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Its an old tradition for the Royals to hunt beautiful creatures.

Here is King George V. What is Charlie's fav animal to hunt?
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Given that Charles was an ecologist decades ahead of everyone else, I very much doubt that he would hunt. He might have been made to as a boy, but would have hated it.
 
KingKhanWC said:
Its an old tradition for the Royals to hunt beautiful creatures.

Here is King George V. What is Charlie's fav animal to hunt?

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Plenty of people hunt. You make it seem like it is only exclusive to Royals.

And you are posting black and white pictures from like 9-10 decades back. What was deemed acceptable back then isn't deemed acceptable today. I very much doubt any of the current Royals such as Charles would participate in hunting.
 
His Majesty is furious…

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">'Every stinking time'.<br><br>The King and Queen Consort were signing a visitors' book at Hillsborough Castle in Northern Ireland when the monarch's pen began to leak - and he lost his temper.<a href="https://t.co/BvYjPRLZ8J">https://t.co/BvYjPRLZ8J</a> <a href="https://t.co/ei4fwvGJEF">pic.twitter.com/ei4fwvGJEF</a></p>— Sky News (@SkyNews) <a href="https://twitter.com/SkyNews/status/1569776348805070850?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 13, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
 
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PM SHEHBAZ SHARIF MEETS KING CHARLES III

LONDON: Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif met King Charles-III in London during the reception hosted by the King for the visiting dignitaries.

Extending condolences over the passing of his mother Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, PM Shehbaz Sharif observed that the late monarch was a source of inspiration and strength for generations of Commonwealth citizens.

The premier recalled that the people of Pakistan had fond memories of Her Majesty’s two visits to the country. The bond of affection between the Royal family and the Pakistani nation had only strengthened with time.

On behalf of the people and government of Pakistan, PM Shehbaz Sharif conveyed their best wishes to His Majesty on his accession to the throne and expressed the hope that he would carry on his mother’s legacy in further strengthening friendship among Commonwealth nations.

The people of Pakistan held His Majesty in high esteem and looked forward to welcoming him to Pakistan at the earliest opportunity.

PM Shehbaz Sharif also thanked the British monarch for the Royal family’s expression of sympathy and support in the wake of the unprecedented floods. The appeal for help and the response from both the British government and the public was deeply appreciated in Pakistan.

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James said:
His Majesty is furious…

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">'Every stinking time'.<br><br>The King and Queen Consort were signing a visitors' book at Hillsborough Castle in Northern Ireland when the monarch's pen began to leak - and he lost his temper.<a href="https://t.co/BvYjPRLZ8J">https://t.co/BvYjPRLZ8J</a> <a href="https://t.co/ei4fwvGJEF">pic.twitter.com/ei4fwvGJEF</a></p>— Sky News (@SkyNews) <a href="https://twitter.com/SkyNews/status/1569776348805070850?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 13, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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Not the biggest monarchy fan or old boy Charles, but I think social media have been pretty savage on this blip from when he lost his temper lol

As someone or for that matter anyone who has experienced loss, it takes a while to get over it and in this instance his mothers death is fresh.
 
King Charles is said to be planning a coronation ceremony that will be less expensive than his mother's because of the cost of living crisis.

He is also expected to reveal a "slimmed down" monarchy - meaning there could be fewer working members of the royal family.

While a date has not yet been set for his coronation, the King's is due to be shorter and smaller than the Queen's in 1953, a royal source told the Daily Mirror.

The ceremony for Queen Elizabeth II cost a total of £1.57m - the equivalent of £46m today.

"The King is very aware of the struggles felt by modern Britons so will see his wishes carried through that although his coronation ceremony should stay right and true to the long held traditions of the past, it should also be representative of a monarchy in a modern world," the source told the paper.

The Telegraph has also reported that the King's ceremony "will be shorter, sooner, smaller, less expensive and more representative of different community groups and faiths".

It added that guests could be limited to 2,000, with Commonwealth leaders and a diversity of religions "prioritised among the congregation".

Queen Elizabeth II was not crowned until 16 months after the death of her father, George V, leading some to speculate that King Charles could be crowned on the same date to mark the 70th anniversary on 2 June 2023.

The Daily Mirror was also told the King has "long been an advocate of a streamlined or slimmed down monarchy" and may reduce the number of working royals.

"He has already spoken of his wish to continue his mother's legacy and this includes continuing to recognise what the people are experiencing day by day," the royal source added.

The suggestion already appears to have the backing of the public, with a poll commissioned by the Daily Express showing 65% of people are in favour of the idea.

The survey of 2,351 people found that reducing the cost of the monarchy was the public's second-biggest royal priority, with just 7% opposed to having fewer working members of the royal family.

Just seven working royals could remain under the King's plans, according to the Express, which would include the King, Queen Consort, Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and Cambridge, the Princess Royal and the Earl and Countess of Wessex.

On Tuesday, the King flew to Scotland with the Queen Consort, to mourn the loss of his mother privately.

While he will not take part in any formal public engagements for another week of royal mourning, he has already carried out some constitutional duties by signing off a series of ministerial appointments.

The Queen was laid to rest together with the Duke of Edinburgh on Monday evening in a private service attended by the King and the royal family, which followed her state funeral at Westminster Abbey and committal service in Windsor.

Buckingham Palace said the inscription on the ledger stone in the George VI Memorial Chapel now has the names of the Queen, her parents and Philip, along with their years of birth and death.

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^ Good move but Charlie is now worth £45 billion.

Surely he should pay for this own coronation?

He also wont last 70 years like his mother. If he dies in a couple of years, we will have to go through this freak show all over again.
 
The_KING said:
Plenty of people hunt. You make it seem like it is only exclusive to Royals.

And you are posting black and white pictures from like 9-10 decades back. What was deemed acceptable back then isn't deemed acceptable today. I very much doubt any of the current Royals such as Charles would participate in hunting.
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Plenty also abuse children but they are not Royals or Kings.

When you are a head of state , you have to live by a different morale code.

How can you justify a record 18,000 birds killed for fun? Imagine the blood alone from this sick practice.
 
Robert said:
Given that Charles was an ecologist decades ahead of everyone else, I very much doubt that he would hunt. He might have been made to as a boy, but would have hated it.
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It does seems Charles is a little different to the other monarchs or even Royals. Charlie was bullied at school, even those who were his mates were bullied because of him. Charlie has always been odd one out but talk is talk.

Did you watch his World Economic Forum speech?
 
Robert said:
Given that Charles was an ecologist decades ahead of everyone else, I very much doubt that he would hunt. He might have been made to as a boy, but would have hated it.
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Don't be surprised if Charles follows the Royal tradition and makes David Attenborough go hunting with him.

I just hope they hunt Prince Andrew first.
 
KingKhanWC said:
Plenty also abuse children but they are not Royals or Kings.

When you are a head of state , you have to live by a different morale code.

How can you justify a record 18,000 birds killed for fun? Imagine the blood alone from this sick practice.
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When have I justified animal hunting?
 
KingKhanWC said:
^ Good move but Charlie is now worth £45 billion.

Surely he should pay for this own coronation?

He also wont last 70 years like his mother. If he dies in a couple of years, we will have to go through this freak show all over again.
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I found it deeply moving.

He’s got twenty years, easy.
 
KingKhanWC said:
It does seems Charles is a little different to the other monarchs or even Royals. Charlie was bullied at school, even those who were his mates were bullied because of him. Charlie has always been odd one out but talk is talk.

Did you watch his World Economic Forum speech?
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The first British coins to feature the image of King Charles have been unveiled by the Royal Mint, with the portrait of the new monarch facing the opposite direction to his late mother Queen Elizabeth in keeping with tradition.

The new image will appear on 50 pence ($0.55) coins, which will begin circulating in the coming months, and also on a commemorative 5 pound coin which also features two new portraits of Elizabeth on its reverse side.

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The coronation of King Charles III will take place next year on Saturday 6 May, Buckingham Palace has confirmed.

The religious ceremony will be held at London's Westminster Abbey, and conducted by the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby.

The King will be crowned alongside his wife, Camilla, the Queen Consort.

It is thought the coronation will be more modest and shorter than previous ceremonies, with some suggesting it will last one hour.

What will happen at King Charles's coronation?

The Palace said the ceremony would "reflect the monarch's role today and looks towards the future" whilst staying "rooted in long-standing traditions and pageantry".

It has still not been confirmed whether there will be a Bank Holiday to mark the day, although the fact it falls on a weekend might suggest this is unlikely.

The Queen's coronation on 2 June 1953 took three hours with a congregation of 8,000 dignitaries. The event was broadcast live on television, attracting record-breaking audiences around the world.

Back then, thousands lined the streets for a glimpse of the Queen in the gold state coach, which has been used for coronations since George IV.

It is not known whether the coach will be used this time.

Charles will be anointed with holy oil, blessed and consecrated by the archbishop.

