King Charles

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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King Charles III coronation: what to expect this coronation weekend

The monarchy is under pressure. Ongoing scandals and waning support from a younger generation suggest an outdated institution with little relevance to the modern era. Enshrined in pomp and pageantry,…

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World leaders gather in London for King Charles’ coronation

King Charles to host reception for world leaders Royal fans gather on The Mall for coronation Across Britain, preparations underway Polls show many apathetic, question cost of lavish event By…

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Republican leaders of Australia and NZ to pledge allegiance to king

By Alasdair Pal and Lucy Craymer SYDNEY/WELLINGTON, May 5 (Reuters) - The leaders of Australia and New Zealand will pledge their allegiance to King Charles at his coronation in London…

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Excitement and apathy ahead of King Charles’ coronation

By Jeevan Ravindran and Natalie Thomas LONDON (Reuters) - Dozens of royal fans have begun camping out in central London ahead of King Charles' coronation on Saturday, but while they…

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UPDATED: ‘Mind the gap,’ King Charles to remind train travellers during coronation weekend

LONDON, May 5 (Reuters) - Passengers travelling on British trains during the weekend of King Charles' coronation will hear a special message recorded by the monarch himself, including a reminder…

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South Africans call for UK to return diamonds set in crown jewels

JOHANNESBURG, May 4 (Reuters) - Some South Africans are calling for Britain to return the world's largest diamond, known as the Star of Africa, which is set in the royal…

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King Charles’ coronation will be an economic boost

LONDON (Reuters) - The coronation ceremony for King Charles on Saturday will be the most glorious display of pageantry seen in Britain for a generation and will provide an economic…

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King Charles’ rating dips, but half of Britons still happy

LONDON (Reuters) - King Charles' approval rating has dipped since he took the throne but nearly half of Britons still think he is doing a good job, according to a…

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Britain’s Charles to use crimson and purple robes at coronation once worn by George VI

LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's King Charles will wear robes of crimson and purple silk velvet at his May 6 coronation which were once worn by his grandfather King George VI at his…

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Can the British monarchy survive in its gilded cage?

By Michael Holden and Sarah Mills LONDON (Reuters) - As Britain prepares to crown King Charles III in a ceremony with traditions dating back some 1,000 years, the monarchy confronts…

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Pope presents shards from cross of Christ for King Charles’ coronation

LONDON (Reuters) - Pope Francis has gifted fragments believed to be from the True Cross on which Jesus was crucified to form part of a new processional cross which will…

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Vast military procession to mark King Charles’ coronation

LONDON, April 16 (Reuters) - Around 5,000 members of the British armed forces will participate in the coronation of King Charles next month, joined by soldiers from more than 30…

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From holy oil to sceptres and a spoon: King Charles’ coronation ceremony

LONDON (Reuters) - The ceremony for King Charles's coronation at Westminster Abbey in London on May 6 will involve historic regalia ranging from sceptres and maces to a ring and…

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Gold coach procession and new emoji for King Charles’ coronation

LONDON, April 9 (Reuters) - King Charles and his wife Camilla will travel to and from their coronation next month in Britain's oldest and newest royal carriages in a grand…

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King Charles backs research into monarchy’s slave links

By Michael Holden LONDON (Reuters) - King Charles has given his support to research that will examine the British monarchy's links to slavery, Buckingham Palace said, after a newspaper report…

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King Charles invited Biden for state visit, Biden accepted – White House

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Britain's King Charles has invited U.S. President Joe Biden to the United Kingdom for a state visit and Biden accepted, the White House said. The invitation came…

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UPDATED: Coronation invites issued by King Charles and ‘Queen Camilla’; Roles for Prince George, Camilla’s grandchildren

King Charles's grandson Prince George and the grandchildren of the Queen Consort Camilla will play major roles in the coronation of the British monarch next month, Buckingham Palace confirmed on…

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Photo Story: Britain’s King Charles III visits Hamburg

Britain's King Charles III waves from the balcony of City Hall in Hamburg, Germany, on Friday 31 March 2023. King Charles III is on a three-day visit to Germany, his…

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UPDATED: King makes history as first British monarch to address the Bundestag

By Sarah Marsh Berlin says trip marks new chapter in German-British ties UK seeking to reset relations with Europe post-Brexit Sustainability and Ukraine are in focus during visit King Charles…

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Disappointment for King Charles as first overseas visit as monarch is postponed

LONDON (Reuters) - King Charles' first state visit to France as British monarch, postponed on Friday because of widespread social unrest, was supposed to be an occasion celebrating a new…

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Tourists to get chance to walk in King Charles’ coronation footsteps

LONDON, March 24 (Reuters) - London's Westminster Abbey said visitors will get the chance this summer to follow King Charles' coronation footsteps, getting access for the first time in living…

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UPDATED: King Charles’s visit to France postponed over violent protests, trip to Germany will go ahead

By Benoit Van Overstraeten and Elizabeth Pineau PARIS, March 24 (Reuters) - Britain's King Charles on Friday cancelled a state visit to France after social unrest over President Emmanuel Macron's…

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Photo Story: Britain’s King Charles III appears on postage stamps for the first time

A handout illustration made available by the Royal Mail 15 March 2023 shows a set of ten stamps of popular flowers grown in gardens across the UK along with the…

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Britain’s Prince Harry invited to King Charles’s coronation

LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's Prince Harry and his wife Meghan have received an invitation to his father King Charles's coronation but will not yet confirm publicly whether they will attend,…

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France’s Macron to host King Charles in first visit abroad as monarch

By Michel Rose PARIS, March 3 (Reuters) - King Charles will travel to France on March 26-29 for his first state visit as Britain's monarch, the French presidency said on…

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EU’s von der Leyen to meet Britain’s King Charles

LONDON (Reuters) - European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will meet King Charles at Windsor Castle during her visit to Britain on Monday to finalise talks with the British…

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King Charles’s coronation to feature 12 new pieces of music

LONDON (Reuters) - Twelve newly commissioned pieces of music will play at the coronation of Britain's King Charles at Westminster Abbey this May, including Greek Orthodox music, Buckingham Palace said,…

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Charles’s coronation emblem revealed, showing British king’s love of nature

LONDON, (Reuters) - The official emblem which will be used for the celebrations to accompany the coronation of Britain's King Charles in May was unveiled on Friday, with the design…

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New British stamp with image of King Charles unveiled

LONDON, Feb 8 (Reuters) - New 'everyday' stamps featuring the image of King Charles were revealed for the first time on Wednesday, the latest item in Britain to get a…

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Anti-monarchists plan protests at coronation of Britain’s King Charles

LONDON, Jan 22 (Reuters) - British anti-monarchists said on Sunday that they planned to protest during the coronation of King Charles in May, saying the ceremony was "a slap in…

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Coronation of Britain’s King Charles to be celebrated with street parties, light shows

LONDON (Reuters) - The crowning of Britain's King Charles III this May will be celebrated with traditional processions, a concert at Windsor Castle, street parties, light shows and community volunteering,…

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King Charles to give back windfall from wind farms

LONDON, Jan 19 (Reuters) - King Charles has told the British government he would like an expected surge in profits from the Crown Estate's offshore wind farm deals to be…

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King Charles, Prince William make first appearances since Harry’s memoir

British royals silent so far on Harry's revealing book King's son has made series of claims about relatives Poll says Harry's popularity at new low By Michael Holden ABOYNE, Scotland,…

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King Charles III’s coronation in 2023 comes amid growing tensions in UK royal family

By Michael Holden LONDON (Reuters) - The last year will go down as one of the most seismic in the history of the British royal family with the death of…

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