King Charles – latest: Camilla to be crowned Queen, coronation invitations confirm

The official invitations for the King’s coronation have been unveiled, with confirmation that Camilla will be crowned queen at the ceremony next month.

On 4 April, Buckingham Palace shared the first look at the ornate invites, which are printed on recycled paper and feature a floral border, and invite attendees to join the “coronation of their majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla”.

The use of the royal title marked the first time that the Palace has not used the title “Queen Consort” to refer to Camilla.

Meanwhile, Prince George has been given an official role at King Charles’s coronation. US president Joe Biden has also informed the King that he will be unable to attend the ceremony, but First Lady Jill Biden will be a guest in his place.

The artist behind the invitations, meanwhile, has revealed the fascinating symbolism behind the details in the design.

Royals news - latest updates

• Coronation invitations confirm Camilla to be crowned Queen next month

• Joe Biden responds to coronation invite speculation

• Exclusive: Sarah Ferguson says royals ‘can’t have it both ways’ if they choose to leave

• What will Queen Consort Camilla wear to the coronation?

• The ancient symbolism behind the coronation invitation’s design

Prince George will have official role in King Charles’ coronation

11:00 , Ellie Muir

King Charles III and Queen Camilla will each have four Pages of Honour supporting them on the day of the coronation, with the monarch’s nine-year-old grandson Prince George expected to take on one of the official roles.

On Tuesday 4 April, Buckingham Palace announced that George, who is second-in-line to the throne and the eldest son of the Prince and Princess of Wales, would join three other pages for the King.

As the procession of the King and Queen makes its way through the Nave of Westminster Abbey on 6 May, the pages will hold the robes of some of the leading individuals taking part.

In a statement, a spokesperson for the Prince and Princess of Wales said the couple was “very excited and delighted” about George’s upcoming role. “His parents are very excited and delighted that he is a page,” the spokesperson told People. “It’s something that his parents have thought long and hard about and are very much looking forward to - and I’m sure George is, too.”

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Prince George will have official role in King Charles’ coronation

Joe Biden tells King Charles coronation plan as invites sent out

12:20 , Roisin O'Connor

US First Lady Jill Biden will attend the coronation of the King on behalf of the country, President Joe Biden has told the monarch in a phone call.

Mr Biden congratulated Charles on Tuesday ahead of his coronation in May, and told him his wife would be attending the ceremony, the White House said.

The president also expressed his desire to meet Charles in the UK.

A White House statement read: “President Joseph R Biden Jr spoke today with King Charles III, underscoring the strength of the relationship between our countries and the friendship between our peoples.

“The president congratulated the King on his upcoming coronation and informed him that First Lady Jill Biden looks forward to attending on behalf of the United States.”

Joe Biden announces coronation plan as invites sent out

The ancient symbolism behind the coronation invitation’s design

10:51 , Roisin O'Connor

The ancient symbolism behind King Charles’s coronation invite design

Sarah Ferguson says royals ‘can’t have it both ways’ if they choose to leave

10:00 , Ellie Muir

The Duchess of York has said that members of the royal family who choose to leave the fold “can’t sit on the fence” and must decide whether they want to be “in or out”.

Her comments come amid ongoing tensions between the royal family and the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, who have repeatedly aired their grievances over Buckingham Palace’s relationship with the tabloid press since they stepped down as senior royals in 2020.

Sarah Ferguson, who was married to the Duke of York until their separation in 1992 and divorce four years later, did not refer directly to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle while talking about her own departure from the royal family.

In a new interview with The Independent, she reflected on her career as an author, having spent 12 years in the US writing children’s books and starring in several reality television shows.

The 63-year-old duchess said: “Well, you can’t have it both ways. You can’t sit on the fence and keep one foot in and one foot out. You’re either in or out.

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Sarah Ferguson says royals ‘can’t have it both ways’ if they choose to leave

Coronation invitations confirm Camilla to be crowned Queen next month

09:05 , Ellie Muir

Queen Consort Camilla will officially be named Queen Camilla at King Charles III’s coronation next month.

The newly-released invitations for the British monarch’s forthcoming coronation revealed Camilla Parker-Bowles’ new title. She was referred to as Queen Consort following the death of Queen Elizabeth II in September last year.

The elaborate invitation, which was reportedly sent to 2,000 people, invites guests to attend “The Coronation of Their Majesties King Charles III & Queen Camilla – By Command of the King the Earl Marshall is directed to invite…to be present at the Abbey Church of Westminster on 6th day of May 2023.”

