King Charles III, a life of service
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Prince Charles, dressed in the Colonel's uniform in Chief of the Royal Regiment of Wales, salutes at the Regiment's Colour presentation at Cardiff Castle in Wales in this June 11, 1969 file photo; it was the first occasion for the King to wear a uniform.
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I think King Charles is one of those people who look better and better as they age
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Tue, December 6, 2022"
King Charles, Camilla, William and Kate host Buckingham Palace reception
"King Charles III, Camilla, the queen consort, Prince William and Kate Middleton all dressed in their royal best Tuesday night as they hosted a formal white tie dinner at Buckingham Palace."
"Camilla and Kate both glimmered in the Belgian Sapphire and Lotus Flower tiaras respectively as they greeted guests for the event."
King Charles II greeted guests during the Diplomatic Reception Tuesday.
King Charles, Camilla, William and Kate host Buckingham Palace reception
"King Charles III, Camilla, the queen consort, Prince William and Kate Middleton all dressed in their royal best Tuesday night as they hosted a formal white tie dinner at Buckingham Palace."
"Camilla and Kate both glimmered in the Belgian Sapphire and Lotus Flower tiaras respectively as they greeted guests for the event."
King Charles II greeted guests during the Diplomatic Reception Tuesday.
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Goals! King Charles and Queen Camilla Meet Ryan Reynolds and Rob McIlhenney at Wrexham Stadium
12/09/2022
"King Charles III and Queen Camilla are kicking off the weekend with a sporty start!
On Friday, the senior royals visited Wrexham Association Football Club in Wrexham, North Wales to learn more about the redevelopment of the soccer club, which Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney purchased in 2021."
"The royal couple were welcomed to the Racecourse Ground stadium by local officials, and walked through the Player's Tunnel for an authentic experience."
"They then met Wrexham executives Fleur Robinson and Humphrey Kerr, and were personally escorted onto the pitch by Reynolds, 46, and McElhenney, 45. The American actors bought the Welsh soccer club in February 2021 with the goal of taking the "historic yet struggling" fifth-tier team to the next level, according to FX. The ambitious acquisition inspired the docuseries Welcome to Wrexham, and season one hit Hulu in August."
12/09/2022
"King Charles III and Queen Camilla are kicking off the weekend with a sporty start!
On Friday, the senior royals visited Wrexham Association Football Club in Wrexham, North Wales to learn more about the redevelopment of the soccer club, which Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney purchased in 2021."
"The royal couple were welcomed to the Racecourse Ground stadium by local officials, and walked through the Player's Tunnel for an authentic experience."
"They then met Wrexham executives Fleur Robinson and Humphrey Kerr, and were personally escorted onto the pitch by Reynolds, 46, and McElhenney, 45. The American actors bought the Welsh soccer club in February 2021 with the goal of taking the "historic yet struggling" fifth-tier team to the next level, according to FX. The ambitious acquisition inspired the docuseries Welcome to Wrexham, and season one hit Hulu in August."
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Meanderer
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16 September, 2022
King Charles III in Cardiff for first Wales visit as monarch (VIDEO)
King Charles III said Wales held a "special place" in the Queen's heart as he gave a speech in Welsh on his first visit as the new monarch.
He told the Senedd it had been a "privilege to be Prince of Wales for so long"
"In a bilingual speech, King Charles gave the Senedd his "heartfelt thanks for your kind words".
He added that it had been a "privilege to be Prince of Wales for so long".
The King said Prince William, who was appointed Prince of Wales last week, had a "deep love" for the nation.
He said the "ancient title" dated to the time "of those great Welsh rulers like Llywelyn ap Gruffydd, whose memory is still rightly honoured". Read more & watch Video
King Charles III in Cardiff for first Wales visit as monarch (VIDEO)
King Charles III said Wales held a "special place" in the Queen's heart as he gave a speech in Welsh on his first visit as the new monarch.
He told the Senedd it had been a "privilege to be Prince of Wales for so long"
"In a bilingual speech, King Charles gave the Senedd his "heartfelt thanks for your kind words".
He added that it had been a "privilege to be Prince of Wales for so long".
The King said Prince William, who was appointed Prince of Wales last week, had a "deep love" for the nation.
He said the "ancient title" dated to the time "of those great Welsh rulers like Llywelyn ap Gruffydd, whose memory is still rightly honoured". Read more & watch Video
Meanderer
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17 September, 2022
King Charles: Uni friend branded undue influence in letter
Geraint Evans, a self-described Welsh nationalist, shared a halls of residence with the future King
Geraint Evans' room was adjacent to the future King at Aberystwyth University during his 10-week stay in 1969 as he learned Welsh ahead of his investiture.
