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22/04 Royal exhibition to recount 40 years of Charles on tour in 70 artworks

Visitors to Buckingham Palace will be able to see works by official tour artists who accompanied visits to 96 countries

21/04 MPs and peers oppose Donald Trump address to parliament during UK visit

Concerns raised address would be inappropriate because of president’s comments about UK, Nato and Ukraine

21/04 What career will the Princess Leonor de Asturias study and in what university?

Princess Leonor arrived at Callao as part of her military training aboard the ship Juan Sebastián de Elcano, but canceled her activities in Peru for security measures. What academic plans does the heiress have?

20/04 Prince Andrew joins Charles and Camilla for Easter Sunday service

Duke of York attends royal family’s traditional Easter service at Windsor Castle with Sarah, Duchess of York

20/04 The Edwardians: Age of Elegance; Cartier review – excess all areas

British royal history in the era of Fabergé, photography, empire, war and tiny waists is an expertly spangled soap opera. And a blockbuster Cartier show of jewels, maharajas and movie stars rises above the gossip

18/04 No-fly zone in place over Sandringham royal estate ‘after Zelenskyy scare’

Move reportedly came after drones over king’s residence sparked worries on weekend of Ukraine president’s arrival

18/04 Donald Trump ‘expecting to make second state visit to UK in September’

US president and first lady received invitation in February from King Charles for unprecedented repeat trip

17/04 Queen Elizabeth II’s solicitor managed offshore wealth for Assad’s uncle

Exclusive: Mark Bridges of Farrer & Co was trustee for Rifaat al-Assad, later charged with war crimes in 2024

14/04 UK’s oldest Indian restaurant faces closure in dispute with crown estate

Owner of Michelin-starred Veeraswamy, London, heads to high court to object to ‘heartless’ plans to upgrade building

12/04 A Dartmoor village is paying Prince William £1.5m-a-year for an abandoned prison - and former inmates say it gave them cancer

As ex-prisoners sue over claims that high levels of radon gas have led to serious illnesses, taxpayers continue to foot the rental bill

12/04 Prince Harry ‘exhausted’ by legal battle over UK police protection

Duke of Sussex says removal of security after he and Meghan left royal duties was ‘difficult to swallow’

10/04 King Charles and Queen Camilla pay recovering Pope Francis surprise visit

British royals wish pontiff well in recovery from pneumonia during their state visit to Italy

08/04 ‘The king of jewellers’: V&A charts the rise of Cartier in new exhibition

Exhibition will explore relationship between British royal family and French jeweller, with more than 350 pieces on display

08/04 Belgian prince loses legal battle to receive social security benefits on top of royal allowance

Prince Laurent had argued that his work entitled him to the same benefits as independent entrepreneurs but a court in Brussels disagreed

07/04 Our state is so strong?

The strong state is good. Easy to destroy. He does not fear the collapse. Self -confidence becomes strong state. It becomes merciful. He loves, protects, arms. May Allah not really give our state to our state

05/04 King Charles will have to tone down support for net zero after Badenoch says 2050 is ‘impossible’

Constitutional expert says Tory leader’s break from political consensus over target for greenhouse gasses will require monarch to choose his words carefully

04/04 Prince Andrew wrote birthday letters to Xi Jinping, ex-adviser told court

Released court statement says alleged Chinese spy helped draft private letters to Chinese president

30/03 Prince Harry charity row: why did he resign and what is dispute about?

Duke of Sussex and other trustees have quit Sentebale, while the charity’s chair accuses them of trying to oust her

30/03 Donors quit Prince Harry’s charity when he left UK, says Sentebale chair

Sophie Chandauka claims there is ‘significant correlation’ with drop in funders and prince’s move to the US

30/03 Hockney says he did not offer to paint King Charles during royal visit

British artist, 87, who was visited by the king in his London home, said he did not know him well enough to paint him

29/03 Prince Harry accused of bullying ‘at scale’ by chair of charity he founded

Sophie Chandauka says duke unleashed ‘Sussex machine’ but source close to ex-trustees claims accusation baseless

28/03 Two killed in Nepal as pro-monarchy protesters clash with police

The country officially abolished the monarchy in 2008, two years after King Gyanendra Shah was ousted.

28/03 King Charles waves to well-wishers after hospital stay for cancer treatment side-effects

Sources say the stay was ‘a minor bump in the road’, and state visit to Italy is expected to go ahead

28/03 King Charles III Briefly Hospitalised Over Cancer Treatment Side Effects

King briefly hospitalized for observation on Thursday after experiencing "temporary side effects" related to a scheduled cancer treatment.

27/03 King undergoes hospital observation due to cancer treatment side effects

Charles now back at Clarence House after ‘temporary side effects’, with Friday engagements postponed, Palace says

25/03 ‘I don’t buy it’ … Ava Pickett on her play about Anne Boleyn’s treason and incest

Was the second wife of Henry VIII really guilty of the crimes she was beheaded for? Pickett’s award-winning new play takes a sideways look at her downfall – by imagining its impact on everyday women

23/03 Princess Eugenie's 'quiet' birthday as her royal future exposed by Paul Burrell

Princess Eugenie will likely be spending her 35th birthday with her husband Jack Brooksbank and their two sons on Sunday

19/03 How King Charles is sending Canada subtle signals of support amid Trump’s threats

King Charles isn’t permitted to interfere in politics. Nonetheless, there are an array of signs that he’s throwing his support behind Canada amid Donald Trump’s annexation threats.

19/03 Prince Harry US visa documents released in redacted form over harassment fears

US thinktank made FoI request for Harry’s visa form after California-residing royal wrote about drug use in memoir Spare

16/03 Severed head of King George V statue may have resurfaced at Irish rappers’ Melbourne gig

Hip hop trio Kneecap appeared to show head of King’s Domain statue beheaded nine months ago

11/03 Police admit arrest of anti-monarchy heckler in Oxford was unlawful

Symon Hill paid £2,500 by Thames Valley police over his arrest at proclamation of Charles III’s accession in 2022

10/03 King Charles’s Apple Music playlist: are they really his favourite songs?