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Coronation invitations confirm Camilla to be crowned Queen next month

Tuesday 4 April 2023 23:33 , Chelsea Ritschel

On Tuesday, President Joe Biden confirmed he will not be in attendance at the coronation, but that First Lady Jill Biden will be, and that she is looking “forward to attending on behalf of the United States”.

The president shared the update during a call with King Charles, during which Biden “also conveyed his desire to meet with the King in the United Kingdom at a future date,” according to The White House.

Tuesday 4 April 2023 23:18 , Chelsea Ritschel

In addition to the ornate invites for the ceremony next month, Buckingham Palace also released a new portrait of the King and Queen.

The photo, which shows the royal couple posing in the Blue Drawing Room of Buckingham Palace, was taken in March by Hugo Burnand.

Tuesday 4 April 2023 23:17 , Chelsea Ritschel

Buckingham Palace has released the official invites for the upcoming coronation, which refer to Camilla as “Queen Camilla” for the first time.

A source for the Palace said that the switch to the title from “Queen Consort” makes sense given the time that has passed since the death of Queen Elizabeth II.

Sarah Ferguson ‘doesn’t know’ how King Charles is coping ahead of coronation

Tuesday 4 April 2023 18:21 , Ellie Muir

Sarah Ferguson has expressed concern over how King Charles III is coping with his new role as monarch.

In an interview with The Independent, published on Wednesday 5 April, the Duchess of York, 63, shared her thoughts on King Charles’s reign.

“I don’t know how he’s managing. I really don’t,” she said, addressing Charles’s workload ahead of the coronation on 6 May.

“We used to go skiing together,” she said. “And I honestly have no idea how he’s managing with the amount of paperwork and all the overwhelming things he must have to deal with.”

Her comments come after King Charles reportedly asked Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle to vacate their property at Frogmore Cottage and offered it to her ex-husband, Prince Andrew, instead.

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Sarah Ferguson ‘doesn’t know’ how King Charles is coping ahead of coronation

What will Queen Consort Camilla wear to the coronation?

Tuesday 4 April 2023 17:29 , Ellie Muir

It is understood that the King will opt for a more modern choice of clothing for the ceremony on 6 May.

Therefore, it is expected that Camilla’s coronation dress will also be more modern compared to previous versions, which tend to include ornate designs and lavish materials.

The last time Britain saw a coronation dress was during the late Queen Elizabeth II’s crowning ceremony in 1953.

She wore a silk satin gown with short sleeves and a full skirt, featuring elaborate embroidery and alternating lines of gold bugle beads, diamantes and pearls. It was designed by Norman Hartness, who merged two of eight designs he presented to the Queen to create her gown.

Here’s everything we know about what Camilla will wear to the coronation below:

What will Queen Consort Camilla wear to the coronation?

The fascinating history behind the throne King Charles will sit on at his coronation

Tuesday 4 April 2023 16:48 , Ellie Muir

King Charles will sit upon the 700-year-old Coronation Chair as he is crowned King at Westminster Abbey on 6 May.

The throne has been at the centre of English coronations since it was made by order of King Edward I between 1300 and 1301.

Westminster Abbey, where it is located, describes the chair as “one of the most precious and famous pieces of furniture in the world”.

With centuries of history behind it, the Coronation Chair is a fragile piece of furniture and is currently undergoing conservation work to ensure it will be in top condition when the ceremony arrives in spring.

Read more about the history of the coronation chair below:

The fascinating history behind the throne King Charles will sit on at his coronation

Who will be attending King Charles’s coronation?

Tuesday 4 April 2023 15:35 , Ellie Muir

King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla will be joined by hundreds of guests at Westminster Abbey, including senior members of the royal family, politicians and celebrities on 6 May.

The Archbishop of Canterbury will conduct the ceremony.

While the venue can seat up to 2,200 guests, it is unknown how many invites Buckingham Palace has sent out, and many attendees won’t be confirmed until the actual day of the event.

There has been controversy in the build-up to the coronation weekend as speculation mounts over whether the Duke and Duchess will be in attendance. In February, a representative for the couple confirmed that they had received email correspondence on behalf of the king, but it’s still uncertain whether they have accepted the invitation.

Read more about who is attending King Charles’s coronation below:

All of the celebrities and royals attending King Charles’ coronation

What will King Charles III wear to the coronation?