He will be crowned with St Edward's Crown. During the ceremony, Camilla will also be anointed and crowned.

The date of the coronation is also the birthday of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's son Archie - the King's grandson - who will be turning four on the day.

There is also no detail yet on who will attend the ceremony, including whether or not Prince Harry and Meghan will be invited or be able to travel from California to attend.

After speculation about a slimmed-down coronation, the Palace confirmed it will be an event that reflects the monarch's role today and looks towards the future while being rooted in long-standing traditions and pageantry.

What that means for how it all looks and feels, we're still a bit in the dark.

So will the new monarch try to cut costs and signs of excess? I'm told that the overriding wish is that the ceremony is reflective and respectful.

2023 will not be the same as 1953 when the Queen’s coronation was held, the Palace is more than aware of the current economic struggles many are facing and they would not want to be accused of being tone deaf.

I get the impression they will be guided by what the public wants to see; if they sense we want a celebration like many enjoyed around the Platinum Jubilee, that is what they'll aim for.

What is guaranteed is the core traditional elements but this time with a monarch who more than anything wants to show he is in touch, especially around diversity, and at the helm of an institution that's respectful of what Britain is today.

The date was also the wedding anniversary of the late Queen's sister Princess Margaret, while the King's grandfather George VI held his coronation in the month of May.

The service has been held in Westminster Abbey for 900 years.

It is understood the coronation next year will include parts of the traditional service, while incorporating elements that recognise "the spirit of our times".

Charles III will be 74 years old next May, making him the oldest person to be crowned in British history.

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Camilla may not wear a jewel-encrusted crown at the King's coronation as it could bring back "painful memories of the colonial past", according to reports.

The coronation crown, made especially for the Queen Mother's 1937 coronation, features the famous but controversial Koh-i-noor diamond.
The historic treasure was seized by the East India Company in 1849 when it was presented to Queen Victoria and became part of the Crown Jewels.

According to The Telegraph, a spokesman for Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party said this week: "The coronation of Camilla and the use of the crown jewel Koh-i-noor brings back painful memories of the colonial past.

"Most Indians have very little memory of the oppressive past. Five to six generations of Indians suffered under multiple foreign rules for over five centuries.

"Recent occasions, like Queen Elizabeth II's death, the coronation of the new Queen Camilla and the use of the Koh-i-noor does transport a few Indians back to the days of the British Empire in India."

Buckingham Palace is yet to comment on the remarks.

King Charles III and the Queen Consort meet crowds outside Hillsborough Castle, County Down, Northern Ireland
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Asked if Camilla should wear the crown, Foreign Secretary James Cleverly told Sky News: "Ultimately, decisions like that are for the palace. The palace is really very good at assessing the public, and indeed the international mood.

"We have a fantastic relationship with India and Indian people. It is a decision for the palace and I have no doubt the coronation will be an absolute celebration."

The King's coronation will take place on 6 May in Westminster Abbey.

It is thought the coronation will be simpler and shorter than previous ceremonies.

His Majesty will be crowned alongside his wife, Camilla, the Queen Consort.

Charles III will be anointed with holy oil, receive the orb, coronation ring and sceptre, and be crowned with the majestic St Edward's Crown.

Camilla will also be anointed with holy oil and crowned, just like the Queen Mother was when she was crowned Queen in 1937.

The palace has said the ceremony will "reflect the monarch's role today and looks towards the future" while staying "rooted in long-standing traditions and pageantry".
 
I read that it is Archie's birthday on the day of the Coronation.

Many reports on how Harry was the last to know about the Queen's death too, as per instruction of King Charles.

I am now convinced that Harry is the illegitimate child of Charles, and now with both the Queen and Diana gone, Charles is inflicting revenge.
 
So… do we get a bonus bank holiday?

Is the question many people are asking I’m sure :))
 
MenInG said:
Charles III will be anointed with holy oil, receive the orb, coronation ring and sceptre, and be crowned with the majestic St Edward's Crown.

Camilla will also be anointed with holy oil and crowned, just like the Queen Mother was when she was crowned Queen in 1937.
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Thereby literally connecting them to God. A lot of people don’t get this. The Monarch is literally God’s representation to the Britons.

There was some talk as to whether Camilla will wear the Koh-i-Noor diamond in her crown. With UK needing a trade deal with India, it might make good political sense to give this priceless looted treasure back. Though Pakistan claims it too!
 
With the upcoming coronation of King Charles III, the Canadian province of Quebec is resurfacing a debate on the country's ties to the British monarchy.

On Wednesday, parliamentarians will vote on whether Canada should sever ties with the monarchy, after Bloc Quebecois leader Yves-Francois Blanchet tabled a motion that forced a conversation in House of Commons about the Crown.

His move follows the refusal of 14 recently-elected Quebec politicians to recite an oath of allegiance to the King during their swearing-in to the provincial legislature, as required by Canadian law.

Speaking to reporters, Mr Blanchet admitted that his motion is likely to fail, but he said the failure will show Quebecers that federal politicians "prefer to support the King than the people".

In Canada, the monarch - now King Charles - is the head of state. The monarchy serves a mainly symbolic role, with the power to govern entrusted to the Canadian government.

Changing the current system would need approval from both the House of Commons and the Senate in parliament, as well as the unanimous consent of all 10 provinces

Members of Canada's governing Liberal party have already said they will oppose the motion.

While Mr Blanchet's motion may fail, the future of Quebec politicians who refused to swear the oath to the Crown remains uncertain.

Their refusal could lead to a bill that seeks to redefine the requirement to take the oath of allegiance in the province - if they are able to sit in Quebec's legislature at all - and political watchers say they are eager to see how the dispute unfolds.

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<b>King to hold event to mark COP27 summit he will miss</b>

If King Charles cannot go to the COP27 climate conference, then at least some of the conference will be coming to him.

The King is to host a pre-conference reception at Buckingham Palace next Friday, bringing together 200 business leaders, politicians and campaigners.

When former PM Liz Truss entered No 10, it was announced King Charles would not attend the conference in Egypt.

That position has not changed under Rishi Sunak.

The prime minister, who will not be attending the COP27 summit either, is to attend the Buckingham Palace reception.

He is expected to speak, alongside guests discussing practical measures to tackle climate change.

The gathering in London will be held on 4 November, a couple of days before the summit begins in Egypt.

Buckingham Palace said the event was taking place to mark the end of the UK's hosting of COP26.

King Charles has been a longstanding campaigner on protecting the natural environment and has warned of the dangers of climate change.

As the Prince of Wales, he was a leading figure at last year's COP26 climate conference in Glasgow, giving an impassioned speech about the urgency of the challenge and the need for the global response to be put on a "war-like footing".

Royal sources have denied that the King has been frustrated or disappointed about not attending COP27 - saying that he accepts that as monarch he has to consider the advice of government ministers.

A Downing Street spokesperson confirmed on Friday there was no change to the decision over the King's non-attendance under the new prime minister.

Although not going in person, a virtual contribution by the King- such as a video message - has not been ruled out for the summit in Egypt.

The Buckingham Palace reception will see a gathering of the "decision makers and NGOs" (non-governmental organisations) who are involved in tackling climate change.

Also attending will be US climate envoy, John Kerry and Alok Sharma, president of the COP26 conference, whose presidency formally ends as the annual climate conference moves on to Sharm El-Sheikh.

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A man has been arrested after eggs were thrown at the King and Queen Consort during a visit to York.

A protester was restrained by police as crowds gathered at Micklegate Bar, the traditional royal entrance into the city, to greet the couple.

He was heard to shout "this country was built on the blood of slaves" as he was restrained.

North Yorkshire Police said a man, 23, was arrested on suspicion of a public order offence and remained in custody.

People in the crowd started chanting "God save the King" and "shame on you" at the demonstrator.

The incident occurred on the second day of an official royal visit to Yorkshire, during which the King and Queen Consort later travelled to Doncaster.

The royal couple were being welcomed by city leaders in York when several eggs were thrown at them as the protester booed the pair.

Charles continued shaking hands with dignitaries including the Lord Mayor as the eggs flew in his direction, pausing briefly to look at the cracked shells on the ground.

The eggs missed the King and Queen Consort and they were ushered away.

Several officers were seen restraining a man on the ground behind temporary fencing set up for the King's visit.
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Boos from the protester could be heard as crowds gathered to greet the King, who is visiting the city to unveil a statue of his late mother
Witness Kim Oldfield, owner of the Blossom Street Gallery, said she was standing in the doorway of her shop "enjoying" the couple's arrival when she heard "some booing and eggs flying".

"I glanced across, [saw] the police just descended on the barrier and tried to drag this chap over the top.

"About five eggs he'd managed to send.

"Camilla sort of flinched a little bit when the booing started but they [police] quelled it really quickly. Just a shame they spoilt what was a lovely moment."

