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Australian judge rules senator broke race law by telling rival legislator to return to Pakistan
Read full article: Australian judge rules senator broke race law by telling rival legislator to return to PakistanAn Australian judge has ruled that anti-immigration party leader Sen. Pauline Hanson breached a racial anti-discrimination law by crudely telling Pakistan-born Sen. Mehreen Faruqi to return to her homeland.
King Charles III ends first Australian visit by a reigning British monarch in 13 years
Read full article: King Charles III ends first Australian visit by a reigning British monarch in 13 yearsKing Charles III is ending the first visit to Australia by a reigning British monarch in 13 years with anti-monarchists hoping the debate surrounding his journey is a step toward an Australian citizen becoming head of state.
Here's why every Australian can request, and receive, a free portrait of King Charles
Read full article: Here's why every Australian can request, and receive, a free portrait of King CharlesPhoto portraits of King Charles are available in Australia under a little-known government policy that says every citizen there can request, and receive, a portrait of their monarch.
'You are not my king,' Indigenous Australian senator yells at visiting King Charles
Read full article: 'You are not my king,' Indigenous Australian senator yells at visiting King CharlesAn Indigenous senator told King Charles III that Australia is not his land as the British royal visited Australia’s parliament.
Children greet King Charles III and Queen Camilla outside a Sydney church
Read full article: Children greet King Charles III and Queen Camilla outside a Sydney churchKing Charles III and Queen Camilla have been greeted by children outside a Sydney church in their first public appearance of their Australian visit.
Belgrade's landmark Hotel Yugoslavia faces likely demolition, with many opposed
Read full article: Belgrade's landmark Hotel Yugoslavia faces likely demolition, with many opposedBelgrade’s iconic Hotel Yugoslavia was once a symbol of progress in the former socialist state of Yugoslavia, and a gathering place for local residents and world leaders.
King Charles III's visit rekindles Australia's debate on ending ties to the British monarchy
Read full article: King Charles III's visit rekindles Australia's debate on ending ties to the British monarchyKing Charles III and Queen Camilla have arrived in Sydney on the first Australian visit by a reigning monarch in more than a decade.
Kate's soft-focus Insta-ready video marks a shift in how royals tell their story
Read full article: Kate's soft-focus Insta-ready video marks a shift in how royals tell their storyWhen the Princess of Wales announced she had completed chemotherapy treatment in a soft-focus, Insta-ready video, it featured openness not usually associated with Britain’s royal family.
King Charles attends church prayers on the anniversary of Queen Elizabeth's death
Read full article: King Charles attends church prayers on the anniversary of Queen Elizabeth's deathKing Charles III has attended church near the royal Balmoral estate in Scotland for prayers and reflection in remembrance of his mother Queen Elizabeth II on the second anniversary of her death.
Biden holds social event with ice cream to thank campaign staff after bowing out of election
Read full article: Biden holds social event with ice cream to thank campaign staff after bowing out of electionPresident Joe Biden and his wife, Jill, has hosted a thank you event for hundreds of staffers who worked on the reelection campaign.
Australia appoints second woman governor-general in 123 years to represent British monarch
Read full article: Australia appoints second woman governor-general in 123 years to represent British monarchAustralia has appointed Sam Mostyn as only its second woman governor-general, a largely ceremonial role representing the British monarch as the nation’s head of state.
Emperor and Empress of Japan arrive in the UK ahead of a long-awaited state visit
Read full article: Emperor and Empress of Japan arrive in the UK ahead of a long-awaited state visitEmperor Naruhito of Japan and his wife Empress Masako have arrived in the U.K. ahead of their long-awaited official state visit.
UK royals unite on palace balcony, with Kate back at her first public event since cancer diagnosis
Read full article: UK royals unite on palace balcony, with Kate back at her first public event since cancer diagnosisBritain has put on a display of birthday pageantry for King Charles III with a military parade that marked the Princess of Wales’ first appearance at a public event since her cancer diagnosis early this year.
King Charles III's coronation anniversary is marked by ceremonial gun salutes across London
Read full article: King Charles III's coronation anniversary is marked by ceremonial gun salutes across LondonKing Charles III's coronation anniversary has been marked in London under soggy skies with ceremonial gunfire.
