King Charles III, a life of service

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Inside the Queen Mother's Close Bond with Future King Charles

Princess Elizabeth, Queen Elizabeth, King George VI and Princess Margaret.

 

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King Charles and Queen Camilla Lead Royals in Hosting Olympians at Buckingham Palace Reception

"On Wednesday, the King, 73, and Queen Consort, 75, welcomed over 200 athletes who participated in the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games as well as the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games for a reception at Buckingham Palace."

"The royal couple chatted with competitors in the palace's state rooms during the celebration, which Princess Anne, Prince Edward, Prince Richard and Birgitte, Duchess of Gloucester also attended. Many of the royals sported red poppy pins, a symbol to honor those who lost their lives in war ahead of Remembrance Day this month."

"Charles' sister and brother both have a special connection to the teams — Anne, 72, is president of the British Olympic Association, while Edward, 58, serves as patron for the British Paralympic Association. A cause close to her heart, the Princess Royal made history as the first member of the British royal family to compete at the Olympics, riding in the equestrian discipline of three-day events at the Montreal Summer Olympics in 1976."

 

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It was recently announced that King Charles III and the Queen will make a two-day visit to Yorkshire next week.

"His Majesty is set to stop off in York as part of his exciting trip to the area.
The King last visited York back in July 2013, when he was the Prince of Wales.
Now as they make their first royal visit to York since becoming King and Queen, we look into why they chose York. The King is visiting York as part of his Yorkshire tour and he's set to meet locals."

"On his visit, he will unveil a statue of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II as part of a service taking place at the West Front of the Minster on Wednesday, November 9. The statue was designed and carved by York Minster stone mason Richard Bossons."

 

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11/04/22
Rishi Sunak praises "far-sighted" King Charles on climate change

"LONDON (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Friday praised King Charles for his far-sighted leadership on tackling climate change as the monarch hosted a reception for politicians and business leaders ahead of the U.N. COP27 summit."

"His majesty has been working to help find practical solutions to climate change and biodiversity loss for more than 50 years, long before COP1, let alone COP27," Sunak told the gathering. He thanked him for his "long standing and far-sighted leadership"

"Charles, 73, who has long campaigned on environmental issues, will not himself be attending the summit which begins next week in Egypt, but instead held a reception at Buckingham Palace for more than 200 international figures including U.S. special climate envoy John Kerry."

 

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Charles with the Queen Mother and Pippin the dog in 1950
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"The perfectly presented four-year-old boy — white satin shirt with lace stock and cuffs, his dark hair lacquered, he recalled many years later, “with the most frightful stuff” — sat between his bejewelled grandmother and aunt. His clenched right fist propped against his cheek, he stared downwards, his expression mingling boredom and wistfulness. It was the biggest and most public moment in the childhood of Prince Charles: his mother’s coronation as Queen Elizabeth II in Westminster Abbey on June 2, 1953. He was a young boy who could have been only dimly aware that one day he would undergo the same ritual of crowning and anointing as the king of the United Kingdom and its realms."

 

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UK chief rabbi will sleep over at King Charles’ house to attend coronation, which falls on Shabbat

"Staying at Clarence House will allow the rabbi and his wife to walk to the ceremony, as Orthodox law prohibits the couple from driving on Shabbat."

King Charles III meets Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis during a reception with faith leaders at Buckingham Palace in London, Sept. 16, 2022. (Aaron Chown/Pool/AFP via Getty Images)

"The coronation is set for May 6, 2023, which falls on a Saturday, in the middle of the Jewish sabbath. Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis and his wife Valerie, who are Orthodox, are not allowed under Jewish law to travel by car or use electricity on Shabbat."

"King Charles’ current residence, before he moves into Buckingham Palace, is Clarence House, located a few minutes’ walk from the palace. So the sleepover allows the Mirvises to walk to the ceremony."
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November 12, 2022
King Charles leads Remembrance Sunday service for first time

LONDON -- Britain will pause for a two-minute silence Sunday to remember the nation's war dead as King Charles III leads a Remembrance Day service for the first time as monarch.

His Majesty and other royals and senior politicians will lay wreaths at the Cenotaph, the national war memorial in central London, to pay tribute to the sacrifices made by fallen servicemen and women. Remembrance Sunday is marked every year in the U.K. on the closest Sunday to Armistice Day on Nov. 11 with the wearing of poppies and a national two-minute silence observed at 11 a.m.

