British Royals

‘It wouldn’t hurt’: Commonwealth chief weighs in on calls for King Charles to apologise for slavery

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23rd October 2026
The Commonwealth’s secretary-general has said an apology from the King for slavery “wouldn’t hurt”, as calls for discussions about reparations for the transatlantic slave trade continue. Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey made the comments in an interview with Sky News, saying that numerous Commonwealth countries had called for an apology and that the time had come for meaningful discussions…
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The royal jewel Queen Victoria refused to pass down through her family

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22nd October 2026
A tiny gold ring worn by Queen Victoria during her infancy will be among the remarkable royal treasures going on display at Buckingham Palace next year. Known as Queen Victoria’s first ring, the delicate piece of jewellery features five emeralds arranged as the petals of a flower, surrounding a single ruby at its centre. The ring is one of more than 300 pieces of jewellery spanning five…
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British Royals

Inside the Australian State Coach used by Prince William and Kate during Sultan of Oman's State Visit

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20th October 2026
The Prince and Princess of Wales travelled in one of the Royal Family’s most distinctive carriages during the Sultan of Oman’s State Visit, but the Australian State Coach is far more modern than its traditional appearance might suggest. William and Kate shared the enclosed carriage with two senior members of the Omani delegation as the royal procession made its way through Windsor…
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Royal News

Prince William takes centre stage as future King welcomes Sultan of Oman for historic State Visit

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20th October 2026
The Prince of Wales has taken centre stage at the start of a historic State Visit, welcoming the Sultan of Oman to Britain on behalf of the King in a significant display of his growing role at the heart of the monarchy. Prince William greeted Sultan Haitham bin Tarik at his residence before accompanying the visiting head of state to Windsor, where the formal ceremonies of the State Visit are…
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