Charles retreats to Sandringham, an estate with brisk winds and splendid isolation
Read full article: Charles retreats to Sandringham, an estate with brisk winds and splendid isolationUpon receiving his first treatment for cancer, Britain's King Charles III retreated to Sandringham House, a private estate.
By disclosing his cancer, Charles breaks centuries of royal tradition. But he shares only so much
Read full article: By disclosing his cancer, Charles breaks centuries of royal tradition. But he shares only so muchThe palace’s disclosure that King Charles III has been diagnosed with cancer shattered centuries of British history and tradition.
King Charles III's cancer diagnosis lays bare pressures at Buckingham Palace
Read full article: King Charles III's cancer diagnosis lays bare pressures at Buckingham PalaceKing Charles III’s cancer diagnosis heaps more pressure on the British monarchy, which is still evolving after the 70-year reign of the late Queen Elizabeth II.
As King Charles III is treated for cancer, here is the order of succession to the British throne
Read full article: As King Charles III is treated for cancer, here is the order of succession to the British throneAs King Charles III receives treatment for cancer, he remains Britain’s monarch and head of state.
Health announcements about King Charles III and Kate mark a departure for the tight-lipped UK royals
Read full article: Health announcements about King Charles III and Kate mark a departure for the tight-lipped UK royalsThe double health announcements from Britain’s royal family have put a spotlight on the private lives of the U.K.‘s senior royals.
$100M will be left for Native Hawaiian causes from the estate of an heiress considered last princess
Read full article: $100M will be left for Native Hawaiian causes from the estate of an heiress considered last princessThere will be at least $100 million left in the estate of the so-called last Hawaiian princess to support Native Hawaiian culture.
The right to protest is under threat in Britain, undermining a pillar of democracy
Read full article: The right to protest is under threat in Britain, undermining a pillar of democracyBritain is one of the world’s oldest democracies, but some worry that essential rights and freedoms are under threat.
King Charles III's Christmas message reflects a coronation theme and calls for planet's protection
Read full article: King Charles III's Christmas message reflects a coronation theme and calls for planet's protectionKing Charles III has reflected his coronation theme of public service y in a Christmas message that he connected to the health of the planet and wars that are raging.
Charles at 75: Britain's king celebrates birthday with full schedule as he makes up for lost time
Read full article: Charles at 75: Britain's king celebrates birthday with full schedule as he makes up for lost timeAt an age when many of his contemporaries have long since retired, King Charles III is not one to put his feet up.
Law and order and the economy are focus of the British government's King's Speech
Read full article: Law and order and the economy are focus of the British government's King's SpeechBritain’s Conservative government is setting out a pre-election policy slate including tougher sentences for criminals and measures to boost economic growth.
King Charles III will preside over Britain’s State Opening of Parliament, where pomp meets politics
Read full article: King Charles III will preside over Britain’s State Opening of Parliament, where pomp meets politicsKing Charles III is preparing to deliver the King’s Speech at the State Opening of Parliament.
In Kenya, King Charles III expresses 'greatest sorrow and the deepest regret' for past violence
Read full article: In Kenya, King Charles III expresses 'greatest sorrow and the deepest regret' for past violenceKing Charles III has expressed “greatest sorrow and the deepest regret” for the “abhorrent and unjustifiable acts of violence” committed against Kenyans as they sought independence.
Climate scientist Saleemul Huq, who emphasized helping poor nations adapt to warming, dies at 71
Read full article: Climate scientist Saleemul Huq, who emphasized helping poor nations adapt to warming, dies at 71Saleemul Huq, a pioneering climate scientist from Bangladesh who pushed to get the world to understand, pay for and adapt to worsening warming impacts on poorer nations, has died.
Failed referendum on Indigenous rights sets back Australian government plans to become a republic
Read full article: Failed referendum on Indigenous rights sets back Australian government plans to become a republicAustralia's failed referendum on the Indigenous Voice has set back the government’s plans to cut the nation's constitutional ties to Britain’s King Charles III.
Palace of Versailles celebrates its 400th anniversary and hosts King Charles III for state dinner
Read full article: Palace of Versailles celebrates its 400th anniversary and hosts King Charles III for state dinnerFrance is rolling out the red carpet for King Charles III’s state visit at one of its most magnificent and emblematic monuments: The Palace of Versailles, which is celebrating its 400th anniversary.
