King and Queen Consort touch down in Germany at start of first state visit
The King and Queen Consort have arrived in Germany for the start of their first state visit – a three-day tour of one of the EU’s leading nations.Charles and Camilla said in a joint statement, released...
View ArticleKing’s state visit to Germany begins with welcome in shadow of Brandenburg Gate
The King’s historic state visit to Germany began with a formal welcome by the nation’s president in the shadow of the Brandenburg Gate.Their Majesties posed near the symbol of peace and unity as a...
View ArticleRoyal 101: The Monarch and the Church of England
While in America we sometimes worry about a mingling of Church and State, in the United Kingdom the two have been linked for a few centuries. This was due to King Henry VIII breaking away from the...
View ArticleKing speaks of ‘pride and gratitude’ as he presents new Standards and Colours
The King has presented new Standards and Colours to the armed forces in what he said was “the greatest possible privilege”.Charles, dressed in a field marshal uniform, spoke of the “intense pride” he...
View ArticlePrince and Princess of Wales abseil together off cliff in Brecon Beacons
The Prince and Princess of Wales have abseiled together off a cliff in the Brecon Beacons, while meeting mountain rescuers.William and Kate arrived at a wet and windy area of the Bannau Brycheiniog...
View ArticleKing and Queen Consort meet MPs, peers and staff at Westminster Hall reception
The King and Queen Consort met Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer at a reception with MPs, peers and staff at Westminster Hall ahead of the coronation.Charles appeared...
View ArticleKing breaks ground for new laboratory to help achieve net zero aviation
The King broke ground for a new laboratory that aims to speed up the development of net zero aviation in his first official engagement since his coronation.Charles, 74, toured Cambridge University’s...
View ArticleKing and Queen’s coronation celebrated on visit to Northern Ireland
The King and Queen’s coronation has been celebrated in Northern Ireland on their first visit to the region since they were crowned earlier this month.Charles and Camilla arrived at Hazelbank Park in Co...
View ArticleKing and Queen complete two-day Northern Ireland trip in UK’s most westerly town
The King and Queen have completed their two-day visit to Northern Ireland in the UK’s most westerly town.Crowds cheered and sang God Save The King at Enniskillen Castle in Co Fermanagh as Charles and...
View ArticleRoyal 101: The Actual Power of the British Monarchy in a Modern Democracy
It was King Louis XIV of France who infamously stated, “I am the State!” Of course, the reality of the modern monarchy is that it has considerably less power in the United Kingdom. Where once the...
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