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<b>King Charles donates fridges and freezers to food banks</b>

Funds donated by the King will help hundreds of food banks across the UK store more food by providing them with fridges and freezers.

The white goods will be distributed to local charities and food banks identified by London-based charity, The Felix Project.

Up to 800 fridges and freezers will be delivered between now and spring.

Felix Project boss Charlotte Hill said freezers will enable them to store more food which can be drawn out later on.

"At Christmas we see a huge increase in surplus donations, yet unfortunately in previous years we have had to turn down tens of thousands of kilos of food," she said.

"The new fridges and freezers will enable us to store more food, which can be drawn on later down the line at times when donations dip, as well as reducing food waste."

The £1m fund includes a "substantial personal donation" from the King, a grant from The Prince of Wales's Charitable Fund and donations from a range of funders, the charity said.

Food banks and charities are experiencing unprecedented demand but also fewer donations, as the cost-of-living crisis deepens, it added.

Sarian Karim, the founder of Keep the Drums and Lose the Knife, a partner charity that provides community food and is based in Southwark in south London, will be getting a freezer in the next few months.

"Every day we hear heart-breaking stories from our recipients about how they cannot afford to eat and are skipping meals," she said.

"They rely on the food we give, but we want to help more and to do that we need more food.

"We are beyond excited to be receiving this freezer. It will be incredible and mean we can store more and do more for those in need."

Baroness Louise Casey, a trustee of The Prince of Wales's Charitable Fund, said: "This action will mean many more food banks and charities across the UK will be able to store more fresh food and reduce the tragedy of food waste in the winter months ahead.

"This is the right thing to do for those in need, the sustainable environment, and especially at this time of year when so many citizens want to offer their help."

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Historic 17th Century Crown To Be Modified For King Charles III

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Britain's 17th-century St Edward's Crown, the centrepiece of the Crown Jewels, has been removed from display to be altered for the coronation of King Charles III, Buckingham Palace said on Saturday.

The solid gold crown, encrusted with rubies, amethysts, sapphires, garnet, topazes and tourmalines, will undergo "modification work" for Charles III's coronation at Westminster Abbey on May 6 next year, the palace said.

The crown is the centrepiece of the Crown Jewels, a large collection of royal regalia housed in the Tower of London that attracts more than a million visitors per year.

It has a purple velvet cap with an ermine band, is just over 30 cm (one foot) tall and very heavy.

It was last worn by Queen Elizabeth II, at her coronation in 1953.

Charles III, 74, will be crowned along with his wife, Queen Consort Camilla.

The ceremony will be followed by a national holiday on May 8.

The crown was made for King Charles II in 1661 to replace a mediaeval crown though to date back to Edward the Confessor.

The original had been melted down by parliamentarians after the execution of Charles I.

For hundreds of years afterwards, the crown was only carried in coronation processions because it was too heavy to wear.

It was altered to make it lighter for the coronation of King George V in 1911 but still weighs 2.23 kilogrammes (nearly five pounds).

Charles III will only wear it at the moment he is crowned.

When he leaves Westminster Abbey, Charles will wear the more modern Imperial State Crown, also used for occasions such as the opening of parliament.

Set with over 2,000 diamonds, the Imperial State Crown was created in 1937 for the coronation of King George VI, the father of Elizabeth II.

The coronation traditionally takes place some months after a new sovereign has ascended to the throne, following a period of national and royal mourning, and intense preparation.

Charles immediately became king when his mother died on September 8. He also took over as head of state of 14 Commonwealth countries, including Australia, Canada and New Zealand.

Concerned about public perceptions, he has reportedly requested a less lavish ceremony than the festivities held for Elizabeth II in 1953.


The queen, who was 96, died at her Balmoral estate in Scotland after a year of declining health. She reigned for a record 70 years.

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King Visits Gurdwara: Charles Lauds 'Langar', Sikh Community Service During Covid

In a nod to Britain's diversity, King Charles paid obeisance at a newly-built gurdwara at Luton, a town just outside London, and mingled with the devotees. Children from across faiths were present to welcome him, holding the Union Jack and the Sikh flag of 'Nishan Sahib'.

With photos and videos, social media posts by the royal family's officials handles said the king also met volunteers who run the Luton Sikh Soup Kitchen Stand, "which provides vegetarian hot meals seven days a week, 365 days a year at the Gurdwara".

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He also lauded the community for their services during the Covid pandemic over the past almost three years. It ran a pop-up Covid vaccine clinic, which was one of the first of its kind in the UK, said the royal family's Instagram post.

"The Gurdwara encouraged other places of worship to tackle misinformation regarding vaccine hesitancy," it added.

The UK has over 5 lakh Sikhs who account for about 1 per cent of the country's population. The UK Parliament has had several Sikh members — Labour Party's Tanmanjit Singh Dhesi currently being among prominent MPs.

On the royal family's Insta post today, among people who commented was one who said: "KC at his best. He is the Head of the Church of England. But he has frequently talked about being a Leader/Friend of the Faiths. I believe that his heart is well meant, contrary to other views."

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<b>Man charged after egg thrown towards King Charles</b>

A 28-year-old man has been charged with a public order offence after an egg was allegedly thrown at the King during a walkabout in Luton.

Bedfordshire Police did not name the man over the incident which happened outside Luton Town Hall on Tuesday.

He has been bailed to appear at Luton Magistrates' Court in January.

The King was initially steered away from crowds by protection officers during the incident, but continued the visit shortly after.

It came just weeks after a 23-year-old student was arrested after eggs were thrown at the King and Queen Consort during a visit to York.

The BBC's royal correspondent Sean Coughlan, who was in Luton, described a flurry of activity outside the town hall when the apparent egg throwing happened.

While he did not see the egg, our correspondent said the King had been undertaking one of his trademark walkabouts "friendly, close up and with lots of handshakes and a sea of camera phones".

The King went on to meet community leaders, including from the Ghana Society, the Royal British Legion and the Luton Town football academy, as well as officially opening the Guru Nanak Gurdwara temple.

Later, he boarded the DART (Direct Air-Rail Transit) - a new airport shuttle which will connect people travelling from Luton Airport Parkway station to the nearby terminal.

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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will still be invited to the King's coronation, according to a report, despite the controversial claims they have levelled at the Royal Family in a recent Netflix documentary series.

Harry and Meghan will be allowed to attend the historic ceremony on 6 May if they wish to, The Daily Telegraph has said, although it is understood they have not yet received an invitation.

The guest list for the Westminster Abbey occasion will be drawn up in the coming months, but a source told the newspaper: "All members of the family will be welcome."

There was no comment from Buckingham Palace, but a source said of the King: "He loves both his sons".

The day of the coronation is also the fourth birthday of Harry and Meghan's son Archie, however, meaning they may choose to celebrate this instead.

On Thursday, the final episodes of the couple's documentary dropped, bringing a host of new allegations against the Royal Family.

Harry said the Prince of Wales had terrified him by screaming and shouting at him during the Sandringham Summit, a meeting of senior royals called in early 2020 to discuss the couple's choice to step back from their royal roles.

Harry also said Kensington Palace "lied to protect my brother" when it issued a statement denying a story William had bullied him out of the Royal Family.

Buckingham Palace and Kensington Palace have both been silent over claims made in the documentary series, but the Daily Express reported the King is hurt but still hopes for peace with his youngest son.

On the day the final episodes dropped, William, Charles, the Queen Consort, Princess Charlotte, Prince George and other royals joined the Princess of Wales at her Christmas carol concert in London.

Public relations and crisis consultant Mark Borkowski said the documentary is aimed at viewers in the US, not the UK.

He said: "This is not messaging for the UK, they've clearly given that up, this is purely messaging for America who do understand that lifestyle.

"This is a war, a visceral emotional war they're fighting in America and they're painting the royal family in a way which fits dangerously closely to the narrative of The Crown."

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Today we unveiled the design of the King Charles III £5, £10, £20 and £50 banknotes. They are expected to enter circulation by mid-2024. You can continue to use polymer banknotes with a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. Visit our website for more details. <a href="https://t.co/i5eqAhxrKY">https://t.co/i5eqAhxrKY</a> <a href="https://t.co/BkYTZ0VopZ">pic.twitter.com/BkYTZ0VopZ</a></p>— Bank of England (@bankofengland) <a href="https://twitter.com/bankofengland/status/1605110939950383106?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 20, 2022</a></blockquote>
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UK Student Faces 6 Months In Jail After Throwing Eggs At King Charles

A 23-year-old student who was arrested by police after eggs were thrown in King Charles and Camilla's direction, has been charged with public order offence. The King and Queen Consort carried out an engagement in northern England in November.

Patrick Thelwell, a University of York student will appear at York Magistrates' Court on January 20, BBC reported.

Video on social media showed four eggs flying past the British monarch and his wife and smashing on the ground as they arrived for a traditional ceremony in York. They appeared to be unmoved by the incident and carried on with the engagement.

