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David Beckham receives knighthood from King Charles III

David Beckham was knighted by King Charles III at Windsor Castle, receiving one of Britain’s highest honors for his contributions to sport and charity.

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Trump praises special bond between US and UK in lavish state banquet

The US president said the word “special” hardly does justice to the relationship between the transatlantic allies.

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Trump welcomed to Windsor Castle with full royal pageantry

US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump arrived at Windsor Castle on Wednesday in a horse-drawn carriage procession with King Charles III and Queen Camilla.

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US flags line Windsor streets ahead of Trump state visit

Windsor is preparing for the arrival of US President Donald Trump this Friday, with police carrying out searches and American flags lining the town’s main street.

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US President Trump to meet King Charles and PM Starmer on state visit

British royals will host US President Donald Trump for his second state visit on Tuesday, including a state banquet and meetings on global issues like Ukraine and Gaza.

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Queen Elizabeth’s wardrobe takes centre stage in 2026 exhibition

From bridesmaid to monarch, Queen Elizabeth II’s fashion evolution will be the subject of a major Buckingham Palace exhibition featuring 200 outfits and accessories from across her lifetime.

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Robot Ai-Da unveils portrait of King Charles III at the United Nations

Ai-Da, the world’s first ultra-realistic robot artist, used high-tech cameras in her eyes and a robotic arm to create a first-of-its-kind portrait of the British monarch.

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The Bayeux Tapestry headed to UK for first time in nearly 1,000 years

The treasured 11th-century artwork will be on loan from France - a move that has been described by the UK Culture Secretary as "a symbol of our shared history with our friends in France, a relationship built over centuries and one that continues to endure."

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King Charles meets giant gorilla puppet at climate reception

King Charles III came face-to-face with a life-sized gorilla puppet on Wednesday during a climate-focused reception at Lancaster House in London.

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Norman Foster design selected for UK memorial to Queen Elizabeth II

The legendary British architect Norman Foster has won the contest to transform St James’s Park in central London into tribute to late queen’s "unifying force".

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Kathmandu rally marks 72 years since first Everest summit

A rally wound through the streets of Kathmandu on Thursday, marking 72 years since Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay first stood atop Everest and drawing attention to growing concerns over safety and overcrowding.

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Trump says Canada will have to pay €54bn to join 'Golden Dome' plan

The US president added that it would be free if Canada decided to become the country's 51st state.

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King Charles delivers speech at Canadian Parliament amid US tensions

King Charles III and Queen Camilla travelled to Canada on a visit widely viewed as a show of support in the face of annexation threats by US President Donald Trump.

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French President Emmanuel Macron to make state visit to UK in July

State visits to Britain are particularly prized by some heads of state because they come with a full complement of royal pomp and circumstance.

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In Pictures: Final designs for Queen Elizabeth II memorial unveiled

A final shortlist of designs for the national memorial to Queen Elizabeth II have been unveiled. The competition has been hailed as one of the most significant design initiatives in modern British history. The final design is expected to be revealed in 2026.

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Watch: UK royals join crowds for VE Day 80th anniversary

King Charles III and senior royals appeared on Buckingham Palace’s balcony on Monday as part of nationwide commemorations marking 80 years since Victory in Europe Day.

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Harry seeks reconciliation with Royal Family after losing court case

Harry claimed that the legal battle with his father, King Charles III, led to a cut-off in communication.

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King Charles III says his cancer journey showed the 'best of humanity'

The British monarch, who announced he had cancer last year and is still undergoing treatment, was reflecting on his diagnosis at a charity event.

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Ice cream break for King Charles and Queen Camilla during Rome visit

King Charles III and Queen Camilla made an unexpected stop for Italian ice cream in Rome on Wednesday, greeting crowds gathered near the historic Gelateria Giolitti.

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UK royals attend state dinner hosted by Italian President

The event coincided with the royal couple's 20th wedding anniversary and came as part of the UK monarch's four-day state visit to Italy.

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King Charles III addresses Italian parliament in historic first

Earlier on Wednesday, the 76-year-old, who was recently hospitalised due to the side effects of his cancer treatment, met the Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.

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Italy: UK royals welcomed at Quirinale Palace

It is the King's first overseas trip since he was briefly hospitalised for side effects from his cancer treatment.