Some of the choices on The King’s Music Room – Beyoncé, Raye – are frankly implausible but disco and reggae from his youth do get a nod

10/03 King Charles pays tribute to ‘marvellous’ Bob Marley as he shares favourite songs

Monarch recalls ‘infectious energy’ of late reggae singer in Apple Music broadcast to celebrate Commonwealth Day

08/03 The Sussexes have to earn their bread somehow, so let them make cake | Martha Gill

With Love, Meghan is bad TV, but there are worse ways for a former royal to bring in the bucks than cooking up crostini

07/03 Sole portrait of England’s ‘nine-day queen’ thought to have been identified by researchers

‘Compelling evidence’ suggests figure is Lady Jane Grey, making it only known depiction made before 1554 execution

07/03 Can’t Get You Out of My Head: King Charles reveals love of Kylie’s music

Monarch shares soundtrack to his life, including disco, reggae and Afrobeats, to celebrate Commonwealth Day

05/03 Not worn for 140 years: Queen Mary presents a special piece of jewelry

During her state visit to Finland, Queen Mary shows historical jewelry: the gold diadem of Queen Caroline Amalie and the bracelet of Princess Vilhelmine Marie have been seen for the first time for over 140 years. What is behind the glamorous pieces?

04/03 King Charles ‘determined to play part’ in diplomacy as he welcomes Trudeau

Monarch keen to put his soft power to use amid Trump’s incendiary rhetoric on Canada and tension over Ukraine

02/03 King Charles meets Zelenskyy after president attends summit in London

Ukraine’s leader welcomed to Sandringham following gathering of European leaders hosted by Keir Starmer

01/03 Starmer may have weaponised the Windsors, but soft power is the royals’ great asset

Just as in the Oval Office this week, history shows the royals can be deployed to serve British interests – whether they like it or not

25/02 Norman Foster on shortlist to design Queen Elizabeth II memorial

Architect who was once highly critical of King Charles is part of team that is one of five finalists for scheme

24/02 Anti-monarchy group launch new 15ft prop as they announce next huge protest

Republic is set to flaunt its latest mascot during a protest next month on Commonwealth Day in London.

23/02 The world's 'most isolated island' offering free land to new settlers

Do beers by the beach for 365 days a year on free land sound like your thing? Well, this area might be for you. However, locals warn that island living "isn't for everyone".

22/02 'William and Kate will never see Australians ditch the Crown'

Leading Australians are confident Aussies will not vote for a republic in the lifetimes of the Prince and Princess of Wales

15/02 'Hopeless’ royal should be ‘second division football manager', expert claims

David Starkey, a historian who penned such books as Henry: Model of a Tyrant, recently shared his thoughts on the current state of the monarchy

15/02 Ministers face questions about Prince Andrew’s use of public money

Labour peer will ask the government about the Duke of York’s conduct after calling for greater scrutiny of the royals in parliament

12/02 Harry celebrates beating boy, 10, at snow tubing race as Meghan admits 'no way'

Prince Harry raced a 10-year-old boy on a snow tube in Whistler, British Columbia, after meeting the youngster and his mother at the Invictus Games

10/02 No 10 denies dragging king into politics after visit to Cornwall with Starmer

Government says timing of visit to ‘sustainable community’ days before major housing announcement is a coincidence

09/02 From ribbon cutting to real-world impact: how William and Kate are treading a fine political line

In proclaiming their plans to end homelessness and transform early education, the royals are moving away from traditional duties. But are they at risk of stepping on political toes?

08/02 Africa's 'richest leader' worth £1.7bn - king of country with incredible palaces

The monarch ascended to the throne following his father's death, inheriting vast wealth in the process.

06/02 Will King Charles TV change your life and save the planet? Probably not, but he’s brave to try | Stephen Bates

The monarch’s new doc raises many questions. Why Amazon? Will it compete with Harry and Meghan – or Clarkson’s Farm, asks former Guardian royal correspondent Stephen Bates

05/02 How about HMS Backpedal for the new Royal Navy submarine? | Letters

Letters: Rosalind Mitchell says the name Agincourt could have offended Scots as well as the French. John Rushton finds the humour in news of a royal intervention

05/02 The Long Wave: Why more countries are ditching the British monarchy

Charles is king of 14 Commonwealth realms – but possibly not for much longer. A look at the drive for decolonisation. Plus, Bob Marley at 80

04/02 Prince Andrew ‘terrified’ amid calls for fresh FBI probe

Disgraced Prince Andrew is said to be too scared to visit the US again amid fresh calls for an FBI probe into the scandal surrounding Jeffrey Epstein.

03/02 Why do Musk, Zuckerberg and other “broliargs” swear Trump? - Meduza

Silicon Valley for a long time was considered a stronghold of liberalism and progress. Moreover, since last year, scientists and journalists are in alarm: the founders of the largest technological companies are right.

01/02 Stop shielding UK royals from parliamentary scrutiny, says Labour peer

Lord Foulkes believes rules must change after series of scandals involving Prince Andrew

31/01 Prince Andrew adviser’s letter to alleged China spy reveals closeness of ties

Two-page document praises loyalty of Yang Tengbo and says he is ‘at very top of tree’ within Duke of York’s network

31/01 'I am Gen Z — my generation has forgotten how great this country is'

A recent revelation about other people my age has shown their ignorance to be downright dangerous.

31/01 Princess Beatrice has chosen to protect her new baby’s privacy online – good for her | Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett

Until recently, everyone’s children were waving from the proverbial balcony on social media. You know the tide has turned when even the royals have stopped, says Guardian columnist Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett

30/01 Joan Collins to play Wallis Simpson in new biopic

Star says she looks forward to playing the last days of ‘this iconic woman’ for whom Edward VIII abdicated the throne

27/01 William 'serious about giving young royal new title' after she takes on new role

Lady Louise Windsor has recently joined the St Andrew's University Office Training Corps, following in the footsteps of her great-grandmother.

