

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King Charles’ coronation: what changes has UK seen under new monarch?

LONDON (Reuters) - From a new face on the country's stamps and coins to a change of words for the national anthem, Britain has seen a number of alterations since…

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A King Charles III coronation commemorative plate, buying into a centuries-old tradition

Mugs and plates celebrating the coronations, marriages and deaths of British royalty are not unusual sights. With the coronation of King Charles III on May 6, such memorabilia cluttering our…

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From caviar to cardboard cutouts, businesses hope for coronation boost

By Marie-Louise Gumuchian LONDON, May 1 (Reuters) - From tins of caviar to a celebration beer, businesses are seeking to entice royal fans with a slew of products marking the…

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UPDATED: King Charles III crowned at London’s Westminster Abbey

Coronation ceremony dates back 1,000 years King succeeded his mother Queen Elizabeth in September World leaders gathered in Westminster Abbey Tens of thousands line streets to witness moment of history…

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UPDATED: Florals, hats and robes: colours and tradition at King Charles coronation

By Marie-Louise Gumuchian LONDON, May 6 (Reuters) - From traditional robes to statement headpieces, royals and guests wore an array of colourful outfits for the coronation of Britain's King Charles…

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King Charles’ coronation: quotes and reaction from crowds in London

LONDON, May 6 (Reuters) - People from across Britain and the world gathered on Saturday in central London for the coronation of King Charles III. Here is a selection of…

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King Charles’ coronation to blend ancient ritual with modern Britain

LONDON, May 6 (Reuters) - The coronation of King Charles will seek to blend the ancient ritual of a ceremony that dates back for almost 1,000 years with the modern,…

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What will the royal family do at King Charles’ coronation?

LONDON, May 6 (Reuters) - All eyes will be on the British royal family this weekend as they are joined by about 100 heads of state and global dignitaries for…

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Australia’s Sydney Opera House won’t light up for coronation to save costs

SYDNEY, May 6 (Reuters) - A decision not to light up the sails of the Sydney Opera House to mark the coronation of King Charles was a cost saving measure,…

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The crowns, jewels, swords and spoon used at King Charles’ coronation

LONDON (Reuters) - The ceremony for King Charles' coronation at Westminster Abbey in London on Saturday will involve historic regalia ranging from sceptres and maces to a ring and a…

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King Charles’ coronation schedule

LONDON, May 6 (Reuters) - Charles will be crowned king on Saturday in a centuries-old ceremony featuring a display of pageantry and military processions. Below is a look at the…

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Key moments in King Charles’ coronation

LONDON, (Reuters) - From the religious symbolism of his anointment to the moment when the crown is placed on his head, what are the highlights to look out for during…

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King Charles settles into life as monarch, after long wait

By Michael Holden and Sarah Mills LONDON (Reuters) - After waiting longer than any British heir to become monarch, King Charles has quietly settled into his new role with little…

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