King Charles III, his fascinating life
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Postecoglou has no qualms in disappointing King Charles and relegating Burnley
"May 10 (Reuters) - Tottenham Hotspur Ange Postecoglou visited Buckingham Palace this week but the Australian could leave King Charles disappointed on Saturday by relegating Burnley, a club the British monarch has a soft spot for."
"Speaking ahead of the game in which Tottenham will try to halt a four-match losing sequence in the Premier League and send Burnley down, Postecoglou recalled his royal date."
"We got an invite from the Australian government. Me and the other Aussies in the group, Mile (Jedinak), Scott (Munn), Charlie Grant from the women's team. It was nice, a different experience," Postecoglou told reporters." READ MORE
"May 10 (Reuters) - Tottenham Hotspur Ange Postecoglou visited Buckingham Palace this week but the Australian could leave King Charles disappointed on Saturday by relegating Burnley, a club the British monarch has a soft spot for."
"Speaking ahead of the game in which Tottenham will try to halt a four-match losing sequence in the Premier League and send Burnley down, Postecoglou recalled his royal date."
"We got an invite from the Australian government. Me and the other Aussies in the group, Mile (Jedinak), Scott (Munn), Charlie Grant from the women's team. It was nice, a different experience," Postecoglou told reporters." READ MORE
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King Charles Jokes He's Glad to Be 'Out of My Cage' on First Solo Outing amid Cancer Treatment
"King Charles met with the staff and families of the Royal School of Military Engineering in Minley, in his capacity as Colonel-in-Chief of the Royal Engineers. He also chatted with members of the 8 Engineer Brigade, which is the center's deployable unit."
"King Charles met with the staff and families of the Royal School of Military Engineering in Minley, in his capacity as Colonel-in-Chief of the Royal Engineers. He also chatted with members of the 8 Engineer Brigade, which is the center's deployable unit."
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King Charles hands military title to son William in rare joint appearance
Charles presented William with the title of Colonel-in-Chief of the Army Air Corps, a position the 75-year-old monarch held for 32 years, in front of an Apache helicopter, and watched by service personnel at the Army Flying Museum in southern England.
"He's a very good pilot indeed," Charles said of his son, a former helicopter search and rescue pilot for Britain's Royal Air Force.
At the handover ceremony, Charles said he was saying goodbye with "sadness" but the Army Air Corps would go from "strength to strength" under his son.
"Look after yourselves and I can't tell you how proud it has made me to have been involved with you all this time," Charles said.
Britain's King Charles III poses with service personnel after he officially handed over the role of Colonel-in-Chief of the Army Air Corps to Prince William, Prince of Wales, in front of a helicopter at the Army Aviation Centre in Middle Wallop, Britain May 13, 2024. Kin Cheung/Pool via REUTERS
Charles presented William with the title of Colonel-in-Chief of the Army Air Corps, a position the 75-year-old monarch held for 32 years, in front of an Apache helicopter, and watched by service personnel at the Army Flying Museum in southern England.
"He's a very good pilot indeed," Charles said of his son, a former helicopter search and rescue pilot for Britain's Royal Air Force.
At the handover ceremony, Charles said he was saying goodbye with "sadness" but the Army Air Corps would go from "strength to strength" under his son.
"Look after yourselves and I can't tell you how proud it has made me to have been involved with you all this time," Charles said.
Britain's King Charles III poses with service personnel after he officially handed over the role of Colonel-in-Chief of the Army Air Corps to Prince William, Prince of Wales, in front of a helicopter at the Army Aviation Centre in Middle Wallop, Britain May 13, 2024. Kin Cheung/Pool via REUTERS
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King Charles’ first official portrait since coronation 
Britain's King Charles III, right, stands alongside artist Jonathan Yeo after unveiling an official portrait of himself wearing the uniform of the Welsh Guards, of which the King was made Regimental Colonel in 1975. Aaron Chown/Pool/AFP/Getty Images
Britain's King Charles III, right, stands alongside artist Jonathan Yeo after unveiling an official portrait of himself wearing the uniform of the Welsh Guards, of which the King was made Regimental Colonel in 1975. Aaron Chown/Pool/AFP/Getty Images
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I never quite understood the British indulgence of a royal family these days. I will say that it saddens me to see the intrusiveness that the press has perpetrated on members of their family. Princess Kate and Prince William I think have shown grace and class dealing with experiences in their life. Raising three children that they allow to be as normal as their life allows, but most of all the desperate fear that cancer brings to life. Give them room to heal, and hopefully the best outcome to their young family. As for Harry some of his foibles are self inflicted, but sad episodes forced upon him would be difficult for anyone to endure. As for Harry's wife such a lecherous self absorbed person.