25/01 King to cut down on royal 'hangers on' with new blueprint for William

King Charles has been tipped to reduce the number of working royals to minimise the cost taxpayers face to keep the monarchy going.

24/01 Meghan and Harry 'not good right now' and 'sitting back' after new humiliation

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are said to be 'upset and bruised' following a recent Vanity Fair article, which made a series of claims

22/01 Prince Harry says Sun publisher made ‘historic admission’ as he settles case

News Group Newspapers offered Harry ‘full and unequivocal apology’ for ‘serious intrusion’ by the paper

21/01 Five years after leaving royalty: the complex path of Harry and Meghan Markle

Settled in California, the couple faces personal and business challenges while remaining the focus of global debates, according to Vanity Fair

21/01 The great Harry and Meghan debate rages on – but I’m staying out of it | Zoe Williams

The exiled royals are caught between their need for attention and their disgust at the tabloid media crusade against them. I won’t pick a side in this tawdry culture war

18/01 ‘A watershed moment’: how will Labour play Trump 2.0?

Starmer open to second state visit for Donald Trump, amid worries about tariffs and recent setbacks to political relationship

17/01 Cultural figures and royals to boost UK’s global influence in ‘soft power council’

Group led by ministers will include representatives of the judiciary, music industry, BBC and Football Association

15/01 Princess Catherine's cancer is in remission

The Duchess of Wales spoke about her health after visiting the hospital where she had previously been treated on Tuesday.

15/01 Lady Louise Windsor could be forced to take on new royal title despite wishes

Lady Louise Windsor could become a working royal, after her cousin Prince William reportedly considered inviting her to join the front line of the Royal Family

14/01 Princess of Wales visits London hospital where she was treated for cancer

Palace aides say trip to meet patients and staff at Royal Marsden is important moment in her ‘personal journey’

14/01 Princess Katalin returned to the hospital where she was treated

This time, he came not as a patient, but as a visitor, personally thanked the workers and spoke with cancer patients.

14/01 MI5 files suggest queen was not briefed on spy in royal household for nine years

Documents indicate monarch was informed Anthony Blunt was Soviet agent in 1973, though he confessed in 1964

13/01 Kate Middleton assumes a new prestigious role granted by Charles III

According to information from Vanity Fair, the British monarchy is preparing a change that directly involves Prince William's wife. An important legacy will be part of your public responsibility

12/01 What are we paying senior royals for, if not to show up at presidential funerals? | Catherine Bennett

Perhaps gran’s grudge against Jimmy Carter explains why Edward, 14th in line, was sent

10/01 Coroner issues warning about antidepressants after suicide of royal’s husband

Thomas Kingston, son-in-law of Prince and Princess Michael of Kent, had been prescribed SSRIs

10/01 Prince William sends warning to royals as he tackles 'wasteful spending'

The Prince of Wales has a renewed vision for the monarchy's future, according to a source.

09/01 Controversy in the United Kingdom over the budget increase for the monarchy

A budget adjustment focused on the British royalty generates disagreements. Sectors question the use of public resources while national problems such as education and health persist, analyzes Vanity Fair

07/01 Watchdog criticises ex-bosses of king’s charity over donor dealings

Scottish Charity Regulator finds monarch’s former personal aide, Michael Fawcett, put foundation at ‘significant risk’

07/01 Andrew reported to cops for ‘using fake name’

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07/01 State car like a rolling safe: Mercedes S 680 Guard - cars couldn't be safer

The safest car in the world is built by Mercedes. Heads of state, royal families and top ministers travel with complete protection in the S 680 Guard. All materials used are tested by the ballistics office in Ulm.

06/01 Danish king changes coat of arms amid row with Trump over Greenland

Design shows intent to keep control of Faroe Islands and Greenland – which Trump says he would like the US to buy

05/01 Europe’s poorest Royal Family with net worth 180 times smaller than King Charles

This Royal Family is the poorest in Europe with a tiny fortune compared to Britain's King Charles.

04/01 King Charles has two official days off a year and even then he's seen in public

While the monarch carried out a significant number of engagements last year, the King did have to scale back on some of his work due to his cancer diagnosis.

01/01 The mystery of the death of Princess Mafalda of Savoy

The imprisonment in Buchenwald and the not entirely clear end of an Italian princess who is still much loved today and for whom some are calling for canonization

28/12 Charles' plan for Royal future includes 'secret weapon' who was Queen's 'rock'

Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh will celebrate her 60th birthday in January 2025, and has become one of the most respected and admired members of the royal family

25/12 King Charles's Christmas speech represents new era for Royal Family

King Charles's transparency about his cancer has also helped strengthen the monarchy in a year that could have so easily been sidetracked by the challenges cancer brings

25/12 King Charles offers ‘heartfelt thanks’ for cancer support in Christmas message

Monarch grateful to medical teams for their ‘comfort’ and praises UK communities for unity after summer riots

23/12 King Charles’ Christmas message to focus on healthcare workers

Monarch, who is undergoing cancer treatment, wanted venue with strong health connections and community presence

23/12 Artwork to explore why Elizabeth I would not marry Robert Dudley

Exclusive: Artwork offering fresh perspective on queen’s relationship with courtier to go on display at Kenilworth Castle

22/12 Cadbury’s dropped from royal warrant list for first time in 170 years

Chocolate maker one of 100 previous suppliers to royal household to be stripped of accolade under King Charles

22/12 Princess Beatrice to spend Christmas at Sandringham after Italy trip shelved

Plan for pregnant royal go overseas for festive period scrapped after doctors advise against travel

21/12 Prince William to end feudal restrictions on his Duchy of Cornwall estate

The royal has bowed to pressure over residents’ right to buy freeholds on parts of his hereditary land

20/12 The real casualty of Prince Andrew’s Christmas woes and a festive treat from Abba | Emma Brockes

Plus: Harry’s royal-themed message to the little people and why no one comes close to Britain’s love of knitted flapjacks

20/12 How second full year of Charles’s reign parallels 1992 ‘annus horribilis’

Much like in his mother’s terrible year, the monarchy’s vulnerabilities were exposed by a series of jolting events

20/12 King Charles’s cancer treatment ‘will continue into next year’

Palace source reportedly says there is optimism about treatment as king maintains busy public schedule

19/12 The Guardian view on Britain and its constitution: a country we should know better | Editorial

Editorial: A new survey shows that the UK has a far more exhaustive written version of its laws and principles than many think

19/12 Vilmos and Katalin skip the traditional Christmas lunch at Buckingham Palace

That doesn't mean they won't be spending Christmas with the rest of the royal family. True, not with all members. 

