King Charles III, his fascinating life
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"THE ASANTEHENE, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II and King Charles have had fruitful private talks behind closed doors. The meeting was reportedly held at the Sandringham House in the United Kingdom (UK) and was not opened to the press."
"What the two powerful monarchs discussed is not privy to the media, but it may have something to do with Ghana-UK relations. The Asantehene, according to reports, is currently in the UK as part of his Silver Jubilee celebrations on the Golden Stool."
Otumfuo and King Charles
"He marked ‘Awukudae’ festival in his residence in the UK last Wednesday, and it was attended by Ghanaians in the UK. The Asantehene would also be marking ‘Akwasidae’ festival in the UK on August 4. The event is expected to be massive."
"The Manhyia Palace, the seat of Otumfuo and the Buckingham Palace in the UK have enjoyed close relations for many years. King Charles, when he was the Prince of Wales, visited Otumfuo at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi and they had fruitful talks."
"Other royals from the Buckingham Palace have also visited the Manhyia Palace to have talks with the Asante Monarch. Otumfuo was among the few kings across the globe who were invited to the coronation of King Charles in London."
"What the two powerful monarchs discussed is not privy to the media, but it may have something to do with Ghana-UK relations. The Asantehene, according to reports, is currently in the UK as part of his Silver Jubilee celebrations on the Golden Stool."
Otumfuo and King Charles
"He marked ‘Awukudae’ festival in his residence in the UK last Wednesday, and it was attended by Ghanaians in the UK. The Asantehene would also be marking ‘Akwasidae’ festival in the UK on August 4. The event is expected to be massive."
"The Manhyia Palace, the seat of Otumfuo and the Buckingham Palace in the UK have enjoyed close relations for many years. King Charles, when he was the Prince of Wales, visited Otumfuo at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi and they had fruitful talks."
"Other royals from the Buckingham Palace have also visited the Manhyia Palace to have talks with the Asante Monarch. Otumfuo was among the few kings across the globe who were invited to the coronation of King Charles in London."
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Queen Camilla Receives Rare Royal Honor to Celebrate Her 77th Birthday
"The Queen, who spent her birthday at the State Opening of Parliament with King Charles, had her big day commemorated throughout London."
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"Queen Camilla's birthday called for a special celebration, and Westminster Abbey commemorated the special occasion by ringing its bells."
"The Abbey bells are ringing out to celebrate the birthday of HM The Queen," the London landmark captioned a video of the musical tribute on X, adding the hashtag "#HappyBirthdayYourMajesty."
"After Queen Elizabeth died, Westminster Abbey announced that the bells would ring for the birthdays of King Charles and Queen Camilla, as well as Prince William and Princess Kate, the new heir to the throne and his wife."
"Westminster Abbey most recently rang out for Prince William's 42nd birthday on June 21."
"Queen Camilla's birthday bells coincided with the State Opening of Parliament in London the same day, which was noted on the church's bell-ringing calendar and where she began her birthday with King Charles."
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"The Queen, who spent her birthday at the State Opening of Parliament with King Charles, had her big day commemorated throughout London."
"Queen Camilla's birthday called for a special celebration, and Westminster Abbey commemorated the special occasion by ringing its bells."
"The Abbey bells are ringing out to celebrate the birthday of HM The Queen," the London landmark captioned a video of the musical tribute on X, adding the hashtag "#HappyBirthdayYourMajesty."
"After Queen Elizabeth died, Westminster Abbey announced that the bells would ring for the birthdays of King Charles and Queen Camilla, as well as Prince William and Princess Kate, the new heir to the throne and his wife."
"Westminster Abbey most recently rang out for Prince William's 42nd birthday on June 21."
"Queen Camilla's birthday bells coincided with the State Opening of Parliament in London the same day, which was noted on the church's bell-ringing calendar and where she began her birthday with King Charles."
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"The Duchess of Edinburgh sent a vital message through her clothing at a recent garden party, according to an expert."
"Earlier this month during the annual Royal Week, King Charles and Queen Camila hosted guests at a garden party at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh. They were joined by Duke Edward (the King's youngest sibling) and Duchess Sophie Wessex of Edinburgh for the event at the King's official Scottish residence."