"I was vetted, but I only discovered this afterwards," he said.
The self-described Welsh nationalist was shocked when the letter was made public in 1999 under the 30-year rule.
"I found out that the Secretary of State for Wales, a person called George Thomas, had written a letter to (then Prime Minister) Harold Wilson.
"He suggested that Harold Wilson should speak to the Queen about the 'undue influence' that the neighbour might be having on Prince Charles.
"It was absolutely staggering. [George Thomas] wrote it in his own hand so that his civil servants wouldn't see the letter." (Read More)
King Charles: Uni friend branded undue influence in letter
Geraint Evans, a self-described Welsh nationalist, shared a halls of residence with the future King
Geraint Evans' room was adjacent to the future King at Aberystwyth University during his 10-week stay in 1969 as he learned Welsh ahead of his investiture.
"I was vetted, but I only discovered this afterwards," he said.
The self-described Welsh nationalist was shocked when the letter was made public in 1999 under the 30-year rule.
"I found out that the Secretary of State for Wales, a person called George Thomas, had written a letter to (then Prime Minister) Harold Wilson.
"He suggested that Harold Wilson should speak to the Queen about the 'undue influence' that the neighbour might be having on Prince Charles.
"It was absolutely staggering. [George Thomas] wrote it in his own hand so that his civil servants wouldn't see the letter." (Read More)
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In the event that your Card becomes lost in the post.............
King Charles III and Queen Camilla's Christmas card is in the mail!
Keeping with a royal family tradition, the couple shared the candid photo they've chosen to grace this year's holiday card, featuring a smiling Charles, 74, as Camilla, 75, lovingly looks at him.
"Wishing you a very Happy Christmas and New Year," the inscription reads.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla's Christmas card is in the mail!
Keeping with a royal family tradition, the couple shared the candid photo they've chosen to grace this year's holiday card, featuring a smiling Charles, 74, as Camilla, 75, lovingly looks at him.
"Wishing you a very Happy Christmas and New Year," the inscription reads.
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King Charles III is sent his first sprig of Glastonbury holy thorn.
Seven-year-old Eris Collins Diaz cut the Glastonbury holy thorn this year
King Charles III will soon receive a cutting from a Glastonbury holy thorn to grace his Christmas dinner table.
The tradition of taking a cutting from the holy thorn to send to the monarch dates back to the reign of King James I in the early 17th Century.
It will be the first time the new King will receive a sprig, which will be sent to Sandringham in Norfolk.
The eldest child from St John's Infant School cuts the thorn, and this year Eris Collins Diaz did the honours.
Speaking after the ceremony, Rev David MacGeoch, vicar of St John's Church Glastonbury, said: "Buckingham Palace are expecting this (thorn) in two days time.
"They they will post it or deliver it to Sandringham where the King spends Christmas and he pops it in the centre of the dining room table on Christmas Day, following a tradition that began in the 1600s. "
Seven-year-old Eris Collins Diaz cut the Glastonbury holy thorn this year
King Charles III will soon receive a cutting from a Glastonbury holy thorn to grace his Christmas dinner table.
The tradition of taking a cutting from the holy thorn to send to the monarch dates back to the reign of King James I in the early 17th Century.
It will be the first time the new King will receive a sprig, which will be sent to Sandringham in Norfolk.
The eldest child from St John's Infant School cuts the thorn, and this year Eris Collins Diaz did the honours.
Speaking after the ceremony, Rev David MacGeoch, vicar of St John's Church Glastonbury, said: "Buckingham Palace are expecting this (thorn) in two days time.
"They they will post it or deliver it to Sandringham where the King spends Christmas and he pops it in the centre of the dining room table on Christmas Day, following a tradition that began in the 1600s. "
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December 13, 2022
"Prince William and Kate Middleton’s three children—Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis—are growing up way too fast."
"Today, the Prince and Princess of Wales released a highly anticipated look at their 2022 Christmas card photo, which was taken by professional photographer Matt Porteous."
"Prince William and Kate Middleton’s three children—Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis—are growing up way too fast."
"Today, the Prince and Princess of Wales released a highly anticipated look at their 2022 Christmas card photo, which was taken by professional photographer Matt Porteous."