Police officers rushed in to drag away a protester who was shouting slogans. Others in the crowd jeered him, and chanted: "God save the king".

King Charles' security team temporarily directed the man away from the crowd outside Luton Town Hall. He was then transported to another area and the King started shaking hands with the crowd again.

During his visit to the Bedfordshire town, the monarch also visited the Guru Nanak Gurdwara and the town hall, as per The Guardian report.

Announcing the charges in Mr Thelwell's case, Nick Price, head of the CPS Special Crime and Counter Terrorism Division, told BBC, "The CPS has authorised North Yorkshire police to charge Patrick Thelwell with threatening behaviour contrary to Section 4 of the Public Order Act 1986.

"This follows an investigation by police into an incident in which eggs were thrown at HM The King in York on November 9 2022." The CPS added that Mr Thelwell has the right to a fair trial.

The royal family has experienced egg protests before - in 2002 when Queen Elizabeth II visited Nottingham, eggs were thrown at her royal car. In 1995, anti-British protesters threw eggs at the now King while he was on a walkabout in central Dublin.

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Does this guy even do anything other then getting free trips to other countries? What really is his importance?
 
MenInG said:
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Today we unveiled the design of the King Charles III £5, £10, £20 and £50 banknotes. They are expected to enter circulation by mid-2024. You can continue to use polymer banknotes with a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. Visit our website for more details. <a href="https://t.co/i5eqAhxrKY">https://t.co/i5eqAhxrKY</a> <a href="https://t.co/BkYTZ0VopZ">pic.twitter.com/BkYTZ0VopZ</a></p>— Bank of England (@bankofengland) <a href="https://twitter.com/bankofengland/status/1605110939950383106?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 20, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Will take some time getting used to!
 
King Charles To Make Birthday Parade Debut In June 2023

King Charles will participate in his first Trooping the Colour ceremony, which has marked the British sovereign's official birthday for over 260 years, as monarch on June 17, Buckingham Palace said Thursday.

Charles, 74, took over as sovereign in September following the death of his mother Queen Elizabeth II.

"This impressive display of pageantry will take place on Saturday 17th June... with His Majesty The King attending and taking the salute," the palace said in a statement.

British sovereigns celebrate their birthdays twice: privately on the actual day -- November 14 in the case of Charles -- and then at an official ceremony in June, following an age-old tradition to try and escape the whims of the weather.

The ceremony will include more than 1,400 parading soldiers, 200 horses and 400 musicians.

The birthday parade begins at the monarch's official London Buckingham Palace residence and will end with a Royal Air Force fly-past, which Charles and close family members will watch from the palace balcony.

The ceremony has its origins in the preparations for war, where all the flags were shown to the soldiers so that they would recognise them in the confusion of battle.

The 2023 parade will take place a little over a month after Charles' coronation ceremony, on May 6.

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New titles?

Do we really need these?

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King Charles III has been making changes in the roles of the Royal family members. Buckingham Palace announced that Prince and Princess of Wales William and Kate Middleton along with Queen Consort Camilla have received new titles from the King, according to a report in Sky News.

Prince William has been appointed Colonel of the Welsh Guards, a prestigious position previously held by King Charles for 47 years. Princess Kate will take over her husband's former position as Colonel of the Irish Guards, which he held for a decade.

The position of Colonel of the Grenadier Guards, which was notably removed from Prince Andrew due to his controversial association with convicted child abuser Jeffrey Epstein, has been given to King's wife, Queen Consort Camilla, Sky News said.

The existing Colonelcies of the other Regiments within the Household Division will remain unchanged, according to the palace.

It was also noted that London will host the 'Trooping the Colour' parade in honour of the first public celebration of the new monarch's birthday on June 17, 2023. Although the King was born in November, the procession will be held next year in June, weeks after his coronation ceremony on May 6, in order to take full advantage of the British summer. The monarch appears to have followed in his late mother, Queen Elizabeth II's footsteps by deciding to do so.

Every year, over 1400 parading soldiers, 200 horses and 400 musicians come together in a spectacular display of military precision, horsemanship and fanfare to commemorate the occasion, the outlet further said. The parade travels from Buckingham Palace down the Mall to Horse Guards Parade and closes with a Royal Air Force fly-past.

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Do people still watch this live?

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The King has used his first Christmas Day broadcast to pay tribute to those trying to "pay their bills and keep their families fed and warm" amid the cost of living crisis.

It is a historic first address - both for King Charles personally, and the UK, as it marks the first time a male monarch has made a televised speech on 25 December.

The last King to make a festive speech was King George VI in 1951. At the time, televisions were not as widely owned as they are today, so his address was broadcast on the wireless.

As well as paying tribute to his late mother, the King also praised other working members of the Royal Family, including the Prince and Princess of Wales, with images shown of official events.

However, notably, there were no images of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, who stepped down as working royals in 2020.

Instead, the King's son and daughter-in-law were shown during a visit to St Thomas Church in Swansea in September, and he said: "The Prince and Princess of Wales recently visited Wales, shining a light on practical examples of this community spirit."

Other members of the Royal Family were shown at official events from the Queen's 2018 visit to the RAF Club in London to the Queen Consort handing children Paddington bears left in memory of the late monarch.

The Earl and Countess of Wessex and Princess Royal were also featured.

The year is drawing to a close after a challenging few months for the new monarch, facing the fallout from Harry and Meghan's Netflix documentary, as well as accusations of racism within inner royal circles.

The King spoke about the "great anxiety and hardship" experienced by many, with his message accompanied by footage of a foodbank and other scenes of meals being distributed to the homeless.

He also praised volunteers, paying tribute to the "wonderfully kind people" who donated food or their time as the country grapples with the severe economic downturn.

The monarch delivered his historic Christmas broadcast standing in the quire of St George's Chapel, mirroring the late Queen's 1999 festive address, and it followed his mother's well-established template, a personal reflection on the year, touching on current issues and with a Christian framework.

The pre-recorded message began with the King reflecting on how he was standing "so close to where my beloved mother, the late Queen, is laid to rest with my dear father" in the King George VI Memorial Chapel, and he thanked the public for the "love and sympathy" expressed in cards and messages of condolence.

But the King also recognised other faiths, highlighting how religious communities were helping those in financial difficulties and, like Christians, believed in the "power of light overcoming darkness".

A tribute to the Queen

The central theme was a celebration of "selfless dedication", a value embodied by Queen Elizabeth II and reflected in the actions of many, from the emergency services to public-spirited individuals, which helped to build and strengthen communities.

Footage was shown of the Armed Forces and emergency services at work, from soldiers carrying sandbags to a speeding ambulance, followed by doctors and nurses on a ward and care workers in a home.

A few days before the late Queen's funeral on October 19, the King told faith leaders gathered at Buckingham Palace, as monarch he had an important role to discharge "...the duty to protect the diversity of our country, including by protecting the space for faith itself and its practise through the religions, cultures, traditions and beliefs to which our hearts and minds direct us as individuals."

He recognised those other faiths when he said in his Christmas message: "Our churches, synagogues, mosques, temples and gurdwaras, have once again united in feeding the hungry, providing love and support throughout the year.

"Such heartfelt solidarity is the most inspiring expression of loving our neighbour as our self."

Among the collection of video clips showing the King at official events, he was seen wearing a Sikh rumal, or handkerchief, on his head as a mark of respect during a visit to the Guru Nanak Gurdwara in Luton earlier this month, and receiving condolences from the public during a walkabout outside Buckingham Palace in September.

His own faith was another central theme and he spoke about fulfilling a "life-long wish" to visit Bethlehem in 2020 and stand close to the sacred site in the Church of the Nativity that marks the spot where Christians believe Jesus Christ was born.

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Man Who Threw Eggs At King Charles Is Banned From Carrying Eggs Except...

A 21-year-old man was fined on Friday after he admitted throwing an egg towards King Charles III during a royal walkabout last year.

Harry May, 21, of Luton, north of London, was fined £100 ($122) and ordered to pay £85 costs after pleading guilty to a public order offence.

The incident happened when Charles, 74, was in Luton on December 6 to meet community leaders and open a new Sikh temple.

Prosecutor Jason Seetal said the egg thrown by May landed near Charles as he chatted to locals.

He said May told police he threw it because "he believed the king visiting a town like Luton, which is a deprived and poor area, was in bad taste".

"Whatever disagreement you have with somebody, the way to resolve it is not to throw projectiles at them," chief magistrate Paul Goldspring told May during a hearing at Westminster Magistrates Court.

The magistrate said he accepted that May was not trying to hit the king with the egg but said the attack was "planned" and "targeted" Charles.

The attack came less than a month after several eggs were thrown at Charles and his wife Camilla in the city of York, in northern England, in November.

None of the eggs hit Charles, and he was ushered away by minders.