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The King continued his return to public duties following his cancer diagnosis as he joined world-renowned film director Sir Ridley Scott at a service honouring the Order of the British Empire.
The service of dedication, held at St Paul’s Cathedral in central London on Wednesday, was attended by almost 2,000 holders of honours including OBEs, MBEs and CBEs from across the UK and Commonwealth.
The service of dedication, held at St Paul’s Cathedral in central London on Wednesday, was attended by almost 2,000 holders of honours including OBEs, MBEs and CBEs from across the UK and Commonwealth.
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The king’s first portrait – understanding the image Charles wants to project for his reign
"There are no royal insignia, because this is not the image of a king, this is the image of the patron of The Most Worshipful Company of Drapers, a guild with medieval origins. The portrait was commissioned to mark Charles’s associated with the guild for over 50 years. "
"Charles’s portrait will join that of his mother, the late Queen Elizabeth II, by the Russian painter Sergei Pavlenko in Draper’s Hall. She had been a Draper since 1947 and the Company commissioned her image on the occasion of the diamond jubilee."
"As the first painted image of the king to be revealed since his coronation a year ago, this is the first time that we get a glimpse of the emerging fashioning of the image of King Charles III and, as such, it puts down a marker for how the king wishes to create his own visual legacy."
"It’s worth putting this into the context of “self-fashioning” in portraiture, succinctly described by the literary scholar Stephen Greenblatt in 1980 as a process where identity is constructed as a pastiche of carefully selected details. In other words, you don’t get to see the “real” image of a person, what you get to see is an ideal projection of a carefully curated identity, highlighting the aspects they want you to see."
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"Charles’s portrait will join that of his mother, the late Queen Elizabeth II, by the Russian painter Sergei Pavlenko in Draper’s Hall. She had been a Draper since 1947 and the Company commissioned her image on the occasion of the diamond jubilee."
"As the first painted image of the king to be revealed since his coronation a year ago, this is the first time that we get a glimpse of the emerging fashioning of the image of King Charles III and, as such, it puts down a marker for how the king wishes to create his own visual legacy."
"It’s worth putting this into the context of “self-fashioning” in portraiture, succinctly described by the literary scholar Stephen Greenblatt in 1980 as a process where identity is constructed as a pastiche of carefully selected details. In other words, you don’t get to see the “real” image of a person, what you get to see is an ideal projection of a carefully curated identity, highlighting the aspects they want you to see."
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A young King Charles sculpted this ‘unique’ pottery goat 55 years ago — now it’s set to fetch $12,000 at auction
Goat status achieved.
"King Charles’ ‘unique’ school project from more than 50 years ago — a hand-painted pottery goat — is set to fetch an estimated $12,000 at auction."
"The colorfully decorated ceramic animal is thought to be the only sculpture ever created by His Royal Highness, back in the 1960s when Charles was attending Cambridge University — experts say that the future monarch may have found inspiration in the goat mascot of The Royal Regiment of Wales."
"The com-bleat-ly forgotten collectible item became the prized possession of a family overseas many years ago. It was gifted to Canadian Raymond Patten on his 21st birthday, by his great aunt who worked as a cook at Cambridge."
Raymond Patten, 76 was given the piece on his 21st birthday by a great aunt. He flew to England recently to hand-deliver his prized possession to Charles Hanson of Hansons Auctioneers (right). Hansons / SWNS
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King Charles' portrait placed in Derry cathedral
"A new portrait of King Charles III has been officially unveiled at St Columb’s Church of Ireland Cathedral in Londonderry.""The Lord Lieutenant for the County Borough of Londonderry, Ian Crowe - the King's official representative in the area - said the cathedral was a fitting home for the portrait and he hoped it will be embraced by everyone."
“It’s a proud day for the city. In fact, to have a portrait unveiled of His Majesty King Charles III, as we know, is a once in a lifetime opportunity," he said.
"The portrait is traditional, with the King dressed in an Admiral of the Fleet uniform with medals and honours on display."
Derry council to donate King Charles portrait to St Columb's Cathedral (read also)
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"King Charles made a moving speech Wednesday and will attend an event in France on Thursday, but will leave the business of glad-handing 25 world leaders to his son Prince William."
"King Charles III will skip a gathering of international leaders including President Joe Biden to mark the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings Thursday, in a move that will inevitably highlight his ongoing health struggles."
"While Buckingham Palace declined to issue a formal, on the record statement to The Daily Beast clarifying that the king would not be attending the event on Omaha Beach in Normandy, France, official sources said the decision had been made to “protect” the king’s “continued recovery.”
