Prince & Princess of Wales

The Prince of Wales attends Tusk Awards

The Prince of Wales celebrated conservationists and wildlife rangers at this year’s Tusk Awards on Tuesday evening, calling on people to do “more to support those who support our natural world.” William attended the awards ceremony at Hampton Court Palace as patron of the Tusk Trust. In a speech, he said that the world should not lose focus on the natural world and nature in these times…
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Denmark

The monarch's role in Denmark

The monarch’s role in Denmark is one head of a constitutional monarchy. The Danish Constitution outlines Queen Margrethe’s role: she is the head of state of Denmark and Commander-in-Chief of the Danish Defence Forces. Though she cannot act independently with…
King Charles III

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

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?

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

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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