Tuesday 4 April 2023 14:40 , Ellie Muir

King Charles III has been advised to wear an outfit for his coronation that goes against previous royal tradition, according to reports.

In previous ceremonies, the King or Queen has traditionally worn silk stockings and breeches. However, recent reports have claimed that King Charles will opt to wear his military uniform instead.

As reported by The Sun, a source said: “Senior aides think breeches look too dated.” When contacted by The Independent, Buckingham Palace declined to comment.

Elsewhere, the coronation will reportedly be a more scaled-down affair compared with previous ceremonies, in an apparent effort to be more “representative of a monarchy in a modern world”.

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King Charles III ‘to break from tradition’ with coronation outfit choice

Sarah Ferguson ‘doesn’t know’ how King Charles is coping ahead of coronation

Tuesday 4 April 2023 13:19 , Ellie Muir

Sarah Ferguson has expressed concern over how King Charles III is coping with his new role as monarch.

In an interview with The Independent, published on Wednesday 5 April, the Duchess of York, 63, shared her thoughts on King Charles’s reign.

“I don’t know how he’s managing. I really don’t,” she said, addressing Charles’s workload ahead of the coronation on 6 May.

“We used to go skiing together,” she said. “And I honestly have no idea how he’s managing with the amount of paperwork and all the overwhelming things he must have to deal with.”

Her comments come after King Charles reportedly asked Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle to vacate their property at Frogmore Cottage and offered it to her ex-husband, Prince Andrew, instead.

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Sarah Ferguson ‘doesn’t know’ how King Charles is coping ahead of coronation

Will Camilla be crowned Queen at King Charles’ coronation?

Tuesday 4 April 2023 12:01 , Ellie Muir

The title of Queen Consort Camilla, who was previously the Duchess of Cornwall is expected to change following King Charles’ coronation.

Camilla Parker-Bowles, who is Charles’ second wife, was made the Duchess of Cornwall when the pair married in 2005. Upon marrying King Charles in 2005, who was Prince of Wales at the time, Camilla decided not to use the Princess of Wales title, which had been used by his ex-wife Princess Diana.

In an unprecedented move, she became the Queen consort following the death of Queen Elizabeth II in September last year, after her husband inherited the throne.

The title was originally known as the “Princess consort” but Queen Elizabeth II announced that it was her “sincere wish” that the Duchess of Cornwall will be known as Queen consort when Charles becomes King.

As the coronation approaches, taking place on Saturday 6 May, Camilla’s title could potentially change while her husband is officially declared and crowned as the monarch.

Read more about Camilla’s title below:

Will Camilla be crowned Queen at King Charles’ coronation?

King Charles stamps go on sale as prices increase

Tuesday 4 April 2023 08:46 , Ellie Muir

Stamps featuring King Charles’s portrait have gone on sale as prices increase.

The cost of a first class stamp, featuring the monarch’s head, went up from 95p to £1.10 on Monday (3 April), while the second class stamp rose by seven pence to 75p.

It comes as a new design featuring the King, who does not wear a crown in the portrait, is now on sale.

The portrait, personally approved by the royal, will be used on regular and non-commemorative postage stamps.

The stamps are unlikely to be seen in regular use for some time since the stock featuring the late Queen Elizabeth II will be sold first.

A sculpture of the monarch, made by artist Martin Jennings, formed the basis for the portrait. It was originally used for the image on the first King Charles coins. The image was then digitally adapted for stamps.

Who is attending King Charles’ coronation?

Monday 3 April 2023 17:25 , Ellie Muir

King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla will be crowned at their coronation on Saturday 6 May. The couple will be joined by hundreds of guests at Westminster Abbey, including senior members of the royal family, politicians and celebrities. The Archbishop of Canterbury will conduct the ceremony.

While the venue can seat up to 2,200 guests, it is unknown how many invites Buckingham Palace has sent out, and many attendees won’t be confirmed until the actual day of the event.

There has been controversy in the build-up to the coronation weekend as speculation mounts over whether the Duke and Duchess will be in attendance. In February, a representative for the couple confirmed that they had received email correspondence on behalf of the king, but it’s still uncertain whether they have accepted the invitation.

Read more about who will be attending the coronation below:

All of the celebrities and royals attending King Charles’ coronation

Meghan Markle to receive Ms Foundation women’s award for ‘global advocacy’ work

Monday 3 April 2023 16:25 , Ellie Muir

Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, and Black Voters Matter co-founder LaTosha Brown will receive the Ms Foundation’s Women of Vision Award in May, the nation’s oldest women’s foundation announced Monday.

