British Royals

Prince William chooses an ultimate dad photo to mark King Charles III's birthday

Every parent ever has been there. You let your offspring select an appropriate photo of you for a special event and they choose one that is, well, probably not how you see yourself. And even monarchs have to grin and bear it. As King Charles turned 76, the Royal Family did what all royal families do now when royal birthdays roll around. They had a gun salute or three, they had ancient churches…
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'With the most gracious permission of His Majesty The King': the Archbishop of Canterbury resigns

The Archbishop of Canterbury has resigned – after asking The King’s permission to step aside. The Most Reverend Justin Welby has stepped aside after pressure from clergy over his handling of child abuse allegations. The Bishop of Newcastle was the most senior church voice to call for his resignation after the Makin report into the actions of Church of England lay reader John…
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The Duchess of Gloucester pays tribute to the fallen at the Field of Remembrance

The Duchess of Gloucester has paid tribute to those who have died for their country at the annual Field of Remembrance at Westminster Abbey. The Duchess planted a wooden cross bearing a poppy at the field and bowed her head in commemoration of those who gave their lives in conflict. During a simple service, the Duchess was invited to plant her cross in front of two others which had also…
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King Charles III

Celebrations for a Jubilee king at Windsor Castle

Windsor Castle will play host to Jubilee celebrations as one king marks a special anniversary King Abdullah II of Jordan will be welcomed to the castle as part of commemorations for his Silver Jubilee year. King Charles III will host his friend and fellow monarch at Windsor to mark 25 years since his accession as Jordan’s king. The two will inspect a guard of honour and hold talks…
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