Former British Prime Minister Liz Truss has a book coming out next spring
Read full article: Former British Prime Minister Liz Truss has a book coming out next springFormer British Prime Minister Liz Truss has a book coming out next spring, in which she will reflect on her years in government, offer advice for future leaders and recall lessons she learned while often being “the only conservative in the room.”.
Queen Elizabeth II remembered a year after her death as gun salutes ring out for King Charles III
Read full article: Queen Elizabeth II remembered a year after her death as gun salutes ring out for King Charles IIIThe United Kingdom has marked the anniversary of the death of Queen Elizabeth II and the ascension of King Charles III with gun salutes and tolling bells.
King Charles III shows his reign will be more about evolution than revolution after year on the job
Read full article: King Charles III shows his reign will be more about evolution than revolution after year on the jobA year after the death of Queen Elizabeth II triggered questions about the future of the British monarchy, King Charles III’s reign has been marked more by continuity than transformation, by changes in style rather than substance.
Prince Harry to return to the UK on the eve of first anniversary of Queen Elizabeth's death
Read full article: Prince Harry to return to the UK on the eve of first anniversary of Queen Elizabeth's deathPrince Harry is expected to return to the U.K. next month to attend a charity awards ceremony on the eve of the first anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II’s death.
Ukraine and the environment will top the agenda when Biden meets with UK politicians and royalty
Read full article: Ukraine and the environment will top the agenda when Biden meets with UK politicians and royaltyA dash of pomp and a dose of politics are on the agenda during President Joe Biden's stopover visit to the U.K. He's due to discuss the environment with King Charles III and the war in Ukraine with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.
British royals' public spending has gone up 5% in a year of historic change
Read full article: British royals' public spending has gone up 5% in a year of historic changeRoyal accounts show that a change in monarchs, double-digit inflation and ongoing costs of renovating Buckingham Palace contributed to a 5% increase in publicly funded spending by Britain’s royals.
What to know as King Charles takes part in his first Trooping the Color birthday parade as monarch
Read full article: What to know as King Charles takes part in his first Trooping the Color birthday parade as monarchKing Charles III has taken part in his first Trooping the Color ceremony as U.K. monarch.
Late British novelist Martin Amis knighted by King Charles in his first birthday honors list
Read full article: Late British novelist Martin Amis knighted by King Charles in his first birthday honors listMartin Amis, one of the most consequential British authors of his generation and who died last month, has been posthumously knighted by King Charles III in his first birthday honors list, which were unveiled late Friday.
Looking back on the last time a senior British royal testified in court — in the 19th century
Read full article: Looking back on the last time a senior British royal testified in court — in the 19th centuryWhen Prince Harry entered the witness box in his lawsuit against the publisher of the Daily Mirror, he became the first senior member of the royal family to testify in court since the late 19th century.
Queen Elizabeth II's funeral cost UK government $200 million
Read full article: Queen Elizabeth II's funeral cost UK government $200 millionBritain's treasury has revealed that Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral and lying-in-state last year cost the UK government an estimated 162 million pounds ($201 million).
Lionel Richie, Katy Perry sing for royal coronation concert
Read full article: Lionel Richie, Katy Perry sing for royal coronation concertA day after a gilded coronation ceremony watched by millions, King Charles III and Queen Camilla had a much more relaxing time Sunday as they took in a concert featuring Katy Perry, Lionel Richie and others at Windsor Castle.
King Charles III crowned with regal pomp, cheers and shrugs
Read full article: King Charles III crowned with regal pomp, cheers and shrugsKing Charles III was crowned at Westminster Abbey, in a ceremony steeped in ancient ritual and brimming with bling at a time when the monarchy is striving to remain relevant in a fractured modern Britain.
‘Woolly delinquents’ celebrate Charles’ coronation in yarn
Read full article: ‘Woolly delinquents’ celebrate Charles’ coronation in yarnSheathing the 29 posts that circle the community pond with their knitted and crocheted creations, a group of women in a village west of London has recreated the cast of characters set to attend the coronation of King Charles III.
Prince William got 'very large sum' in phone hack settlement
Read full article: Prince William got 'very large sum' in phone hack settlementCourt papers say Prince William quietly received “a very large sum of money” in a 2020 phone hacking settlement with the British newspaper arm of Rupert Murdoch’s media empire.
