King Charles will take part in this year’s Commonwealth Day Service despite being under doctor’s orders to avoid public engagements for the time being.
His Majesty won’t be attending the ceremony, at Westminster Abbey, in person. Buckingham Palace has announced that The King will be seen delivering a pre-recorded message during the annual service.
King Charles and Queen…
The Duke of Kent passes on important role to Princess Anne
12th November 2023
During a time when military, past and present are being honoured, His Royal Highness, the Duke of Kent has handed over his role as President of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWCG).
Princess Anne is the new president. The Duke of Kent held the role for over 50…
King Charles surprises crowds on Mall with a walkabout after special reception at Buckingham Palace
5th May 2023
With less than 24 hours to go before he is crowned, Charles III hosted a lunch for Prime Ministers of the Realms at Buckingham Palace.
On Friday, 5th May, His Majesty was joined by working members of the Royal Family to welcome the Prime Ministers of the countries in…
New Zealand Prime Minister discusses losing the Monarchy before heading to London for the Coronation
2nd May 2023
New Zealand’s Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has said that he sees New Zealand as potentially becoming fully independent from the British Crown in the future.
In a short press gathering preceding his departure for London on Monday, 1st May, the successor to Jacinda Ardern told reporters: “Ideally, in time, New Zealand will become a fully independent country, will stand on our own two…
The Coronation Ceremony: The Oath
17th April 2023
A crucial part of any Coronation is the oath that the new Sovereign takes.
Just like the ceremony itself, the oath that is part of it has changed throughout the centuries, according to historical context and the will of the Monarch.
The last big change to the…
King Charles's gives first State Banquet speech of his reign
24th November 2022
This autumn marks many firsts for King Charles III, including his first major speech to a foreign leader. The 74-year-old hosted his first state banquet as King when South African President Cyril Ramaphosa visited London.
Not only is this the first state banquet under…
The Countess of Wessex sees legacy of Diamond Jubilee on visit to Malawi
12th October 2022
The Countess of Wessex is in Malawi to see the impact of work done in Queen Elizabeth II’s name.
World Sight Day is on 13 October, and Sophie will be in Malawi to participate in the yearly national celebrations. Her Royal Highness will meet patients who have been helped by eye-saving treatments and visit a local clinic to hear more about the latest eye treatments and surgeries.
Ten…
A Sunday of somber business: the new King meets authorities from his mum's biggest achievement
13th September 2022
Despite the three weeks of Royal Mourning, the new King has been keeping a very busy schedule, settling into his new role.
And if on Saturday His Majesty granted audiences to the heads of many of the state’s most important institutional organs, Sunday was dedicated to…
Camilla helps launch Commonwealth Poetry Podcast
13th June 2022
The Duchess of Cornwall is helping launch The Commonwealth Poetry podcast, where in each episode, a different Commonwealth country will be highlighted. Each episode is set to help listeners explore and celebrate the poetry, heritage, and people of the Commonwealth.
The…
Jamaican campaigners are criticising the £42,000 (JMD $8 million) cost of the visit by the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge earlier this year.
The visit was made as part of Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee celebration. The campaigning group, Advocates Network submitted a freedom of information request to the Jamaica Prime Minister’s office. In details seen by The Independent…