Big Ben, which has undergone five years of repairs, will be struck 11 times to mark the start of the silence. Around 10,000 veterans — including 100-year-old World War II veterans and those who served in recent conflicts including in Afghanistan — will take part in a solemn march, and thousands of people are expected to line the streets to watch the service.

Officials said this year's service is dedicated both to fallen soldiers in wars past and to Ukrainians fighting against Russia's invasion.

 

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11/13/2022

Britain’s King Charles led a service for Remembrance Sunday and laid a poppy wreath at the Cenotaph war memorial in London.

"The Royal Family said in a statement that the tradition of laying the poppy wreath was started by Charles' great-grandfather King George V in 1920 and was continued every year since by his son, King George VI, and granddaughter Queen Elizabeth II."

"The design of the wreath pays tribute to wreaths laid by King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, the Royal Family said. The Cenotaph is an empty tomb to remember Britain's staggering losses in World War I."

"The wreath's poppies are mounted on an arrangement of black leaves, as is traditional for the Sovereign, and its ribbon bears The King's racing colors; scarlet, purple and gold," the statement reads.

 

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King Charles to celebrate first birthday as monarch on Monday

"King Charles III will celebrate his 74th birthday on Monday, November 14, and is expected to mark it privately."

"The king has been busy since becoming monarch after the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, on September 8."

"As prince of Wales, he was sometimes away on official foreign tours during his birthday and would celebrate it overseas with a cake."

 

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The King on his 18th Birthday

 

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"King Charles III is celebrating his first birthday on the British throne with a new photograph and a new role as Ranger of Windsor Great Park."

"Released on Monday, his 74th birthday, the photograph marks Charles' appointment as Ranger."

"The photo shows the monarch leaning against an ancient oak tree in Windsor Great Park, with the winter sun gleaming in the background." Read More

 

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King Charles III Adds Princess Anne and Prince Edward to His List of Counsellors of State

"Another significant moment came during yesterday’s low-key birthday: the king’s decision to appoint Princess Anne and Prince Edward as his two new counsellors of state."

"The monarch’s intention was announced by his Lord Chamberlain, former M15 chief Lord Parker, in a signed message read to the House of Lords. It said the king would be “most content, should Parliament see fit, for the number of people who may be called upon to act as counsellors of state under the terms of the Regency Acts 1937 to 1953 to be increased to include my sister and brother—the Princess Royal and the Earl of Wessex and Forfar—both of whom have previously undertaken this role.”

 

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King Charles to welcome South African President in first state visit under new reign

"King Charles III will welcome South African President Cyril Ramaphosa to London next week as he prepares for his first state visit as Britain's reigning monarch."

"Mr Rampahosa will be received by the king and Queen Consort Camilla at a glittering banquet at Buckingham Palace on Tuesday. The trip will be the first state visit to be held in the UK for more than three years due to the Covid pandemic. It is also the fourth state visit by a South African leader since the country's transition to democracy in 1994."

"The event will once again cast the spotlight on King Charles following his ascension to the throne after the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II. Prince William, in his new role of Prince of Wales, alongside his wife Kate, will also play a major part the visit."

What Will Happen During the Visit

"The Prince and Princess of Wales will greet the President at his London hotel on behalf of King Charles on Tuesday morning, travel with him to Horse Guards Parade for the ceremonial welcome with the monarch, and join the carriage procession back to the palace."

"The prince and princess are expected to attend the white-tie banquet on Tuesday evening, with the Princess of Wales and Queen Consort Camilla in tiaras. Both the king and the South African President will make speeches."

"On his return from Horse Guards, the king will host the president at a private lunch at Buckingham Palace and then invite him to view an exhibition in the Picture Gallery of items from the Royal Collection relating to South Africa."

"Mr Ramaphosa will lay a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Warrior at Westminster Abbey, as is tradition, and also visit the Palace of Westminster, giving an address in the Royal Gallery to politicians, before the evening state banquet."

"On Wednesday, the Earl of Wessex will escort the South African leader to the Royal Botanic Gardens in Kew.
Mr Ramaphosa will then visit Downing Street to meet Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, before returning to the palace to bid farewell to the king."

"He will receive a call from the leader of the opposition, Keir Starmer, and on Wednesday evening attend a Guildhall banquet with the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester."