The awards will be handed out at the Ms Foundation’s annual gala on 16 May at New York City’s Ziegfeld Ballroom, as part of its 50th anniversary celebration where funds raised will go toward the organization’s equity centered initiatives.

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Meghan Markle to receive Ms Foundation’s Women of Vision Award

Inside Frogmore Cottage, Harry and Meghan’s former home

Monday 3 April 2023 15:31 , Ellie Muir

The Grade II-listed Frogmore Cottage has been part of the royal family’s property portfolio since the 19^th century.

Over the years, various members of the royal family have lived in the 10-bedroom house, which was first built as a retreat for Queen Charlotte, the wife of King George III, in 1801.

It is currently known for being the first marital home and UK residence of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.

However, it was reported at the beginning of the year that King Charles III has “evicted” the couple from Frogmore Cottage and is offering the keys to the Duke of York instead.

When Frogmore Cottage was built, it had 10 bedrooms. However, after Harry and Meghan’s major renovation of the place, it became a five-bedroom property but now includes two orangeries, a vegetable garden and a yoga studio, reports House & Garden.

Read more about inside Frogmore Cottage below:

Inside Frogmore Cottage, Harry and Meghan’s former home

Will Camilla be crowned Queen at King Charles’ coronation?

Monday 3 April 2023 15:01 , Ellie Muir

The title of Queen Consort Camilla, who was previously the Duchess of Cornwall is expected to change following King Charles’ coronation.

Camilla Parker-Bowles, who is Charles’ second wife, was made the Duchess of Cornwall when the pair married in 2005. Upon marrying King Charles in 2005, who was Prince of Wales at the time, Camilla decided not to use the Princess of Wales title, which had been used by his ex-wife Princess Diana.

In an unprecedented move, she became the Queen consort following the death of Queen Elizabeth II in September last year, after her husband inherited the throne.

The title was originally known as the “Princess consort” but Queen Elizabeth II announced that it was her “sincere wish” that the Duchess of Cornwall will be known as Queen consort when Charles becomes King.

As the coronation approaches, taking place on Saturday 6 May, Camilla’s title could potentially change while her husband is officially declared and crowned as the monarch.

Read more about Camilla’s title below:

Will Camilla be crowned Queen at King Charles’ coronation?

Meghan Markle’s sister Samantha to refile ‘even stronger’ case against Duchess of Sussex

Monday 3 April 2023 14:49 , Ellie Muir

Meghan Markle’s sister, Samantha Markle, is planning to refile an “even stronger” case against the Duchess of Sussex.

On Friday (31 March), Meghan won a defamation lawsuit filed against her by her half-sister Samantha Markle, 58.

The actor and estranged royal had been accused by her relative of spreading “malicious lies” during a 2021 interview with Oprah Winfrey and alleged statements to journalists in 2020.

But a Florida judge dismissed the lawsuit, stating that Samantha Markle’s statements were opinion and “not capable of being proved false”.

“As a reasonable listener would understand it, Defendant merely expresses an opinion about her childhood and her relationship with her half-siblings,” wrote US District Judge Charlene Edwards Honeywell her order.

Samantha filed her lawsuit in March 2022, alleging that Meghan had defamed her by giving information to an unauthorised biography called Finding Freedom and by discussing their relationship with Winfrey on live TV.

According to Judge Honeywell’s order, which was reported earlier by The Daily Beast, Finding Freedom had claimed that Samantha Markle had barely known her half-sister growing up, had “never been close” to her, and had been “handsomely paid” for an unflattering tabloid news story.

Meghan has previously said in interviews that she grew up as an only child.

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Meghan Markle’s sister Samantha to refile ‘even stronger’ defamation case

How the royal family could spend their first Easter without Queen Elizabeth II

Monday 3 April 2023 14:01 , Ellie Muir

Easter Sunday 2023 will be the first that the royal family will spend without Queen Elizabeth II, after her death last September.

The family usually celebrates the religious holiday at Windsor Castle, and will attend a church service on Easter Sunday (9 April) at St George’s Chapel.

The late monarch would also travel to different cathedrals across the country to hand out special coins to individuals in recognition of their contribution to their community and church.

But this year, the royal family will observe their first Easter with King Charles III as monarch instead.