"Body language expert Darren Stanton said that Sophie “wanted to show her authority” and “highlight her presence.” He said that her off-white outfit during the engagement showed that the Duchess wanted to come across as “dominant,” whilst adding that the colour of her outfit was important because it represented “purity, honesty and calmness.” The expert claimed that the outfit and the colour show Sophie’s level of comfort in the environment and emphasises her commitment to the King and monarchy wanting people to know that she’s proudly carrying out her Royal duties."
"Earlier this month during the annual Royal Week, King Charles and Queen Camila hosted guests at a garden party at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh. They were joined by Duke Edward (the King's youngest sibling) and Duchess Sophie Wessex of Edinburgh for the event at the King's official Scottish residence."
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King Charles arrives at his favourite Scottish castle alone - and it's not Balmoral
"King Charles arrived at his favourite Scottish residence on Monday evening - and it's not Balmoral.
According to a well-placed source, the King has opted to spend time alone at the Castle of Mey before joining the rest of the Royal Family on the Balmoral estate in a few weeks' time."
"Charles will spend the next 10 days or so at the castle [of Mey] until he joins the rest of the family at Balmoral," said the source. "It's something he does every year to regroup, unwind and plan for discussions he will have with members of the Royal Family when they meet at Balmoral."
"King Charles arrived at his favourite Scottish residence on Monday evening - and it's not Balmoral.
According to a well-placed source, the King has opted to spend time alone at the Castle of Mey before joining the rest of the Royal Family on the Balmoral estate in a few weeks' time."
"Charles will spend the next 10 days or so at the castle [of Mey] until he joins the rest of the family at Balmoral," said the source. "It's something he does every year to regroup, unwind and plan for discussions he will have with members of the Royal Family when they meet at Balmoral."
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King Charles Is Prepared to Change the Balmoral Schedule for These Royals
"August is here, and for the British royal family, that means heading to Balmoral Castle. This year, however, King Charles III’s niece, Zara Tindall, may not make it to Aberdeenshire, Scotland, to close out the summer. The reason? A potential scheduling conflict. But the king’s prepared to change the schedule around so the Tindalls don’t miss one of the royal family’s Balmoral traditions."
Mike Tindall, Zara Tindall, and their daughters | Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images
"That same weekend, the royal family is planning their annual church service at Crathie Kirk near Balmoral Castle. King Charles is said to be eager to have Zara, 43, and her husband, Mike Tindall, as well as their children, Mia, Lena, and Lucas, in Scotland—so much so that he may change things around to accommodate his niece’s potential scheduling conflict."
King Charles III and Zara Tindall | Chris Jackson/Getty Images
King Charles “really wants Zara and the family to join him on the last Sunday in August for the bank holiday service,” an insider said. “But he understands that her horse competitions are extremely important to her.”
"August is here, and for the British royal family, that means heading to Balmoral Castle. This year, however, King Charles III’s niece, Zara Tindall, may not make it to Aberdeenshire, Scotland, to close out the summer. The reason? A potential scheduling conflict. But the king’s prepared to change the schedule around so the Tindalls don’t miss one of the royal family’s Balmoral traditions."
Mike Tindall, Zara Tindall, and their daughters | Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images
"That same weekend, the royal family is planning their annual church service at Crathie Kirk near Balmoral Castle. King Charles is said to be eager to have Zara, 43, and her husband, Mike Tindall, as well as their children, Mia, Lena, and Lucas, in Scotland—so much so that he may change things around to accommodate his niece’s potential scheduling conflict."
King Charles III and Zara Tindall | Chris Jackson/Getty Images
King Charles “really wants Zara and the family to join him on the last Sunday in August for the bank holiday service,” an insider said. “But he understands that her horse competitions are extremely important to her.”
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King Charles braved the rain on Saturday as he attended the Mey Highlands Games, kicking off his summer break in style.
The monarch braved the rain for the event
"The event was first held in 1970 to commemorate the birthday of the late Queen Mother, with the King's grandmother enjoying the event so much that she encouraged organisers to make them a yearly event."
