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House of Lords hears end of Elizabeth II's reign had ''elements of a regency''

A member of the House of Lords has described the last year of Queen Elizabeth II’s reign as having ”elements of a regency” about it. The remarks came in a debate on another day of political turmoil in the United Kingdom. As King Charles III was preparing to appoint a new Prime Minister for the first time in his reign, the upper house began talking about reviewing the…
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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…
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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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