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King Charles III sits on a historic wooden throne with a crown on his head surrounded by the archbishop and a choir.
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King Charles III

King Charles III was officially crowned king in an extravagant coronation ceremony at Westminster Abbey on Saturday, May 6.

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Soprano Pretty Yende goes from small town to world stage

This South African soprano sang at the coronation of Charles III, and is in demand on stages around the world.
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UK: King Charles banknotes enter circulation

Banknotes bearing the image of King Charles have begun to appear in British wallets.
SocietyJune 5, 2024
A sheet of £10 banknotes featuring the face of King Charles III.

Are all Commonwealth countries releasing King Charles money?

Starting June 5, the king's image will appear on bills in the UK. Some Commonwealth countries are ready for a change.
CultureJune 5, 2024
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Britain's King Charles to resume some public duties

A statement confirmed that the UK monarch will restart his public-facing duties, two months after his cancer diagnosis.
SocietyApril 26, 2024
King Charles III and Queen Camilla wave to crowds from the Buckingham Palace

Is the Commonwealth still important to Africa?

Young Africans see few benefits to being part the international organization that grew out of the British Empire.
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Britain's King Charles diagnosed with cancer

Charles will take a break from engagements for treatment after being diagnosed with cancer, Buckingham Palace announced.
SocietyFebruary 5, 202404:56 min
Britain's King Charles III walks through the opening during an opening ceremony at the COP28 U.N. Climate Summit, Friday, Dec. 1, 2023, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

UK: King Charles III diagnosed with form of cancer

King Charles III has been diagnosed with a form of cancer and will take a break from engagements for treatment.
PoliticsFebruary 5, 2024
Picture of three women of different ages looking away from the camera, one of them is wearing a crown.

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The final season spotlights Princess Diana's death, Charles marrying Camilla and the queen reflecting on her reign.
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King Charles III smiling during a birthday celebration at his Highgrove Gardens residence in Tetley. November 13, 2023.

King Charles launches new food scheme on 75th birthday

King Charles III announced the Coronation Food Project by appearing on the Big Issue magazine for the homeless.
SocietyNovember 14, 2023
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Kenya: victims of Lolldaiga fire still wait for compensation

Victims of a fire caused by joint British-Kenyan military exercises demand compensation
PoliticsNovember 2, 202303:38 min
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France holds rich state banquet for King Charles III

President Macron welcomed King Charles III and Queen Camilla with full pomp at the Palace of Versailles.
HistorySeptember 21, 2023
The King leaves Westminster Abbey after the Coronation of King Charles III in London, Saturday, May 6 2023

British police drop probe against King Charles' charity

The London Metropolitan police said they would take no further action following the probe into The Prince's Foundation.
Law and JusticeAugust 21, 2023
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King Charles celebrates second coronation in Scotland

Scotland marked the coronation of King Charles III. with a grand procession and a service of thanksgiving,
SocietyJuly 5, 202301:42 min
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Scotland marks Britain's King Charles III coronation

The event is not a new coronation, but rather to celebrate Scotland's unique history in relation to that of the UK.
PoliticsJuly 5, 2023
Harry arriving at the court

Prince Harry slams UK government and 'vile' press behavior

The son of King Charles III made a break with tradition to condemn close ties between the UK media and government.
MediaJune 6, 2023
A protester unveils a large banner reading 'Abolish the Monarchy' in London

UK anti-monarchists released from custody after coronation

Over 50 people were arrested ahead of King Charles III's coronation, as police said they would disrupt the procession.
PoliticsMay 7, 2023
King Charles III sits while wearing the St Edward's Crown

Charles III crowned king — as it happened

Thousands gathered to witness the coronation of Charles III and his wife Camilla in a historic ceremony in London.
SocietyMay 6, 2023
King Charles photographed as he leaves Westminster Abbey after his coronation in London, Saturday, May 6 2023.

King Charles' coronation in pictures

In Britain's first coronation in nearly 70 years, traditions dating back centuries took center stage.
SocietyMay 6, 202314 images
King Charles and Camilla standing in front of Berlin's Brandenburg Gate in 2019

How German are the British royals?