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King Charles and Queen Camilla Join Royals in Supporting Kate Middleton at Her Christmas Concert
"The festive holiday event brought together members of the royal family with charity staff, community volunteers, frontline workers, military personnel and more to "celebrate the joy that human connection can bring."
"This year's carol service is dedicated to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the values Her Majesty demonstrated throughout her life, including duty, empathy, faith, service, kindness, compassion and support for others," Buckingham Palace previously said. "These principles are shared and personified by the inspirational guests who have been invited to the Abbey in recognition of their tireless work to help and care for those around them." (Read More)
"The festive holiday event brought together members of the royal family with charity staff, community volunteers, frontline workers, military personnel and more to "celebrate the joy that human connection can bring."
"This year's carol service is dedicated to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the values Her Majesty demonstrated throughout her life, including duty, empathy, faith, service, kindness, compassion and support for others," Buckingham Palace previously said. "These principles are shared and personified by the inspirational guests who have been invited to the Abbey in recognition of their tireless work to help and care for those around them." (Read More)
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Those children are adorable. I remember when their father was born.
Their grandfather as well.
Their grandfather as well.
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King Charles Dances the Hora at Hanukkah Party with Holocaust Survivors
King Charles is presented with a menorah.
King Charles III on Friday danced with Anne Frank's stepsister, who survived Nazi concentration camps and has spent decades promoting peace. Eva Schloss, 93, and the king danced together to celebrate Hanukkah at a Jewish community centre in north London. “He was sweet, he really took part, he seemed to enjoy it,” she said. “He was very relaxed.”
King Charles toured the JW3 community centre and spoke to schoolchildren who were packing presents and food hampers for families around Camden.
JW3's chief executive Raymond Simonson said the king arrived with a car boot full of rice and tinned tuna to go into the donation packets. “The volunteers came and took it out the car and packed it up. That will stay with me for a while,” he said.
“There are 200 households we support around the Camden area and they don't have enough food at Christmas and now they have food from the king as well as from our volunteers.”
Most people in the British-Jewish community, he added, come from refugee backgrounds and meeting the king is an endorsement of their place in British society.
“When you see the king visiting and saying happy Hanukkah, it says to people that the person in the highest seat accepts us,” he continued.
King Charles is presented with a menorah.
King Charles III on Friday danced with Anne Frank's stepsister, who survived Nazi concentration camps and has spent decades promoting peace. Eva Schloss, 93, and the king danced together to celebrate Hanukkah at a Jewish community centre in north London. “He was sweet, he really took part, he seemed to enjoy it,” she said. “He was very relaxed.”
King Charles toured the JW3 community centre and spoke to schoolchildren who were packing presents and food hampers for families around Camden.
JW3's chief executive Raymond Simonson said the king arrived with a car boot full of rice and tinned tuna to go into the donation packets. “The volunteers came and took it out the car and packed it up. That will stay with me for a while,” he said.
“There are 200 households we support around the Camden area and they don't have enough food at Christmas and now they have food from the king as well as from our volunteers.”
Most people in the British-Jewish community, he added, come from refugee backgrounds and meeting the king is an endorsement of their place in British society.
“When you see the king visiting and saying happy Hanukkah, it says to people that the person in the highest seat accepts us,” he continued.
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King Charles is making some changes to the royal family’s Christmas celebration
"According to Cosmopolitan, the royal family will continue the tradition that the queen began in the late 1980s and gather at the monarch’s Scottish country estate at Sandringham to celebrate Christmas. "
"BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond revealed that Charles’ first Christmas as host will be “less formal” and “less buttoned up” compared to previous years. This means the strict holiday protocol will be set aside for a more laid-back vibe."
"Charles will continue the long-running tradition of delivering a televised Christmas Day message. However, instead of everyone sitting around to watch his speech, Charles pre-recorded his address to the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth. And the family will spend the day remembering the queen."
"Since the queen’s death, King Charles has taken over all of the royal properties. And the Royal Collection Trust announced the dates for all of their respective Christmas displays. According to Express, the new king will not be keeping the decorations up for as long as his late mother did."
"According to Cosmopolitan, the royal family will continue the tradition that the queen began in the late 1980s and gather at the monarch’s Scottish country estate at Sandringham to celebrate Christmas. "
"BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond revealed that Charles’ first Christmas as host will be “less formal” and “less buttoned up” compared to previous years. This means the strict holiday protocol will be set aside for a more laid-back vibe."
"Since the queen’s death, King Charles has taken over all of the royal properties. And the Royal Collection Trust announced the dates for all of their respective Christmas displays. According to Express, the new king will not be keeping the decorations up for as long as his late mother did."
