I never quite understood the British indulgence of a royal family these days. I will say that it saddens me to see the intrusiveness that the press has perpetrated on members of their family. Princess Kate and Prince William I think have shown grace and class dealing with experiences in their life. Raising three children that they allow to be as normal as their life allows, but most of all the desperate fear that cancer brings to life. Give them room to heal, and hopefully the best outcome to their young family. As for Harry some of his foibles are self inflicted, but sad episodes forced upon him would be difficult for anyone to endure. As for Harry's wife such a lecherous self absorbed person.
King Charles III, a life of service
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The King continued his return to public duties following his cancer diagnosis as he joined world-renowned film director Sir Ridley Scott at a service honouring the Order of the British Empire.
The service of dedication, held at St Paul’s Cathedral in central London on Wednesday, was attended by almost 2,000 holders of honours including OBEs, MBEs and CBEs from across the UK and Commonwealth.
The service of dedication, held at St Paul’s Cathedral in central London on Wednesday, was attended by almost 2,000 holders of honours including OBEs, MBEs and CBEs from across the UK and Commonwealth.
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The king’s first portrait – understanding the image Charles wants to project for his reign
"There are no royal insignia, because this is not the image of a king, this is the image of the patron of The Most Worshipful Company of Drapers, a guild with medieval origins. The portrait was commissioned to mark Charles’s associated with the guild for over 50 years. "
"Charles’s portrait will join that of his mother, the late Queen Elizabeth II, by the Russian painter Sergei Pavlenko in Draper’s Hall. She had been a Draper since 1947 and the Company commissioned her image on the occasion of the diamond jubilee."
"As the first painted image of the king to be revealed since his coronation a year ago, this is the first time that we get a glimpse of the emerging fashioning of the image of King Charles III and, as such, it puts down a marker for how the king wishes to create his own visual legacy."
"It’s worth putting this into the context of “self-fashioning” in portraiture, succinctly described by the literary scholar Stephen Greenblatt in 1980 as a process where identity is constructed as a pastiche of carefully selected details. In other words, you don’t get to see the “real” image of a person, what you get to see is an ideal projection of a carefully curated identity, highlighting the aspects they want you to see."
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"Charles’s portrait will join that of his mother, the late Queen Elizabeth II, by the Russian painter Sergei Pavlenko in Draper’s Hall. She had been a Draper since 1947 and the Company commissioned her image on the occasion of the diamond jubilee."
"As the first painted image of the king to be revealed since his coronation a year ago, this is the first time that we get a glimpse of the emerging fashioning of the image of King Charles III and, as such, it puts down a marker for how the king wishes to create his own visual legacy."
"It’s worth putting this into the context of “self-fashioning” in portraiture, succinctly described by the literary scholar Stephen Greenblatt in 1980 as a process where identity is constructed as a pastiche of carefully selected details. In other words, you don’t get to see the “real” image of a person, what you get to see is an ideal projection of a carefully curated identity, highlighting the aspects they want you to see."
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A young King Charles sculpted this ‘unique’ pottery goat 55 years ago — now it’s set to fetch $12,000 at auction
Goat status achieved.
"King Charles’ ‘unique’ school project from more than 50 years ago — a hand-painted pottery goat — is set to fetch an estimated $12,000 at auction."
"The colorfully decorated ceramic animal is thought to be the only sculpture ever created by His Royal Highness, back in the 1960s when Charles was attending Cambridge University — experts say that the future monarch may have found inspiration in the goat mascot of The Royal Regiment of Wales."
"The com-bleat-ly forgotten collectible item became the prized possession of a family overseas many years ago. It was gifted to Canadian Raymond Patten on his 21st birthday, by his great aunt who worked as a cook at Cambridge."
Raymond Patten, 76 was given the piece on his 21st birthday by a great aunt. He flew to England recently to hand-deliver his prized possession to Charles Hanson of Hansons Auctioneers (right). Hansons / SWNS
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King Charles' portrait placed in Derry cathedral
"A new portrait of King Charles III has been officially unveiled at St Columb’s Church of Ireland Cathedral in Londonderry.""The Lord Lieutenant for the County Borough of Londonderry, Ian Crowe - the King's official representative in the area - said the cathedral was a fitting home for the portrait and he hoped it will be embraced by everyone."
“It’s a proud day for the city. In fact, to have a portrait unveiled of His Majesty King Charles III, as we know, is a once in a lifetime opportunity," he said.
"The portrait is traditional, with the King dressed in an Admiral of the Fleet uniform with medals and honours on display."
Derry council to donate King Charles portrait to St Columb's Cathedral (read also)
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" King Charles III speaks during a commemorative event for the 80th anniversary of D-Day, held at the British Normandy Memorial in Ver-sur-Mer, Normandy, France, on June 6.
Jane Barlow/PA "
"Britain’s King Charles III embarked on his first overseas trip since being diagnosed with cancer, traveling across the English Channel for commemorations marking the 80th anniversary of the 1944 D-Day Landings in Normandy."