19/12 Hollywood insider shares surprising and 'gratifying' words Charles said to them

King Charles made the admission as he chatted to Hollywood director Christopher Nolan and his producer wife Emma Thomas

18/12 Prince Andrew to miss royal family’s traditional pre-Christmas lunch

Duke of York said to have pulled out of Buckingham Palace event after controversy over links to Chinese ‘spy’

18/12 The Long Wave: Christmas celebrations across the diaspora

From Nigeria to Trinidad, ’tis the season when our writers share stories of their favourite festive traditions. Plus, how a diaspora influx has led to soaring prices in Ghana

18/12 Prince Andrew’s ‘opaque’ finances provoke calls for register of royal interests

Claims of refused FOI requests into Duke of York’s business dealings come as controversy over alleged Chinese spy continues

16/12 Prince Andrew to miss royal family Christmas after links to alleged Chinese spy emerge

Duke of York will not attend traditional Christmas Day gathering at the king’s Sandringham estate in Norfolk

15/12 All eyes on Prince Andrew after alleged Chinese spy controversy

Royal sources say Charles is still considering whether to ban his brother from family’s Christmas Day walk

15/12 Who is H6, the Chinese businessman with links to Prince Andrew?

What do we know about former civil servant who some claim is regarded as a close confidante of the Duke of York?

15/12 World's longest-serving leader was in office when Lyndon Johnson was president

This leader took power before humans put a man on the moon, before Britain got rid of shillings, and before The Beatles split up.

15/12 Yvette Cooper admits ‘complex’ relations with China amid Prince Andrew spy claims

UK home secretary stressed need for economic co-operation, against backdrop of royal revelations

14/12 Prince Andrew may have been a victim of Chairman Mao’s ‘magic weapon’ | Isabel Hilton

The United Front Work Department aims to befriend, bribe and seduce ‘useful idiots’. Was Andrew caught up in its net?

13/12 Prince Andrew says he ‘ceased all contact’ with alleged Chinese spy after government advice

Statement from the Duke of York says he met the businessman through ‘official channels’ and ‘nothing of a sensitive nature ever discussed’

13/12 From prince to pariah: Andrew’s never-ending fall from grace

Further humiliation for the Duke of York over claims a business confidant was actually a Chinese spy

13/12 Jamaica tables bill to oust King Charles as head of state and become a republic

Like other colonies, the Caribbean nation retained the British monarch as head of state after independence in 1962

13/12 ‘Personal’: Mary caught copying Kate

There was a period of time in the early aughties when a regular gal just going about her business ordering a vodka lime and soda in a bar or trying to get herself a respectable university degree could easily nab an heir to a throne along the way.

12/12 New Zealand opposition parties back Māori plea to King Charles

Opposition politicians said the letter was a necessary ‘extreme step’, with Māori rights under almost weekly attack from the government

11/12 Mattarella and Meloni awarded the "grand crosses" of the two main Spanish civil orders

They received the Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic, the same as Giorgia Meloni, also Antonio Tajani and Maria Tripodi. Mattarella was awarded the Grand Cross of the Royal and Illustrious Spanish Order of Charles III

09/12 Prince William served Christmas lunch to the homeless

The heir to the British throne shared food at the same homeless shelter where he visited as a child with his mother, Princess Diana.

07/12 Party like it’s 1899: the young, wealthy women still attending debutante balls

Opulent celebrations of well-born women became déclassé under Elizabeth II, but the tradition is making a comeback

07/12 Prince William to meet Trump at Notre Dame reopening ceremony

Prince of Wales to hold meetings with Trump and Jill Biden as dozens of heads of state to attend Paris event

06/12 Message in difficult times: Princess Kate invites you to the Christmas concert

Princess Kate's pre-Christmas service traditionally takes place in Westminster Abbey in London. With a moving illustration shortly before the event, she draws attention to the importance of cohesion and empathy.

06/12 Becoming the daughter-in-law of the Princess of the Kingdom of Monaco, Marie, a woman from Vietnam, was blessed with her second child

The Principality of Monaco is celebrating the birth of a new family member. This adorable little baby has mixed Monaco and Vietnamese blood, you know!

04/12 David Beckham's appearance at Buckingham Palace is also a message for Prince Harry

The Beckhams were invited to a state banquet for the first time, which also marks the end of their friendship with Prince Harry. 

03/12 Husband of UK royal took own life after ‘adverse effects of medication’

Coroner says evidence suggests Thomas Kingston, who was married to Lady Gabriella, had a ‘lack of suicidal intent’

30/11 Starmer deploys royals to charm Gulf leaders in hopes of new trade deal

As King Charles and Prince William roll out the red carpet, human rights campaigners say they must press for reforms

28/11 Yorkshire photographer who impressed Princess of Wales dies aged 17

Liz Hatton from Harrogate, who was being treated for rare terminal cancer, began photography bucket list

24/11 Queen Camilla: The Wicked Stepmother review – what is the point of this dull rubbish?

Does anyone really care about a documentary charting Camilla’s rise from jolly schoolgirl to Diana’s nemesis, then queen? Channel 4 does, judging by this tedious, flimsy show

24/11 World’s longest reigning king so rich he has 1 sports car for every 64 citizen

The world's longest-reigning monarch has more personal wealth than every king in the Gulf and Europe combined.

