State & Ceremonial

Arise Sir Brian May, Sir Grayson Perry and Dame Denise Lewis - The King's first New Year Honours list is revealed

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30th December 2022
The very first honours list of King Charles III’s reign has been released, with figures from the world of music, television and sport leading the nominations. Musician and astrophysicist Dr Brian May, who is best known as being the guitarist in the band Queen, has been knighted for services to music and to charity. Sir Brian is a well known face at Buckingham Palace, having performed the…
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King Charles III

VIDEO: The King's first Christmas broadcast in full

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25th December 2022
I am standing here in this exquisite Chapel of St. George at Windsor Castle, so close to where my beloved mother, The late Queen, is laid to rest with my dear father. I am reminded of the deeply touching letters, cards and messages which so many of you have sent my wife and myself and I cannot thank you enough for the love and sympathy you have shown our whole family.  Christmas is a…
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King Charles III

Fury after Sky News Australia leaks The King's first Christmas broadcast TEN hours early

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25th December 2022
There was anger on Christmas morning after The King’s Christmas broadcast was leaked online ten hours before it was due to air in the United Kingdom. His Majesty’s address is aired across the Commonwealth, with countries in the South Pacific and Australasia showing the message many hours before the UK due to the time difference. However, Commonwealth broadcasters agree not to replay the…
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The Kents

Princess Alexandra celebrates her 86th birthday

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25th December 2022
Princess Alexandra, The Honourable Lady Ogilvy, is celebrating her 86th birthday. The cousin to the late Queen Elizabeth, who was born on December 25 1936, is marking the occasion at home with her family. Despite now being in her mid-eighties, Her Royal Highness still…
Belgium

King Philippe of Belgium condemns 'cruel and senseless' war in Ukraine in his annual Christmas Even broadcast

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24th December 2022
The King of the Belgians has used his annual Christmas Eve speech to condemn the ‘cruel and senseless’ war in Ukraine, as the conflict is set to carry on into 2023. In his address to the nation, His Majesty said that the people of Ukraine are fighting for their freedom and security, as did their ancestors in conflict of the past. He went on to thank the citizens of Belgium who have…
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