 

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November 16, 2022

Prince William Makes Solo Visit to Wales to Learn More About Title Namesake Country

"Prince William is in learning mode!"

"The new Prince of Wales spent Wednesday morning in the Welsh capital Cardiff as he immerses himself further in the issues and concerns of the people. William, 40, who was given his senior title in the royal family a day after his father Charles became King, had a series of meetings at the Welsh Parliament, or Senedd. The day was part of his ongoing desire to hear more about the concerns that affect the people of Wales. He wants to "deepen his understanding of the issues and opportunities of greatest importance to the Welsh people," his office at Kensington Palace says."

"He was shown around the Senedd by the presiding officer, or speaker, Elin Jones, and then introduced to leading members of the main political parties in Wales. During the meetings, he reiterated that he has no plans for any formal investiture ceremony, as was made known soon after he took on the role."

"Those close to him say Prince William is very much aware that he is at the beginning of many years of association with the members of the Senedd, the center of Wales's political system. During the conversations with political leaders on Wednesday, which were kept private from the media, he expressed his desire to continue to work "on deepening the trust and respect of the people of Wales" over the long term."

"The couple has roots in the country, as their first family home was in Anglesey, north Wales. At the time, William was a helicopter pilot with the Royal Air Force's Search and Rescue Force, graduating from the Search and Rescue Training Unit at RAF Valley, in 2010."

"Kate also made her first official royal outing in Wales in February 2011, a few months after their engagement. She joined William at the Trearddur Bay Lifeboat Station, where she christened the new Hereford Endeavour lifeboat as William applauded his bride-to-be."

 

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If You're Eating Salmon With King Charles, There's A Chance He Caught It

"As the new head of the royal family, King Charles III has complete power over the household staff, who must cater to his likes and dislikes -- and adhere to his foie gras ban. This ban on foie gras stems from his ethical concerns about the geese's welfare (via Marie Claire), but King Charles' diet is also dictated by environmental concerns, making him a climatarian."

"Those who are fortunate enough to find themselves with a royal invitation to dinner then can be rest assured that every aspect of the meal will have been considered thoroughly -- just make sure that you adhere to royal dining etiquette, like holding your silverware properly."

"For non-royals, buying salmon can be confusing; there are many types of salmon from wild-caught to farmed, sockeye to Atlantic. But if you're dining with King Charles himself and salmon is on the menu, it's possible that the salmon was caught by the king personally."

"According to one report from Insider, chef Darren McGrady detailed in his cookbook "Eating Royally" that King Charles has a love of fishing. His passion for fishing is so great that he once even extended a vacation at Balmoral because "the fishing [was] so good" (per Daily Mail). McGrady writes that Charles would spend lots of time in the River Dee near the Balmoral Castle, often accompanied by the Queen Mother. After his successful fishing expedition, he "would heft enormous salmon into the royal kitchen to be weighed, tagged, and catalogued." The fresh salmon would then usually be either "grilled, poached, or broiled," and, of course, served on a silver platter."

 

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Kate wears an elegant caped gown for King Charles' first state banquet

"The Princess of Wales was the picture of elegance when attending a State Banquet at Buckingham Palace last night, the first hosted by King Charles III since becoming monarch and the first that she was attending under her new title. The event was held in honour of the President of the Republic of South Africa's visit to the UK."

"Kate looked to one of her go-to black-tie labels for the occasion, wearing a beautiful white Jenny Packham gown with an attached cape. The simple, floor-length design featured peaked shoulders that were covered in glittering embellishments, making it a dazzling, yet completely event-appropriate choice."

"She paired her dress with the famous Lovers' Knot tiara – a favourite of hers, and one she was seen wearing in public on many occasions in her former role as the Duchess of Cambridge, particularly at state banquets. The treasured headpiece was created by royal jeweller Garrard and belonged to Queen Elizabeth II. The Lovers' Knot tiara was also a favourite of the last royal to hold the Princess of Wales title: Princess Diana."

Kate crown and brooch state banquet​

 

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November 17, 2022

Queen Camilla Pays Tribute to Her Late Mother-in-Law Queen Elizabeth: 'So Greatly Missed'

Queen Camilla is praising her "remarkable" mother-in-law, Queen Elizabeth.

