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King Charles laughs after seagull poos on him during public visit

The King was left laughing after a seagull splattered bird droppings on his suit during a public walkabout in Northern Ireland on Wednesday. The monarch was greeting well-wishers during the second day of his visit to Northern Ireland when both he and several members of the press were struck by poo from overhead gulls. Charles appeared unfazed by the incident and joked with members of the…
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The bizarre reason MPs slam the door on the King’s messenger, Black Rod

Dressed in black ceremonial robes and carrying an ebony staff topped with a golden lion, Black Rod is one of the most recognisable – and mysterious – figures in British public life. Every year during the State Opening of Parliament, millions watch as the royal official marches to the House of Commons only to have the doors dramatically slammed shut in his face. The moment symbolises the…
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Anticipation builds for The King’s Speech as pressure mounts on Prime Minister Starmer

Anticipation is building ahead of this week’s King’s Speech, when Charles III will formally unveil the government’s legislative plans for the coming parliamentary session. The speech, delivered from the throne in the House of Lords on Wednesday, is expected to attract unusually intense political scrutiny as Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer attempts to relaunch his premiership following…
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Queen Camilla's Washington wardrobe: pastels, coat dresses and a hint of history

Queen Camilla set the tone for her historic State Visit to the United States with a nod to history. As well as choosing an emblematic and rarely seen gem that was given to Queen Elizabeth II by the US, she also reflected the State Visit wardrobe choices of the last British consort to visit Washington, Queen Elizabeth, later the Queen Mother. The Queen Mother, as consort, was known for…
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