22/11 Cost of King Charles' coronation sparks outrage: 'This is immoral'

While important names from all over the world attended the coronation ceremony, a star-studded concert was held at Windsor Castle the next night. View on euronews

21/11 ‘Obscene’: Anger after cost of King Charles’s coronation revealed

Official figures put the price of the event at £72m but anti-monarchy group Republic says the real cost is likely much more

21/11 Prince Harry and Meghan Markle brace for release of bombshell new documentary

EXCLUSIVE: A new film dissecting the Duke and Duchess of Sussex has been given the go-ahead to air on December 3 and promises exclusive revelations about Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.

18/11 Far-Left Australian Lawmaker Thorpe Censured for Heckling King Charles

Lidia Thorpe was censured by Australia's parliament for heckling King Charles during his October visit to Canberra.

18/11 Lidia Thorpe defiant after Senate censures her protest against King Charles: ‘I’ll do it again’

Senator rips up paper copy of motion against her and says she was ‘denied my right’ to be present during vote

18/11 Hi-tech recreation of Richard III’s voice has a Yorkshire accent

A digital avatar of the king’s head, complete with ‘meticulously researched’ voice, is on display at York Theatre Royal

17/11 After decades, tiny 500-year-old royal portrait is identified as Mary Tudor

Art historian says miniature is of Henry VIII’s daughter – not his sixth wife Katherine Parr

15/11 Peter Carey on Jack Maggs and snubbing the Queen: ‘I thought she was a relic’

As the stage version of his take on Great Expectations opens in Adelaide, the novelist looks back at a right royal kerfuffle – and a memorable encounter with a London cabby

15/11 Prince William booed by anti-monarchy mob who gatecrashed university visit

The Prince of Wales faced boos and jeers as he left Ulster University's Belfast City Campus Centre after a royal engagement.

13/11 Mysterious 300-carat diamond necklace fetches £3.8m in Geneva auction

Worn at Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation, the necklace has possible links to the downfall of Marie Antoinette

13/11 Exiles ask King Charles to rescind honour awarded to king of Bahrain

Buckingham Palace accused of ‘burying’ news of GCVO bestowed on King Hamad, whose regime is accused of torture and censorship

12/11 Church abuse scandal: Archbishop of Canterbury resigns

The Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby, leader of the global Anglican Church, is stepping down over his handling of an abuse scandal.

11/11 Why on earth do the rich keep bankrolling Prince Andrew? | Gaby Hinsliff

Despite his fall from grace, the royal always seems to find a pal to pay his way. It is important that we find out why, says Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff

10/11 King Charles and Princess of Wales lead Remembrance Day ceremony at Cenotaph

An unprecedented eight former prime ministers stood together in Whitehall, while 10,000 veterans marched past

10/11 How long will we stomach sermons from royals made rich by their own charities? | Catherine Bennett

Despite their huge untaxed duchy revenues, King Charles and Prince William are still trying to claim the moral high ground

10/11 King Charles to lay wreath and lead nation in Remembrance Sunday silence

Prince and Princess of Wales will join the king and senior politicians to remember those who have died in conflict

10/11 Prince William says he wants to carry out duties with a smaller ‘r’ in the ‘royal’

Prince of Wales says he wants to approach engagements differently and to focus on helping people

09/11 Queen Camilla to miss remembrance events due to chest infection, says palace

Doctors advise queen not to attend Remembrance Day events to ensure full recovery from seasonal infection

08/11 Kate to join Prince William and King at remembrance events this weekend

Presence at Cenotaph and Festival of Remembrance mark her first consecutive days of engagements since start of year

08/11 Prince William describes ‘brutal’ impact of wife’s and father’s cancer diagnoses

Royal says ‘it’s probably been the hardest year in my life’ as Catherine and King Charles underwent cancer treatment

07/11 Fashion expert shares reason Queen Camilla wears so much blue

EXCLUSIVE: An expert has revealed the reason why Queen Camilla wears this particular colour and the reasoning behind her fashion choices.

07/11 Protesters ambush Prince William on South Africa tour and demand ‘go home now'

The Prince of Wales greeted crowds in Kalk Bay this morning on his final day in South Africa.

05/11 Queen Kamilla canceled all her programs, she is being treated for an infection

According to a statement from Buckingham Palace, his doctors have advised him to take a short rest period. 

04/11 It’s time for Britain to acknowledge the need for slavery reparations | letters

Letters: Alan Tanner suggests a way forward in terms of compensation figures. Plus letters from Jocelyn Robson, Zaki Cooper and Terry Fulton

04/11 Unlike the Spanish, the British aren’t pelting their royals with mud. But patience is running out | Zoe Williams

From Valencia’s floods to Prince William’s rents, any reminder of the gap between the haves and the have-nots can wipe out centuries of deference, writes Zoe Williams

04/11 Finally, the end of ‘the British empire’ – and maybe an honours system a modern country can live with | Hugh Muir

Reports suggest King Charles would not object to a move away from awards with ‘empire’ in the title. Not before time, says Guardian executive editor Hugh Muir

02/11 King and Prince William’s estates ‘making millions from charities and public services’

Duchies of Cornwall and Lancaster likely to make at least £50m from leasing land to services such as NHS and schools, according to investigation

01/11 Yoga and Ayurveda: King Charles and Camilla’s secret stop in India at plush wellness retreat

In a hush-hush visit, royal couple quietly recuperated at Soukya on way back from Australia and Samoa tour

31/10 ‘Republicanism by stealth’: Australia’s Great Seal redesign ditches reference to monarch

Historian also questions ‘complete silence’ around First Nations sovereignty in new design

30/10 Prince William: We Can End Homelessness review – is a royal really the right person for this job?

His desire to tackle this issue is impressive, but his plan to eradicate rough sleeping is worryingly hard to understand. Let’s hope it works

29/10 Harry's attitude towards Charles left Camilla 'outraged'

When Prince Harry went to visit his father, Queen Camilla was not impressed for one reason.