Police detained the alleged attacker, 23-year-old university student Patrick Thelwell.

He was later released on bail on condition that he did not carry eggs in public except when shopping.

Thelwell will appear in court in York in northern England next Friday.

Charles became king on the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, in September. She was buried after a state funeral and 10 days of national mourning.

But there were some protests against the hereditary principle of monarchy under which Charles took over as head of state.

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King Charles redirects £1bn windfarm profits towards ‘public good’
Wind energy agreements have generated windfall that would normally go towards monarchy

The King has asked for profits from a £1bn-a-year crown estate windfarm deal to be used for the “wider public good” rather than as a funding boost for the monarchy.

Under the taxpayer-funded sovereign grant, which is currently £86.3m a year, the King receives 25% of the crown estate’s annual surplus, which includes an extra 10% for the refurbishment of Buckingham Palace.

Six new offshore wind energy lease agreements, announced by the crown estate on Thursday, have generated a major windfall for the estate, which would usually lead to a jump in the monarchy’s official funding.

But the king, who highlighted the cost of living crisis in his Christmas message, has requested that the extra funds “be directed for wider public good”, instead of to the sovereign grant, at a time when many are facing financial hardship.

It is not clear as to the exact amount of taxpayer funding the king has passed up, but it is likely to be many millions.

The crown estate – an ancient portfolio of land and property – belongs to the reigning monarch “in right of the crown” but it is not their private property.

The monarch surrenders the revenue from the estate – more than £312m a year – to the Treasury each year for the benefit of the nation’s finances, in exchange for the sovereign grant.

The king’s keeper of the privy purse, Sir Michael Stevens, who manages the royal household’s finances, has contacted the prime minister, Rishi Sunak, and the chancellor Jeremy Hunt – his fellow royal trustees – to ask for “an appropriate reduction” in the percentage of crown estate profits used for the sovereign grant.

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A student accused of throwing eggs at King Charles III during a visit to York has pleaded not guilty to a public order offence.

Patrick Thelwell, 23, appeared at York Magistrates' Court on Friday to deny a charge of using threatening or abusive words or behaviour.

The incident is said to have taken place when the King and Queen Consort were visiting the city on 9 November.

Mr Thelwell is due to stand trial on 14 April at the same court.

His solicitor, Nicola Hall, said the issues at trial would include whether his actions "were part of legitimate protest" and whether they "looked likely to cause fear of unlawful violence".

"He would take the view his actions were necessary and part of a protest against the establishment," she said.

Senior District Judge Paul Goldspring released the University of York student on unconditional bail ahead of the trial.

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King Charles' Grand Coronation Event Features Street Parties, Light Shows

The crowning of Britain's King Charles III this May will be celebrated with traditional processions, a concert at Windsor Castle, street parties, light shows and community volunteering, Buckingham Palace announced on Saturday.

Charles, 74, automatically became king on the death of his mother Queen Elizabeth last September. The grand coronation ceremony for him and his wife Camilla will take place on Saturday, May 6.

The crowning, the royal family's major set piece event for 2023, has so far this year been overshadowed by the monarch's son Prince Harry's tell-all memoir in which he has made accusations against the King and other family members.

Publishing details of the coronation, Buckingham Palace said Britons, who have already been given an extra bank holiday on May 8 to mark the occasion, will be able to watch the ceremonies and a special concert, plus see iconic buildings lit up with projections, lasers and drone displays.

"Their Majesties The King and The Queen Consort hope the Coronation Weekend will provide an opportunity to spend time and celebrate with friends, families and communities across the United Kingdom, the Realms and the Commonwealth," Buckingham Palace said in a statement.

Charles is also king and head of state of 14 other realms including Australia, Canada, Jamaica, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea.

The formal ceremony will take place at London's Westminster Abbey and will follow the traditional pageantry used for anointing monarchs over the last 1,000 years.

Following processions there and back, the King and queen consort will then appear on the balcony at Buckingham Palace accompanied by members of the royal family.

Buckingham Palace did not say which members, amid speculation about whether Harry will be invited, and if he is, whether he will attend, given his recent high-profile and stinging criticism of his family.

Windsor Castle will host a coronation concert on Sunday May 7, which will be feature an orchestra playing musical favourites with some of the world's biggest entertainers and a special coronation choir, before buildings across the nation are lit up, Buckingham Palace said.

There will be a public ballot for tickets to allow several thousand members of the public to attend.

Street parties will be held on Sunday, with communities and neighbours encouraged to come together to share food.

On Monday May 8, people will be encouraged to volunteer with charities, faith and community groups to pay tribute to the King's public service and try to create a legacy of voluntary work.

"Their Majesties are looking forward to marking the occasion with the public throughout 2023," Buckingham Palace said.

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The controversial Koh-i-Noor diamond will not be used in the coronation, says Buckingham Palace.

Instead Camilla, the Queen Consort, will be crowned with Queen Mary's Crown, which has been taken out of the Tower of London to be resized for the 6 May coronation.

It is thought to be the first time in "recent history" that an existing crown will be "recycled" for a coronation.

Diamonds from Queen Elizabeth II's jewellery will also be added.

Camilla, who will be crowned alongside the King at Westminster Abbey, has had to cancel her public engagements this week after testing positive for Covid.

Ownership of the Koh-i-Noor, one of the largest cut diamonds in the world, has been disputed, and there were concerns about a diplomatic row with India if it had been used.

India has made several claims to be the rightful owner of the diamond, which was used in the coronation of the Queen Mother.

Instead, Buckingham Palace says Camilla will be crowned with Queen Mary's crown - and claims its re-use is in the "interests of sustainability and efficiency".

Queen Consort Camilla visits the S.T.O.R.M Family Centre, in London, 9 February 2023.

In a tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth II, the crown will be reset using diamonds from her personal jewellery collection, using diamonds known as Cullinan III, IV and V.

These diamonds were worn by the late Queen in brooches and were taken from the Cullinan diamond, discovered in South Africa.

What we know about the Coronation long weekend so far:

Saturday 6 May: Coronation service in Westminster Abbey; coronation carriage procession; Buckingham Palace balcony appearance

Sunday 7 May: Concert and lightshow at Windsor Castle; Coronation Big Lunch street parties

Monday 8 May: Extra bank holiday; Big Help Out encouraging people to get involved in local volunteering

Although it is far from being the largest or most flawless diamond in the world, the Koh-i-Noor's storied history has marked it out as perhaps the most controversial.

Competing theories and myths about the origins of the stone stretch over many years but historians agree it was taken from India by Nader Shah, an Iranian ruler, in 1739.

Through plunder and conquest it changed hands several times before being signed over to a British governor-general in 1849 following the annexation of the Punjab.

The circumstances in which it was signed over to the East India Company - which had conquered vast swathes of the Indian subcontinent - by a defeated boy king are disputed.

It was reputedly a "gift" but Anita Anand, a BBC journalist who has co-authored a book on the Koh-i-Noor, said: "I don't know of many 'gifts' that are handed over at the point of a bayonet".

Prince Albert had it recut in the 1850s to make it shine brighter and it was set in a brooch for Queen Victoria. It was eventually incorporated into the Crown Jewels.

Claims to rightful ownership of the diamond have also been made by some in Pakistan and even the Taliban.

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King Charles portraits: Schools, councils and police stations to receive pictures – at cost of £8m to taxpayer
The initiative will cost £8m and follows on from a similar one focused on the late Queen, the Cabinet Office said.

Public bodies such as schools, local councils, police and fire stations will soon be eligible for a free portrait of the King.

State-run organisations will be able to request one framed portrait each when the scheme launches later this year, the Cabinet Office said.

The initiative will cost £8m and follows on from a similar one focused on the late Queen.

Oliver Dowden, the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, said the pictures would serve as a "visible reminder to buildings up and down the country of the nation's ultimate public servant".

"They will help us turn a page in our history together and pay a fitting tribute to our new sovereign," he said in a statement.

"I am sure they will take pride of place in public buildings across the land."

The portrait of King Charles is yet to be released by Buckingham Palace along with the complete list of eligible institutions.

Critics argue the money could be better spent, however.

Graham Smith, chief executive of the anti-monarchy group Republic, described the scheme as a "shameful waste of money".

"At a time when a majority of local councils are raising taxes and cutting public services, when schools and hospitals are struggling, to spend even £1 on this nonsense would be £1 too much," he said.

"The government has lost the plot if they think people want their money spent on pictures of Charles.

"They need to scrap this scheme and direct the money where it's really needed."

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The first glimpse of the coronation invitation shows the official use of "Queen Camilla", marking the transition from the title of "Queen Consort".

The ornately illustrated invitation, sent to about 2,000 guests, is from "King Charles III and Queen Camilla".
 
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will undertake a visit to the United Kingdom next week to attend the coronation of King Charles III, the Foreign Office (FO) said on Friday.

