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Princess of Wales is recovering in hospital after planned surgery

Kensington palace says she will remain at the London Clinic for up to two weeks following her planned abdominal surgery.

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Why is King Charles III's official portrait causing a stir in the UK?

The UK Cabinet Office has defended a monarch portrait project which has been labelled "a shameful waste of money" by critics.

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The week in pictures: Christmas is celebrated as Gaza war rages on

The best photos from across Europe and beyond this week.

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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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Prince Harry wins €165,000 in battle against the British tabloids

Britain's Charles III youngest son said the ruling was “vindicating and affirming” and should serve as a warning to other news media that used similar practices.

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Dutch version of controversial royal book pulled over race row 'error'

Names have been named in the Dutch version of Omid Scobie's controversial royal book - something which the original English version did not.

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Royal revelations: Omid Scobie's book ‘Endgame’ courts controversy

Family turmoil, broken relationships, and whatever "the Cambridge way" means. Omid Scobie's book "Endgame: Inside the Royal Family and the Monarchy’s Fight for Survival" is out today and already creating a stir.

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King Charles III praises K-pop band BLɅϽKPIИK during state banquet

King Charles III praises K-pop band BLɅϽKPIИK for "their role in bringing the message of environmental sustainability to a global audience" during formal state visit of South Korea's president Yoon Suk Yeol.

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'The Crown' returns for the first part of its final series

The hotly anticipated final series of Netflix drama ‘The Crown’ has released its first four episodes.

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Culture Re-View: Why does King Charles III have two birthdays?

On this day: King Charles III celebrates his 'real' birthday. But why does he have two?

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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.

United Kingdom

Britain’s King Charles leads national tribute to fallen soldiers

The event in London featured a two-minute silence to commemorate the dead and came a day after some 300,000 people took to the streets of the capital for a pro-Palestine march.

Destinations

The best of Britain: What to see and do in 2024

Visitors to Britain rarely have enough time to take in all its best bits. If they do manage to tour a palace, take afternoon tea, enjoy an ancient monument and whizz around even two of London’s museums, they’re doing well.

United Kingdom

The King's speech: Charles sets out British government's programme

Under the British constitution, parliament is officially opened by the monarch, who reads a speech written and prepared by the ruling party. Parliament is sitting again after its summer recess.

Kenya

King Charles visits Kenya as demands for colonial apology grow

Under a new King, the British Monarchy is grappling with ways to ease its relations with former colonies demanding recognition and reparation for imperial abuses.

Business

UK: King Charles III’s new nature-inspired coin designs

The King oversaw the design of the latest Royal Mint coins, which feature fauna and flora patterns and will reportedly help children learn to count.

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WATCH: Pearly kings and queens gather for London festival

Pearly kings, queens, princes and princesses gather in central London for the annual Costermongers Harvest Festival.

France

King Charles ends state visit in Bordeaux with focus on the climate

King Charles III and Queen Camilla end their three-day state visit to France with a stop in Bordeaux.

Europe News

State of the Union: Spanish regional languages on Brussels agenda

Catalan, Galician and Basque becoming official EU languages was debated by ministers on Tuesday.

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Watch: King Charles in France

The trip to France was postponed in March amid widespread demonstrations against President Macron’s pension changes.