Royal expert and biographer Ingrid Seward believes that it will be a happy celebration instead of a sombre time as they reflect on the years past.

How the royal family could spend their first Easter without Queen Elizabeth II

Who is attending King Charles’ coronation

Monday 3 April 2023 13:01 , Ellie Muir

King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla will be crowned at their coronation on Saturday 6 May. The couple will be joined by hundreds of guests at Westminster Abbey, including senior members of the royal family, politicians and celebrities. The Archbishop of Canterbury will conduct the ceremony.

While the venue can seat up to 2,200 guests, it is unknown how many invites Buckingham Palace has sent out, and many attendees won’t be confirmed until the actual day of the event.

There has been controversy in the build-up to the coronation weekend as speculation mounts over whether the Duke and Duchess will be in attendance. In February, a representative for the couple confirmed that they had received email correspondence on behalf of the king, but it’s still uncertain whether they have accepted the invitation.

Read about all of the guests attending the coronation here:

All of the celebrities and royals attending King Charles’ coronation

The fascinating history behind the throne King Charles will sit on at his coronation

Monday 3 April 2023 12:03 , Ellie Muir

The Coronation Chair was made by order of King Edward I to enclose the Stone of Scone, which he brought from Scotland to Westminster Abbey in 1296.

The throne, created from oak, was made to contain the Stone between 1300 to 1301. The Stone was originally completely enclosed under the seat of the chair, but the wooden decoration at the front was torn away over time and exposed the Stone.

The Stone of Scone, also known as the Stone of Destiny or the Coronation Stone, is a block of red sandstone. It was previously kept at Scone Abbey in Scotland, which is now a ruin, but was seized by Edward I during the English invasion of Scotland.

The fascinating history behind the throne King Charles will sit on at his coronation

King Charles III ‘to break from tradition’ with specific outfit choice for coronation

Monday 3 April 2023 11:30 , Ellie Muir

King Charles III has been advised to wear an outfit for his coronation that goes against previous royal tradition, according to reports.

The monarch acceded to the throne upon the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, in September.

His coronation is set to take place at Westminster Abbey on Saturday 6 May, in an event that has been teased to “reflect the monarch’s role today and look towards the future, while being rooted in long-standing traditions and pageantry”.

In previous ceremonies, the King or Queen has traditionally worn silk stockings and breeches. However, recent reports have claimed that King Charles will opt to wear his military uniform instead.

King Charles III ‘to break from tradition’ with coronation outfit choice

King Charles III coronation: Everything we know about 2023 ceremony

Monday 3 April 2023 10:45 , Ellie Muir

King Charles III will be coronated on Saturday 6 May 2023, alongside his wife, Camilla, Queen Consort.

Charles celebrated his 74th birthday in November, making him the oldest person to be crowned in British history.

William, Prince of Wales is expected to play an important role in the committee organising his father’s coronation.

Buckingham Palace announced the programming that will take place across the long weekend, including a balcony appearance by the royals, a concert featuring international stars and a day of volunteering.

When is the coronation of King Charles III?

Prince Harry ‘stayed at Frogmore Cottage’ during surprise UK visit

Monday 3 April 2023 08:00 , Ellie Muir

Prince Harry reportedly stayed at Frogmore Cottage during his visit to the UK for the phone-hacking case against the publisher of The Daily Mail.

Harry appeared in court at the Royal Courts of Justice on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday last week, alongside other high-profile figures including Sir Elton John.

His visit coincided with King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla’s royal visit to Germany, as preparations for their coronation next month get into full swing.

It is understood that the Duke likely used the visit to sort out the couple’s belongings and work out what needs to be shipped to their Montecito home in the US ahead of vacating the property, The Telegraph reports.

The visit marked the first time the royal had returned to the five-bedroom property after his father told him he would be asked to vacate the property last month.

The King had asked the Sussexes to vacate the property following the release of Harry’s memoir, Spare, at the beginning of the year.

When the eviction was first reported, a royal expert told The Independent that King Charles’s decision cannot be seen as anything other than a reaction to the release of Harry’s memoir.

RS Locke, a freelance writer and royal commentator said: “Evicting the Sussex family from Frogmore Cottage is transparently punitive and King Charles wanted the couple and the public to know it.”

Prince Harry ‘stayed at Frogmore Cottage’ during surprise UK visit

Harry at High Court as Mail publisher bids to throw out ‘stale’ privacy claims

Monday 3 April 2023 07:30 , Kate Ng

The Duke of Sussex has made a surprise appearance at a High Court hearing in London as the Daily Mail’s publisher makes a bid to throw out a set of claims over alleged unlawful information gathering at its titles.