"Despite the wet weather, the monarch arrived at the event on Saturday wearing a traditional kilt. The King also wore a tan coat, a tartan tie and a pair of knee-high socks to keep the cold weather away. As he exited a car, the monarch was also seen with an umbrella."
"Charles clearly enjoyed the event, as the royal was seen laughing at several occasions and he grinned as he shook hands with members of the crowd, including a young baby."
The monarch braved the rain for the event
"The event was first held in 1970 to commemorate the birthday of the late Queen Mother, with the King's grandmother enjoying the event so much that she encouraged organisers to make them a yearly event."
"Despite the wet weather, the monarch arrived at the event on Saturday wearing a traditional kilt. The King also wore a tan coat, a tartan tie and a pair of knee-high socks to keep the cold weather away. As he exited a car, the monarch was also seen with an umbrella."
"Charles clearly enjoyed the event, as the royal was seen laughing at several occasions and he grinned as he shook hands with members of the crowd, including a young baby."
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King Charles Sports a Kilt in Scotland for a Day of Dance and Sports Ahead of Summer Break
"A wonderful day at the Mey Games!"
"The monarch awarded the tug of war trophy to the winning team and looked especially delighted by a group of young dancers."
"The sovereign, who is chieftain of the games, also watched traditional Highland sports including the hammer throw, sheaf toss and stone put. The finale of the event was the tug of war competition, and King Charles presented the trophy to the winning team."
"A wonderful day at the Mey Games!"
"A wonderful day at the Mey Games!"
"The monarch awarded the tug of war trophy to the winning team and looked especially delighted by a group of young dancers."
"The sovereign, who is chieftain of the games, also watched traditional Highland sports including the hammer throw, sheaf toss and stone put. The finale of the event was the tug of war competition, and King Charles presented the trophy to the winning team."
"A wonderful day at the Mey Games!"
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"The 75 year old monarch has a particular fondness for mazes. He recently had a new maze garden constructed at his Royal Sandringham estate in Norfolk, inspired by the intricate labyrinth he enjoyed as a child."
"Jennie Bond, former BBC Royal correspondent, spoke with OK! about Charles' new maze, suggesting that the late Queen would have been "amused" to see her son still indulging in the same pastimes he loved as a youngster. She also highlighted how the King's mazes will form part of his "legacy"."
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King Charles and Queen Camilla open a maze © Jane Barlow/PA Wire
"Jennie Bond, former BBC Royal correspondent, spoke with OK! about Charles' new maze, suggesting that the late Queen would have been "amused" to see her son still indulging in the same pastimes he loved as a youngster. She also highlighted how the King's mazes will form part of his "legacy"."
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King Charles and Queen Camilla open a maze © Jane Barlow/PA Wire
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RAF created no-fly zone at Castle of Mey to save Queen Mother’s naps
RAF created no-fly zone at Castle of Mey to save Queen Mother’s naps
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What a great idea! Just what I need!It’s good to be the Queen Mother!
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King Charles Releases New Statement with Special Signature on IG
"The Paris 2024 Olympics have officially come to a close—and now, King Charles has a special message for Team Great Britain."
"In case you missed it, Team GB scored a total of 65 medals, including 14 gold, 22 silver and 29 bronze. This puts them in seventh place for the most medals won by a country, and King Charles wasted no time in celebrating their efforts."
"On Instagram, the 75-year-old monarch shared an Olympics-themed graphic and wrote, "My wife joins me in sending our warmest congratulations to the competitors and their support teams from @teamgb and across the whole Commonwealth, for their many outstanding successes at the Olympic Games in Paris. "
"Your achievements, across so many disciplines, were forged from that invaluable combination of raw talent, true grit and hard toil over many years, burnished these past weeks by sportsmanship and team spirit in the finest tradition of the Games."
"The Paris 2024 Olympics have officially come to a close—and now, King Charles has a special message for Team Great Britain."
"In case you missed it, Team GB scored a total of 65 medals, including 14 gold, 22 silver and 29 bronze. This puts them in seventh place for the most medals won by a country, and King Charles wasted no time in celebrating their efforts."