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The Royal Family has gathered at Windsor Castle to enjoy a Christmas lunch before they head to Sandringham later this week
"King Charles III has welcomed the Royal Family to Windsor for lunch ahead of Christmas at Sandringham, marking his first time hosting the festive event as monarch. It's understood that the monarch and his wife, Camilla, the Queen Consort, arrived at Windsor separately, having likely driven to the sprawling estate from either Highgrove House in Gloucestershire or Clarence House in London."
"They have been joined by Prince William and Kate Middleton, who moved to the nearby Adelaide Cottage last summer, and the couple's three children, Prince George, 9, Princess Charlotte, 8, and four-year-old Prince Louis."
"Princess Anne and her husband, Sir Tim Laurence, have made the trip from Gatcombe Park, while Prince Edward and Sophie Wessex have traveled up from Bagshot Park with their nineteen-year-old daughter, Lady Louise Windsor."
"Mike and Zara Tindall were also spotted driving into the grounds of Windsor Castle with their three children, Mia, 8, Lena, 3, and one-year-old Lucas. It's understood that the Royal Family will enjoy a traditional Christmas lunch at the Queen's former home before heading to Sandringham in Norfolk for Christmas Day and Boxing Day. It's expected that the royals will make up for lost time at this year's feast, which will likely include traditional Christmas foods like turkey, roast potatoes, and pudding."
"Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will not visit England for Christmas this year, despite having reportedly been invited to Sandringham by the King. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will instead spend their third Christmas in a row in California."
"King Charles III has welcomed the Royal Family to Windsor for lunch ahead of Christmas at Sandringham, marking his first time hosting the festive event as monarch. It's understood that the monarch and his wife, Camilla, the Queen Consort, arrived at Windsor separately, having likely driven to the sprawling estate from either Highgrove House in Gloucestershire or Clarence House in London."
"They have been joined by Prince William and Kate Middleton, who moved to the nearby Adelaide Cottage last summer, and the couple's three children, Prince George, 9, Princess Charlotte, 8, and four-year-old Prince Louis."
"Princess Anne and her husband, Sir Tim Laurence, have made the trip from Gatcombe Park, while Prince Edward and Sophie Wessex have traveled up from Bagshot Park with their nineteen-year-old daughter, Lady Louise Windsor."
"Mike and Zara Tindall were also spotted driving into the grounds of Windsor Castle with their three children, Mia, 8, Lena, 3, and one-year-old Lucas. It's understood that the Royal Family will enjoy a traditional Christmas lunch at the Queen's former home before heading to Sandringham in Norfolk for Christmas Day and Boxing Day. It's expected that the royals will make up for lost time at this year's feast, which will likely include traditional Christmas foods like turkey, roast potatoes, and pudding."
"Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will not visit England for Christmas this year, despite having reportedly been invited to Sandringham by the King. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will instead spend their third Christmas in a row in California."
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On December 25, as the royal family celebrate their first Christmas since the death of Queen Elizabeth II, King Charles III's debut Christmas speech to the nation will be broadcast as part of a royal tradition marking it's 90th anniversary in 2022."
The sovereign's speech forms a key part of traditional British Christmas celebrations, with over nine million people tuning in to watch on TV in 2021, with more listening on the radio and streaming online.
"Used as an opportunity for national reflection on the events of the previous year, the speech traditionally features the themes of community and faith at it's core."
"The time 3:00 p.m. was chosen as it was the most convenient daylight hour across the time zones of the then-British Empire. (10:00 a.m. - EST)" This time was set by King George V when he delivered his first Christmas speech in a radio broadcast in 1932. Unlike today, the monarch had to deliver his speech live from a specially re-purposed room at Sandringham House which was transformed into a recording studio."
"The first speech was written for the king (HM King George V) by the celebrated author Rudyard Kipling."
"Today the sovereigns speeches are recorded ahead of Christmas Day and are edited together with archive clips from events throughout the year, as well as musical elements including the national anthem to start and a carol to close."
The sovereign's speech forms a key part of traditional British Christmas celebrations, with over nine million people tuning in to watch on TV in 2021, with more listening on the radio and streaming online.
"Used as an opportunity for national reflection on the events of the previous year, the speech traditionally features the themes of community and faith at it's core."
"The time 3:00 p.m. was chosen as it was the most convenient daylight hour across the time zones of the then-British Empire. (10:00 a.m. - EST)" This time was set by King George V when he delivered his first Christmas speech in a radio broadcast in 1932. Unlike today, the monarch had to deliver his speech live from a specially re-purposed room at Sandringham House which was transformed into a recording studio."