28/10 Why white working-class Britons should fight to secure colonial slavery reparations | Nels Abbey

The country grew rich from slavery, but those who directly benefited the most – and still do – were wealthy. They exploited everyone, says author and broadcaster Nels Abbey

27/10 King Charles to resume regular overseas trips in 2025 after cancer hiatus

Royal visits to resume in spring subject to doctors’ approval, official says as trip to Australia and Samoa concludes

27/10 Prince William: ‘I’ll show people how to prevent homelessness’

Heir to the throne responds to criticism about his Homewards programme in two-part ITV documentary

27/10 I went on tour with King Charles and Queen Camilla and here's my verdict

EXCLUSIVE: One source close to the King and Queen said the royal couple were "overwhelmed" by the reception in Sydney, and ended the tour of Australia "on a high for them".

25/10 I understand Thorpe seizing the moment. I interjected during George W Bush’s speech over the Iraq invasion | Bob Brown

The furore over the senator’s challenge to King Charles has been about her manner. Its substance is what will be remembered

24/10 King Charles becomes Samoan ‘high chief’ and drinks narcotic kava at welcoming ceremony

Locals also planned to raise the issue of climate change with the monarch, who is on his first visit to Samoa

23/10 Selfies, hugs and protests: King Charles’s new approach in spotlight during ‘fast and furious’ royal tour of Australia

Issue of Aboriginal sovereignty front and centre during head of state’s whirlwind first visit

23/10 If Australians knew the whole truth about Indigenous history, Lidia Thorpe’s royal outburst would not have been a shock | Celeste Liddle

Resistance to colonisation has rarely been polite. The senator asked questions Aboriginal people are still waiting – after two centuries – to get the answers to

22/10 ‘This means a lot to us’: Samoa prepares to welcome Charles to the ‘land of kings’

Some government workers given time off to help prepare for royal visit and Commonwealth leaders’ meeting as excitement on the island builds

22/10 Barbecue, kangaroo pies and Jimmy Barnes: Charles and Camilla go quintessentially Australian for final day of tour

The royals get on the tongs, banter with surf lifesavers and meet massive crowds at the Sydney Opera House

22/10 14 countries that have abandoned the monarchy for republicanism

The King has been heckled in Australia by a protester calling for the country to become a republic. More than a dozen countries have made that move since WW2.

22/10 Australian senator Lidia Thorpe confronted King Charles with a string of claims. How do they stack up?

The Gurnai Gunditjmara and Djab-Wurrung woman accused the crown of a rang of crimes against Indigenous people at Parliament House

22/10 Lidia Thorpe shrugs off Dutton’s call to resign, saying she’s looking for ‘justice’ not re-election

Independent senator, who made international headlines for heckling King Charles about Indigenous injustices, says people should ‘get used to truth-telling’

22/10 William defended by Jennie Bond as she asks 'what do they expect him to do?'

Prince William has been defended by former BBC Royal correspondent Jennie Bond after he was criticised for his homelessness project in a new documentary

21/10 Keir Starmer praises Charles after king was heckled in Australia

UK PM says monarch is doing ‘a fantastic job’ after protest by senator in Australian parliament

21/10 Indigenous elder scolds Lidia Thorpe for yelling ‘disrespectful’ comments at King Charles

Aunty Violet Sheridan says the Victorian senator ‘does not speak for me and my people’ and called Thorpe’s yelling of ‘fuck the colony’ inappropriate

21/10 King Charles Australia visit wrap: key moments from day two of the royal tour

King says Australia’s climate leadership of ‘critical importance’ in Parliament House address disrupted by Indigenous senator’s protest

21/10 With her protest before the king, Lidia Thorpe bursts the warm bubble of nostalgia around the royal visit | Karen Middleton

Charles and Camilla entered the Great Hall from a door behind the stage – not from the foyer, down the centre aisle, and past Thorpe. Now we may know why

21/10 Lidia Thorpe: who is the MP who accused King Charles of genocide in fiery confrontation in Australian parliament?

The Indigenous senator’s outburst is her highest-profile protest yet, bringing her face to face with her long-term adversary: the British monarchy

21/10 King Charles heckled by Indigenous senator Lidia Thorpe at Australia’s Parliament House

Independent senator yells ‘this is not your country’ and ‘give us a treaty’ at monarch during key event of king’s five-day visit to Australia

20/10 King Charles makes relaxed start to Australian tour but spends less than 10 minutes at lunch in his honour

After a day of rest, monarch appears at Sydney lunch in his honour and gives hosts an hourglass while joking about swift passage of time

20/10 King and Queen receive warm welcome as fans drown out anti-monarchy protestors

The royal couple were met with loud cheers from the hundreds of well-wishers gathered as they arrived at St Thomas' Anglican Church in North Sydney on Sunday morning.

19/10 King Charles is not the adversary of an Australian republic – but hasn’t the time of the crown gone?

Our monarch is gracing his dominion to see us, his subjects, in a land that still pretends we are not a republic at heart

19/10 The history of Caribbean slavery is being lost. Britain must act now to preserve it | Laura Trevelyan and Nicole Phillip

Climate-related disasters are destroying precious records, warn campaigner Laura Trevelyan and Nicole Phillip of the University of the West Indies

18/10 From monarch mania to the slimline tour: how Charles and Camilla’s Australian visit will break with tradition

The king and queen’s visit to Sydney and Canberra will be a long way from previous showstopping tours, including those by Queen Elizabeth II and Princess Diana

18/10 King Charles’s visit puts the monarchy’s Australian future back in focus

Hopeful Republicans are calling it the ‘farewell tour’, as the king toes the tried and tested constitutional line

18/10 In the rain of King Charles: royal couple touch down in Australia

Amid a downpour at Sydney airport, the monarch arrives with Queen Camilla for a five-day visit

18/10 King Charles spotted at Heathrow as he braces for first major test of his reign

ANALYSIS: King Charles is flying commercial from Heathrow Airport to Australia, and will reunite with his wife Queen Camilla at Singapore.

17/10 Could the visit of King Charles and Queen Camilla be just what Australia’s republican movement needs?