"The Queen Consort paid tribute to the late monarch and said she and King Charles III had received great "comfort" from the messages of condolence that have been made around the world."

"The comments came as Camilla, 75, hosted a reception at Buckingham Palace for young writers on Thursday. The talented writers were rewarded for their entrants to the Queen's Commonwealth Essay Competition. As they gathered, Queen Camilla used the occasion to talk about the woman in whose name the contest was created."

"I cannot begin without paying tribute to my dear mother-in-law, Her late Majesty, who is much in our thoughts today and who is so greatly missed by us all," Camilla told the competition winners. "Throughout her remarkable reign, its vision to improve the lives and prospects of all Commonwealth citizens remained, as you know, very close to her heart."

 

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King Charles III's reported plan to change Princess Charlotte's title is sweet nod to the Queen

"According to a royal insider who spoke to the Mail Online, the monarch is preparing to name Prince William and Kate Middleton’s middle child, who is third-in-line for the throne, as the Duchess of Edinburgh – a title that was held by Her Majesty before ascending to the throne in 1952."

"Discussions are under way, but the favoured outcome for the King is that this title ought to go to Princess Charlotte," the source said. "It would be a fitting way to remember the Queen – who, of course, had the title Duchess of Edinburgh – and a way for His Majesty to honour the line of succession."

"Charlotte’s position is historically significant because she is the first female member of the Royal Family whose place in the line of succession will not be surpassed by her younger brother," they added. "So it is constitutionally significant that Charlotte should be given such a corresponding title, because it is not beyond the realms of possibility that she will accede the throne if, for example, Prince George does not have children."

 

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I thought Prince Philip made it clear that his son Edward was to get that title?

 

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I thought Prince Philip made it clear that his son Edward was to get that title?

"The insider went on to explain that Charles' plan to name Charlotte as the Duchess of Edinburgh comes after months of speculation as to why he had not named his brother, Prince Edward, as the Duke of Edinburgh following the death of their father, Prince Philip, in April 2021."

"It shows you what the King is thinking," the source claimed. "It’s about promoting those directly in line to the throne rather than those on the edges."

 

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On day two of her visit to Britain, Olena Zelenska, the First Lady of Ukraine, met with King Charles III and attended a reception hosted by Camilla, the Queen Consort.

Quote: "Together with His Majesty King Charles III, I met with the Ukrainian community at the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Cathedral. In August, the Cathedral, in partnership with the Association of Ukrainians in Great Britain, founded a unique hub – the Ukrainian Welcome Centre. The Centre helps people to find accommodation, settle in and establish connections with the community, and provides support and advice.

"Since Russia has resorted to the tactic of energy terror, we realise that this winter will be the hardest in the history of independent Ukraine. So I’m grateful that at least some Ukrainians, especially elderly people and children, are able to wait out the cold season without running the risk of finding themselves in a blackout."



"On 30 November the Ukrainian president’s wife also attended a reception hosted by Camilla, the Queen Consort, on the occasion of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women."

Quote: "It was an honour for me to personally meet Her Majesty and have an opportunity to tell her what happened and is still happening in our territories temporarily occupied by Russia, what horrendous crimes the occupiers are committing against our women and children.

"Ukraine is ready to make its contribution to the international efforts to prevent violence in conflicts faced worldwide. Sadly, we have painful experience of this. We are doing everything we can to overcome it with dignity and never have to tolerate it again."

 

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King Charles has his hand on the Reign now.

 

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12-02-2022

"In a touching gesture, King Charles III made "a substantial personal donation" to support hundreds of food banks across the UK."

"The £1million starting fund - which includes Charles' donation - will be used to purchase fridges and freezers enabling food banks and community banks to store more food."

"The white goods will be distributed to local charities, food banks and social pantries identified by the Felix Project in London and across the UK by The Trussell Trust, FareShare and British Asian Trust. An initial 800 fridges and freezers will be delivered between now and spring."

"As the cost-of-living crisis takes its hold, food banks and charities are experiencing unprecedented demand across the UK. The new fridges and freezers will enable these groups to store more food, which can be drawn on later down the line when donations start to dip."

"Felix Project chief executive Charlotte Hill said: "At Christmas we see a huge increase in surplus donations, yet unfortunately in previous years we have had to turn down tens of thousands of kilos of food. "We knew freezing the food would be a good solution."