Associated Newspapers Limited (ANL) is bringing a bid to end High Court claims brought by people including Harry, Sir Elton John and Baroness Doreen Lawrence over the allegations – which include the hiring of private investigators to secretly place listening devices inside cars and homes and the recording of private phone conversations.

Harry at High Court as Mail publisher bids to throw out ‘stale’ privacy claims

Prince of Wales: Diana would be disappointed in lack of progress on homelessness

Monday 3 April 2023 06:30 , Kate Ng

The Prince of Wales has said his mother would be “disappointed” that the UK is still no further along with tackling the problem of homelessness.

William appeared in a short film as part of the 2023 Comic Relief broadcast where he sat down with two people who had experienced homelessness.

Prince of Wales: Diana would be disappointed in lack of progress on homelessness

King to visit York to distribute Maundy money for first time as monarch

Monday 3 April 2023 04:30 , Kate Ng

The King is to hand out Maundy money for the first time as a monarch when he carries out the ancient ritual in York.

Charles and the Queen Consort will attend the Royal Maundy Service in York Minister on 6 April.

During the Maundy Thursday event, the King will present 74 men and 74 women with specially-minted silver coins to the value of 74p – signifying Charles’s age – to thank the pensioners for their service in local communities.

King to visit York to distribute Maundy money for first time as monarch

Prince Harry not expected to see Charles or William as he makes surprise return to UK

Monday 3 April 2023 02:30 , Kate Ng

The Duke of Sussex has made a surprise return to the UK for the first time since the late Queen’s funeral – but is not expected to meet with the King or the Prince of Wales.

His trip – for a High Court hearing in London in his claim against Daily Mail publisher Associated Newspapers over allegations of unlawful information-gathering – will be seen as demonstrating the strength of his determination over the legal action.

Prince Harry not expected to see Charles or William as he makes surprise return to UK

King becoming ‘frustrated old man’ over attitudes to climate emergency

Monday 3 April 2023 00:30 , Kate Ng

The King has described how he is becoming “a frustrated old man” over attitudes to the global climate emergency.

A life-long environmentalist, Charles said the world must rely on the younger generation if we are to avert an environmental catastrophe in the next few years.

King becoming ‘frustrated old man’ over attitudes to climate emergency

Prince Andrew in ‘despair’ that King Charles has not shared £650million inheritance

Sunday 2 April 2023 23:30 , Kate Ng

Prince Andrew is “in despair” that the King has not shared out their mother’s inheritence, according to reports.

King Charles was the sole beneficiary of the Queen’s £650million estate, under a 1993 agreement meaning no inheritance tax was owed.

The King’s siblings Princess Anne, 72, and Prince Edward, 59, as well as Prince Andrew, 63, inherited nothing from the Queen, and are said to share “some resentment” because of this.

Prince Andrew in ‘despair’ that King Charles has not shared £650million inheritance

WATCH: Prince Andrew determined to not leave Royal Lodge residence

Sunday 2 April 2023 21:30 , Kate Ng

Expert predicts how the royal family will spend their first Easter without the Queen

Sunday 2 April 2023 20:30 , Kate Ng

This Easter Sunday will be the first that the royal family will spend without Queen Elizabeth II, after her death last September.

Royal expert and biographer Ingrid Seward believes that it will be a happy celebration instead of a sombre time as they reflect on the years past.

Expert predicts how the royal family will spend their first Easter without the Queen

Harry and Meghan’s children now known as Prince and Princess on royal family’s website

Sunday 2 April 2023 19:30 , Kate Ng

Buckingham Palace has updated the royal family’s website to reflect the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s children’s new titles of Prince and Princess.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s children, who are sixth and seventh in line to the throne respectively, are now named Prince Archie of Sussex and Princess Lilibet of Sussex on the site.

It comes after the couple’s daughter was formally referred to as Princess Lilibet for the first time when their spokesperson confirmed she had been christened last week in California.

Harry and Meghan’s children now officially known as Prince and Princess

King Charles III coronation: Everything we know about 2023 ceremony

Sunday 2 April 2023 18:30 , Kate Ng

Need a refresher on when King Charles III’s coronation will be and what the itinerary for the weekend is? Look no further:

When is the coronation of King Charles III?