Supporters of a republic hope attention on the royals stirs the debate about whether a modern Australia should remain tied to the British monarchy

16/10 King Charles, know this: Australians don’t hate the royals – we just wish you’d lose interest in us | Van Badham

It’s a bit awkward: Charles and Camilla are expecting us to bring out the bunting. Instead, they’ll meet with a wall of lazy republicanism, says Guardian Australia columnist Van Badham

15/10 King Charles set for awkward showdown with leaders making £200 billion demand

Leaders are set to gather later this month for a major summit which is likely to see King Charles and the Government face demands for reparations

14/10 What’s in my handbag? 76.75 loose and potentially dangerous items | Emma Beddington

So the late queen mother’s handbag was empty all along. Proof again, if we needed it, that the royals are not like us at all, writes Emma Beddington

13/10 Tension in British royalty: details of the turbulent relationship between Kate Middleton and Queen Camilla

While the Princess of Wales seeks to reestablish her public role after cancer treatment, conflicts with the Queen Consort are increasing.

13/10 Republican debate flares ahead of King Charles’ first visit to Australia as head of state

Republic movement hopes to reignite conversation, but monarchist league says current constitution ‘best protects our democracy’

12/10 King Charles and royals fail to reveal official gifts for past four years – despite promise to do so

Royal family had pledged to declare all presents received in an annual list, after several controversies

12/10 King Charles won’t stand in the way if ‘Australia wants to become a republic’

Charles said to be adopting ‘anti-confrontational approach’ to republican campaigners before visit

09/10 King Charles honours ‘extraordinary’ Holocaust survivor after death aged 100

King pays tribute to Lily Ebert’s ‘resilience and courage’ and praises her work as writer and educator

09/10 King Charles warning as anti-monarchy protesters plot Australia protest

The protestors will also be flying half way across the globe to oppose King Charles and the monarchy as he carries out a royal tour in Australia.

05/10 The pretty European country with hardly any tourists because it has no airport

Liechtenstein is one of the very few countries in the world that does not have an airport, one of the reasons why it hardly receives any tourists.

27/09 Outrageous claim Meghan and Harry 'turning the tide' against the Monarchy

Panellists at Labour for a Republic's fringe event in Liverpool this week suggested public opinion is turning against The Firm, with one claiming the UK becoming a republic is 'inevitable'.

24/09 Royal family costs taxpayers '£500m a year', claim anti-monarchists

Republic claims the biggest cost was an estimated £150 million for royal security.

24/09 Cost of taxpayer-funded grant for UK monarchy to rise by £45m

Sovereign grant that pays for royal family’s duties to increase from £86.3m in 2024-25 to £132m in 2025-26

23/09 Necklace worn at Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation could fetch £2m at auction

Some jewellery historians believe it features diamonds from infamous piece at centre of Marie Antoinette scandal

19/09 Mohamed Al Fayed accused in BBC documentary of raping five women

More than 20 of Fayed’s former employees tell BBC of sexual assault and of Harrods’ cover-up

18/09 Catherine returns to royal duties for first time since end of cancer treatment

Princess of Wales was listed in the Court Circular after a meeting about early years development of children

16/09 Kate’s tragic family update: ‘Added torture’

IN LONDON

15/09 Dealing with disquiet over Kate’s cancer video | Letters

Letters: Readers comment on an article taking a different view of life after treatment from that presented by the Princess of Wales

15/09 Royal family wishes Prince Harry happy 40th birthday on social media

Family sends first such public birthday greeting to prince since 2021, with relations between them strained

14/09 Kate’s ‘Eat, Pray, Picnic’ video vibe was corny but the subtext was clear: ‘I’ve changed’ | Barbara Ellen

The Princess of Wales wasn’t just cosplaying middle class with that video, she was totally reclaiming it

14/09 Prince Harry at 40: the difference a decade has made to the duke’s life

Living among film stars and estranged from his father and brother, Harry’s milestone birthday may bring moment of reflection

13/09 Digested week: Awkward royals, ‘on the fence’ Trump voters and a crisp surprise | Emma Brockes

Plus: from America’s artificial sun to Britain’s artificial rain – and an eel story that will stay with you (not in a good way)

12/09 King Charles must stop offering Andrew olive branches and evict him instead

COMMENT: King Charles needs to show that even royals aren't immune to the consequences of their actions. Andrew shouldn't just be cut off financially; he should be banished from the royal spotlight once and for all.

11/09 Statue of queen derided as looking more like Mrs Doubtfire

Mockery and indignation follow unveiling of sculpture of late monarch at Antrim Castle Gardens in Northern Ireland

11/09 Kate’s recovery is great news – but be wary of a soft-focus view of life after chemo | Hilary Osborne

I’ve had chemotherapy, and a film made in aftermath of my treatment would have been much greyer and grottier, says Guardian journalist Hilary Osborne

10/09 Balmoral style: why is the late queen’s tweedy fashion taking over the world?

Dust off your waxed jackets and lace up your brogues. Miu Miu’s new collection is inspired by Elizabeth II – and its pop-up shops are going global

10/09 I feel deep sympathy for Kate and I’m glad she’s better. But this dance with the media devil won’t work | Marina Hyde

A woman emerging from chemotherapy feels obliged to be filmed in a wheatfield to appease the public, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde

09/09 Catherine video is carefree contrast to announcement she had cancer

Princess of Wales says she is cancer free in film that shows her with William and their children relaxing in Norfolk

09/09 What cancer treatment has the Princess of Wales had – and what lies ahead?

After completing preventive chemotherapy, Catherine would appear to be free of the disease though will probably need future check-ups

09/09 Princess of Wales ‘cancer free’ after completing chemotherapy

Video message released by Kensington Palace says Catherine plans to return to limited public engagements in coming months

07/09 King Charles kickstarted new royal era following William’s ‘frustrations’

The King has a five-year plan which involves more involvement from son and heir Prince William.

