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Could King Charles have said no to a general election?

King Charles III has spoken to the Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, and agreed to his decision to call a general election. It means that the UK will head to the polls on July 4th 2024 to choose 650 MPs. The King had to agree to parliament being dissolved before the election could be called. The Monarch retains the right to dissolve parliament but only ever does so, in reality, on the advice…
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Portrait of a princess causes debate

A new portrait of the Princess of Wales has attracted plenty of attention. The painting of Catherine features on the front cover of the new edition of Tatler. It’s the work of artist Hannah Uzor who spoke of her admiration for the Princess as the painting was…
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The nod to history in the wedding flowers of a future queen

Soft, striking and above all, symbolic. The wedding bouquet carried by the future Queen of Spain, Letizia Ortiz, at her royal wedding on May 22nd 2004 was filled with significance. From personal touches to nods to one of the oldest ruling dynasties in Europe, Letizia filled her posy with meaning. At the heart of her cascading bouquet were the iris and the lily, closely associated with the House…
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Charles III gets a new title at the Chelsea Flower Show

Charles III has been given a brand new title as he attended a sun soaked RHS Chelsea Flower Show. The monarch was declared ‘King of the Compost’ by school pupils who met him as he toured the show on the evening before it opens to the public. King Charles chatted happily as children declared him ”King of the Compost”(Royal Family/ Instagram still/ fair use) The King…
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