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Charles Chooses Clarence House Over Buckingham Palace as Refurb Costs Loom
world15 days ago

Charles Chooses Clarence House Over Buckingham Palace as Refurb Costs Loom

King Charles III will not move back into Buckingham Palace after its £369 million refurbishment and will continue living at Clarence House; the palace will remain the monarchy’s ceremonial HQ. Officials disclosed that Charles paid £12.9 million in tax for 2024/25—the first time the amount has been made public—while the Sovereign Grant for 2026/27 is £137.9 million and will be cut to £100 million from 2027/28; William paid £7.76 million in 2024/25, highlighting ongoing scrutiny of royal finances.

via CNN|
#buckingham-palace#charles-iii#clarence-house
Ceremonial Opening Tests Starmer as King Charles Delivers the King's Speech
world1 month ago

Ceremonial Opening Tests Starmer as King Charles Delivers the King's Speech

Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces a mutiny within Labour as Parliament opens in ceremonial fashion with King Charles III delivering the King's Speech—outlining the government’s agenda—for the new session, a display of royal pageantry amid questions over whether Starmer will still lead the government after a difficult spell and internal party pressure.

via NBC News|
#british-politics#charles-iii#keir-starmer
politics2 months ago

Mamdani Meets the Crown Amid NYC’s Left‑leaning Lens

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani will attend a Ground Zero wreath‑laying with King Charles III and Queen Camilla during the royal visit, a scene that underscores a cool reception from a democratic‑socialist mayor toward monarchy and imperial legacy. The four‑day trip centers on Washington diplomacy with Trump amid frayed US–UK ties, with additional events in New York such as a stop at the New York Public Library, highlighting the nuanced dynamic between royal soft power and Mamdani’s left‑leaning critiques rooted in his family history.

via Politico|
#camilla#charles-iii#diplomacy
Charles III and Camilla Begin Historic US Visit with White House Welcome
world2 months ago

Charles III and Camilla Begin Historic US Visit with White House Welcome

King Charles III and Queen Camilla arrive in Washington, D.C. for their first U.S. state visit as monarchs, launching a four‑day itinerary through D.C., New York and Virginia that includes a White House welcome and military review, a bilateral meeting with President Trump, Charles’s address to Congress, a White House state dinner, a wreath-laying at Arlington National Cemetery, and cultural, conservation and equestrian events in Virginia.

via Axios|
#charles-iii#queen-camilla#state-visit
King Charles III and Camilla Begin U.S. State Visit to Strengthen Anglo-American Ties
world2 months ago

King Charles III and Camilla Begin U.S. State Visit to Strengthen Anglo-American Ties

King Charles III and Queen Camilla begin a four‑day U.S. state visit—the first since 2007—visiting Washington, New York and Virginia to bolster UK‑US ties ahead of America’s 250th independence anniversary, with events including a private tea with Donald Trump, a White House ceremony and a bilateral meeting, a speech to Congress, 9/11 memorial visits and cultural engagements; security discussions are ongoing, and they will not meet Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. The trip continues to Bermuda after leaving the U.S.

via BBC|
#camilla#charles-iii#uk-us-relations
Public Scrutiny Tightens as Britain's Royal Scandals Emerge
world4 months ago

Public Scrutiny Tightens as Britain's Royal Scandals Emerge

Britain's monarchy faces renewed public scrutiny as Prince Andrew's arrest over alleged misconduct linked to Epstein intensifies questions about the royal family's handling of scandal; King Charles III works to insulate the throne while historical episodes—Edward VIII's abdication and Diana's death—highlight how public sentiment has shaped the monarchy's evolution and succession.

via AP News|
#abdication#charles-iii#diana
Charles linked to funding Andrew's settlement with Virginia Giuffre, report says
world-news4 months ago

Charles linked to funding Andrew's settlement with Virginia Giuffre, report says

A report in The Sun alleges King Charles III, when he was Prince of Wales, helped fund about $2 million of a $16 million loan to Prince Andrew to settle Virginia Giuffre’s civil suit and silence her, with most of the loan reportedly financed by the late Queen Elizabeth II. The payment allegedly allowed Andrew to avoid testimony in court. Charles has since reduced Andrew’s public role, but critics say the move signals Crown interference. The piece notes ongoing scrutiny surrounding Epstein-related materials and confirms Andrew’s denials of wrongdoing.

via The Mercury News|
#charles-iii#jeffrey-epstein#prince-andrew
Ex‑Prince Andrew leaves Windsor estate, heading toward Sandringham transition
world5 months ago

Ex‑Prince Andrew leaves Windsor estate, heading toward Sandringham transition

Former Prince Andrew has moved out of Windsor’s Royal Lodge and is now based in Norfolk, with CNN understanding that King Charles III ordered the eviction. He is expected to live temporarily on the King’s Sandringham estate while a permanent residence undergoes renovations and will receive an income from Charles. The move follows renewed scrutiny tied to the Jeffrey Epstein case and the release of US Justice Department documents, plus Andrew’s relinquishment of his royal titles; the article also notes a posthumous Virginia Giuffre memoir alleging abuse by Andrew, which Giuffre is said to have died in April, though Andrew continues to deny the allegations.

via CNN|
#charles-iii#epstein-scandal#prince-andrew
arts-and-culture3 years ago

The Contrasting Emotions of King Charles III's Coronation

The coronation of Charles III, the current Prince of Wales, is expected to be an irresistible spectacle that will showcase the grandeur and tradition of the British monarchy. The event, which has been in planning for years, will feature a procession, a service at Westminster Abbey, and a banquet at Buckingham Palace. Despite some criticism of the cost and relevance of the monarchy, the coronation is expected to draw crowds and generate excitement around the world.

via Financial Times|
#arts-and-culture#charles-iii#coronation
The Commonwealth's indifference towards King Charles III's coronation.
world-news3 years ago

The Commonwealth's indifference towards King Charles III's coronation.

The coronation of Charles III, the King of the 15 Commonwealth realms, including Jamaica, is being met with indifference and even opposition in many of these countries. Several Caribbean realms, including Barbados, have already cast off the monarchy and become republics, while others are considering doing the same. Calls for reparations for the slave trade and a reckoning for the legacies of British colonialism have gathered momentum in the Caribbean, fueled by the Black Lives Matter movement and a recent controversy over Britain’s mistreatment of migrants from the British West Indies.

via The Washington Post|
#caribbean#charles-iii#commonwealth-realms