Charles, 74, became king after the death of Queen Elizabeth last year in September. As per royal tradition, a British monarch’s coronation takes place some months later, after national mourning and intense preparations.

King Charles III’s coronation ceremony will be held at London’s Westminster Abbey on May 6. The event is expected to be attended by heads of state from around the world, including Ireland, France, Spain, Belgium, Japan, Hungary and Australia.

Earlier, Buckingham Palace said that Prince Harry will also be attending the coronation but without his wife Meghan. The announcement came after weeks of uncertainty surrounding the couple’s attendance, who quit royal duties in early 2020.

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Coronation: Public asked to swear allegiance to King Charles

People watching the Coronation will be invited to join a "chorus of millions" to swear allegiance to the King and his heirs, organisers say.

The public pledge is one of several striking changes to the ancient ceremony revealed on Saturday.

In a coronation full of firsts, female clergy will play a prominent role, and the King himself will pray out loud.

The Christian service will also see religious leaders from other faiths have an active part for the first time.

The Coronation on Saturday will be the first to incorporate other languages spoken in Britain, with a hymn set to be sung in Welsh, Scottish Gaelic and Irish Gaelic.

Despite changes designed to reflect other faiths, the three oaths the King will take and form the heart of the service remain unchanged, including the promise to maintain "the Protestant Reformed Religion".

Full details of the Westminster Abbey service - the theme of which is "called to serve" - have been published by Lambeth Palace.

The Archbishop of Canterbury said it would "recognise and celebrate tradition" as well as contain "new elements that reflect the diversity of our contemporary society".

The public will be given an active role in the ceremony for the first time, with people around the world set to be asked to cry out and swear allegiance to the King.

This "homage of the people" replaces the traditional "homage of peers" where hereditary peers swear allegiance to the new monarch. Instead everyone in the Abbey and watching at home will be invited to pay homage in what Lambeth Palace described as a "chorus of millions".

The order of service will read: "All who so desire, in the Abbey, and elsewhere, say together: I swear that I will pay true allegiance to Your Majesty, and to your heirs and successors according to law. So help me God."

It will be followed by the playing of a fanfare.

The Archbishop of Canterbury will then proclaim "God save the King", with all asked to respond: "God save King Charles. Long live King Charles. May the King live forever."

A spokesman for Lambeth Palace, the archbishop's office, said: "The homage of the people is particularly exciting because that's brand new.

"That's something that we can share in because of technological advances, so not just the people in the Abbey, but people who are online, on television, who are listening, and who are gathered in parks, at big screens and churches.

"Our hope is at that point, when the Archbishop invites people to join in, that people wherever they are, if they're watching at home on their own, watching the telly, will say it out loud - this sense of a great cry around the nation and around the world of support for the King."

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Historic: Charles coronation to feature minority faiths, languages including Muslim leaders
In a first, the ceremony will debut prominent roles for Muslim, Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist and Jewish leaders

The UK's non-Christian faiths and its Celtic languages will play a prominent role for the first time in a royal coronation when King Charles III is crowned next week, organisers said on Saturday.

The May 6 service at Westminster Abbey will be overwhelmingly drawn from the Christian liturgy as Charles takes an oath, in English, to serve as "Defender of the (Protestant) Faith" and to protect the established Church of England.

But in a first, it will also feature a prominent role for Muslim, Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist and Jewish leaders, according to the order of service released by the office of Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby.

At the end of the coronation, they will deliver a greeting in unison to Charles declaring that "as neighbours in faith, we acknowledge the value of public service".

"We unite with people of all faiths and beliefs in thanksgiving, and in service with you for the common good," they will say.

Members of the House of Lords from the minority faiths will hand non-Christian regalia to the king, such as gold bracelets and the royal robe.

Rishi Sunak, Britain's first Hindu prime minister, will give a reading from the Bible at the service, which will also be attended by Scotland's First Minister Humza Yousaf, the first Muslim to hold the post and to lead a Western European government.

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People watching the Coronation will be invited to join a "chorus of millions" to swear allegiance to the King and his heirs, organisers say.

The public pledge is one of several striking changes to the ancient ceremony revealed on Saturday.

In a coronation full of firsts, female clergy will play a prominent role, and the King himself will pray out loud.

The Christian service will also see religious leaders from other faiths have an active part for the first time.

The Coronation on Saturday will be the first to incorporate other languages spoken in Britain, with a hymn set to be sung in Welsh, Scottish Gaelic and Irish Gaelic.

Despite changes designed to reflect other faiths, the three oaths the King will take and form the heart of the service remain unchanged, including the promise to maintain "the Protestant Reformed Religion".

Full details of the Westminster Abbey service - the theme of which is "called to serve" - have been published by Lambeth Palace.

The Archbishop of Canterbury said it would "recognise and celebrate tradition" as well as contain "new elements that reflect the diversity of our contemporary society".

The public will be given an active role in the ceremony for the first time, with people around the world set to be asked to cry out and swear allegiance to the King.

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On the eve of the Coronation the seriousness and scale of the security operation in the capital this weekend has become much more visible.

On the roof of Buckingham Palace police spotters can be seen with high-powered binoculars.

Convoys with motorcycle outriders are whisking the King and other members of the Royal Family between rehearsals and other events.

The crowds gathering on The Mall are being watched by uniformed officers. Extra CCTV cameras have been installed along the route, and police are using live automated facial recognition cameras to try to spot known suspects in the crowd.

The Met Police said it was using a layered security approach, with visible officers on the streets, and others working covertly and watching the crowd. And underlying the whole operation is the close intelligence co-operation with the security service MI5.

The Commissioner Mark Rowley has described it as the biggest single deployment of police in London ever.
 
Apparently he is a Pakistani origin person

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King Charles III’s security staff will be in full force at the coronation tomorrow (May 6) – and attracted their fair share of attention in March when they joined the monarch on his first official state visit as King to Germany.

Claims that the team has fake hands in a bid to conceal weapons took the internet by storm, though an ex-bodyguard has debunked these claims.

Despite this, interest in the team has continued to grow and one member, in particular, has attracted attention on social media.

The security guard was seen accompanying the monarch on several of his recent social engagements, with many on TikTok and other sites comparing him to a character from the Kingsman film franchise.

Who is King Charles’ private bodyguard and how did the comparisons come about?

Who is King Charles’ III private bodyguard?

The King’s private bodyguard has not officially been named – although the bearded security officer has been ever-present at his public appearances over the past few months.

Although it’s not been confirmed whether he will be at the coronation, it would seem likely – as he has been seen at other events where Charles has greeted the public, including when he returned to London following the passing of Queen Elizabeth II.

On that occasion he was heard asking crowds to put their phones down as the new monarch greeted well-wishers outside Buckingham Palace following his return to London.

‘Phones down as we come past please,’ he was heard saying, telling the public to ‘enjoy the moment’.

However, it’s his umbrella that has attracted the most interest – and therefore the Kingsman comparison – causing him to go viral on TikTok.

Many have likened him to Colin Firth’s character, Harry Hart, referring to the umbrella he has been carrying as a ‘gunbrella’ – similar to the gadget-laden device Firth’s character carries in that film.

‘That thing he’s holding is a GUNbrella, not an umbrella,’ one person commented on Twitter, while another added: ‘I love him he needs to be the next James Bond… such an amazing guy.’

Not only has he been attracting attention, but the royal bodyguards in general have come under the spotlight, with some suggesting their hands may not be moving.

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Westminster Abbey's doors are open, and we're starting to see dignitaries and celebrities arriving for the Coronation of King Charles III

Lavish displays of royal pageantry are expected, with processions planned either side of the service

On The Mall, thousands of people are enjoying a party atmosphere, cheering and singing as they wait to see the royal processions

The ceremony itself will be led by the Archbishop of Canterbury at 11:00 BST (10:00 GMT)

Anti-monarchy protests spearheaded by Republic are taking place - the chief executive of the group is among half a dozen people arrested near Trafalgar Square
 
Has been waiting all his life for this moment Charles!

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Every single Pakistani news channel is showing this coronation. Very boring so far.
 
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Every single Pakistani news channel is showing this coronation. Very boring so far.
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BBC interviewed Bol TV correspondent and he said that there was huge interest in Pakistan.
 
The radical lefty protesters arrested should be hanged in public and made an example of.

Pathetic human beings, who have no life, no purpose, no values, so decide to seek attention by causing disruption on this auspicious day.

Hang them!
 
