King Charles III

The King's first birthday as monarch marked with gun salutes, church bells and music

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15th November 2022
King Charles’ 74th birthday was an extra special occasion this year as he celebrated for the first time as monarch. Church bells were rung, gun salutes were fired, and music was played across the UK in honour of his birthday. 🎶 Happy Birthday is played at today’s Changing the Guard ceremony to mark His Majesty The King’s birthday.Thank you @BandHCav!
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King Charles takes on another of Prince Philip's roles

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14th November 2022
The King has become Ranger of Windsor Great Park, taking on a role held by his father for seven decades. His Majesty’s decision to take up the post was announced on November 14th 2022, his 74th birthday. The Duke of Edinburgh held the position longer than anyone else in history. The post was first established in the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. The Ranger of Windsor Great Park offers…
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IN PICTURES: The Royal Family Remembers

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14th November 2022
Simon Walker/ Ten Downing Street/ UK MOD © Crown copyright 2022 King Charles III lays a wreath as monarch for the first time at the Remembrance Sunday service at the Cenotaph on 13 November. Sgt Jimmy Wise/ UK MOD © Crown copyright 2022 Queen Camilla and the…
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King Charles III marks first birthday as Monarch

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14th November 2022
King Charles celebrates his birthday today, his first since he took the throne. His Majesty is 74 years old. The day will be marked with gun salutes including one at Green Park which takes place at midday and one at Edinburgh Castle. It is understood The King will mark the day privately. It is not clear whether he will spend any part of his first birthday as Monarch at Buckingham…
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King Charles moved as tributes paid to Queen Elizabeth II at Festival of Remembrance

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13th November 2022
King Charles III has led the Royal Family at the annual Festival of Remembrance in London. His Majesty looked emotional as a video tribute to Queen Elizabeth II was played, marking her long life of service to the Armed Forces. The Princess Royal and the Earl of Wessex were also present to see the tribute which also included footage of Her Late Majesty during her time with the Auxiliary…
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