"On Instagram, the 75-year-old monarch shared an Olympics-themed graphic and wrote, "My wife joins me in sending our warmest congratulations to the competitors and their support teams from @teamgb and across the whole Commonwealth, for their many outstanding successes at the Olympic Games in Paris. "
"Your achievements, across so many disciplines, were forged from that invaluable combination of raw talent, true grit and hard toil over many years, burnished these past weeks by sportsmanship and team spirit in the finest tradition of the Games."
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King Charles has been officially welcomed to Balmoral by a guard of honour, as he begins his summer break at the famous Scottish castle.
King Charles III inspects the Balaklava Company, 5th Battalion, The Royal Regiment of Scotland (Image: PA)
"In a small ceremony outside the Castle gates, the King inspected the Balaklava Company, 5th Battalion, The Royal Regiment of Scotland. The 75-year-old monarch wore his beloved tartan kilt, long red socks and a matching brown waistcoat and jacket. The Royal Regiment of Scotland's mascot, Shetland Pony Corporal Cruachan IV, was also present at the ceremony."
King Charles III inspects the Balaklava Company, 5th Battalion, The Royal Regiment of Scotland (Image: PA)
"In a small ceremony outside the Castle gates, the King inspected the Balaklava Company, 5th Battalion, The Royal Regiment of Scotland. The 75-year-old monarch wore his beloved tartan kilt, long red socks and a matching brown waistcoat and jacket. The Royal Regiment of Scotland's mascot, Shetland Pony Corporal Cruachan IV, was also present at the ceremony."
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"King Charles just added new chickens to the royal flock—including his one millionth rescue chicken, whom he named Henrietta. The flock is ensconced on the grounds of Highgrove, his gorgeous country estate in Gloucestershire. Who gives a cluck, you may ask?"
"Here's the story—King Charles's country mansion accepts hens from a charity that finds new homes for former laying hens, who routinely are sent to be slaughtered when they age out of service at 18 months old. According to an Instagram post, the British Hen Welfare Trust operates a network of over 1,400 volunteers and 48 rehoming sites around the UK—including Highgrove. For the lucky hens like Henrietta who get rehomed at the King's country home, it's a real Cinderella story—they are not only spared the roasting pan, but also get to live out their natural feathered lives among organic gardens and eager caretakers."
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TERRELL – A Texas resident was honored this week with a prestigious award from King Charles III.
Bill Huthmacher was given the British Empire Medal in recognition of his work as Chairman of the British Flying Training Museum in Terrell.
Bill Huthmacher recently received the British Empire Medal from King Charles III (Copyright 2024 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.)
A group of British cadets learning to fly in Terrell, Texas (Courtesy of the British Flying Training School Museum)
"The museum lies just outside Dallas and honors a little-known chapter of World War II history. Over 2,200 British cadets earned their wings in the north Texas town. Many of these cadets were only 18 years old when they traveled 6,000 miles to learn how to fly."
Terrell, Texas may seem like an odd place for young Brits to learn to fly, but Huthmacher explained the interesting reasoning behind the decision.
“Back in 1941, Germany had overtaken most of Europe and England was in a fight for its life, and it was losing pilots at a catastrophic rate. They were looking for places to help train pilots, because between their own bad weather and the Luftwaffe air superiority, they were having a hard time training pilots. So, they looked to Winston Churchill, looked to Franklin Roosevelt, and at first, Roosevelt couldn’t do anything because we were neutral, and we couldn’t train combatants. But through the Lend-Lease act, that allowed us to then start training combatants.”
Bill Huthmacher was given the British Empire Medal in recognition of his work as Chairman of the British Flying Training Museum in Terrell.
Bill Huthmacher recently received the British Empire Medal from King Charles III (Copyright 2024 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.)
A group of British cadets learning to fly in Terrell, Texas (Courtesy of the British Flying Training School Museum)
"The museum lies just outside Dallas and honors a little-known chapter of World War II history. Over 2,200 British cadets earned their wings in the north Texas town. Many of these cadets were only 18 years old when they traveled 6,000 miles to learn how to fly."
Terrell, Texas may seem like an odd place for young Brits to learn to fly, but Huthmacher explained the interesting reasoning behind the decision.
