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Buckingham Palace issued a strongly worded rebuke to claims in Earl Spencer's forthcoming memoir Swan Song that King Charles told him 'we'll forget her soon enough' after Diana's death, saying such language is out of character and grief can cloud memory. The row unfolds amid a busy royal day of engagements, and copies of the unreleased book were reportedly stolen in the Netherlands.
France’s President Emmanuel Macron and First Lady Brigitte Macron joined King Charles III and Queen Camilla for a private viewing of the Bayeux Tapestry at the British Museum during a UK visit aimed at strengthening Franco-British ties. The 11th-century embroidery, lent from Normandy and stretching about 70 meters, depicts the events leading up to the Battle of Hastings and will open to the public next week; the VIP tour also included UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham and his wife.
Royal insider Tom Sykes says Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s planned move back to England could strain Prince William’s relationship with King Charles III, creating tense questions about attendance at Christmas and Remembrance Day and potentially impacting Invictus Games fundraising. William is reportedly reluctant to reconnect before clear signals from Charles, while the King’s endorsement could help Harry position Invictus and mend ties in selective public appearances, making Harry and Meghan’s return a high-stakes moment for the royal family.
Queen Camilla says it was extremely difficult to keep King Charles III's cancer diagnosis secret when it was announced in February 2024; she spoke about nearly saying something while carrying out engagements at a Maggie's center, but waited for the official statement. The king's cancer type remains undisclosed, though his treatment has been downgraded to a precautionary phase as he continues public duties. Camilla, who is president of Maggie's, is also expanding the charity's centers across the UK, while the royal family recently staged a high-profile reconciliation with Prince Harry.
A new royal biography claims Prince William was fuming when Charles and Camilla asked Kate Middleton to spell her name as Katherine, calling the request insulting to her and her family; the piece notes Kate prefers Catherine and frames the episode as a reflection of royal branding and image concerns.
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.
A report claims Prince George is reportedly aware of mortality as he edges toward being second in line to the throne amid King Charles' cancer, fueling discussion about the monarchy's future.
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.
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.
During a four-day state visit, King Charles III urged NATO unity and deepened U.S.–U.K. defense and tech cooperation, delivering a historic address to Congress while President Trump lauded the alliance and exchanged symbolic gifts; the visit featured high-profile diplomacy and highlighted the enduring 'special relationship' amid broader political tensions.
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.
A photo retrospective highlights decades of British royal visits to the United States, featuring standout moments from 1939 through 2015 as King Charles III begins a U.S. state visit with Queen Camilla.
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.
King Charles III travels to Washington, DC, for a four‑day state visit described as a delicate effort to restore and strengthen the long-standing UK-US relationship through ceremonies and talks with American leaders.
King Charles III paid a tender tribute to his mother Queen Elizabeth II on what would have been her 100th birthday, recalling her warmth and noting that modern times may have troubled her, while the royal family plots centenary engagements and a national memorial in London.