A report has revealed that before the current British Monarch King Charles III took over the throne, the government took the-then Prince’s permission to pass its post-Brexit Environment Act. As per the Guardian report, this was because the law which was touted as “world-leading” and requires landowners to enhance conservation could affect the member of the royal family’s business interests.

Reportedly, back in 2019, Environment minister Rebecca Pow wrote to the then Prince of Wales asking if he would be willing to accept section seven of the environment bill.

Section seven of the environment bill, which became law in November 2021, refers to the need “to conserve the setting of land with a natural environment or natural resources or which is a place of archaeological, architectural, artistic, cultural or historic interest.” Those in breach risk getting fined.

In the now&nbsp;public letter, the environment minister writes to Charles “This bill contains measures on conservation covenants which affect the interests of the crown, the Duchy of Lancaster and the Duchy of Cornwall. Part 7 (conservation covenants) of the bill applies to crown land as it applies to any other land.”

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Responding to the query, Charles’ private secretary, Clive Alderton, gives the then Prince of Wales’s consent and writes he was “content with the bill”.

The Duchy of Cornwall, which has now passed to the current Prince of Wales, Charles’ son William, brings the duke and his family about $21 million in revenue.

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While there is a procedure known as royal assent, a formality under which the monarch formally agrees to make a bill into law,&nbsp;this was done above and beyond that.&nbsp;

Reportedly, under the procedure, more than 1,000 parliamentary acts were shared with the late queen and her eldest son before they were implemented.&nbsp;

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A report has revealed that before the current British Monarch King Charles III took over the throne, the government took the-then Prince’s permission to pass its post-Brexit Environment Act. As per the Guardian report, this was because the law which was touted as “world-leading” and requires landowners to enhance conservation could affect the member of the royal family’s business interests. Reportedly, back in 2019, Environment minister Rebecca Pow wrote to the then Prince of Wales asking if he would be willing to accept section seven of the environment bill. Section seven of the environment bill, which became law in November 2021, refers to the need “to conserve the setting of land with a natural environment or natural resources or which is a place of archaeological, architectural, artistic, cultural or historic interest.” Those in breach risk getting fined. In the now public letter, the environment minister writes to Charles “This bill contains measures on conservation covenants which affect the interests of the crown, the Duchy of Lancaster and the Duchy of Cornwall. Part 7 (conservation covenants) of the bill applies to crown land as it applies to any other land.” Also read | Harry reconciliation with royal family 'possible' before coronation: report Responding to the query, Charles’ private secretary, Clive Alderton, gives the then Prince of Wales’s consent and writes he was “content with the bill”. The Duchy of Cornwall, which has now passed to the current Prince of Wales, Charles’ son William, brings the duke and his family about $21 million in revenue. Also read | Prince Harry addresses rumours of not being King Charles' biological son in new memoir While there is a procedure known as royal assent, a formality under which the monarch formally agrees to make a bill into law, this was done above and beyond that. Reportedly, under the procedure, more than 1,000 parliamentary acts were shared with the late queen and her eldest son before they were implemented. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a telephone conversation with King Charles III, making it&nbsp;the first conversation between both leaders since the latter was crowned the UK's monarch.&nbsp;

During the talks, PM Modi conveyed his best wishes to the King for a very successful reign while discussing numerous areas of mutual interest.&nbsp;

The discussions revolved around climate action, conservation of biodiversity, and innovative solutions for the financing energy transition, India's Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement.&nbsp;

The prime minister also briefed the King on India's priorities for its G-20 Presidency, including the propagation of digital public goods, the government said.&nbsp;

"During the conversation, PM Modi also explained the relevance of Mission LiFE - Lifestyle for Environment, through which India seeks to promote environmentally sustainable lifestyles," the statement mentioned. &nbsp;

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LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment)—a five-year programme that envisions India-led global mass movement to nudge individual and collective action to protect and preserve the environment. The concept was introduced by Modi at COP26 at Glasgow in November 2021.&nbsp;

Both leaders also discussed on how to strengthen the functioning of the Commonwealth of Nations. They also appreciated the role of the Indian community in the UK in acting as a “living bridge" between both countries and enriching bilateral relations.&nbsp;

The conversation between both leaders comes at a time when India and UK are engaged in negotiations for the Free Trade Agreement.&nbsp;

The talks – the first formal round since July – aim to cut tariffs and open opportunities for UK services such as financial and legal, making it easier for British businesses to sell to an economy set to be the world’s third largest - with a middle class of 250 million people - by 2050.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The seventh round of talks are expected to take place in UK in January.&nbsp;

