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A royal first for Charles III as a king plays catch up to a queen

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5th June 2024
The first bank notes to feature the image of King Charles III have entered circulation.The notes join existing money already in use that features the image of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II.Charles III is the first king to have his image on bank notes in the UK. The Monarch’s portrait was only added to paper money in 1960 with Elizabeth II becoming the first to be seen on…
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King Charles and Queen Camilla enjoy Epsom even if the results don't go their way

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1st June 2024
The King and Queen have enjoyed a day at Epsom, making a surprise visit to one of the most famous horse racing festivals in the world.Their Majesties had a runner in one of the best known stakes, the Oaks, but the day would end in disappointment for them as their horse failed to place.King Charles and Queen Camilla arrive at Epsom (Photo by Charlie Proctor)Treasure was a long shot in…
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Charles III will be at Trooping: the latest on this year's King's Birthday Parade

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30th May 2024
Trooping the Colour takes place on 15 June 2024 to celebrate the Monarch’s official birthday. King Charles will attend this spectacular celebration and this year, His Majesty will participate in a carriage rather than on horseback. The decision has been made as The King continues to receive treatment for cancer.As final preparations for the ceremony are made, what is the centuries old…
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The Royal Family doesn't 'do politics' - so why is it stepping back during an election campaign?

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23rd May 2024
The King had one of the most famous TV personalities round for a chat at Buckingham Palace when 10 Downing Street got in touch to say the PM really needed to see him.Charles III is only just back to public facing engagements after beginning cancer treatment and he is said to be keen to pack in the meetings to highlight causes close to his heart after several quiet months. But as His Majesty…
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