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Scores arrested at coronation, in 'heavy-handed' police operation

London police confirmed a total of 64 arrests during coronation weekend, sparking concerns over a crackdown on free speech.

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Fans of the British monarchy delighted by coronation day

To the crowds gathered under rainy skies — thousands of whom had camped overnight —the coronation was a chance to be part of a historic occasion.

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London police under fire over coronation protest arrests

At least 19 environmentalists and six anti-monarchy protesters were detained, including the leader of the Republic republican movement, Graham Smith, as they tried to demonstrate alongside the procession.

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King Charles III and Queen Camilla crowned in Westminster

King Charles III and Queen Camilla have been crowned in a service at Westminster Abbey in the first Coronation service for nearly 70 years.

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Royal Romps: A brief history of royal affairs

When fairy-tale weddings reveal badly-behaved royals. Before the coronation this weekend, Euronews Culture explores the modern history of royal romantic scandals and affairs.

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Inclusive or tone-deaf? Coronation watchers asked to pledge allegiance

The British monarchy wants to usher in a fresh new era with King Charles III’s coronation. But a planned pledge of allegiance has struck a false note.

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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.

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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?

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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.

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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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Anti-monarchy protest in London during Commonwealth Day

As members of the Royal family were arriving at Westminster Abbey to attend the annual Commonwealth Day service, an anti-monarchy protest was staged outside Westminster Abbey in London.

Monaco

Monaco election: explore the principality's unique political system

Second smallest state in the world, Monaco, will go to the polls on Sunday to choose new lawmakers.

United Kingdom

Will Britain become a republic or keep the royal family?

Britain will celebrate King Charles's coronation in May with three days of pageantry, but is the republican movement getting stronger?

Money

King Charles III will not feature on Australian bank notes

King Charles III will not feature on Australian bank notes as the UK monarch is replaced by an indigenous design.

Greece

Greece's last king, Constantine II, dies at 82

The former king was deposed by a military junta in 1973, with his nine-year reign coinciding with one of the most turbulent periods in Greece's political history.

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Prince Harry's memoir 'Spare' is released in bookshops

Prince Harry’s memoir 'Spare' has officially been released in bookshops around the world after days of leaked bombshell claims and carefully-selected press interviews.

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Prince Harry's biography will not reconcile the Heir and the Spare

Prince Harry's much-awaited biography officially hits bookstores today and risks serious repercussions for Britain's Royal Family.

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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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Dutch activists sue the king and ask for his powers to be reduced

The group, Republiek, has identified 18 different issues which they believe allow the Netherlands monarch to affect the country's democratic processes.