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a telephone conversation with King Charles III, making it the first conversation between both leaders since the latter was crowned the UK's monarch. During the talks, PM Modi conveyed his best wishes to the King for a very successful reign while discussing numerous areas of mutual interest. The discussions revolved around climate action, conservation of biodiversity, and innovative solutions for the financing energy transition, India's Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement. The prime minister also briefed the King on India's priorities for its G-20 Presidency, including the propagation of digital public goods, the government said. "During the conversation, PM Modi also explained the relevance of Mission LiFE - Lifestyle for Environment, through which India seeks to promote environmentally sustainable lifestyles," the statement mentioned. WION Fineprint: Indian govt mulls regularising online gaming LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment)—a five-year programme that envisions India-led global mass movement to nudge individual and collective action to protect and preserve the environment. The concept was introduced by Modi at COP26 at Glasgow in November 2021. Both leaders also discussed on how to strengthen the functioning of the Commonwealth of Nations. They also appreciated the role of the Indian community in the UK in acting as a “living bridge" between both countries and enriching bilateral relations. The conversation between both leaders comes at a time when India and UK are engaged in negotiations for the Free Trade Agreement. The talks – the first formal round since July – aim to cut tariffs and open opportunities for UK services such as financial and legal, making it easier for British businesses to sell to an economy set to be the world’s third largest - with a middle class of 250 million people - by 2050. The seventh round of talks are expected to take place in UK in January. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/10-things-named-after-king-charles-iii-517260">King Charles III</a>, the reigning British monarch, is honouring 1,107 people in the New Year Honours list, his first as the sovereign, media reports said. Among the well-known honourees are Brian May, the guitarist of the iconic rock band Queen. Contemporary artist, writer and broadcaster Grayson Perry is also conferred with the honour. They both gain the salutation 'Sir'. Sportswoman and presenter Denise Lewis is bestowed with Damehood. Stephen Graham, an actor best known for Martin Scorsese's films 'Gangs of New York' and 'The Irishman' is also made an OBE. British-Indian economist&nbsp;Partha Dasgupta gets knighthood&nbsp;'for services to Economics and to the Natural Environment.&nbsp;

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Chief Rabbi Ephraim Yitzchak Mirvis is being&nbsp;knighted 'for services to the Jewish Community, to Interfaith Relations and to Education."

A total of 305 British Empire Medals, 431 MBEs and 219 OBEs are being awarded.&nbsp;

King Charles III became the king upon the death of his mother Queen Elizabeth II. He will be officially crowned on May 6, 2023.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/queen-elizabeth-1926-2022-key-moments-of-her-life-514236">Queen Elizabeth II </a>died on September 8, 2022 at the age of 96. There had been concerns about her health for a few days. Born on April 21, 1926 in Mayfair, London, she breathed her last as the longest-serving British monarch with 70 years of reign, beating Queen Victoria's reign of 63 years.&nbsp;

To put this in perspective, she was the Queen during the second tenure of Winston Churchill as UK prime minister. She was a witness to every major event since World War II -- Cold War, the Iranian Revolution, the Gulf War, the Vietnam War, the Fall of the Berlin Wall, the dissolution of the Soviet Union, and so on.

Following the announcement, there was an outpouring of grief in Britain and the world. Political leaders of other countries also shared their condolences to the British people and the Windsors, the royal family.&nbsp;

Her funeral was held at Westminster Abbey on 19 September 2022.

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King Charles III, the reigning British monarch, is honouring 1,107 people in the New Year Honours list, his first as the sovereign, media reports said. Among the well-known honourees are Brian May, the guitarist of the iconic rock band Queen.

King Charles III, the reigning British monarch, is honouring 1,107 people in the New Year Honours list, his first as the sovereign, media reports said. Among the well-known honourees are Brian May, the guitarist of the iconic rock band Queen. Contemporary artist, writer and broadcaster Grayson Perry is also conferred with the honour. They both gain the salutation 'Sir'. Sportswoman and presenter Denise Lewis is bestowed with Damehood. Stephen Graham, an actor best known for Martin Scorsese's films 'Gangs of New York' and 'The Irishman' is also made an OBE. British-Indian economist Partha Dasgupta gets knighthood 'for services to Economics and to the Natural Environment. Chief Rabbi Ephraim Yitzchak Mirvis is being knighted 'for services to the Jewish Community, to Interfaith Relations and to Education." A total of 305 British Empire Medals, 431 MBEs and 219 OBEs are being awarded. King Charles III became the king upon the death of his mother Queen Elizabeth II. He will be officially crowned on May 6, 2023. Queen Elizabeth II died on September 8, 2022 at the age of 96. There had been concerns about her health for a few days. Born on April 21, 1926 in Mayfair, London, she breathed her last as the longest-serving British monarch with 70 years of reign, beating Queen Victoria's reign of 63 years. To put this in perspective, she was the Queen during the second tenure of Winston Churchill as UK prime minister. She was a witness to every major event since World War II -- Cold War, the Iranian Revolution, the Gulf War, the Vietnam War, the Fall of the Berlin Wall, the dissolution of the Soviet Union, and so on. Following the announcement, there was an outpouring of grief in Britain and the world. Political leaders of other countries also shared their condolences to the British people and the Windsors, the royal family. Her funeral was held at Westminster Abbey on 19 September 2022.