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King Charles in Rome on first overseas trip since brief hospital stay

Charles is traveling with Queen Camilla on the four-day visit, which includes the first address to the Italian Parliament of a British monarch.

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King Charles plays carrot recorder with London Vegetable Orchestra

King Charles played a carrot recorder with the London Vegetable Orchestra at Windsor Castle while celebrating community music leaders, joking about taking the carrot home.

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King Charles briefly hospitalised after cancer treatment side effects

Britain’s King Charles III’s health has been closely monitored ever since announcing his diagnosis with an undisclosed form of cancer early last year.

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Royal bops: King Charles III shares personal music playlist

It’s a playlist fit for a king. Literally.

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Trudeau to discuss Trump’s annexation threats with King Charles

The British monarch, who is Canada's head of state, has been criticised for his silence on the issue.

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Queen Elizabeth II 'kept in dark' for years about Soviet spy in palace

Anthony Blunt, a royal art historian, confessed in 1964 to spying for the Soviets, but the late queen was not officially told about his past until 1973.

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The royal family's Christmas celebrations

King Charles III and several close members of the royal family attended Christmas services at Sandringham Church on Wednesday, a long-standing tradition.

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Pope Francis on Christmas Day urges 'to silence the sound of arms'

The pontiff reminded the Catholic faithful on Wednesday of children suffering from war and hunger, the elderly living in isolation, those fleeing their homelands, people who have lost their jobs and those persecuted for their faith.

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King Charles hosts the Military Wives Choirs after year of challenges

The Military Wives Choirs performed a heartfelt Christmas concert for King Charles III and Queen Camilla in Buckingham Palace’s Music Room on Wednesday.

Design

Competition opens to design national memorial for Queen Elizabeth II

The UK government has launched an open competition to design the national memorial for Queen Elizabeth II.

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Queen Elizabeth II to cameo in upcoming Paddington film

The late Queen Elizabeth II will share the screen with Paddington Bear – and not for the first time. The Queen previously had afternoon tea with the beloved ursine as part of her 2022 Platinum Jubilee celebrations.

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Dutch palace showcases Warhol's iconic portraits of global queens

The Het Loo Palace Museum in the Netherlands is hosting an exhibition of Andy Warhol’s 'Reigning Queens' series, featuring 16 rare screen prints of four monarchs.

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"It just doesn't look right": New statue of Queen Elizabeth II divides

Many locals and users online argue that the sculpture, which is on display at Antrim Castle Gardens, hardly resembles the late British monarch.

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Kate Middleton confirms she has completed chemotherapy treatment

The Princess of Wales first announced to the public that she had been diagnosed with an undisclosed form of cancer in March.

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King Charles invited to join climate protest outside his castle

The Upgrade Democracy event aims to highlight the UK’s “broken system” and get the government to create a citizen’s assembly.

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Royal support in Southport

King Charles III visited Southport to meet survivors of a stabbing attack that killed three young girls and sparked over a week of unrest across the UK.

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WATCH: King Charles opens new UK parliament

Britian’s King Charles III and Queen Camilla arrived Wednesday at Westminster Palace in a horse-drawn carriage to preside over the State Opening of Parliament.

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Why did the UK's King Charles give royal status to a goat?

As he bestowed the honour, the British King petted the small creature and offered a compliment on the shade of its pale blonde coat.

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UK Labour Party sets out plan for Britain in King's Speech

In the introduction to the speech, Prime Minister Keir Starmer urged patience, warning against “the snake oil charm of populism.”

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King Charles III to preside over opening of UK parliament

Donning his ceremonial robes and the crown of state, King Charles III will lay out the legislative program of the UK's first left-leaning government in 14 years, which will include more than 35 bills.

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London's Buckingham Palace opens iconic balcony room to visitors

Visitors will be able enter the room leading onto its iconic balcony, where royals have made their appearance at special occasions for generations.

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Singer Shirley Bassey receives top honour from the King Charles III

Bassey, known for recording the Bond songs ‘Goldfinger’, ‘Diamonds Are Forever’ and ‘Moonraker’ said that receiving the rare honour from King Charles III made her more nervous than singing for him.

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WATCH: Vegan activists tag new King Charles portrait

Animal rights activists from Animal Rising vandalized a portrait of King Charles III at the Philip Mould Gallery in London, pasting an image of the famous animated character Wallace, from 'Wallace and Gromit,' over the king's head.

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