"The first speech was written for the king (HM King George V) by the celebrated author Rudyard Kipling."
"Today the sovereigns speeches are recorded ahead of Christmas Day and are edited together with archive clips from events throughout the year, as well as musical elements including the national anthem to start and a carol to close."
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January 21, 2023
King Charles may give Duke of Edinburgh title to Prince Edward over Princess Charlotte.
"King Charles has had a change of heart and will give his younger brother, Prince Edward, the title of Duke of Edinburgh after reportedly mulling whether to give it to his granddaughter, Princess Charlotte, when she is older. But sources close to the royal family told the Daily Mail that the title will probably go to Edward, the Earl of Wessex, after all — possibly as soon as March 2024 when he turns 60."
"Prince Edward reportedly was hurt when he heard that Charles might give the title to Prince William’s 7-year-old daughter. He was expecting the title because it had apparently been promised to him by Queen Elizabeth before she died, according to the report. Edward and Charles are said to be close, and Charles sometimes looks to Edward for advice, the Daily Mail said."
King Charles may give Duke of Edinburgh title to Prince Edward over Princess Charlotte.
"King Charles has had a change of heart and will give his younger brother, Prince Edward, the title of Duke of Edinburgh after reportedly mulling whether to give it to his granddaughter, Princess Charlotte, when she is older. But sources close to the royal family told the Daily Mail that the title will probably go to Edward, the Earl of Wessex, after all — possibly as soon as March 2024 when he turns 60."
"Prince Edward reportedly was hurt when he heard that Charles might give the title to Prince William’s 7-year-old daughter. He was expecting the title because it had apparently been promised to him by Queen Elizabeth before she died, according to the report. Edward and Charles are said to be close, and Charles sometimes looks to Edward for advice, the Daily Mail said."
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King Charles Has a Relatable Reaction When 4-Year-Old Boy Interrupts His Conversation with Flowers
King Charles III smelled the roses during his latest outing in London.
"The King, 74, stopped by the University of East London on Wednesday for the college's 125th anniversary and to open a new primary care training hub. As the monarch made his way through the building, his chat with a local student was interrupted by a young boy who just couldn't wait to give him a large bouquet."
" As seen in a video shared to Twitter by PA and The Telegraph reporter Tim Sigsworth, the boy excitedly stepped out of line to present King Charles with the flowers. "Eh!" he exclaimed, arms outstretched. The unexpected gesture got a laugh from the King and others gathered nearby."
"This young man is from our university nursery, age 4 years old," a guide explained, as the boy continued to watch the King with wonder.
King Charles III smelled the roses during his latest outing in London.
"The King, 74, stopped by the University of East London on Wednesday for the college's 125th anniversary and to open a new primary care training hub. As the monarch made his way through the building, his chat with a local student was interrupted by a young boy who just couldn't wait to give him a large bouquet."
" As seen in a video shared to Twitter by PA and The Telegraph reporter Tim Sigsworth, the boy excitedly stepped out of line to present King Charles with the flowers. "Eh!" he exclaimed, arms outstretched. The unexpected gesture got a laugh from the King and others gathered nearby."
"This young man is from our university nursery, age 4 years old," a guide explained, as the boy continued to watch the King with wonder.
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King Charles Had a Fun Fashion Moment with an Unexpected Tie That You May Have Missed
King Charles III just rocked an unexpected accessory.
"The British monarch, 74, stepped out in Norfolk near the Sandringham Estate on Sunday to attend a church service, taking some time to greet well-wishers gathered outside. At first glance, the King was sporting a usual style: a suit and tie, covered with a long jacket. But he added some fun to his ensemble with a patterned pink tie featuring blue dinosaurs."
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"The monarch, 74, uses the initial R after his name to signify Rex, Latin for king. So his new pink tie would appear to be an in-joke and a play on Tyrannosaurus rex."
King Charles III just rocked an unexpected accessory.
"The British monarch, 74, stepped out in Norfolk near the Sandringham Estate on Sunday to attend a church service, taking some time to greet well-wishers gathered outside. At first glance, the King was sporting a usual style: a suit and tie, covered with a long jacket. But he added some fun to his ensemble with a patterned pink tie featuring blue dinosaurs."
"The monarch, 74, uses the initial R after his name to signify Rex, Latin for king. So his new pink tie would appear to be an in-joke and a play on Tyrannosaurus rex."