“Back in 1941, Germany had overtaken most of Europe and England was in a fight for its life, and it was losing pilots at a catastrophic rate. They were looking for places to help train pilots, because between their own bad weather and the Luftwaffe air superiority, they were having a hard time training pilots. So, they looked to Winston Churchill, looked to Franklin Roosevelt, and at first, Roosevelt couldn’t do anything because we were neutral, and we couldn’t train combatants. But through the Lend-Lease act, that allowed us to then start training combatants.”
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Princess Anne to Represent King Charles on Overseas Trip
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"Just two months ago, Princess Anne was forced to cancel official duties after an incident involving a horse on her Gatcombe Park estate left her with head injuries. But it’s clear that the stalwart Princess is now firmly back in the saddle, as it has just been announced that she will travel overseas on behalf of the King this fall."
"Princess Anne, 74, will visit the Netherlands for commemorations to mark 80 years since the battle of Arnhem on September 21 and 22. The trip will see her join those remembering the events of the Second World War battle, which was part of Allied military offensive Operation Market Garden. The battle took place in the banks of the Rhine in 1944. “Although it ultimately failed to achieve its objectives, the determination and courage shown by the airborne troops and the units that assisted them made Market Garden one of the Second World War’s (1939-45) most famous battles,” the UK’s National Army Museum notes."
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"Just two months ago, Princess Anne was forced to cancel official duties after an incident involving a horse on her Gatcombe Park estate left her with head injuries. But it’s clear that the stalwart Princess is now firmly back in the saddle, as it has just been announced that she will travel overseas on behalf of the King this fall."
"Princess Anne, 74, will visit the Netherlands for commemorations to mark 80 years since the battle of Arnhem on September 21 and 22. The trip will see her join those remembering the events of the Second World War battle, which was part of Allied military offensive Operation Market Garden. The battle took place in the banks of the Rhine in 1944. “Although it ultimately failed to achieve its objectives, the determination and courage shown by the airborne troops and the units that assisted them made Market Garden one of the Second World War’s (1939-45) most famous battles,” the UK’s National Army Museum notes."
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Queen Camilla's Son Thanks King Charles for His Support of New Royal Cookbook
"Last night in London, Queen Camilla's son, Tom Parker Bowles, launched his royal cookbook, Cooking and the Crown: Royal Recipes from Queen Victoria to King Charles III. During a toast he gave at the party, he said, "Thanks goes to the King and Queen, my mother, and obviously the King, without whom this book wouldn't have been here. Without their support, their insight, their help, the rest of it—so a huge thank you to the King and Queen."
Camilla's Son Thanks King Charles for His SupportDave Benett - Getty Images
"Last night in London, Queen Camilla's son, Tom Parker Bowles, launched his royal cookbook, Cooking and the Crown: Royal Recipes from Queen Victoria to King Charles III. During a toast he gave at the party, he said, "Thanks goes to the King and Queen, my mother, and obviously the King, without whom this book wouldn't have been here. Without their support, their insight, their help, the rest of it—so a huge thank you to the King and Queen."
Camilla's Son Thanks King Charles for His SupportDave Benett - Getty Images
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King Charles shares delightful message after new cancer update
"King Charles, Queen Camilla shared a delightful message shortly after monarch's fresh health update gave royal fans a sigh of relief. The Mail, sighting an inside source on Saturday reported that Charles, who was diagnosed with cancer in February this year is “heading in a very positive trajectory.”
"Following the updates on Charles' ongoing cancer battle The King and Queen accompanied each other at Braemar Highland Games. Turning to their Instagram account on Saturday, the Royal Family offered a peek into Charles and Camilla’s “wonderful afternoon” at the sports event." MORE
"King Charles, Queen Camilla shared a delightful message shortly after monarch's fresh health update gave royal fans a sigh of relief. The Mail, sighting an inside source on Saturday reported that Charles, who was diagnosed with cancer in February this year is “heading in a very positive trajectory.”