Queen's guitarist Brian May, economist Partha Dasgupta among those knighted by King Charles III

COP26 chief and former UK cabinet minister Alok Sharma is among the prominent Indian-origin people honoured by King Charles III. Sharma, 55, has been knighted for his contribution to combating climate change through his leadership at the COP26 Summit.&nbsp; According to a statement issued by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), "Alok Sharma receives a Knighthood for his contribution to combatting climate change through his leadership at COP26 and driving the UK to agree a historic agreement from individual countries that will have a major impact in addressing climate change in the future."

The United Nations Conference in Glasgow (COP 26) was held last year and Alok Sharma was the president of the conference.&nbsp;

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Born in Agra, Sharma moved to Reading when he was five years old. He is a qualified chartered accountant and worked in the banking sector before entering Parliament.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, other Indian-origin people knighted by King Charles III include Cambridge Professor Partha Sarathi Dasgupta, Dr Mayur Keshavji from the Highgate Medical Centre and Ivan Manuel Menezes, the chief executive officer (CEO) of Diageo.&nbsp;

Professor Partha Sarathi was honoured with a Knights Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire (GBE) for services to Economics and the Natural Environment. 
 
Ivan&nbsp;Manuel Menezes was knighted for services to Business and Equality and Dr Mayur Keshavji received the knighthood for services to General Practice.&nbsp;

In other high honours, the new Commanders of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) included Professor Vengalil Krishna Kumar Chatterjee from the University of Cambridge for services to People with Endocrine Disorders; Dr Ramesh Dulichandbhai- President of the British Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (BAPIO), for services to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion; Dr Gurdial Singh Sanghera, founder and CEO of Oxford Nanopore Technologies among others, said a report by news agency PTI on Saturday.&nbsp;

The British Indian Officers of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) included Professor Nishi Chaturvedi from the University College London for services to medical research; Ravinder Gill- founder of the College of Accountancy for services to higher education.&nbsp;

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COP26 chief and former UK cabinet minister Alok Sharma is among the prominent Indian-origin people honoured by King Charles III. Sharma, 55, has been knighted for his contribution to combating climate change through his leadership at the COP26 Summit.

COP26 chief and former UK cabinet minister Alok Sharma is among the prominent Indian-origin people honoured by King Charles III. Sharma, 55, has been knighted for his contribution to combating climate change through his leadership at the COP26 Summit. According to a statement issued by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), "Alok Sharma receives a Knighthood for his contribution to combatting climate change through his leadership at COP26 and driving the UK to agree a historic agreement from individual countries that will have a major impact in addressing climate change in the future." The United Nations Conference in Glasgow (COP 26) was held last year and Alok Sharma was the president of the conference. ALSO READ | Queen's guitarist Brian May, economist Partha Dasgupta among those knighted by King Charles III Born in Agra, Sharma moved to Reading when he was five years old. He is a qualified chartered accountant and worked in the banking sector before entering Parliament. Meanwhile, other Indian-origin people knighted by King Charles III include Cambridge Professor Partha Sarathi Dasgupta, Dr Mayur Keshavji from the Highgate Medical Centre and Ivan Manuel Menezes, the chief executive officer (CEO) of Diageo. Professor Partha Sarathi was honoured with a Knights Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire (GBE) for services to Economics and the Natural Environment. Ivan Manuel Menezes was knighted for services to Business and Equality and Dr Mayur Keshavji received the knighthood for services to General Practice. In other high honours, the new Commanders of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) included Professor Vengalil Krishna Kumar Chatterjee from the University of Cambridge for services to People with Endocrine Disorders; Dr Ramesh Dulichandbhai- President of the British Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (BAPIO), for services to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion; Dr Gurdial Singh Sanghera, founder and CEO of Oxford Nanopore Technologies among others, said a report by news agency PTI on Saturday. The British Indian Officers of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) included Professor Nishi Chaturvedi from the University College London for services to medical research; Ravinder Gill- founder of the College of Accountancy for services to higher education. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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King Charles III delivered his first Christmas message on Sunday (December 25) as the British monarch. He touched on a range of issues, but particularly mentioned the ongoing cost of living crisis in the United Kingdom, hailing the "heartfelt solidarity" of people.&nbsp;

King Charles started his address with a mention of his late mother, Queen Elizabeth II. The British monarch talked about grief and thanked people for "love and sympathy" and also for sending "deeply touching" messages of condolence to him and the Queen Consort Camilla.&nbsp;