King’s coronation: 3 crowns, 2 carriages and a shorter route
Read full article: King’s coronation: 3 crowns, 2 carriages and a shorter routeKing Charles III will be taking a shortcut and a smoother ride to Westminster Abbey, trimming the procession route his mother took in 1953 as he aims for a more modest coronation that will include some modern touches.
Queen Camilla: Charles’ wife gets title on coronation invite
Read full article: Queen Camilla: Charles’ wife gets title on coronation inviteKing Charles III’s wife has been officially identified as Queen Camilla for the first time, with Buckingham Palace using the title on invitations for the monarch’s May 6 coronation.
King Charles III picks France, Germany for 1st state visits
Read full article: King Charles III picks France, Germany for 1st state visitsKing Charles III will travel to France and Germany for his first state visits since becoming monarch, underscoring Britain’s efforts to build bridges with its European neighbors.
Constantine, the former and last king of Greece, dies at 82
Read full article: Constantine, the former and last king of Greece, dies at 82Constantine, the former and last king of Greece, who won an Olympic gold medal before becoming entangled in his country’s volatile politics in the 1960s as king and spent decades in exile, has died.
UK royal aide says sorry to charity boss over race comment
Read full article: UK royal aide says sorry to charity boss over race commentA royal aide who resigned after asking a Black British charity director where she was “really” from has apologized in person and promised to educate herself about racism.
UK royals keep calm, carry on after Harry and Meghan series
Read full article: UK royals keep calm, carry on after Harry and Meghan seriesBritain’s royal family is staying silent over the second half of Prince Harry and Meghan’s documentary series, which made hard-hitting claims against Harry’s brother, Prince William.
Harry, Meghan vent grievances in final Netflix episodes
Read full article: Harry, Meghan vent grievances in final Netflix episodesPrince Harry and his wife, Meghan, vented their grievances against the British monarchy in the second half of their Netflix documentary series, with Harry describing the royal press machine — including leaking and planting stories in newspapers — as a “dirty game.”.
Harry and Meghan slam British tabloids in new Netflix series
Read full article: Harry and Meghan slam British tabloids in new Netflix seriesPrince Harry and his wife, Meghan, offered a sweeping indictment of Britain’s media and the racism they believe has fueled coverage of their relationship in a Netflix series that promises to tell the “full story” of the couple’s estrangement from the royal family.
St. Edward's Crown moved out of tower ahead of coronation
Read full article: St. Edward's Crown moved out of tower ahead of coronationSt. Edward’s Crown, the centerpiece of the Crown Jewels viewed by millions of people every year at the Tower of London, has been moved to an undisclosed location for modification in preparation for the coronation of King Charles III next year.
Royals tour US green tech incubator, meet at-risk youth
Read full article: Royals tour US green tech incubator, meet at-risk youthThe Prince and Princess of Wales got a first-hand look at some groundbreaking innovations at a green technology startup incubator in suburban Boston, then followed with a visit to an organization that works to raise up young people struggling through poverty and violence.
Harry and Meghan doc footage puts royal rift at forefront
Read full article: Harry and Meghan doc footage puts royal rift at forefrontFootage of an upcoming documentary about Harry and Meghan shows the couple is once again prepared to tackle their rift with the royal family head on and in their own words.
Racism uproar at home threatens to eclipse royal visit to US
Read full article: Racism uproar at home threatens to eclipse royal visit to USRenewed allegations of racism at Buckingham Palace threatened to overshadow Prince William’s trip to the United States after campaigners said the palace needed to acknowledge that the latest incident was part of a wider problem.
Sibling unease dogs Prince William's 'Earthshot' US trip
Read full article: Sibling unease dogs Prince William's 'Earthshot' US tripPrince William and the Princess of Wales will make their first trip to the U.S. in eight years this week, hoping to focus attention on their Earthshot Prize for environmental innovators.
MI5 spy chief says Russia, China, Iran top threat list to UK
Read full article: MI5 spy chief says Russia, China, Iran top threat list to UKBritain's domestic spy chief says the country faces major security threats from the trio of Russia, China and Iran which all use coercion, intimidation and violence to pursue their interests.
UK to declare bank holiday May 8 to honor King Charles III
Read full article: UK to declare bank holiday May 8 to honor King Charles IIIThe United Kingdom will have another reason to celebrate the coronation of King Charles III, for the government has declared a special public holiday to mark the occasion.