Business
What King Charles' historic tax disclosure reveals and what it hides
King Charles III has become the first reigning British monarch to make his personal tax bill public, lifting the lid on a slice of the royal finances that has stayed hidden for centuries, and confirming in the process that the sovereign ranks among the country's largest taxpayers.
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USA
Watch: Key moments from King Charles III’s address to US Congress
King Charles III addressed US Congress, stressing the importance of the UK-US partnership in facing global challenges. Lawmakers applauded as he mixed humor, history and forward-looking remarks in a rare speech by a British monarch.
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King Charles and Queen Camilla join Pope in historic Vatican prayer
Britain’s King Charles III and Queen Camilla visited the Vatican on Thursday, joining Pope Leo XIV in prayer inside the Sistine Chapel in a landmark act of unity between the Church of England and the Roman Catholic Church.
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King Charles meets Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican in a historic visit
Britain's King Charles III and Pope Leo XIV have prayed in public together in a historic moment, marking the first time in 500 years that leaders of both the Church of England and the Catholic Church have taken part in a joint service.
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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."
Design
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.
Europe News
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 III's portrait targeted by animal rights activists
The activists were criticising the welfare standards of RSPCA "assured farm" status, with King Charles being a patron of the charity. This follows a report from Animal Rising, saying its members visited farms that had won the RSPCA Assured stamp of approval and found animal cruelty on each one.
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Stephen Fry’s alternative Christmas speech condemns antisemitism in UK
Airing on British TV after King Charles III's annual speech, Stephen Fry will address the rise of antisemitism in the UK following the 7 October attacks. Elsewhere, the British actor and broadcaster has been praised for his message about people struggling during the holidays.
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Watch: British King Charles leads Remembrance Day Service in London
Remembrance Sunday is an annual commemoration held on the closest Sunday to Armistice Day, November 11, the anniversary of the end of the First World War to remember servicemen and women who have fallen in the line of duty since WWI.
France
France rolls out the red carpet for King Charles III's state visit
Britain's King Charles III praised France's “wonderful welcome” at a grand dinner held in his honor Wednesday night at the sumptuous Hall of Mirrors of the Palace of Versailles, marking his state visit meant to underline the friendship between both nations.
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Prince Harry’s memoir threatens monarchy, says royal biographer
Euronews Culture spoke to royal commentator and biographer Angela Levin about Spare, Harry’s accusations, the role of the tabloid press in the UK and whether or not the negative ripple effects created by Harry’s revelations could irreversibly damage the monarchy.
United Kingdom
Charles III makes his first Christmas message as King
Britain’s new monarch has evoked memories of his late mother, Queen Elizabeth II, as he broadcast his first Christmas message as monarch in a speech that also paid tribute to the “selfless dedication” of the country's public service workers.
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