"The king is, however expected to travel to Normandy on Thursday for a morning event with British veterans and did attend a ceremony Wednesday in Portsmouth, the British port from which many of the 156,000 Allied troops who landed in France in 1944 set off. The convalescing king arrived later than his son, the Prince of Wales, to the Portsmouth event, in a tweak to his schedule."
"The king gave his first public speech since being diagnosed with cancer, saying, in a lengthy and moving address, that the world was “eternally in debt” to the soldiers who participated in the “greatest amphibious operation in history,” saluting their “courage, resilience and solidarity” as they battled the “stormy swell to shore.”
"King Charles III will skip a gathering of international leaders including President Joe Biden to mark the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings Thursday, in a move that will inevitably highlight his ongoing health struggles."
"While Buckingham Palace declined to issue a formal, on the record statement to The Daily Beast clarifying that the king would not be attending the event on Omaha Beach in Normandy, France, official sources said the decision had been made to “protect” the king’s “continued recovery.”
"The king is, however expected to travel to Normandy on Thursday for a morning event with British veterans and did attend a ceremony Wednesday in Portsmouth, the British port from which many of the 156,000 Allied troops who landed in France in 1944 set off. The convalescing king arrived later than his son, the Prince of Wales, to the Portsmouth event, in a tweak to his schedule."
"The king gave his first public speech since being diagnosed with cancer, saying, in a lengthy and moving address, that the world was “eternally in debt” to the soldiers who participated in the “greatest amphibious operation in history,” saluting their “courage, resilience and solidarity” as they battled the “stormy swell to shore.”
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New banknotes featuring King Charles enter circulation
"New banknotes featuring the portrait of King Charles III have now entered circulation, but it may be some time before they are commonly seen in wallets and purses. The new Bank of England notes will gradually replace those which are damaged, or will be issued when demand increases."
"The King is only the second monarch to appear on these notes, with Queen Elizabeth II first featuring in 1960. Shoppers can still use current circulating £5, £10, £20 and £50 notes carrying the portrait of the late Queen."
"The reverse side of current polymer Bank of England banknotes, which in ascending order feature Sir Winston Churchill, Jane Austen, JMW Turner and Alan Turing, are unchanged. Notes issued in Scotland and Northern Ireland feature other images, and not the monarch."
"New banknotes featuring the portrait of King Charles III have now entered circulation, but it may be some time before they are commonly seen in wallets and purses. The new Bank of England notes will gradually replace those which are damaged, or will be issued when demand increases."
"The King is only the second monarch to appear on these notes, with Queen Elizabeth II first featuring in 1960. Shoppers can still use current circulating £5, £10, £20 and £50 notes carrying the portrait of the late Queen."
"The reverse side of current polymer Bank of England banknotes, which in ascending order feature Sir Winston Churchill, Jane Austen, JMW Turner and Alan Turing, are unchanged. Notes issued in Scotland and Northern Ireland feature other images, and not the monarch."
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" King Charles III speaks during a commemorative event for the 80th anniversary of D-Day, held at the British Normandy Memorial in Ver-sur-Mer, Normandy, France, on June 6.
Jane Barlow/PA "
"Britain’s King Charles III embarked on his first overseas trip since being diagnosed with cancer, traveling across the English Channel for commemorations marking the 80th anniversary of the 1944 D-Day Landings in Normandy."
"On Thursday morning, King Charles and Queen Camilla attended the UK Ministry of Defence and the Royal British Legion’s commemorative event at the British Normandy Memorial at Ver-sur-Mer. Charles is patron of both the Royal British Legion and Normandy Memorial Trust."
King Charles and Queen Camilla were joined by French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron at the British Normandy Memorial. Chris Jackson/Getty Images
"The King, wearing his Field Marshal No 4 Tropical Service dress uniform with medals and decorations, urged allies to “recall lessons that come to us again and again,” while addressing D-Day veterans."
“How fortunate we were and the entire free world that a generation of men and women in the United Kingdom and other Allied nations did not flinch when the moment came to face that test,” Charles said, adding that his grandfather, King George VI, described the events of D-Day as “the supreme test.”
"Charles reflected on the qualities of the armed forces involved, saying they “carried out their duty with a humbling sense of resolve and determination.” He also used the speech to reflect on the past through the lens of the present, saying: “We recall the lesson that comes to us again and again across the decades. Three nations must stand together to oppose tyranny.”
Jane Barlow/PA "
"Britain’s King Charles III embarked on his first overseas trip since being diagnosed with cancer, traveling across the English Channel for commemorations marking the 80th anniversary of the 1944 D-Day Landings in Normandy."
