King Charles III to visit cancer centre on his return to public duties
London, UK Reuters King Charles III will visit a cancer treatment centre on Tuesday on his return to public duties after the British monarch himself was diagnosed with the disease in February. Buckingham Palace announced on Friday that doctors were sufficiently pleased with the 75-year-old King’s response to treatment for the unspecified form of cancer […]
King Charles III to resume public duties after cancer diagnosis
London, UK Reuters Britain’s King Charles III will return to public duties next week for the first time since being diagnosed with cancer as he makes good progress following treatment and a period of recuperation, Buckingham Palace said on Friday. In February, the palace revealed that the 75-year-old King had been diagnosed with an unspecified […]
King Charles III diagnosed with cancer, will postpone duties and undergo treatment
Updated: 5pm (AEDT) London, UK Reuters King Charles III has been diagnosed with a form of cancer and will postpone public engagements to undergo treatment, Buckingham Palace said on Monday, but added he remained “wholly positive” about the scare less than 18 months into his reign. Charles, 75, who became King in September, 2022, following […]
King Charles III hosts reception to mark 75th anniversary of ‘Windrush’ arrivals
London, UKReuters King Charles III held a reception at Buckingham Palace on Wednesday to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the start of the arrival of the ‘Windrush generation’ of post-war migrants to Britain from the Caribbean. The Empire Windrush ship docked in London in June 1948, bringing the first of hundreds of thousands of people […]
King Charles III crowned in ceremony blending history and change
Updated: 8am, 7th May, 2023 (AEST)London, UKReuters King Charles III was anointed and crowned on Saturday in Britain’s biggest ceremonial event for seven decades, a display of pomp and pageantry that sought to marry 1,000 years of history with a monarchy fit for a new era. King Charles III after being crowned with St Edward’s […]
Quick facts – Key moments in King Charles III’s coronation
London, UK Reuters From the religious symbolism of his anointment to the moment when the crown is placed on his head, what are the highlights to look out for during the coronation of King Charles III on Saturday? Coach processionA grand procession by the royals in historic coaches through central London is always a highlight […]
Gold coach procession and new emoji for King Charles’ coronation
London, UKReuters King Charles III and his wife Camilla will travel to and from their coronation next month in Britain’s oldest and newest royal carriages in a grand procession that will be shorter than that taken by his mother 70 years ago, Buckingham Palace said on Sunday. Charles will be crowned at London’s Westminster Abbey […]
Holy oil for King Charles III’s coronation consecrated in Jerusalem
London, UKReuters The sacred oil which will be used to anoint King Charles III at his coronation in May has been consecrated in Jerusalem, reflecting the British monarch’s links to the Holy Land, Buckingham Palace said on Friday. His Beatitude Theophilos III, the Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Jerusalem, and the city’s Anglican Archbishop Hosam Naoum […]
Coronation of Britain’s King Charles to be celebrated with street parties, light shows
London, UKReuters The crowning of Britain’s King Charles III this May will be celebrated with traditional processions, a concert at Windsor Castle, street parties, light shows and community volunteering, Buckingham Palace announced on Saturday. Charles, 74, automatically became king on the death of his mother Queen Elizabeth II last September. The grand coronation ceremony for […]
Queen’s coffin arrives at Buckingham Palace as huge crowds line London route
London/Belfast, UKReuters King Charles III and members of the royal family received the coffin of the late Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace on Tuesday, after tens of thousands of people lined the streets in heavy rain to mark its arrival in the British capital. On a dark night, the well-lit hearse travelled slowly from […]