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London's iconic Madame Tussauds wax museum adds Camilla

Madame Tussauds wax museum in London has added a figure of the soon-to-be-Queen Camilla alongside King Charles III in its Royal Family collection.

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Poll shows that British support for the monarchy is at an all time low

A recent poll conducted by the National Centre for Social Research shows that support for the monarchy is at an all time low.

Food and Drink

Take a look at this spectacular chocolate bust of King Charles III

In preparation for King Charles' coronation, a life-sized bust of him has been made from 17 liters of melted chocolate, using about 2,875 Celebrations chocolates.

United Kingdom

The UK is counting down to the coronation of King Charles III

The UK is gearing up for the coronation of King Charles III next week with Britons and visitors from around the world snapping up souvenirs to remember the big day.

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Watch: London's Beefeaters don uniforms with insignia of Charles III

The Tower of London's Yeomen Warders, nicknamed ‘Beefeaters’, open the Tower to the public on their first day in a new uniform to mark the change in monarch.

Food and Drink

Celebrating King Charles III's new reign with a... coronation quiche?

Every royal occasion comes with its own unique recipe. To celebrate the ascension to the throne of Charles III, he wants Brits to tuck into a quiche.

Experiences

King's Coronation travel guide: Here's everything you need to know

Hundreds of thousands of visitors are expected to descend on London for the three-day event.

Culture news

Who is behind the anti-royalty #NotMyKing hashtag campaign?

The anti-monarchy group Republic have accused the BBC of lacking impartiality in royal coverage ahead of the May coronation. Who are Republic?

United Kingdom

Crowns and carriages: New details of Charles and Camilla's coronation

The King and Queen Consort will take a carriage procession through the streets of London - but on a much shorter route than Queen Elizabeth II when she was crowned.

World News

The UK starts production of new King Charles banknotes

The new UK £10 banknotes featuring the portrait of King Charles III have begun production.

Culture news

King Charles III backs research into UK monarchy's slavery ties

King Charles III backed research into the UK monarchy's ties to slavery after a document revealed that his ancestor had shares in a slave-trading company.

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How Queen Camilla went from homewrecker to Her Majesty

King Charles III's wife Camilla will be called Queen, according to coronation invitations. We look at her journey to the heart of Britain's monarchy.

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New stamp featuring King Charles III to go on sale in Britain

The first Royal Mail stamps bearing the profile of King Charles III will go on general sale at post offices and retailers from Tuesday.

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Germany

King Charles III forges new ties with Germany in first state visit

Charles became the first monarch to address the German parliament in a carefully calibrated effort by the UK government to mend frayed relations with its continental partners after Brexit

Culture news

Your mission, 007: Save King Charles III's coronation

A new James Bond novel has been commissioned to celebrate King Charles’ coronation: 'On HIS Majesty's Secret Service'. Where do they get their ideas?

Germany

King Charles III: Ukraine war threatens European security

King Charles III: Ukraine war threatens European security. His comments came during an historic address to the German Bundestag

Germany

Britain's King Charles III makes historic address to German Bundestag

King Charles and Queen Consort Camilla are on their first State visit, which began in Germany after the France leg of the trip was postponed.

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King Charles attends banquet with German President Steinmeier

King Charles marks first international visit as monarch with banquet in Berlin

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King Charles arrives in Berlin for first State visit

Charles and Queen Consort Camilla were welcomed to Germany by President Steinmeier at the historic Brandenburg Gate.