"On Thursday morning, King Charles and Queen Camilla attended the UK Ministry of Defence and the Royal British Legion’s commemorative event at the British Normandy Memorial at Ver-sur-Mer. Charles is patron of both the Royal British Legion and Normandy Memorial Trust."
King Charles and Queen Camilla were joined by French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron at the British Normandy Memorial. Chris Jackson/Getty Images
"The King, wearing his Field Marshal No 4 Tropical Service dress uniform with medals and decorations, urged allies to “recall lessons that come to us again and again,” while addressing D-Day veterans."
“How fortunate we were and the entire free world that a generation of men and women in the United Kingdom and other Allied nations did not flinch when the moment came to face that test,” Charles said, adding that his grandfather, King George VI, described the events of D-Day as “the supreme test.”
"Charles reflected on the qualities of the armed forces involved, saying they “carried out their duty with a humbling sense of resolve and determination.” He also used the speech to reflect on the past through the lens of the present, saying: “We recall the lesson that comes to us again and again across the decades. Three nations must stand together to oppose tyranny.”
Jane Barlow/PA "
"Britain’s King Charles III embarked on his first overseas trip since being diagnosed with cancer, traveling across the English Channel for commemorations marking the 80th anniversary of the 1944 D-Day Landings in Normandy."
"On Thursday morning, King Charles and Queen Camilla attended the UK Ministry of Defence and the Royal British Legion’s commemorative event at the British Normandy Memorial at Ver-sur-Mer. Charles is patron of both the Royal British Legion and Normandy Memorial Trust."
King Charles and Queen Camilla were joined by French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron at the British Normandy Memorial. Chris Jackson/Getty Images
"The King, wearing his Field Marshal No 4 Tropical Service dress uniform with medals and decorations, urged allies to “recall lessons that come to us again and again,” while addressing D-Day veterans."
“How fortunate we were and the entire free world that a generation of men and women in the United Kingdom and other Allied nations did not flinch when the moment came to face that test,” Charles said, adding that his grandfather, King George VI, described the events of D-Day as “the supreme test.”
"Charles reflected on the qualities of the armed forces involved, saying they “carried out their duty with a humbling sense of resolve and determination.” He also used the speech to reflect on the past through the lens of the present, saying: “We recall the lesson that comes to us again and again across the decades. Three nations must stand together to oppose tyranny.”
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"Prince William has been an ever-present fixture as the royal family marked the D-Day anniversary in recent days. Earlier Thursday, the heir to the British throne paid tribute at the Canadian commemorative ceremony at the Juno Beach Centre in Courseulles-Sur-Mer, where he joined veterans as well as current serving personnel before making a speech and laying a wreath."
Prince William meets Richard Rohmer, 100, one of the most decorated Canadian veterans, accompanied by the Prime Minister of France Gabriel Attal and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau during the Canadian government ceremony at Juno Beach on Thursday. Jordan Pettitt/Getty Images
"A day earlier, William had joined Charles and Camilla at the UK’s national commemorative event in Portsmouth. The city on England’s south coast was one of the places Allied troops sailed from before the Normandy landings."
"William paid tribute to veterans who “came from across our nation and from all walks of life to join in the fight against tyranny. Many of those that took up arms had never seen combat before, some were still only in their teens.”
Prince William meets Richard Rohmer, 100, one of the most decorated Canadian veterans, accompanied by the Prime Minister of France Gabriel Attal and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau during the Canadian government ceremony at Juno Beach on Thursday. Jordan Pettitt/Getty Images
"A day earlier, William had joined Charles and Camilla at the UK’s national commemorative event in Portsmouth. The city on England’s south coast was one of the places Allied troops sailed from before the Normandy landings."
"William paid tribute to veterans who “came from across our nation and from all walks of life to join in the fight against tyranny. Many of those that took up arms had never seen combat before, some were still only in their teens.”
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June 5, 2024
"Once the doors open, theres the usual security checks and then straight into the bank counter where they'll swap your old banknotes for equivalent new ones."
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Royal fan gets hands on first King Charles bank notes as he hails queue 'good fun'
"Queen Elizabeth II has been the face of British currency and stamps for decades, but today signals a new era, with King Charles III now the face of new banknotes.""Once the doors open, theres the usual security checks and then straight into the bank counter where they'll swap your old banknotes for equivalent new ones."
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King Charles III on Monday presented new colours to the Number 9 and 12 Companies of the Irish Guards in a ceremony at Windsor Castle. During the ceremony, the King touched the new flags to signal their importance to the regiment. The flags were the King's Colour and the Regimental Colour.
King Charles III presents new colours to two companies of Irish Guards at Windsor Castle
King Charles III presents new colours to two companies of Irish Guards at Windsor Castle
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EPHRAIM HARDCASTLE: Might King Charles be missing a creamy cheese board on his latest trip to France, after sounding forth on roquefort and other treats on a previous visit?
