The KING has arrived in the Bahamas to
begin a nine-day Caribbean tour, marking his first visit to the
region as monarch. King Charles was welcomed to Nassau on Tuesday,
27 October, as he began a programme of engagements across the
Bahamas, Guyana and Antigua and Barbuda. The visit will culminate
in the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM), where
leaders from across the 56-member…
The King has acknowledged the suffering
endured by people in the Caribbean during the region’s history of
slavery, as he began a nine-day royal tour amid renewed calls for
Britain to address its colonial past. Speaking at a youth event in
Nassau, The King reflected…
King Charles is among just three royals
in the world who can travel internationally without a passport. The
King is joined by Japan’s Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako, who
benefit from special arrangements allowing them to travel overseas
without the documents…
The discovery of Uranus in 1781
transformed our understanding of the Solar System, but the planet
could have carried a very different name – one honouring a British
king. When astronomer William Herschel identified the previously
unknown planet, he proposed calling it Georgium Sidus, meaning
“George’s Star”, in tribute to King George III. The suggestion
reflected the close…
Can an unelected Prince really overrule an elected parliament in 2026? The answer will surprise you
23rd October 2026
Prince Alois of Liechtenstein has blocked
abortion law reform despite parliamentary approval and a public
campaign for change. It may be lawful but, I have to say, for me
that does not make it democratically defensible. What is the point
of a parliament if one unelected…
Prince Alois exercises controversial veto for first time to abruptly halt abortion law reform
23rd October 2026
Liechtenstein’s hereditary Prince Alois
has blocked proposed changes to the country’s abortion laws,
bringing a parliamentary effort to liberalise access to
terminations to an abrupt halt. The decision marks the first time
during his reign as regent that Alois has…
‘It wouldn’t hurt’: Commonwealth chief weighs in on calls for King Charles to apologise for slavery
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…
The Prince of Wales surprised audiences
with an unexpected appearance on The Graham Norton Show as the BBC
programme dedicated a special edition to the Earthshot Prize. The
future King joined host Graham Norton on the sofa alongside
Oscar-winning actress Cate Blanchett…
Zara Tindall had the perfect response when Prince William asked this awkward question
22nd October 2026
Zara Tindall has offered a glimpse into
her close relationship with the Prince of Wales after sharing a
humorous response to an awkward question he once asked during an
equestrian competition. Zara and William are cousins, having grown
up together as part of the wider…
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…
