UK Royal Family

King Charles III, the UK's monarch

Charles III became the UK's monarch at the age of 73 and was crowned at Westminster Abbey on 6 May 2023.

What does King Charles do?
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UK
Posted
22 October
The Royal Family tree and the order of succession
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UK
Posted
6 February
The Royal homes of the King
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UK
Posted
16 September 2022
Seven things you may not know about the Commonwealth
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UK
Posted
25 April 2023
Queen Elizabeth II: A life in pictures
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In Pictures
Posted
8 September 2022

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Latest news

Pottery goat made by King sells for £8,500
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England
Posted
4 June
1953: Coronation crowds sleep out to glimpse Queen. Video, 00:06:37
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BBC
Posted
4 June
1953: Coronation crowds wave for television cameras. Video, 00:03:29
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BBC
Posted
4 June
Beckham swaps beekeeping tips with the King
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Culture
Posted
2 June
Prince William's role is changing - what does he really want to do with it?
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BBC InDepth
Posted
2 June
King gives 100th birthday card to D-Day veteran
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UK
Posted
1 June
1936: Prince of Wales proclaimed King Edward VIII. Audio, 00:02:38
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BBC
Posted
31 May
2006: News - Royal Charter for Duke of Edinburgh's Award. Video, 00:02:11
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BBC
Posted
30 May
King to take part in Trooping the Colour from carriage
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UK
Posted
30 May
1939: HM Queen Elizabeth Calls on Women. Audio, 00:08:26
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BBC
Posted
28 May
King Charles becomes patron of Gordonstoun School
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NE, Orkney & Shetland
Posted
24 May
1924: Wembley's British Empire Exhibition. Audio, 00:09:46
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BBC
Posted
23 May
1949: Channel Islands welcome royal visitors. Video, 00:06:05
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BBC
Posted
23 May
King cancels visit after election announcement
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Stoke & Staffordshire
Posted
22 May
Kate Tatler portrait prompts strong reaction online
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UK
Posted
22 May
1977: Lady Alexandra Metcalfe - The House Of Windsor. Audio, 00:07:33
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BBC
Posted
21 May
1977: The House of Windsor - Lady Bridget Monckton. Audio, 00:13:38
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BBC
Posted
21 May
King and Queen visit Chelsea Flower Show
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Science & Environment
Posted
20 May
1988: Breakfast Time - Interview with the Duke of Edinburgh. Video, 00:11:10
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BBC
Posted
20 May
1967: Round-Up - Duke and Duchess of Windsor Visit England. Audio, 00:02:02
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BBC
Posted
20 May
Anne Robinson dating Queen Camilla's ex-husband
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UK
Posted
18 May
King Charles to attend D-Day commemorations
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UK
Posted
17 May
'Royal Rye' welcomes Queen Camilla to literary event
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Sussex
Posted
16 May
Unseen pictures of Royal Family to go on display
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UK
Posted
16 May