07/09 An ageing king, his clairvoyant daughter and her celebrity shaman – welcome to Norway’s epic reality show | Aslak Nore

We pride ourselves on egalitarianism, yet paradoxically we’re still drawn to our dysfunctional royal family, says the Norwegian author Aslak Nore

04/09 The Necklace Affair: the beginning of the end for Marie Antoinette of France

One of the most famous intrigues in history marked the beginning of the French Revolution and the fate of a Queen loved and hated at the same time: Marie Antoinette of France

03/09 Oasis reunite; Harry and Wills could be next. Nothing like money to bring people together | Marina Hyde

If Liam and Noel can overcome their differences for a lucrative tour, there’s surely a lesson for the House of Windsor, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde

31/08 ‘Written in the stars’: Norwegian princess and California shaman tie the knot, with Netflix in waiting

Unconventional marriage of Princess Märtha Louise and Durek Vellet celebrated with three-day schedule of events and a documentary to follow

31/08 ‘I wanted to be seen as the greatest actor of all time. Then I realised that was nonsense’: Michael Sheen on pride, parenting and paying it forward

He’s the feted star who cracked Hollywood, but it was only when he swapped LA for his home town in Wales that he was able to do his most meaningful work yet

27/08 Sarah Ferguson provides update on late Queen's adored dogs in heartfelt post

To mark International Dog Day, Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York, posted an update on the late Queen's beloved corgis.

27/08 Lady Louise Windsor may go down a different path than Duchess Sophie

While Lady Louise Windsor is studying at St Andrews University, an expert discussed what may be in store for her in the future.

26/08 A Voyage Around the Queen by Craig Brown review – a crown jewel among royal biographies

The Private Eye satirist’s portrait of the late monarch is rich in vignettes, but also has a revelatory depth

25/08 Belize-born composer is first Black woman to be Master of the King’s Music

Errollyn Wallen’s work includes 22 operas, and her pieces are among the most performed of living musicians

24/08 How King Charles has modernised the monarchy for the future generation of royals

From including multiple faiths at his Coronation to taking a stance on the UK riots, King Charles is modernising the monarchy.

24/08 Warhol idolised her, Thatcher copied her and Kingsley Amis had a deep fear of farting in her presence: but what was the Queen really like?

From terrifying guests with invitations to ‘informal’ lunches to her relationship with the first female prime minister - Craig Brown looks for the woman behind the crown

20/08 ‘Very rude’: the late Queen’s salty verdict on Donald Trump

A new biography of Elizabeth II claims she was less than impressed with the former president after he paid her a visit

20/08 First £1 coin featuring King Charles III enters circulation

Design with bees on reverse, part of collection inspired by plants and animals, was voted people’s favourite

16/08 Prince Harry hits out at spread of disinformation via AI and social media

Duke spoke at summit on digital responsibility while on visit with Duchess of Sussex to Colombia

15/08 The Crown’s Elizabeth Debicki says she struggled to leave Diana’s mannerisms behind

Emmy-nominated actor says she would catch herself ‘doing a lot of head tilting’ after finishing Netflix series

13/08 Auction of first King Charles banknotes raises nearly £1m for charity

Collectors snap up £5, £10, £20 and £50 notes bearing king’s head for 11 times monetary value, with one £10 note fetching £17,000

13/08 Prince Harry’s chief of staff quits after just three months

Josh Kettler departs before the Sussexes’ Colombia trip with both sides agreeing he was not the right fit

09/08 King Charles' Delay in Condemning U.K. Riots Draws Criticism

The monarch's delay in addressing far right unrest in Britain has caused concern, although Queen Elizabeth II did not issue a statement about riots in 2011.

06/08 Morrissey’s Irish Blood, English Heart is by no means a far-right anthem | Letters

Letters: Readers dispute Zoe Williams’ characterisation of a track from the singer-songwriter’s 2004 album You Are the Quarry

05/08 'Disengaged and distant' Harry takes a back seat as Meghan dominates interview

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have taken part in their first interview in three years.

04/08 Meghan: I’m airing my struggle with suicidal thoughts to help others

Duke and Duchess of Sussex appear on US television to publicise project to tackle child safety online

31/07 Palace unveils new set of values under King Charles to modernise monarchy

There is a notable change in Royal Household values, with King Charles still set on modernising the monarchy.

30/07 French audit cautions Élysée over €475k cost of King Charles dinner

Versailles banquet among lavish spending in 2023 that has plunged president’s office €8m into red

28/07 ‘A real pioneer’: King Charles seeks to embody green values in royal estate

Changes include converting Bentleys to run on biofuels but helicopter use shows difficulties in balancing priorities

27/07 Royal stinker: how Henry VIII changed from heroic to hideous on our screens

As Jude Law’s ripe and revolting portrayal of the Tudor monarch opens in cinemas, we look at the film and TV stars who have played him – as comedian, tyrant or heart-throb

27/07 Prince William could overturn king’s windfarm ban as he orders renewable energy review for estate

Wind turbines are among changes being considered by heir to the Duchy of Cornwall estate to tackle the climate crisis

24/07 Prince Harry: decision to take on tabloids contributed to family ‘rift’

Duke of Sussex tells ITV documentary that legal battles against newspapers ‘central’ to deterioration in relations

24/07 King Charles's slimmed-down monarchy could struggle as average age peaks at 69

Since ascending the throne, King Charles has embarked on a mission to streamline the monarchy.

24/07 Head of king’s property portfolio given 20% pay rise to £1.9m

Crown estate reward for Dan Labbad comes amid doubling of profits on back of offshore wind developments

24/07 William gives hint of monarchy under him by scrapping Charles routine

Alastair Stewart revealed that Prince William prefers to use WhatsApp whilst King Charles uses the telephone instead.

24/07 Royal family to replace helicopters after flights cost more than £1m last year

Two new AgustaWestland AW139s will be in use this year as total annual travel bill rises from £3.9m to £4.2m

24/07 King to receive extra £45m of public money as crown estate income soars

Royal accounts show estate made £1.1bn profit, meaning sovereign grant will rise to £132m for 2025-26

23/07 Prince Harry hails Birmingham’s winning bid to host Invictus Games

Duke – and perhaps Duchess – of Sussex expected to attend event in 2027, held in UK for first time since inaugural games

21/07 Watch: New Malaysian King Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar ascends throne in coronation ceremony

Watch: New Malaysian King Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar ascends throne in coronation ceremony -