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

King Charles launches shortened Holyrood Week
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Edinburgh, Fife & East
Posted
2 July
Queen Camilla hosts boy who missed garden party
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England
Posted
1 July
Peek inside never-before-seen parts of Balmoral Castle. Video, 00:01:16
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Scotland
Posted
30 June
Wildlife preparations ahead of Jersey royal visit
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Jersey
Posted
29 June
New portrait of King released for Armed Forces Day
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UK
Posted
29 June
Princess Anne leaves hospital after treatment for injury
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UK
Posted
28 June
Diana’s gowns and royal items auctioned for millions
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US & Canada
Posted
28 June
1936: Proclamation of Accession of King Edward VIII. Audio, 00:08:58
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BBC
Posted
27 June
1952: The Death of George VI. Audio, 00:00:58
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BBC
Posted
27 June
1951: Princess Elizabeth in Washington DC. Audio, 00:04:10
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BBC
Posted
27 June
1947: News - Announcement of the Royal Betrothal. Audio, 00:00:49
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BBC
Posted
27 June
1948: Birth of HRH Prince Charles. Audio, 00:02:21
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BBC
Posted
27 June
1949: News - Royal Visit to Alderney. Video, 00:03:12
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BBC
Posted
27 June
2000: Queen Mother's 100th birthday. Video, 00:03:45
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BBC
Posted
27 June
Harry and Meghan painted as royals from history
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Wales
Posted
27 June
Prince Harry remembers pain of bereavement
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UK
Posted
27 June
Princess Anne recovering slowly, husband says
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UK
Posted
26 June
1953: The Coronation - London prepares. Video, 00:04:31
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BBC
Posted
26 June
1983: A Foot in the Door - Alex Dempster. Audio, 00:14:18
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BBC
Posted
26 June
What was on the banquet menu for Japan's emperor?
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UK
Posted
25 June
Public holiday declared in Jersey for Royal visit
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Jersey
Posted
25 June
Princess Anne is 'fine', husband says after hospital visit
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UK
Posted
25 June
1947: The 21st Birthday of Princess Elizabeth. Audio, 00:05:49
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BBC
Posted
25 June
Army soldier collapses on Mall in London heat
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London
Posted
24 June