"Following the updates on Charles' ongoing cancer battle The King and Queen accompanied each other at Braemar Highland Games. Turning to their Instagram account on Saturday, the Royal Family offered a peek into Charles and Camilla’s “wonderful afternoon” at the sports event." MORE
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King Charles Enjoys Recent Royal Event
"On Saturday, August 31, King Charles attended the Royal Horticultural Society of Aberdeen's 200th Flower Show at Duthie Park, where he enjoyed colorful floral displays and met with RHSA members. And according to body language expert Darren Stanton, the king looked genuinely joyful and at ease while engaging with others at the event. On behalf of Betfair Casino, he told me, “We saw Charles making a conscious effort to get stuck in at the flower show. He was consistently involved and showed his fun, confident and humorous side without even noticing. It all came to him easily.”
"As seen in the above photo, the king is all smiles as he chats with chairman Brian Grant and views the vegetable competition. Stanton continued, “We saw him laughing and his posture was very loose, proving he was able to let himself go. The king wanted to connect with people. We know this is genuine as he was actively listening the whole time by maintaining strong eye contact, shaking people’s hands and even leaning in closer when interacting in conversation.”
"On Saturday, August 31, King Charles attended the Royal Horticultural Society of Aberdeen's 200th Flower Show at Duthie Park, where he enjoyed colorful floral displays and met with RHSA members. And according to body language expert Darren Stanton, the king looked genuinely joyful and at ease while engaging with others at the event. On behalf of Betfair Casino, he told me, “We saw Charles making a conscious effort to get stuck in at the flower show. He was consistently involved and showed his fun, confident and humorous side without even noticing. It all came to him easily.”
"As seen in the above photo, the king is all smiles as he chats with chairman Brian Grant and views the vegetable competition. Stanton continued, “We saw him laughing and his posture was very loose, proving he was able to let himself go. The king wanted to connect with people. We know this is genuine as he was actively listening the whole time by maintaining strong eye contact, shaking people’s hands and even leaning in closer when interacting in conversation.”
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King Charles gets a group hug from NZ women's rugby team
"The New Zealand women's rugby team, the Black Ferns, met Britain's King Charles at Buckingham Palace on Wednesday (Sept. 11) ahead of their match against England's Red Roses. Some of the team asked the king — who is New Zealand's monarch as well as the UK's — for a hug, a request that was met with a cheerful "a hug? why not?" from Charles."
"The New Zealand women's rugby team, the Black Ferns, met Britain's King Charles at Buckingham Palace on Wednesday (Sept. 11) ahead of their match against England's Red Roses. Some of the team asked the king — who is New Zealand's monarch as well as the UK's — for a hug, a request that was met with a cheerful "a hug? why not?" from Charles."
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King Charles III to visit Australia and Samoa in a test of stamina after cancer diagnosis
Britain’s King Charles III smiles during his visit to the Forsinard Flows Visitor Centre in Forsinard, Highland, Scotland, July 31, 2024. (Jane Barlow/Pool Photo via AP, File)
"LONDON (AP) — King Charles III has announced plans to visit Australia and Samoa next month on a trip that will span a dozen time zones and test the monarch’s stamina as he recovers from cancer treatment."
"The Oct. 18-26 tour, which Buckingham Palace outlined Tuesday, marks a watershed moment for the 75-year-old king."
"Charles is slowly returning to public duties after taking a break following his cancer diagnosis in early February. The decision to undertake such a long journey will be seen as a sign of his recovery."
"The trip will begin in Australia before the king and Queen Camilla travel to Samoa for the Commonwealth heads of government meeting, which takes place every two years."
Britain’s King Charles III smiles during his visit to the Forsinard Flows Visitor Centre in Forsinard, Highland, Scotland, July 31, 2024. (Jane Barlow/Pool Photo via AP, File)
"LONDON (AP) — King Charles III has announced plans to visit Australia and Samoa next month on a trip that will span a dozen time zones and test the monarch’s stamina as he recovers from cancer treatment."
"The Oct. 18-26 tour, which Buckingham Palace outlined Tuesday, marks a watershed moment for the 75-year-old king."
"Charles is slowly returning to public duties after taking a break following his cancer diagnosis in early February. The decision to undertake such a long journey will be seen as a sign of his recovery."
"The trip will begin in Australia before the king and Queen Camilla travel to Samoa for the Commonwealth heads of government meeting, which takes place every two years."
