King Charles III Opens Parliament For the First Time as Monarch
King Charles outlined the British government’s legislative priorities during his opening address of Parliament.
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Charles to Deliver ‘King’s Speech’ to Parliament
In keeping with tradition, he will outline the priorities of the prime minister at the opening of Parliament — including, this year, more fossil fuel extraction.
Jacobite Hero Bonnie Prince Charlie Gets a Fresh Face, Acne and All
The prince, Charles Edward Stuart, led a Jacobite uprising in the Scottish Highlands in 1745. A new recreation of his face seeks to humanize the man behind the legend.
Thailand’s Old Guard Keeps Its Grip After Voters Seek Change
The country went months without naming a new prime minister, only for Parliament to elect Srettha Thavisin, a candidate that many frustrated voters say represents the establishment.
King Charles Doesn’t Have as Many Swans as He Used to
For hundreds of years, the royal family has laid claim to many of England’s swans. An annual count found a worrisome drop in cygnets along a stretch of the River Thames this year.
Contemporary African Royals, in Regalia and Complexity
A new photography exhibition at London’s Tate Modern includes images of monarchs from across the continent, steering away from Western imagery.
Prince Harry’s Lawyers Make Closing Remarks: What to Know About the Court Case
The prince has sued a British media company, Mirror Group Newspapers, claiming that reporters hacked his phone more than a decade ago.
Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York, Had Surgery for Breast Cancer
Ms. Ferguson, the ex-wife of Prince Andrew, had a single mastectomy after a routine mammogram. A spokesperson said her prognosis was good.
As Lord Mayor, a 22-Year-Old Vaulted From Public Housing Into London’s Elite
Hamza Taouzzale became the first Muslim and youngest ever Lord Mayor of Westminster, a ceremonial post that outranks many of the capital’s most powerful and privileged.
Irma Capece Minutolo, Opera Singer and Partner to Exiled King, Dies at 87
The former Naples beauty queen became famous as the companion to the playboy Farouk I of Egypt, then carved out a successful opera career.