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Prince Charles attends the Battle of Britain 81st Anniversary Service at Westminster Abbey on 19 September 2021 in London

King Charles III, the UK's monarch

Charles III became the UK's monarch at the age of 73 and was crowned at Westminster Abbey on 6 May 2023.

The Royal homes of the King

Windsor, Highgrove, Balmoral or one of the others - the new King has plenty of choice.

King Charles addresses a Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting in 2018, when he was Prince of Wales

Seven things you may not know about the Commonwealth

Commonwealth leaders will be coming from all over the world to attend King Charles' Coronation.

Queen on board HMY Britannia in March 1972

Queen Elizabeth II: A life in pictures

Key photographs from her birth through the coronation to becoming Britain's longest-reigning monarch.

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Princesses Eugenie and Beatrice, seen in close-up, smiling and looking off camera - they are both wearing coats and hats

Beatrice and Eugenie won't be at royal Easter service

They are understood to have made "alternative plans" instead of joining the Royal Family in Windsor.

The Duchess of York arrives at St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle for the wedding of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry.

MP calls for review of 'Freedom of City' award

An MP says the Freedom of York award must be scrutinised after it was stripped from Sarah Ferguson.

King Charles III laughs after he unveiled a plaque which accidentally fell to the floor during a visit to Oxford Photovoltaics Limited (Oxford PV), a trailblazing Oxfordshire enterprise developing advanced solar panels capable of converting more of the sun's spectrum into clean, affordable energy.

King jokes plaque will go in the 'downstairs loo'

His Majesty made the joke during a visit to a "trail-blazing" solar panel company in Oxford.

Edward Fitzalan-Howard, the 18th Duke of Norfolk

Two hereditary peers allowed to keep ceremonial roles

The Duke of Norfolk and Lord Carrington won the concession due to their role in organising state occasions.

Sarah Ferguson wears a black and white checked jacket with a black top underneath, and is sitting against a black background - plants can just be seen at the side. Her red hair is pushed back with a thin black headband and she has a neutral expression on her face

Sarah Ferguson stripped of Freedom of City of York title

The former duchess was given the honour in 1987 following her marriage to the then-Prince Andrew.

Queen Camilla and King Charles during a reception for authors, members of the literary community and representatives from the Queen's Reading Room, to celebrate the first recipients of the Queen's Reading Room Medal, at Clarence House,

Camilla's love of books explored in BBC documentary

The Queen will reflect on the childhood experiences that sparked her passion for reading and reflect on the comfort she still finds in books.

Prince William, wearing a light-coloured striped shirt without a tie and a checked suit jacket looks on with a neutral expression

Prince William keen to build 'strong and meaningful' bond with Church

An aide to the prince says his commitment to the Church of England is "sometimes quieter" than expected.

Sarah Ferguson, the then Duchess of York, attends the traditional Easter Sunday Mattins Service at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle on April 20, 2025. She has long red hair with a black hairband and is dressed in a white jacket with back trim and is wearing black gloves. One arm is raised as she waves.

Sarah Ferguson is keeping a low profile, but pressure is mounting for her to give evidence on Epstein

There are calls for the former duchess to give testimony in the US, although there is no legal requirement she does so.

President of Nigeria Bola Ahmed Tinubu and King Charles III during a state banquet at Windsor Castle, Berkshire, on day one of their state visit to the UK on 18 March 2026.

King praises 'living bridge' with Nigeria at glitzy banquet

At the state banquet in Windsor Castle, King Charles praises the UK's partnership with Nigeria.

Prince William aged 2 stands in a field of flowers with his mother the late Princess of Wales

William shares unseen photo of Princess Diana for Mother's Day

The Prince of Wales captioned the previously unseen photo: "remembering my mother, today and every day".

Harry and Meghan pictured in front of a white wall. Harry has short red hair and a beard. He wears a white collared shirt and a black open blazer. Meghan has medium-length black hair and wears a black long-sleeved top.

Harry and Meghan accuse royal author of 'deranged conspiracy'

Extracts from a new book about the Royals claim the Queen said Meghan had "brainwashed" Prince Harry.

William smiling and applauding in the stands at the principality stadium

William watches Wales win their first game in three years

The Prince of Wales cheered on Wales in Cardiff in their victory against Italy

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