King Charles III

The King's touching gesture to the Chief Rabbi is revealed ahead of the Coronation

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28th October 2022
King Charles will allow Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis to stay with him the night before his coronation to ensure that Shabbat rules are observed as he is officially crowned. The King, who has long viewed freedom of religion and religious diversity as a cornerstone of the role of monarch, is taking these steps to ensure that the Jewish faith is represented in his coronation. Saturday is a holy…
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Could the Princess of Wales be about to take on a new royal role?

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27th October 2022
The Princess of Wales may be destined for a new royal role if King Charles expands the list of eligible royals who can act on his behalf as Counsellors of State as it’s being alleged. A debate broke out in the House of Lords on 24 October, in which the Regency Act 1937 was questioned by a peer. Lord Stansgate questioned the Lord Privy Seal over the roles of Counsellors of State, noting…
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Changes to Regency Act raised in House of Lords

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25th October 2022
The roles of Counsellors of State have been debated in the House of Lords, the first time the topic has been raised since King Charles’s reign began. The news could spell trouble for the Duke of Sussex and the Duke of York as the Regency Act 1937 was debated regarding the roles of Counsellors of State, and who is entitled to act on behalf of the Sovereign. Currently this is limited to the…
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The Countess of Wessex highlights eye health on visit to Botswana and Malawi

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17th October 2022
The Countess of Wessex continued her visit to Africa last week, focusing on a cause very close to her heart: vision care and the prevention of blindness. Sophie began the week in Botswana on behalf of the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness, of which she is a Global Ambassador. Over the week, she carried out engagements in Botswana and Malawi, culminating in World Sight Day…
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