Latest updates from BBC:

The King and Queen are back at Buckingham Palace after a lengthy Coronation service and an elaborate procession through London in the Gold State Coach

The couple were crowned King and queen in a ceremony full of music and symbolism inside Westminster Abbey

About 2,200 people, including the Royal Family, celebrities, faith leaders and heads of state, were there to witness the event

Thousands of people lined The Mall to catch a glimpse of the royal couple as the procession went past

The King and queen will appear on the Palace balcony shortly to wave at crowds and watch a fly-ast

Earlier, leading members of Republic, the anti-monarchy group, were among people arrested near Trafalgar Square
 
A dose of realism from Owen Jones. Once this generation of boomers die out, the monarchy will be dead. Millenials and Gen-Z won't allow for it.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The monarchy is doomed. Happy <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Coronation?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Coronation</a>! <a href="https://t.co/zNO932ggQD">pic.twitter.com/zNO932ggQD</a></p>— Owen Jones (@OwenJones84) <a href="https://twitter.com/OwenJones84/status/1654799697268056065?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 6, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
 
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">&#55356;&#56821;&#55356;&#56816;&#55356;&#57295; Cricket stars <a href="https://twitter.com/iNaseemShah?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@iNaseemShah</a> & <a href="https://twitter.com/MHafeez22?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MHafeez22</a> would like to wish Their Majesties King Charles III & Queen Camilla the very best on their <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Coronation?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Coronation</a> !<a href="https://twitter.com/RoyalFamily?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RoyalFamily</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/FCDOGovUK?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@FCDOGovUK</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/commonwealthsec?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@commonwealthsec</a> <a href="https://t.co/0Xhsk1WSJ9">pic.twitter.com/0Xhsk1WSJ9</a></p>— UKinPakistan&#55356;&#56812;&#55356;&#56807;&#55356;&#56821;&#55356;&#56816; Commonwealth #BestHai (@ukinpakistan) <a href="https://twitter.com/ukinpakistan/status/1654802694526369794?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 6, 2023</a></blockquote>
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People sing hymns for this guy but would bash on every monarch of a Muslim country. Neither a fan of monarchy nor of the Arab kings, but hypocrisy is blatant. Charles is such an unlikeable guy.
 
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King's Speech: Charles booed by protesters after setting out Rishi Sunak's political agenda

The King was booed by protesters as he left parliament after outlining Rishi Sunak's agenda for the year ahead.

Tougher sentences for the country's most serious offenders and a crackdown on grooming took centre stage in the first King's Speech in decades.

The monarch struck a personal note when he began his speech - the first by a king in more than 70 years - by acknowledging the "legacy of service and devotion to this country" shown by his "beloved mother, the late Queen".

Reading out Prime Minister Sunak's agenda for the upcoming year, the King said the Sentencing Bill would be brought forward to "increase the confidence of victims".

Further measures would also be introduced to give police more powers to "prevent new and complex crimes" and child sexual abuse, he added.

Despite the emphasis on crime, there was no mention of the recent pro-Palestinian protests that have been taking place across the UK, and which Ms Braverman has described as "hate marches".

Her controversial plans to restrict the use of tents for people who are homeless were also not raised by the King.

Ahead of the speech, anti-monarchy protesters gathered outside parliament with placards which read: "Not my king!".

They could be heard booing the King as he left parliament for Buckingham Palace once he had delivered the speech.

At 1,223 words, the King's Speech was the longest by a monarch at a State Opening of Parliament since 2005.

It began when the King noted that the COVID pandemic and the war in Ukraine had created "significant long-term challenges for the United Kingdom".

He said Mr Sunak's government was focused on "increasing economic growth and safeguarding the health and security of the British people for generations to come".

The King repeated the prime minister's key pledge to bring down inflation, which currently stands at 6.7%, and said the government would support the Bank of England "in that goal" by taking "responsible decisions on spending and borrowing".

Previously announced ambitions to create a "smoke-free generation" were raised, as the monarch said the government would restrict the sale of tobacco so that children currently aged 14 or younger can never be sold cigarettes.

The King - a lifelong environmental campaigner - also confirmed Mr Sunak's plans to grant new oil and gas licences "helping the country to transition to net zero by 2050 without adding undue burdens on households" in the Offshore Petroleum and Licensing Bill.

Elsewhere, he reaffirmed the prime minister's plans to introduce an Advanced British Standard, a "new Baccalaureate-style qualification" for 16 to 19-year-olds that will combine and replace A-Levels and T-Levels, while also carrying out a crackdown on "poor quality" university degrees in favour of more young people taking high quality apprenticeships.

Turning to housing, the government will bring forward the Leasehold and Freehold Bill to make it easier and cheaper for leaseholders to purchase their freehold and, it is hoped, tackle the issue of punitive service charges.

The long-awaited Renters Reform Bill, under which no-fault evictions are set to be banned, is designed to increase security for renters - but it has come under criticism after Levelling Up Secretary Michael Gove said he would not enact the policy until courts have been reformed.

Concluding the speech, the King said: "My government will, in all respects, seek to make long-term decisions in the interests of future generations.

"My ministers will address inflation and the drivers of low growth over demands for greater spending or borrowing.

"My ministers will put the security of communities and the nation ahead of the rights of those who endanger it.

"By taking these long-term decisions, my government will change this country and build a better future."

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King uses Christmas message to praise 'growing awareness' of protecting environment

The King has used his second Christmas message to praise people's "growing awareness of how we must protect our Earth".

The monarch described the natural world as a "manifestation of the divine" and said that caring for it is a "responsibility owned by people of all faiths and none".

"We care for the Earth for the sake of our children's children," he said.

Alongside a clip of him being shown the work of Baus Taka Enterprise in Mombasa, Kenya, he said: "During my lifetime I've been so pleased to see a growing awareness of how we must protect the Earth and our natural world as the one home which we all share.

"I find great inspiration now from the way so many people recognise this."

That message is also reflected in the Christmas story, he added, "which tells us that angels brought the message of hope first to shepherds".

He described them as "people who lived simply along God's creatures" and "those close to nature".

He also referenced the wars in the Middle East and Ukraine as a "time of increasingly tragic conflict around the world" and said he "prays that we can also do all in our power to protect each other".

"The words of Jesus seem more than ever relevant: do to others as you would have them to you," he said.

Reflecting on his coronation in May, he said he and Queen Camilla were "delighted" by the presence of hundreds of NHS, social care and other key workers at Westminster Abbey, describing them as an "essential backbone of our society".

On the theme of caring for others, clips of him, Camilla, Prince William, the Princess of Wales, and their children Prince George and Princess Charlotte were played taking part in various community projects, including one organised by the Scouts and the Coronation Food Project.

"Throughout the year, my family have witnessed how people of all ages are making a difference to their communities," the King said.

There were brief references to his mother, the late Queen, and "those who are no longer with us", as well as the cost of living crisis - which he called a "time of real hardship to many".

The message was filmed at Buckingham Palace, without his mother's signature framed photographs of family members in the background - and a Christmas tree instead.

It ended with a performance by the Bexley Music Primary Choir from south London.



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King Charles III is set to attend hospital next week for treatment for an enlarged prostate.

Buckingham Palace said the King's condition is benign but he will undergo a "corrective procedure".

The 75 year old's public engagements will be postponed for a short period of recuperation, the palace said.

The announcement comes shortly after it was revealed the Princess of Wales is in hospital after undergoing abdominal surgery.

"In common with thousands of men each year, The King has sought treatment for an enlarged prostate," the statement said.

Benign prostate enlargement is common in men over 50 and is not usually a serious condition, according to the NHS website.

The condition does not mean the patient has an increased risk of developing prostate cancer.

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King Charles to be treated for benign prostate condition

King Charles is to undergo a corrective procedure and his public engagements will be postponed, Buckingham Palace says.
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FearlessRoar said:
King Charles III is set to attend hospital next week for treatment for an enlarged prostate.

Buckingham Palace said the King's condition is benign but he will undergo a "corrective procedure".

The 75 year old's public engagements will be postponed for a short period of recuperation, the palace said.

The announcement comes shortly after it was revealed the Princess of Wales is in hospital after undergoing abdominal surgery.

"In common with thousands of men each year, The King has sought treatment for an enlarged prostate," the statement said.

Benign prostate enlargement is common in men over 50 and is not usually a serious condition, according to the NHS website.

The condition does not mean the patient has an increased risk of developing prostate cancer.

Source: BBC

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King Charles is to undergo a corrective procedure and his public engagements will be postponed, Buckingham Palace says.
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King Charles 'doing well' after prostate treatment

King Charles has had his treatment for an enlarged prostate, after being admitted to hospital on Friday morning.

Queen Camilla said the King is "doing well". He is expected to spend at least one night at the hospital.

The procedure was carried out at the London Clinic private hospital, where Catherine, the Princess of Wales had surgery last week.

The King visited his daughter-in-law in the hospital on Friday morning, ahead of his own treatment.

Queen Camilla left the hospital in Marylebone in central London on Friday evening, having arrived with the King this morning.

Before leaving the hospital, she said of her husband: "He's doing well, thank you."

King Charles had made his health problem public as a way of sending a message to other men to get their prostates checked.

A statement from Buckingham Palace said the King was "delighted to learn that his diagnosis is having a positive impact on public health awareness".

