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A moment of history and powerful symbolism as King Charles and Pope Leo pray together

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23rd October 2025
For the first time in over 500 years, an English king has prayed alongside the Pope. King Charles III and Pope Leo XIV prayed together during an ecumenical service at the Vatican. The service, also attended by Queen Camilla, took place in the Sistine Chapel. It came as The King and Queen began their State Visit to the Vatican. King Charles is Supreme Governor of the Church of England…
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King Charles and Pope Leo meet at the Vatican

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23rd October 2025
The King and the Pope have met at the Vatican. Charles III was welcomed by Leo XIV in an historic meeting at the Holy See. King Charles, along with Queen Camilla, is making an historic State Visit to the Vatican to mark the Catholic Church’s Jubilee year &#8211…
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King Charles and Queen Camilla arrive at the Vatican for State Visit

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23rd October 2025
The King and Queen have arrived at the Vatican for their State Visit. King Charles and Queen Camilla were driven into the Vatican for an official welcome before going through to meet Pope Leo XIV. The State Visit will see King Charles pray next to the Pope – the first time a British Monarch has done such a thing in public with the Pontiff since Henry VIII broke with Rome in the 16th…
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Political pressure over Prince Andrew continues to grow after revelations about Royal Lodge rent

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21st October 2025
Politicians from several parties have made fresh criticisms of Prince Andrew after it was revealed he’s not paid rent on his home at Royal Lodge in over 20 years. Labour’s Dame Meg Hillier, who has been an MP for 20 years, told the BBC that ”where money flows, particularly where taxpayers’ money is involved, or taxpayers’ interests are involved, Parliament has a…
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History teachers lined up for major new prize launched by Historic Royal Palaces

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21st October 2025
History is filled with royal figures who made their mark in a time when kings (and sometimes queens) held total power. Now, the people who help bring those stories alive for a new generation are lined up for a special award. Historic Royal Palaces, which looks after some of the best known regal residences in the world, is launching a new competition to find the country’s most inspiring…
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