Succession’s Brian Cox says Meghan’s marriage into royal family is a ‘fairytale gone horribly wrong’

Sunday 2 April 2023 17:30 , Kate Ng

Brian Cox has claimed that Meghan Markle’s marriage into the royal family is a “fairytale that went horribly wrong”.

In a new interview with the Radio Times, the Succession star said that he understood why Meghan was attracted to marrying into the royal family, due to its “fairytale” image.

Ellie Muir reports:

Brian Cox says Meghan’s royal marriage is a ‘fairytale gone horribly wrong’

Will Camilla be crowned Queen at King Charles’ coronation?

Sunday 2 April 2023 16:30 , Kate Ng

The title of Queen Consort Camilla, who was previously the Duchess of Cornwall is expected to change following King Charles’ coronation.

Find out how:

Will Camilla be crowned Queen at King Charles’ coronation?

Camilla impresses with fashion choices on state visit to Germany

Sunday 2 April 2023 15:30 , Kate Ng

The King and Queen Consort recently visited Germany on their first trip to the country since Charles’ reign began.

A regal wardrobe was required for the string of high profile engagements, and Camilla wowed the crowds with her outfits.

Camilla impresses with fashion choices on state visit to Germany

King’s inaugural state visit boosted by Germany’s warm welcome

Sunday 2 April 2023 14:30 , Kate Ng

Completing a major milestone for the first time can be daunting even for a King but the inaugural state visit of Charles’s reign appears to have been a success.

It did not begin in auspicious circumstances, with the first leg to France postponed after days of protests against President Emmanuel Macron’s pension age reforms culminated in violent scenes from Paris to Bordeaux.

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King’s inaugural state visit boosted by Germany’s warm welcome

Everything you need to know about Queen Consort Camilla’s family tree

Sunday 2 April 2023 13:30 , Kate Ng

The Queen Consort will be crowned alongside her husband, King Charles III, at the highly anticipated coronation ceremony on 6 May.

The royal, 75, is expected to be crowned Queen instead of Queen Consort after the coronation, with the coronation edition of the Bible reportedly dropping the title in its commemoration message.

As the nation prepares for the major ceremony – the UK’s first coronation since the late Queen Elizabeth II’s in 1953 – many people are interested in learning more about the new monarch’s wife and her family tree.

Everything you need to know about Queen Consort Camilla’s family tree

Paul O’Grady once tried to convince Queen Elizabeth II to adopt a rescue corgi

Sunday 2 April 2023 12:30 , Kate Ng

The late Paul O’Grady once attempted to persuade Queen Elizabeth II to adopt her own rescue corgi when she visited Battersea Dogs and Cats Home, it has been revealed.

Ali Taylor, a friend of O’Grady and head of behaviour at the animal charity, said that the actor comedian had such a passion for rescue dogs that he tried to get the late monarch to take one home to Buckingham Palace with her.

Paul O’Grady once tried to convince Queen Elizabeth II to adopt a rescue corgi

King Charles praises Queen’s Green Canopy scheme after 3 million trees planted

Sunday 2 April 2023 11:18 , Kate Ng

King Charles III has offered his “heartfelt thanks” to people involved in the Queen’s Green Canopy (QGC) after the initiative announced it has planted more than three million trees.

The scheme was launched in May 2021 to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, and was extended after her death in September last year to allow people to plant trees in memoriam.

King Charles praises Queen’s Green Canopy scheme after 3 million trees planted

Friends close to Prince Andrew rubbish reports he is planning to write memoir

Sunday 2 April 2023 09:00 , Kate Ng

Friends close to Prince Andrew have hit out at reports that he is planning to write a memoir.

On Sunday, a number of newspapers claimed that the Duke of York was in talks to produce a tell-all autobiography, following the success of Prince Harry’s book ‘Spare’.

However, friends of his family have taken the unusual step to make his views known following the reports.

Was Prince Charles's School Boarding School Experience as Awful as The Crown Depicts?

King Charles takes on new title previously held by Queen Elizabeth II

Sunday 2 April 2023 07:00 , Kate Ng

King Charles III has been appointed colonel-in-chief of the Corps of Royal Engineers, a title previously held by his late mother, Queen Elizabeth II.

Buckingham Palace announced the news on Tuesday 28 March, with the position hailed as a “long-standing tradition” in the royal family that began with King Edward VII in 1904.

King Charles takes on new title previously held by Queen Elizabeth II