More ties than you might think: As King Charles III is crowned, DW takes a look at the British royals' German roots.
SocietyMay 5, 2023
People are waiting for the changing of the guard in front of the Buckingham Palace, London

10 places to feel like royalty in London

King Charles III's coronation takes place on May 6. Here are some sights associated with the royals in London.
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King Charles, still a prince in 2000, wears a headset

King Charles III: The soundtrack for a coronation

The musical selection for the royal event of the year, the coronation of Charles III, is surprisingly modern.
MusicMay 5, 2023
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Calls for UK to return royal diamond to South Africa

Calls are growing for the UK to return a huge diamond that will feature prominently at King Charles III's coronation.
SocietyMay 4, 2023
A crown on purple velvet.

Queen Camilla's crown and the debate around the Koh-i-Noor

The queen will not wear the Koh-i-Noor at the coronation. Does this mean the infamous diamond will be returned to India?
CultureMay 4, 2023
A knitted Britain's King Charles III (L) and Britain's Camilla, Queen Consort.

Lego, wax and chocolate replicas: Unusual tributes to King Charles' coronation

Royal fans and companies all have their own way of marking the coronation of King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla.
CultureMay 3, 20238 images
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What is planned for King Charles III's coronation?

Why choose May 6 for the King's coronation? Who will be performing? Will Prince Harry be there? And what's for lunch?
CultureMay 2, 2023
The Coronation Chair in Westminster Abbey, London, 1894.

Famed Scottish royal stone in London for Charles' coronation

The "Stone of Scone" was used as a seat during British monarchs' coronation ceremonies for centuries.
HistoryApril 28, 2023
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Prince Harry to attend coronation while Meghan stays home

The announcement ends speculation over whether the prince would be invited to his father, King Charles III's coronation.
SocietyApril 12, 2023
King Charles III in London

King Charles supports research into royal links to slavery

An independent research project will look into any links between the monarchy and slavery.
PoliticsApril 6, 2023
Britain's King Charles and German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier visit St. Nikolai church memorial dedicated to the victims of Allied bombings during World War II

King Charles honors Allied bombing victims in Hamburg

King Charles III's laying of a wreath to victims of the World War II Allied bombing of Hamburg was hailed as symbolic.
PoliticsMarch 31, 2023
A view of King Charles walking next to German Bundestag President Bärbel Bas

Britain's King Charles addresses German parliament

The monarch speaks partly in German and plays up ties between the two nations.
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King Charles addresses the German Bundestag

King Charles lauds German-UK relations in Bundestag speech

The monarch applauded Berlin for the help it has given Ukraine — and paid tribute to Anglo-German cultural links.
PoliticsMarch 30, 2023
King Charles III (R) and Britain's Camilla (2ndR), Queen Consort, are greeted by a delegation after landing at Berlin Brandenburg Airport in Schoenefeld near Berlin.

A special relationship: Britain's Charles III visits Germany

King Charles III will arrive in Berlin on Wednesday. A regular in the country, he's familiar with many of the stops.
CultureMarch 28, 202310 images
King Charles III

King Charles postpones France visit amid mass strikes

Continued mass strikes and protest action have forced King Charles to postpone his planned visit to France on Sunday.
SocietyMarch 24, 2023
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Charles III to visit France, Germany in first trip as king

King Charles III's first trip abroad as king will take him to major European partners France, and then Germany.
PoliticsMarch 3, 2023
A windfarm in the UK

King Charles asks for Crown Estate profit to go to public

The British monarch has asked for profits from his windfarms to be used to address the cost of living crisis.
BusinessJanuary 19, 2023
King Charles III delivers the Christmas message

King Charles hails 'solidarity' in first Christmas message

In his first Christmas Day message as monarch, King Charles III has hailed British people's "heartfelt solidarity."
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The St. Edward's Crown on display in 2013

Historic crown gets modifications for King Charles III

The St. Edward's Crown has been taken out of the Tower of London to be modified for the coronation ceremony next year.
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British King Charles III

King Charles III bans foie gras from palaces, says PETA

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Britain's King Charles III

UK: Man detained after throwing eggs at King Charles III

Despite the eggs not appearing to hit the royal couple, the man who allegedly threw the eggs was detained by police.
PoliticsNovember 9, 2022
Britain's King Charles III talks with guests whilst hosting a reception in the State Dining Room at Buckingham Palace in London

UK gets extra bank holiday to honor King Charles III

The UK's new prime minister Rishi Sunak wants people to "celebrate and pay tribute" to the new king.
SocietyNovember 6, 2022
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak gives first speech at No 10 Downing St

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Rishi Sunak was appointed to the position after an audience with King Charles III.
PoliticsOctober 25, 2022
King Charles III during the Accession Council at St James's Palace, London, Saturday

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