"On Thursday morning, King Charles and Queen Camilla attended the UK Ministry of Defence and the Royal British Legion’s commemorative event at the British Normandy Memorial at Ver-sur-Mer. Charles is patron of both the Royal British Legion and Normandy Memorial Trust."
King Charles and Queen Camilla were joined by French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron at the British Normandy Memorial. Chris Jackson/Getty Images
"The King, wearing his Field Marshal No 4 Tropical Service dress uniform with medals and decorations, urged allies to “recall lessons that come to us again and again,” while addressing D-Day veterans."
“How fortunate we were and the entire free world that a generation of men and women in the United Kingdom and other Allied nations did not flinch when the moment came to face that test,” Charles said, adding that his grandfather, King George VI, described the events of D-Day as “the supreme test.”
"Charles reflected on the qualities of the armed forces involved, saying they “carried out their duty with a humbling sense of resolve and determination.” He also used the speech to reflect on the past through the lens of the present, saying: “We recall the lesson that comes to us again and again across the decades. Three nations must stand together to oppose tyranny.”
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"Prince William has been an ever-present fixture as the royal family marked the D-Day anniversary in recent days. Earlier Thursday, the heir to the British throne paid tribute at the Canadian commemorative ceremony at the Juno Beach Centre in Courseulles-Sur-Mer, where he joined veterans as well as current serving personnel before making a speech and laying a wreath."
Prince William meets Richard Rohmer, 100, one of the most decorated Canadian veterans, accompanied by the Prime Minister of France Gabriel Attal and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau during the Canadian government ceremony at Juno Beach on Thursday. Jordan Pettitt/Getty Images
"A day earlier, William had joined Charles and Camilla at the UK’s national commemorative event in Portsmouth. The city on England’s south coast was one of the places Allied troops sailed from before the Normandy landings."
"William paid tribute to veterans who “came from across our nation and from all walks of life to join in the fight against tyranny. Many of those that took up arms had never seen combat before, some were still only in their teens.”
Prince William meets Richard Rohmer, 100, one of the most decorated Canadian veterans, accompanied by the Prime Minister of France Gabriel Attal and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau during the Canadian government ceremony at Juno Beach on Thursday. Jordan Pettitt/Getty Images
"A day earlier, William had joined Charles and Camilla at the UK’s national commemorative event in Portsmouth. The city on England’s south coast was one of the places Allied troops sailed from before the Normandy landings."
"William paid tribute to veterans who “came from across our nation and from all walks of life to join in the fight against tyranny. Many of those that took up arms had never seen combat before, some were still only in their teens.”
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Princess Kate ‘Very Sorry’ For Missing Major Trooping the Colour Event
The Colonel's Review, for Trooping the Colour, at Horse Guards Parade in London, Saturday June 8, 2024, ahead of the King's Birthday Parade on June 15. (Jeff Moore/PA via AP) © Provided by The Associated Press
LONDON (AP) — "Kate, the Princess of Wales, wished the Irish Guards good luck on their final rehearsal Saturday before the Trooping of the Color parade in honor of the king's birthday."
"Kate, who has been recovering from cancer, apologized for not being there in her capacity as the guards' honorary colonel."
“Being your colonel remains a great honor and I am very sorry that I’m unable to take the salute at this year’s Colonel’s Review," she wrote in the letter shared by the Irish Guards on the social media platform X. "Please pass my apologies to the whole regiment, however I do hope that I am able to represent you all once again very soon.”
"The review is a dress rehearsal for the annual military parade held each June to mark the monarch’s official birthday. King Charles III will oversee the ceremony June 15."
The Colonel's Review, for Trooping the Colour, at Horse Guards Parade in London, Saturday June 8, 2024, ahead of the King's Birthday Parade on June 15. (Jeff Moore/PA via AP) © Provided by The Associated Press
LONDON (AP) — "Kate, the Princess of Wales, wished the Irish Guards good luck on their final rehearsal Saturday before the Trooping of the Color parade in honor of the king's birthday."
"Kate, who has been recovering from cancer, apologized for not being there in her capacity as the guards' honorary colonel."
“Being your colonel remains a great honor and I am very sorry that I’m unable to take the salute at this year’s Colonel’s Review," she wrote in the letter shared by the Irish Guards on the social media platform X. "Please pass my apologies to the whole regiment, however I do hope that I am able to represent you all once again very soon.”
"The review is a dress rehearsal for the annual military parade held each June to mark the monarch’s official birthday. King Charles III will oversee the ceremony June 15."
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