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William steps in for Charles as he attends graduation ceremony at RAF Cranwell
"The Prince of Wales spent time with his aunt Lady Sarah McCorquodale as he hosted an RAF officer graduation ceremony."
"William is believed to have invited his mother’s sister to the event at RAF Cranwell, where relatives proudly watched as more 50 cadets graduated, officially becoming officers at the stroke of midnight."
"The future King acknowledged the royal salute of more than 50 new officers on the parade ground and told them the country would be relying on them to deal with “future threats” during the present “time of change and uncertainty”.
"It is understood Lady Sarah, who lives locally, heard her nephew would be attending the ceremony in Lincolnshire and wanted to see him and lend support."
"The Prince of Wales spent time with his aunt Lady Sarah McCorquodale as he hosted an RAF officer graduation ceremony."
"William is believed to have invited his mother’s sister to the event at RAF Cranwell, where relatives proudly watched as more 50 cadets graduated, officially becoming officers at the stroke of midnight."
"The future King acknowledged the royal salute of more than 50 new officers on the parade ground and told them the country would be relying on them to deal with “future threats” during the present “time of change and uncertainty”.
"It is understood Lady Sarah, who lives locally, heard her nephew would be attending the ceremony in Lincolnshire and wanted to see him and lend support."
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The Prince and Princess of Wales saw reports about the burglary at Southwark Foodbank and decided to donate
"The Prince and Princess of Wales have been thanked for a “surprise” donation to a London food bank after thieves ransacked their warehouse. William and Kate donated £3,500 to charity Pecan after hearing about the theft at Southwark Foodbank in Peckham. The sum will cover the costs of the goods stolen and the damage caused."
"Peter Edwards, chief executive of Pecan, said: “This surprise donation by the Prince and Princess of Wales – following such a difficult spell for their family – underlines their kindness and decency.”
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Is King Charles A Vegetarian?
"When King Charles replaced the traditional dish of coronation chicken -- created especially for the coronation of his mother, the late Queen Elizabeth, in 1953 with a new dish called coronation quiche for his own coronation -- there was speculation about what his choice might signify. The new creation was entirely vegetarian, inducing broad beans, spinach, and tarragon among its ingredients. So is this a sign of a green future for the UK? Does it indicate that King Charles is a vegetarian?"
"In short: No, King Charles is not vegetarian. However, he's not meat-obsessive, either. The King of the United Kingdom is known to have some particular -- and peculiar -- food habits, and his love of the specific extends to his approach to vegetarian eating."
"He has previously stated that he is fish and meat-free for two days a week, and dairy-free one day a week, essentially making him a flexitarian."
"Flexitarianism is the practice of deliberately eating fewer animal products but not fully excluding them from your diet, and it's way more popular than you may think. Flexitarians make up 42% of consumers globally, and there's a lot of scientific evidence to support the idea that eating less meat can have a positive impact on both you and the environment."
"King Charles has explained that his motive for following a flexitarian diet is environmental, and he believes that if more people did this it would ease current pressures on the environment."
"When King Charles replaced the traditional dish of coronation chicken -- created especially for the coronation of his mother, the late Queen Elizabeth, in 1953 with a new dish called coronation quiche for his own coronation -- there was speculation about what his choice might signify. The new creation was entirely vegetarian, inducing broad beans, spinach, and tarragon among its ingredients. So is this a sign of a green future for the UK? Does it indicate that King Charles is a vegetarian?"
"In short: No, King Charles is not vegetarian. However, he's not meat-obsessive, either. The King of the United Kingdom is known to have some particular -- and peculiar -- food habits, and his love of the specific extends to his approach to vegetarian eating."
"He has previously stated that he is fish and meat-free for two days a week, and dairy-free one day a week, essentially making him a flexitarian."
"Flexitarianism is the practice of deliberately eating fewer animal products but not fully excluding them from your diet, and it's way more popular than you may think. Flexitarians make up 42% of consumers globally, and there's a lot of scientific evidence to support the idea that eating less meat can have a positive impact on both you and the environment."
"King Charles has explained that his motive for following a flexitarian diet is environmental, and he believes that if more people did this it would ease current pressures on the environment."