Features

The symbolism of the first photos of King Charles with his Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer

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5th July 2024
They are pictures for the history books and ones that speak volumes. As King Charles III appointed a new Prime Minister there were, of course, official images of the moment. And they told their own story. The King held an audience with Sir Keir Starmer just after noon on July 5th 2024, hours after Labour had won a landslide victory in the general election. As was expected, King Charles asked…
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British Royals

The King accepts Rishi Sunak's resignation as Prime Minister

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5th July 2024
Rishi Sunak has met King Charles and offered his resignation as Prime Minister. His Majesty accepted the resignation. The two held a short audience at Buckingham Palace just before 11am on July 5th, hours after Mr Sunak conceded the general election. Rishi Sunak’s car enters Buckingham Palace amidst huge crowds (BBC still/ fair use) The polls, held on July 4th, resulted in a huge…
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Royal News

King Charles to appoint new Prime Minister

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5th July 2024
King Charles III will appoint a new Prime Minister within hours. Labour secured a landslide victory in the general election and are now the largest party in parliament. The King will ask their leader, Sir Keir Starmer, to form a new government. The traditional ‘’kissing of hands’’ will follow. Just minutes before receiving Sir Keir, King Charles will hold a final audience with…
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Features

The King of Appleton House

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2nd July 2024
It was a quiet country house, described by several who knew it as ‘’little’’ and a ‘’pied a terre’, given as a wedding present to a royal couple who were expected to linger on the fringes of regal life. Yet on July 2nd 1903, it became the birthplace of one of…
European Royals

The ruby ring that passed from a much loved princess to a popular queen in waiting

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1st July 2024
King Harald and Queen Sonja of Norway enjoyed one of the most famous royal romances of the 20th century. Their wedding, on 29 August 1968 at Oslo Cathedral, was attended by royalty from around Europe and came five months after the announcement of their engagement which was marked by Harald presenting his bride with a diamond and ruby ring with a very personal meaning. Sonja and Harald…
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