An art dealer has hailed King Charles’ new fiery red painting as ‘extraordinary’, describing it as the ‘most progressive royal portrait in a very long time’. The King today unveiled the first completed official portrait of himself since the Coronation at Buckingham Palace. The painting, by the renowned artist Jonathan …
Read More »Side-by-side: King Charles’ first year as head of state compared to the late Queens’ in pictures
A year ago today, King Charles succeeded his late mother Queen Elizabeth II as monarch and was crowned in a regal ceremony inside Westminster Abbey. King Charles’ Coronation was watched by more than 20 million people in the UK and millions more around the world, yet today, His Majesty wishes to mark …
Read More »Revealed: Meghan’s popularity with the British public remains unchanged, with just 25 per cent having a positive view of the Duchess – while all other royals enjoy rising approval ratings
Meghan Markle’s popularity with the British public remains unchanged, with just 25 per cent having a positive view of the Duchess, a survey has revealed. The survey, conducted for The Mail on Sunday, showed Meghan was the only member of the Royal Family whose approval ratings did not rise since …
Read More »How Charles’ first year since his Coronation has been one of his hardest as a royal: The King has grappled with his and Kate’s cancer, Thomas Kingston’s death, more Omid Scobie barbs in Endgame book and renewed focus on Prince Andrew in Netflix’s Scoop
He was crowned in a majestic ceremony inside Westminster Abbey a year ago today. King Charles’ Coronation was watched by more than 20million people in the UK and millions more around the world. But in the year since that stunning day, His Majesty has had a lot to deal with, …
Read More »King celebrates his Coronation anniversary: Royal Family asks fans to share their favourite memories of the day as Charles marks one year on the throne ‘in his mother’s mould and with little fuss’
The Royal Family today asked people for their favourite memories of King Charles III and Queen Camilla’s Coronation to mark the first anniversary of the momentous day. Gun salutes will be heard across London today in celebration of the Coronation with 41 volleys fired at noon by the King’s Troop Royal …
Read More »Just what the doctor ordered… poll shows more than half of Britons think King Charles is doing a good job, with widespread support rising across the political divides
The King receives a major vote of confidence today, with the news that the majority of Britons believe he is doing a good job. A landmark poll to mark the first anniversary of Charles’s Coronation also shows a strong increase in support for the Monarch in the past 12 months. …
Read More »Queen Camilla was ‘relaxed either way’ about the decision to drop ‘consort’ from her title ahead of the Coronation as the royal household debated the decision, sources claim
Buckingham Palace was somewhat divided over the decision to drop ‘consort’ from Queen Camilla’s title, it has been claimed. As the monarch, 75, formally ascended the throne at last year’s Coronation, discussions were taking place behind the scenes over the Queen’s title – as she was then known as Queen …
Read More »King Charles’ attendance at this year’s royal garden parties ‘will be confirmed on the day’ as he continues his cancer treatment, Palace announces
The attendance of King Charles III and other Royal Family members at garden parties this summer will be ‘confirmed on the day’, Buckingham Palace said today. Two of the traditional gatherings will take place in the Buckingham Palace Garden in London later this month – next Wednesday, May 8 and …
Read More »Harry’s subtle snub to royal family? Prince doesn’t wear Coronation medal given to him by King Charles to present ‘Soldier of the Year’ award – after previously dropping it in message to US veterans last year
Prince Harry appeared to forego wearing the medal marking his father’s coronation as he handed out an award to a top-performing American soldier, according to eagle-eyed royal observers. The Duke of Sussex wore an assortment of medals on his jacket as he named combat medic Sergeant First Class Elizabeth Marks the …
Read More »King Charles gets his own plaque for Buckingham Palace gallery as he begins putting his own stamp on royal estate
King Charles is set to get his own plaque at Buckingham Palace following his accession to the British throne. Plans have been lodged for a stone plaque to be installed at The King’s Gallery which exhibits works from the Royal Collection and is visited by millions of people every year. It …
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