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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.

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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.

Art

New portraits of Spanish royals by Annie Leibovitz unveiled

Two new portraits of the King and Queen of Spain by Annie Leibovitz have been unveiled at the country’s national bank.

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Spain's royals return to flood-hit region after mud-pelting incident

Spain’s royal couple returned to the area devastated by last month’s catastrophic flooding for the first time since being pelted with mud by angry survivors during their initial visit.

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Son of Norway's crown princess arrested on suspicion of rape

Marius Borg Høiby, the eldest son of Norwegian Crown Princess Mette-Marit, was detained in Oslo on Monday evening.

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Rare diamond necklace with royal connections fetches €4.5m at auction

Composed of approximately 300 carats of old mine-cut diamonds, the historic piece was once worn during royal coronations and is rumoured to hold ties to the scandal that tainted Marie Antoinette’s reputation.

Green News

Earthshot Prize 2024 winners are a ‘beacon of hope’

The winners of The Earthshot Prize 2024 were unveiled at a prestigious ceremony celebrating finalists in South Africa.

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18th century diamond necklace with royal connections to go on sale

The historic piece, which was owned by the highest ranking of aristocracy and worn during at least two royal coronations, is part of auction chain Sotheby's 'Royal and Noble' sale in Geneva this November.

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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.

Health news

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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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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Princess Diana's personal letters fetch over €64,000 at auction

The 24 letters, spanning various years, offer personal glimpses into Diana's life, including her engagement, the births of her sons, and her father's death.

United Kingdom

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.

United Kingdom

Alcaraz beats Djokovic at Wimbledon to take home fourth Grand Slam

The Spaniard won 6-2, 6-2, 7-6 (4) in front of a crowd which included a surprise visit from the Princess of Wales, Kate Middleton.

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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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ABBA made Swedish knights for contribution to world culture

By royal appointment, the Swedish supergroup ABBA have finally received recognition for their musical contribution to Sweden and international culture with a knighthood for their pop career that started at Eurovision.

Art

Caught on canvas: King Charles' first official painting unveiled

The first official portrait painting of Britain's King Charles III has been revealed by Buckingham Palace. Artist Jonathan Yeo says the painting, like the subject, has evolved over time.

Europe News

UK's King Charles visits cancer treatment charity

The monarch returned to public duties on Tuesday after several months receiving treatment in private.

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Queen Elizabeth II's favourite castle open to public for first time

You can now get a tour of Balmoral Castle, the royal residence beloved by the late Queen Elizabeth II.

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You can now find the Japanese Royal Family on Instagram

Wanna DM the Emperor of Japan? Now you can… Sort of.