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    Queen Camilla invites children to decorate Royal Christmas tree

    Queen Camilla invited some little helpers to decorate the Christmas tree at Clarence House. During the event, supported by Helen & Douglas House and Roald Dahl's Marvellous Children's Charity, Her Majesty treated the children to some festive surprises, as well as a visit from Father Christmas...
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    Britain cancels talks with Greece in row over the Elgin Marbles

    A diplomatic row has broken out between Britain and Greece after British Prime Minister Sunak decided to cancel his meeting with Greek Prime Minister Mitsotakis the day after Mitsotakis declared that Britain should return the Elgin Marbles...
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    The Pogues frontman Shane MacGowan dies aged 65

    Shane MacGowan, the lead singer of The Pogues, has died at the age of 65. The London folk band are famous for their 1987 megahit "Fairytale of New York", which has since become a Christmas classic, played on radio stations many times a day throughout the country over the Christmas period.
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    Alien is asked its pronouns in new episode of Doctor Who

    David Tennant returns as the Tenth Doctor and Catherine Tate returns as his sidekick Donna Noble as the long-running British sci-fi series celebrates its 60th birthday. The first episode was aired on 23rd November 1963. However, the latest episode is under attack because the Doctor asks an...
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    Irish Toaiseach Varadkar condemns Dublin violence against child attacker

    Irish Taoiseach (Prime Minister) Leo Varadkar gave a statement in Dublin following the stabbings and later riots the city. He called the stabbings in the Republic of Ireland's capital a "horrifying act of violence" and says the riots "were full of hate" and those involved "brought shame on...
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    King and Queen welcome South Korean president for State Visit

    The King and Queen have welcomed South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol and first lady Mrs Kim Keon Hee to the UK as they begin a three-day state visit. Watching events on a dais were Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, Foreign Secretary Lord Cameron, Home Secretary James Cleverly and Defence Chiefs of...
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    Brexit Britain and Florida agree trade deal

    GB News host Richard Tice, who is also the leader of Reform UK (formerly the Brexit Party), on Trade Secretary Badenoch forming a trade deal with Florida, which has a larger economy than Spain. Britain now has trade deals with seven US states...
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    Princess of Wales delivers a speech on childhood

    The Princess of Wales has delivered a speech on early childhood at the ‘Shaping Us’ national symposium in London on Wednesday. Catherine has given birth to three children who are very important nationally: Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, who are second, third and fourth in...
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    Gun salutes mark King's 75th birthday

    Gun salutes from British soldiers rang out in London and other cities around Britain earlier today to mark the King's 75th birthday. King Charles III was born in Buckingam Palace at 21:14 GMT on 14th November 1948 during the reign of his grandfather King George VI.
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    Prince of Wales pays respect to Sir Bobby Charlton at funeral

    The Prince of Wales, who is the President of the English FA, today paid his respects to England's 1966 World Cup winner and Manchester United legend Sir Bobby Charlton at his funeral in Manchester. The heir to the throne joined current and former United players and former United manager Sir...
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    King attends Highgrove House birthday tea party

    The King has attended a celebratory tea party at Highgrove House to mark his birthday, along with individuals and organisations who have recently turned 75 as well. During the event the King was sung to by the Rock Choir and cut an impressive three-tier cake before joking “You’ve probably eaten...
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    Ex-PM David Cameron becomes Foreign Secretary

    The King has made ex-Prime Minister David Cameron a life peer to allow Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to appoint Cameron as the new Foreign Secretary in Sunak's Cabinet reshuffle, with Cameron clearly delighted at his unexpected promotion. Cameron was Prime Minister from 2010 until 2016, when he...
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    King Charles III leads Remembrance Sunday commemorations

    King Charles III, of course, today led Britain's national commemorations on Remembrance Sunday as Britain remembered and thanked her war dead. The King, just three days before his 75th birthday, along with other royals and politicians, laid a wreath at the Cenotaph on Whitehall in central...
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    Princess Anne leads moving Armistice Day ceremony

    Anne, Princess Royal, accompanied by her husband Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence, led the Armistice Day ceremony at the Armed Forces Memorial within the National Memorial Arboretum in Alrewas, Staffordshire, for Remembrance Day. As is tradition since 1919 following World War One, two minutes...
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    King unveils statues of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip

    The King and Queen have unveiled statues of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip ahead of the annual Royal British Legion Festival of Remembrance. The King and Queen, accompanied by other Members of the Royal Family, attended the annual Royal British Legion Festival of Remembrance at the Royal...
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    King's 75th birthday plans are revealed

    Plans for His Majesty King Charles III's 75th birthday have been revealed. Celebratory events will be hosted at Highgrove Gardens and Dumfries House for organisations and individuals also turning 75 in 2023. The King was born on 14th November 1948 at Buckingham Palace to Princess Elizabeth...
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    Prince of Wales enjoys warm welcome to Singapore

    The Prince of Wales has received a warm welcome by the leaders of Singapore at the Istana, the palace and official residence of Singapore's president. The Heir to the Throne shook hands with President Tharman Shanmugaratnam, before holding a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Lee Hsien...
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    King Charles III opens Parliament for the first time

    King Charles III today opened Parliament for the first time in his reign by making the King's Speech from his Throne in the House of Lords alongside Queen Camilla. It is the first time that a King's Speech has been made since November 1951 although the King delivered the Queen's Speech last...
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    King Charles III: AI could transform life as we know it

    King Charles III has sent a message to tech leaders as they discuss the future benefits and perils of Artificial Intelligence. The monarch made his comments in a pre-recorded video address to the first international AI Safety Summit, held at Bletchley Park, a former spy base in Buckinghamshire...
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    King and Queen arrive in Kenya for State Visit

    King Charles III and Queen Camilla have been given a warm welcome by Kenya's President and First Lady on the start of their State Visit to Kenya to mark 60 years since Kenya gained its independence from Britain. The British Head of State and wife Queen Camilla were greeted by President William...