"The King's taste buds, blunted by his cancer treatment, prohibit the temptations of the cheese board on his visit to France. Fromage is one of his passions."
"On a 2015 trip to Paris he railed against threats to cheese production declaring: 'Will this obsession with accreditation, categorisation, homogenisation and pasteurisation bring with it the emasculation of robust old roquefort, camembert, reblochon and even the runny vacherin?"
That might seem absurd – but a large part of the magnificent edifice of European civilisation rests on the heritage of genius and know-how and the survival of real food, without which all of our lives would become absolutely unbearable.'
For now His Majesty can only dream.
The then Prince Charles visits a restored farmstead which houses local businesses at The Courtyard in Settle, Yorkshire, in 2017
"The King's taste buds, blunted by his cancer treatment, prohibit the temptations of the cheese board on his visit to France. Fromage is one of his passions."
"On a 2015 trip to Paris he railed against threats to cheese production declaring: 'Will this obsession with accreditation, categorisation, homogenisation and pasteurisation bring with it the emasculation of robust old roquefort, camembert, reblochon and even the runny vacherin?"
That might seem absurd – but a large part of the magnificent edifice of European civilisation rests on the heritage of genius and know-how and the survival of real food, without which all of our lives would become absolutely unbearable.'
For now His Majesty can only dream.
The then Prince Charles visits a restored farmstead which houses local businesses at The Courtyard in Settle, Yorkshire, in 2017
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British High Commission celebrates King Charles III birthday in Dhaka
"British High Commission (HC) in Dhaka has celebrated the official birthday of King Charles III by organising a reception in the capital."
"It is also an opportunity to celebrate the strength of the UK-Bangladesh partnership, based on our deep shared history, our strong cultural and people-to-people links; and our Commonwealth ties," British High Commissioner to Bangladesh Sarah Cooke said at the reception at a city hotel yesterday evening.
"It is my pleasure to host this reception to celebrate the official birthday of His Majesty King Charles III," she said.
"Education Minister Mohibul Hassan Chowdhoury graced the reception as the guest of honour while Speaker Dr Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury was also present."
"A wide range of dignitaries from the Bangladesh government Parliament, the Diplomatic Corps and representatives from the fields of trade, business, academia, social development, arts, culture, media and sports joined the celebration."
"The King's Birthday Party is celebrated by British High Commissions and Embassies around the world. This year, The King turns 76 on 14 November. The UK King is Head of the Commonwealth, which is a family of 56 countries working together for prosperity, democracy and peace."
"British High Commission (HC) in Dhaka has celebrated the official birthday of King Charles III by organising a reception in the capital."
"It is also an opportunity to celebrate the strength of the UK-Bangladesh partnership, based on our deep shared history, our strong cultural and people-to-people links; and our Commonwealth ties," British High Commissioner to Bangladesh Sarah Cooke said at the reception at a city hotel yesterday evening.
"It is my pleasure to host this reception to celebrate the official birthday of His Majesty King Charles III," she said.
"Education Minister Mohibul Hassan Chowdhoury graced the reception as the guest of honour while Speaker Dr Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury was also present."
"A wide range of dignitaries from the Bangladesh government Parliament, the Diplomatic Corps and representatives from the fields of trade, business, academia, social development, arts, culture, media and sports joined the celebration."
"The King's Birthday Party is celebrated by British High Commissions and Embassies around the world. This year, The King turns 76 on 14 November. The UK King is Head of the Commonwealth, which is a family of 56 countries working together for prosperity, democracy and peace."
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SOLDIERING ON King Charles inspects Kate’s Irish Guards ahead of Trooping the Colour parade as he continues treatment
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Trooping the Colour 2024 Live Updates: Kate Middleton Makes Her Royal Return
King Charles III and Queen Camilla travel along The Mall to the Trooping the Colour ceremony at Horse Guards Parade, central London, to celebrate his official birthday. Picture date: Saturday June 15, 2024. (Photo by Jonathan Brady/PA Images via Getty Images)Jonathan Brady - PA Images/Getty Images
Kate Middleton is wearing a crisp white coatdress trimmed with a black and white bow from Jenny Packham, a British designer who has outfitted the Princess of Wales for many important occasions, as well as a hat from milliner Philip Treacy.
With her hair pulled back, royal watchers may also recognize Kate's pearl and diamond earrings by Cassandra Goad as she wore them to Prince Louis's christening in 2018.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla travel along The Mall to the Trooping the Colour ceremony at Horse Guards Parade, central London, to celebrate his official birthday. Picture date: Saturday June 15, 2024. (Photo by Jonathan Brady/PA Images via Getty Images)Jonathan Brady - PA Images/Getty Images
Kate Middleton is wearing a crisp white coatdress trimmed with a black and white bow from Jenny Packham, a British designer who has outfitted the Princess of Wales for many important occasions, as well as a hat from milliner Philip Treacy.
With her hair pulled back, royal watchers may also recognize Kate's pearl and diamond earrings by Cassandra Goad as she wore them to Prince Louis's christening in 2018.
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