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King's Speech charts new U.K. government's priorities

Britain's King Charles has set out Prime Minister's Keir Starmer's legislative agenda, promising a government of service focused on reviving the economy and tackling issues from an acute housing shortage to a cost-of-living crisis. In a ...

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U.K.'s King Charles welcomes Japan's Emperor for state visit

The Emperor and Empress of Japan are in the UK on a state visit. It was supposed to happen in 2020, but was delayed by the Covid pandemic. The two countries are currently enjoying the closest relationship they’ve had in decades.

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Princess Anne postpones trip to Canada, other events after injury

Princess Anne has had to postpone numerous upcoming events, including a trip to Newfoundland, after suffering a concussion and other injuries from reportedly being struck by a horse’s head or legs.

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Princess Anne hospitalized, won't attend ceremony in Canada

Princess Anne, King Charles's younger sister, is in hospital after suffering a head injury on Sunday, Buckingham Palace says. She will not be attending the National War Memorial centennial and entombing of an unknown soldier in St. John’...

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Kate Middleton makes first appearance since cancer reveal

Princess of Wales says she’s making progress as she undergoes preventive chemotherapy treatment.

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Princess Kate makes first public appearance since cancer diagnosis

Kate, Britain's Princess of Wales, has made her first public appearance since surgery five months ago revealed the presence of cancer. She attended the "Trooping the Colour", an annual military parade that marks the official birthday of ...

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Kate Middleton all smiles as she returns to public duties

The Princess of Wales has made a triumphant return to public life in her first appearance since her cancer diagnosis, as she smiles and waves with her children from the royal balcony at the King’s official birthday parade Trooping the Co...

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Britain's Kate 'making progress' with cancer treatment

Kate, Britain's Princess of Wales, said in a personal message that she is making good progress as she undergoes preventative chemotherapy but is "not out of the woods."

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Prince Harry loses bid to add allegations against Murdoch

Prince Harry cannot amend his lawsuit against Rupert Murdoch's British tabloid newspapers to include allegations involving his wife Meghan, and he and others cannot pursue claims against the media mogul himself, London's High Court has r...

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King Charles returns to public duties, visits cancer center

A smiling and healthy-looking King Charles returned to public duties on Tuesday (April 30) for the first time since he was diagnosed in February with cancer, paying a visit to a treatment center for the disease in London.

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King Charles returns to public-facing duties

Britain’s King Charles has returned to public duties for the first time since it was announced he’d been diagnosed with cancer in February. The King's first engagement involved a visit to meet other people who are undergoing cancer treat...

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King Charles to resume public duties after cancer diagnosis

Britain's King Charles 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.

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Outpouring of sympathy for Princess Kate after diagnosis

People on the streets of London expressed their sympathy for Princess Catherine after she revealed her cancer diagnosis in a surprise video. The statement also cooled frenzied speculation about her well-being and a controversial edited p...

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Princess Kate reveals cancer diagnosis

Kate, Britain's Princess of Wales, has revealed in a video released on social media that she has been diagnosed with cancer and is undergoing chemotherapy. The announcement comes after weeks of speculation about her health.

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Princess Kate filmed amid royal rumor mill

After not being seen in public for months, a new video of the Princess of Wales shopping with her husband has some royal watchers relieved, but others say it might not be enough to calm storm speculation about her wellbeing.

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Princess of Wales apologizes for edited photo

Kate, Britain's Princess of Wales, has issued an apology on social media for "any confusion" caused by an edited photograph which was issued by her office at Kensington Palace. Her absence after undergoing abdominal surgery has led to in...

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Prince Harry loses challenge over police protection

Prince Harry has lost his legal challenge against the British government's decision to take away his police protection when he is in the U.K. The Home Office decided to cease his security when he stepped back from his royal duties and mo...

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King Charles III being treated for cancer

King Charles III has been diagnosed with cancer and has begun treatment, as per the Buckingham Palace. The 75-year-old monarch will temporarily suspend public engagements but will continue with state business.

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Prince Harry abandons libel case against tabloid

Britain's Prince Harry has withdrawn his libel claim against the publisher of the Mail on Sunday newspaper over an article about his security arrangements, with his spokesperson saying he wanted to focus on his family's safety.

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Princess of Wales, King undergo medical procedures

The Princess of Wales has undergone a planned abdominal surgery at a London clinic, while the King is being treated for an enlarged prostate. Princess Catherine is not expected to return to royal duties until after Easter, but King Charl...

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King Charles to undergo surgery, Princess Kate hospitalized

Kate, Britain's Princess of Wales, has been hospitalized after undergoing planned abdominal surgery and will remain at a private hospital for up to two weeks. King Charles will also undergo treatment for an enlarged prostate next week.

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Denmark's King Frederik X, Queen Mary take the throne

Denmark's King Frederik X ascended the throne, succeeding his mother, Queen Margrethe II, who formally abdicated after 52 years as monarch, with big crowds gathered in the capital to witness history.

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Denmark's Queen announces surprise abdication

Denmark's Queen Margrethe II will abdicate on Jan. 14 after 52 years on the throne and will be succeeded by her eldest son Crown Prince Frederik, she announced on Sunday.

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King’s Christmas message focuses on compassion, environment

King Charles’s second Christmas message was centred on themes of compassion, service and protecting the environment — part of his goal of being seen as a more modern monarch.

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Prince Harry wins phone-hacking lawsuit against tabloid chain

Prince Harry is declaring victory after a London judge says he was a victim of phone hacking by the British publisher Mirror Group Newspapers.

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King Charles issues climate 'call to arms' at COP28

With King Charles as keynote speaker, dignitaries at COP28 have been speaking about how the choices made now will drastically change the future of the climate.

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Britain’s Charles III gives first King’s Speech as monarch

It was a day of pomp and ceremony in London for King Charles III. The King's speech laid out the pre-election agenda for the conservative government, formally opening the UK parliament - the first one for 72 years by a King.

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King Charles expresses regret for British violence in Kenya

King Charles, on his first visit as sovereign to a Commonwealth country, expressed regret to the people of Kenya for violence perpetrated by the British before the East African country won its independence. However, the King stopped shor...

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Marking one year since the death of Queen Elizabeth

It has been one year since the death of Queen Elizabeth, and while it's largely been a smooth transition to King Charles, questions remain about the future of the monarchy.

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UK marks first anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II's death

Britain's King Charles III thanked the public for their support in his first year as monarch, as he marked the one-year anniversary of the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II.

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