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King Charles III

King Charles III
King Charles III
Born Charles Philip Arthur George on 14 November 1948, Charles became king of the United Kingdom and 14 other Commonwealth realms following the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth, on September 8, 2022. He has taken the official name of Charles III. He was previously the longest-serving heir apparent and longest-serving Prince of Wales in British history.
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14 Nov 1948
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Monarchy
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King of England
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Obituaries

Anne Frank’s stepsister, Holocaust survivor Eva Schloss, dies at 96

Schloss co-founded the Anne Frank Trust UK foundation in 1990 to pass on the memory of the Holocaust to young people and combat prejudice.

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Britain

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Christmas

Britain’s King Charles calls for ‘reconciliation’ in Christmas speech

UK monarch praises the courage of those who risked their lives for others during his fourth Christmas broadcast as king.

Britain’s King Charles during the recording of his Christmas message. Photo: PA via AP
Britain

Daughters of King Charles’ brother Andrew join royals for Christmas service

Their father, who was recently stripped of his titles ‍over ties to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, was absent from the church.

Cancer

King Charles shares ‘good news’ that his cancer treatments can be reduced

The British monarch credited early diagnosis, effective intervention and advances in medical care.

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Horoscopes

What’s your luck like in December 2025, the month of the Earth Rat?

It’s the luckiest month of the year for the Ox with the Rat being its astrological friend, while the Snake can also expect smooth sailing.

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Germany

UK’s King Charles to host first state visit by a German president in 27 years

Frank-Walter Steinmeier will land in England on Wednesday. The last German state visit was in 1998 when Queen Elizabeth hosted Roman Herzog.

France

Princess Diana enters Paris waxwork museum in ‘revenge dress’

Princess Diana wore the dazzling off-the-shoulder outfit shortly after the infidelity of her then-husband, Prince Charles, was publicly revealed.

Britain

King Charles leads UK’s Remembrance Sunday ceremony for war dead

The annual event to mark the anniversary of the end of WW1 comes amid increased defence spending due to Russia’s attack on Ukraine.

Britain’s King Charles salutes as he attends the Remembrance Sunday ceremony in London on Sunday. Photo: via AFP
United States

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Given past renovations, Trump’s ballroom hardly sets a precedent. Besides, why should the most powerful nation on Earth make do with a tent?

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US President Donald Trump points to a model of the White House and proposed ballroom as he speaks during a ballroom fundraising dinner in the East Room of the White House on October 15. Photo: TNS
Fame and celebrity

Arise, Sir David: UK football star Beckham knighted by King Charles

The 50-year-old was honoured for his services to sport and charity, having partnered with Unicef for two decades.

Prince William

UK’s Prince William plays beach volleyball and football on Brazil climate trip

The future British king’s first visit to Brazil is focused on his annual Earthshot Prize and the Cop30 summit.

Britain

Andrew’s royal exit is the latest crisis to shake the British monarchy

Andrew’s royal downfall marks a historic moment in Britain’s monarchy, echoing past crises from Edward VIII’s abdication to Diana’s death.

Britain’s Prince Andrew attends an event at the residence of the British Ambassador in New Delhi, India in 2010. Photo: AP
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Video | How some royals around the world lost their titles

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Prince Andrew

UK’s King Charles strips Andrew of ‘prince’ title, evicts him from royal home

The move follows revelations about Andrew’s relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

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Royalty

UK’s King Charles heckled over Prince Andrew’s Epstein ties

The monarch was confronted by a protester shouting: ‘how long have you known?’ following new revelations about his disgraced brother.

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Britain

King Charles unveils UK’s first LGBTQ armed forces memorial

Thousands were investigated, discharged or forced to leave careers because of actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity.

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Britain’s King Charles attended the dedication ceremony for this armed forces memorial for the LGBT community on Monday. Photo: Reuters
Italy

King Charles, Pope Leo pray together in 500-year first

It is the first joint worship including an English monarch and a Catholic pontiff since King Henry VIII broke away from Rome in 1534.

Britain

Palace and UK government under pressure to strip Prince Andrew of titles and home

Buckingham Palace is bracing for more embarrassing revelations about disgraced Prince Andrew, who still technically holds the title of duke.

Sexual harassment and assault

UK’s Prince Andrew giving up Duke of York title because of Epstein scandal

The royal’s friendship with the US sex offender is back in the headlines because of a posthumous memoir by Virginia Giuffre.

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Britain’s Prince Andrew leaves at the end of the Royal Family’s traditional Christmas Day service at St Mary Magdalene Church in Sandringham, Norfolk, in December 2022. Photo: AFP
Pope Leo XIV

King Charles to be first UK monarch to pray with pope in centuries

The occasion at the Sistine Chapel would mark a historic step towards unity between the Catholic Church and the Church of England.

Britain’s King Charles and Queen Camilla wave from the Buckingham Palace balcony during their coronation in London in May 2023. Photo: TNS
Luxury brands

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Royalty

Luxembourg’s Guillaume sworn in as grand duke after his father abdicates

Grand Duke Guillaume, 43, takes over from his father Henri, 70, who had served for 25 years in the largely symbolic role.

Donald Trump

Trump, UK’s Starmer sign tech deal to seal ‘unbreakable bond’

Britain’s work in wooing the unpredictable Trump on his second state visit seemed to have paid off.

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Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer (right) and US President Donald Trump at a business event at Chequers, in Aylesbury, central England, on Thursday, the second day of Trump’s second State Visit. Photo: AFP
Celebrity style

Fashion looks from Trump’s UK visit – from Princess Kate to Melania

The US first lady wore a Burberry trench coat on arrival, while Kate Middleton shone in the Lover’s Knot tiara, formerly owned by Princess Diana.

Melania Trump and Donald Trump looked sharp on arrival in England, and Prince William and Kate Middleton pulled out all the stops for the state banquet on September 17. Photos: AP, Reuters
United States

Trump loves bling, royal pomp and UK goes all out to flatter him

Trump and his wife will get the full royal treatment at Windsor Castle, where they will be welcomed by King Charles and Queen Camilla.

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Britain

British Queen Camilla falls ill before Trump’s UK state visit

The sudden sickness sparked speculation online that she could be trying to avoid the US president.

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