He also thanked those who had "sent their good wishes".

The plan for King Charles, aged 75, to have "corrective procedure" for his enlarged prostate was revealed by the palace last week. He travelled on Thursday from Sandringham to London to have the operation.

A benign prostate problem, which is non-cancerous, is common in older men, according to the NHS.

About one in three men over the age of 50 will have some symptoms of an enlarged prostate, which is a gland that sits just below the bladder.

The medical treatment is not significant enough to require any constitutional changes for the King's role as head of state. There will not be a need for "counsellors of state" who can stand in when a monarch is seriously ill.

A spokeswoman for Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said he had sent best wishes to the King for a "speedy recovery".

The King is being treated in the same hospital where his daughter-in-law Catherine had "abdominal surgery" last week.

The King and the Princess of Wales are being treated in the London Clinic

When she leaves the hospital it is expected that she will spend several months recuperating at home in Windsor. It means the princess will not be taking part in any official duties until after Easter.

There was a third royal health story this week, when it was revealed that Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York, had been diagnosed with malignant melanoma, a form of skin cancer.

It had been discovered during treatment for her breast cancer, which had been diagnosed last summer.

"Naturally another cancer diagnosis has been a shock, but I'm in good spirits and grateful for the many messages of love and support," said the duchess, who was formerly married to Prince Andrew.

A spokesman for the duchess said she will have further investigations to ensure the melanoma has been caught in the early stages.
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The King has been diagnosed with cancer and has started treatment today, Buckingham Palace has announced.

The diagnosis comes following treatment for an enlarged prostate, although the palace says he does not have prostate cancer.

The palace has not confirmed what type of cancer the King has.



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The way the lady ITV announced it, I thought he had died. Let's hope that Charles recovers to full health and beats this terrible disease
 
King Charles' cancer 'caught early', as Harry flies in to see him

King Charles' cancer was caught early and the whole country is hoping he can make a full recovery, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said on Tuesday, as messages of support for the 75-year-old monarch poured in from world leaders.

Buckingham Palace revealed on Monday that Charles, on the throne for less than 18 months since the death of his mother Queen Elizabeth, was suffering from a "form of cancer" and would postpone his public engagements to undergo treatment.

The king was remaining "wholly positive" and looking forward to returning to public work as soon as possible, the palace said.

Charles' younger son Prince Harry, estranged from the royal family, is due to arrive in Britain shortly and his elder brother, heir-to-the-throne Prince William, is expected to step up to fulfil some of the monarch's duties.

Sunak said he had been "shocked and sad" at the news.

"All our thoughts are with him and his family. You know, thankfully, this has been caught early," he told BBC radio.

Charles is planning to continue with much of his private work as monarch including his weekly audience with the prime minister and dealing with state papers, and Sunak said he was in regular contact with the king.

"That will of course continue as normal and we'll crack on with everything," he said.

Charles spent the night at his Clarence House home near Buckingham Palace on Monday after beginning a series of out-patient treatments.

The cancer was discovered when Charles stayed three nights in hospital last month where he underwent a corrective procedure for a benign enlarged prostate. Beyond confirming it was not prostate cancer, the palace has not given any further details.

The royal family usually keep medical matters private, but the palace said Charles had chosen to go public as he was patron of a number of cancer-related charities.

While the king will receive expert care, his diagnosis will draw attention to Britain's rising cancer waiting times with the state-run National Health Service (NHS) which is widely regarded as being in crisis.

Survival rates for cancer in Britain lag those of other European countries for nine out of 10 of the most common types of the disease, according to an NHS Confederation report published in January.

Surprise diagnosis

The surprise diagnosis, which has dominated British media since the announcement was made, is another personal blow for Charles during his year and a half on the throne.

Early last year, Harry published his autobiography "Spare", which contained damning revelations about his father and elder brother, while Charles has also had to contend with ongoing allegations against his brother Prince Andrew relating to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Harry, who quit royal duties in 2020, is flying back to Britain from California where he lives with his American wife Meghan and two children after Charles told him and his other immediate family of his diagnosis.

Royal commentators have speculated that the shock news might lead to a thawing in relations. Stephanie Petit, royal editor for People magazine, said Harry's swift return to Britain was a sign of how serious the situation was.

"It's also hopefully a sign that they can put things aside and really focus on what's important and maybe mend some bonds," she said.

The king's cancer revelation comes as Kate, the Princess of Wales and wife of heir William, recuperates at home after spending two weeks in hospital following planned abdominal surgery for an unspecified but non-cancerous condition.

She is not expected to return to public duties until after Easter and the absence of the senior figures will put pressure on the other working royals to perform extra engagements.

Charles has always been keen to have a more slimmed down monarchy but with his younger brother Andrew and Harry no longer involved, all those who currently carry out royal engagements are aged over 50 apart from William and Kate, with some now in their 80s.

His sister, Princess Anne, often tops the list for being the busiest royal, followed by Charles.

"After the upheavals caused by the death of the late Queen and the controversies surrounding the Dukes of Sussex and York (Harry and Andrew), the hopes after the Coronation were for a period of calm and consolidation," the Daily Telegraph said in an editorial.

"But illnesses cannot be predicted or avoided, not even by a man who has looked after himself so well. We, along with the rest of the nation, wish His Majesty a speedy recovery."

SOURCE: https://www.reuters.com/world/uk/uk...LONDON, Feb 6 (Reuters),to Britain to see him.
 
King Charles thanks public for support after cancer diagnosis

King Charles has given his "heartfelt thanks" for messages of support from the public, in his first statement since being diagnosed with cancer.

The 75-year-old monarch said: "As all those who have been affected by cancer will know, such kind thoughts are the greatest comfort and encouragement."

News of the diagnosis was announced by Buckingham Palace on Monday.

The King is being treated for an unspecified form of cancer and is currently staying at Sandringham.

His cancer was detected while he was undergoing treatment for an enlarged prostate in January. While the type of cancer has not been disclosed, the Palace confirmed it was not prostate cancer.

In the message of thanks, he wrote: "It is equally heartening to hear how sharing my own diagnosis has helped promote public understanding and shine a light on the work of all those organisations which support cancer patients and their families across the UK and wider world.

"My lifelong admiration for their tireless care and dedication is all the greater as a result of my own personal experience."

The King has stepped back from all public-facing duties while he is being treated for the cancer, with senior royals - including Queen Camilla and Prince of Wales - taking on his duties for some events.

He left Clarence House, London, for his Norfolk residence on Wednesday, accompanied by the Queen. His younger son, the Duke of Sussex, had flown in from the US for a brief visit earlier that day.

"I have to be seen to be believed" was one of the guiding principle of the late Queen Elizabeth II. Well, the King won't be seen any time soon, the whirlwind of engagements is paused for the moment.

But he will be heard from.

And by the normally very restrained standards of Royal prose, this is pretty personal.

Not many people of his age have chosen to make their medical condition a global talking point. And the King goes out of his way to express his hope that his relative openness has served a purpose.

And there's more - this is a man who, like so many cancer patients, is now in hands of the doctors and the nurses. And like many patients he goes out of his way to highlight the work of those who care, work he has of course come into contact with before, but never like this.

The thanks the King gives for all the messages of support is unsurprising royal fare. But even there, the meeting of man and monarch in diagnosis and treatment is revealed - those messages, he says in rather different words, mean a lot.

The Queen had said her husband was "very touched by all the letters and messages the public have been sending from everywhere".

Speaking at an event at Salisbury Cathedral on Thursday, she said the support had been "very cheering".

Media caption,

King Charles "is doing extremely well under the circumstances," the Queen says

Prince William had also expressed gratitude for messages of support for his father and also for his wife, the Princess of Wales, as she recovers from abdominal surgery.

She is not expected to return to royal duties until after Easter.

Speaking at a charity fundraiser for London's Air Ambulance, attended by guests including Hollywood star Tom Cruise, Prince William said the comments meant "a great deal to us all".

"It's fair to say the past few weeks have had rather a 'medical' focus," he said.

The King's sister, the Princess Royal, acknowledged words of support for both the monarch and Catherine earlier this week. Anne attended the Six Nations match between Scotland and France on Saturday, in her role as the patron of Scottish Rugby.

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King Charles thanks public for support after cancer diagnosis

Charles says it has been been "the greatest comfort" in first statement since diagnosis.
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Britain's King Charles attended church on Sunday in his first public outing since announcing last week he had been diagnosed with cancer and would postpone some engagements to undergo treatment.

The king, wearing a brown overcoat and carrying an umbrella, waved as he arrived with his wife, Camilla, at St Mary Magdalene church in Sandringham in eastern England.

Buckingham Palace announced on Monday that Charles, 75, had been diagnosed with an unspecified form of cancer. The king has been on the throne for less than 18 months following the death of his mother Queen Elizabeth.


 
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