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King Charles becomes first monarch to have art sold at auction

King Charles has become the first British monarch whose artwork has sold at auction, fetching nearly £5,800 at Bonhams. The print is from an original painting that the king created at Balmoral Castle in Aberdeenshire in 2001. King Charles had 100 prints made from the artwork; the one sold through Bonhams’ Scottish Home Sale last Thursday was the 18th print in the collection, was signed…
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Queen Camilla urges older people to check their risk of osteoporosis - a cause close to her heart

Queen Camilla is warning older people to check their risk of developing osteoporosis – a disease in which bones become so weak and brittle, one could fracture a bone with an act as simple as coughing. Her Majesty said the disease contributed to the deaths of her mother and grandmother as they had it during a time in which it was “seldom discussed” and “rarely diagnosed.” The Royal…
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The shortest Prime Ministerial tenure in British history marks the start of King Charles III's reign

The final Prime Minister of the reign of Queen Elizabeth II has quit – just six weeks into her tenure. Liz Truss confirmed her tenure is coming to an end in a brief statement outside 10 Downing Street at lunchtime on October 20th 2022. She said she had already informed The King of her resignation. Charles III will appoint a Prime Minister for the first time before the end of October…
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The Coronation Chair, an ancient symbol in the royal story

Several notable objects and regalia feature in British coronations. While the Imperial State Crown and the Orb and the Sceptre are the most discussed pieces, another item used in the Coronation ceremony is nearly 800 years old and has been used in every coronation since its creation in the thirteenth century.  The Coronation Chair can be seen on display at Westminster Abbey when not in use for…
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