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The close connection between King Charles and Sir Idris Elba who's just been given a knighthood

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29th December 2025
King Charles has bestowed a knighthood on Idris Elba in the New Year’s Honours List and the reason is something that underlines the strong connection between the two. Sir Idris Elba has been recognised for his work with young people which has seen him involved in many projects supporting ambition and talent development. As well as his own Elba Hope Foundation, Sir Idris is also an…
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King Charles highlights bravery of heroes amid Manchester and Bondi Beach attacks in Christmas Broadcast

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25th December 2025
King Charles has urged the public to embrace kindness, compassion and hope during “times of uncertainty” in his 2025 Christmas message, delivered this year from Westminster Abbey. Reflecting on the theme of pilgrimage, the monarch drew parallels between the journey of the holy family, the shepherds and the wise men, and the challenges faced by society today. “In each case,” he said…
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Princess Charlotte plays surprise duet with the Princess of Wales to start Christmas celebrations

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24th December 2025
Princess Charlotte took a starring role in her mum’s Christmas carol concert, joining Kate at the piano for a duet. The princess, third in line to the throne, sat with her mum at a grand piano for a special performance that started this year’s Together at Christmas celebration. The Princess of Wales had teased the duet earlier on social media, showing her hand on the keys of the…
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King Charles chooses unusual location for Christmas Day speech and it's got more royal links than Buckingham Palace

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23rd December 2025
King Charles has chosen to give his fourth Christmas broadcast away from his royal homes. Instead of Buckingham Palace, The King has chosen another building long associated with royalty. This year’s Christmas speech will come from Westminster Abbey, the place Charles III was crowned in 2023. The King will speak from the Lady Chapel inside the Abbey, a huge space that was built by…
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