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Processions, lunches and concert to crown King Charles III

Joe Jackson, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jan 22 07:40 AM

The coronation weekend for King Charles III will feature a star-studded concert, nationwide "big lunch" and volunteering initiative as well as the traditional ceremony and royal processions, Buckingham Palace announced late Saturday. Read more »

Harry's racism 'olive branch' dismissed in UK as book comes out

Anna Malpas and Jitendra Joshi, Agence France-Presse
Updated as of Jan 10 08:04 AM

Prince Harry's denial that he accused his family of racism was interpreted in the UK press Monday as a bizarre peace offering, but commentators argued the damage had already been done as his unflinching memoir comes out. Read more »

Prince Harry to spill on scandalous memoirs in TV interviews

Anna Malpas, Agence France-Presse
Updated as of Jan 08 12:54 PM

Prince Harry was set to discuss his memoirs in highly anticipated television interviews Sunday after the controversy caused by details of the book's explosive revelations about royal rifts, sex and drugs. Read more »

Harry memoir details sex, drugs, fights and killing

Helen Rowe and Phil Hazlewood, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jan 06 01:57 PM

Prince Harry's autobiography dominated headlines after a Spanish-language version of the memoir mistakenly went on sale. Read more »

Prince Harry took cocaine but didn't like it: report

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jan 06 04:00 AM

Prince Harry admits in his new memoir to taking cocaine aged 17 but says 'it wasn't very fun', according to Sky News on Thursday. Read more »

King Charles banknotes to enter UK circulation from mid-2024

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Dec 20 10:25 AM

The first banknotes bearing the image of King Charles III are set to enter circulation by mid-2024, the Bank of England said on Tuesday as it unveiled their designs. Read more »

UK police charge man after eggs thrown at King Charles

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Dec 20 06:41 AM

He could face up to six months in prison if convicted, according to sentencing guidelines. Read more »

Historic crown to be modified for Charles III coronation

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Dec 04 07:23 AM

Britain's 17th-century St Edward's Crown has been removed from display to be altered for the coronation of King Charles III, Buckingham Palace said. Read more »

UK royals show ruthlessness in latest race row

Jitendra Joshi, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Dec 02 03:50 AM

Prince William has been forced to part ways with one of his godmothers after she used racially charged language to a black British woman. Read more »

Charles III leads first Remembrance Sunday as king

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Nov 13 08:27 AM

Charles III is to take part in his first Remembrance Sunday event as king, laying a wreath in tribute to UK and Commonwealth war dead, as Britain's new prime minister also lauds Ukraine's defenders. Read more »

'The Crown' star insists series will give king's side of Diana story

Agence France Presse
Posted at Nov 09 08:11 AM

Dominic West, who plays the now King Charles in the new series of "The Crown", on Tuesday said he hoped the Netflix hit would give viewers "perspective" on the monarch despite furore over untrue depictions of the family. Read more »

UK to hold public holiday for King Charles coronation

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Nov 06 08:35 AM

A public holiday will be held on May 8, 2023 to mark the coronation of King Charles III in May, the British government said Sunday. Read more »

King Charles III to be crowned in May

Phil Hazlewood and Joe Jackson, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Oct 12 07:29 AM

Charles, 73, will be formally crowned at London's Westminster Abbey, following a long tradition dating back more than 900 years. Read more »

UK Royal Mint reveals coin portrait of King Charles III

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Sep 30 10:41 AM

Britain's Royal Mint on Friday unveiled the official effigy of King Charles III that will appear on coins following his accession to the throne. Read more »

Queen Elizabeth II died of 'old age': death certificate

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Sep 30 01:41 AM

Elizabeth was the longest-serving monarch in British history and ruled as head of state for 70 years from 1952. Read more »

Charles becomes king amid worldwide scrutiny

Deutsche Welle
Posted at Sep 20 05:07 PM

Queen Elizabeth II's heir-in-waiting of 70 years has finally succeeded her, but the monarchy's future is more uncertain than ever. Read more »

UK unites in grief to bid farewell to queen

Callum Paton with Roland Jackson in London, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Sep 20 04:02 AM

England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales united in grief on Monday to bid farewell to Queen Elizabeth II. Read more »

Queen Elizabeth II's coffin lowered into Royal Vault

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Sep 20 12:50 AM

Her eldest son and successor, King Charles III, placed The Queen's Company Camp Colour of the Grenadier of Guards on the coffin. Read more »

King Charles III’s distinct taste in watches

ANCX Staff
Updated as of Sep 19 05:46 PM

Watches are an important accessory for the newly installed king as he’s rarely seen without one. Read more »

What does King Charles mean for the British monarchy?

Ella Joyner, Deutsche Welle
Posted at Sep 19 12:30 PM

King Charles III will be under scrutiny as the role of the monarchy is questioned in Britain and abroad after the death of Queen Elizabeth II. Read more »