British Royals

King Charles to give first Commonwealth Day speech from the pulpit at Westminster Abbey

King Charles III is set to accomplish another first in his reign. On 13 March, he will be giving his first Commonwealth Day address as monarch at Westminster Abbey.  Previously known as Empire Day, Commonwealth Day is held on the second Monday in March and celebrates the Commonwealth of Nations. A service is held at Westminster Abbey, and the monarch attends as the Head of the…
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Green technology and the glitter of Versailles: the agenda of King Charles's State Visit to France

Buckingham Palace announced the first State Visit of King Charles III’s reign will take place at the end of March, with official visits to both France and Germany on the calendar. Their Majesties will embark on their first State Visit between 26 and 31 March, arriving in Paris on the first day and carrying out official engagements until their departure for Germany on 29 March. King Charles…
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Edward and Sophie head to the Cayman Islands to deliver special letter from The King

The Earl and Countess of Wessex have travelled to the Cayman Islands on their latest globetrotting tour. Their Royal Highnesses have been meeting locals from across the Cayman Islands, and delivered a letter on behalf of Prince Edward’s elder brother, The King. In the letter, His Majesty recalls a trip he took to the islands a few years ago alongside Camilla when they were Prince of…
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Personal letters of Diana, Princess of Wales sold at auction for large sum

Letters written by Diana, Princess of Wales have been sold at auction for over £161,000. On the auction block were 32 letters, each sold separately in a sale titled: ‘Diana, The Private Correspondence of a Princess.’ The correspondence was between Diana and two of her friends, Susie and Tarek Kassem. The notes span three years from before Diana divorced the now King Charles III to just…
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