Wearing a blue suit, King Charles addressed the nation from the chapel of St George at Windsor Castle, a place where Elizabeth II and Prince Philip are both buried.&nbsp;

He called Christmas a "particularly poignant" time for those who have lost loved ones. He said, "We feel their absence at every familiar turn of the season and remember them in each cherished tradition."&nbsp;

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In the pre-recorded message, the sovereign hailed the services provided by the armed forces, emergency services, healthcare services, etc. He said that the nation sees the selfless dedication of our armed forces and emergency services, who are working tirelessly to keep the people safe.&nbsp;

"We see it in our health and social care professionals, our teachers, and indeed all those working in public service whose skills and commitment are at the heart of our communities," the sovereign said.&nbsp;

Taling about the economic issues that the country is facing, the 74-year-old said that he particularly wants to pay tribute to all those "wonderfully kind people" who so generously give food, donations, and time to support those around them in greatest need.&nbsp;

Charles said, "Our churches, synagogues, mosques, temples and gurdwaras have once again united in feeding the hungry, providing love and support throughout the year."&nbsp;

Praising the charities for their "extraordinary work in the most difficult circumstances", the king said, "Such heartfelt solidarity is the most inspiring expression of loving our neighbour as our self."

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King Charles III delivered his first Christmas message on Sunday (December 25) as the British monarch. He touched on a range of issues, but particularly mentioned the ongoing cost of living crisis in the United Kingdom, hailing the "heartfelt solidarity" of people. King Charles started his address with a mention of his late mother, Queen Elizabeth II. The British monarch talked about grief and thanked people for "love and sympathy" and also for sending "deeply touching" messages of condolence to him and the Queen Consort Camilla. Wearing a blue suit, King Charles addressed the nation from the chapel of St George at Windsor Castle, a place where Elizabeth II and Prince Philip are both buried. He called Christmas a "particularly poignant" time for those who have lost loved ones. He said, "We feel their absence at every familiar turn of the season and remember them in each cherished tradition." “Christmas is a particularly poignant time for all of us who have lost loved ones.” 📺 In The King's Christmas Broadcast, His Majesty reflects on Queen Elizabeth II's faith in people and thanks those who have given their time to help others. pic.twitter.com/8RFCq6Wk0G — The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) December 25, 2022 × 🎄 Members of the Royal Family arrive at St Mary Magdalene Church in Norfolk for a Christmas Day service earlier today. pic.twitter.com/CqogG6NTZQ — The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) December 25, 2022 × 🎄 Wishing all of our followers a very Merry Christmas! 🎶 The Choir of His Majesty’s Chapel Royal performs ‘I Saw Three Ships’ as part of a service to be played in NHS hospitals and @maggiescentres across the UK this Christmas. pic.twitter.com/IoJVs0E5tm — The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) December 25, 2022 × In the pre-recorded message, the sovereign hailed the services provided by the armed forces, emergency services, healthcare services, etc. He said that the nation sees the selfless dedication of our armed forces and emergency services, who are working tirelessly to keep the people safe. "We see it in our health and social care professionals, our teachers, and indeed all those working in public service whose skills and commitment are at the heart of our communities," the sovereign said. Taling about the economic issues that the country is facing, the 74-year-old said that he particularly wants to pay tribute to all those "wonderfully kind people" who so generously give food, donations, and time to support those around them in greatest need. Charles said, "Our churches, synagogues, mosques, temples and gurdwaras have once again united in feeding the hungry, providing love and support throughout the year." Praising the charities for their "extraordinary work in the most difficult circumstances", the king said, "Such heartfelt solidarity is the most inspiring expression of loving our neighbour as our self." WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

King Charles delivers his first Christmas message, highlights UK's cost of living crisis

King Charles III is in the midst of hosting his first state visit since becoming the British monarch by welcoming South African president Cyril Ramaphosa to Buckingham Palace. He hailed the cultural and trade ties between the two countries while Ramaphosa spoke about the strong friendship between the late Queen Elizabeth and Nelson Mandela.&nbsp;

Speaking at a banquet in Buckingham Palace in honour of the president, Charles said, “South Africa, like the Commonwealth, has always been a part of my life. My mother often recalled her visit in 1947, the year before I was born, when, from Cape Town on Her 21st birthday, she pledged her life to the service of the people of the Commonwealth.”&nbsp;

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The king went on to acknowledge the country’s legacy of colonialism and said, “We must acknowledge the wrongs which have shaped our past if we are to unlock the power of our common future.” In response, Ramaphosa spoke about the relationship between Queen Elizabeth and Mandela who corresponded over many years before he passed away in 2013.&nbsp;

The event was also attended by the Queen Consort, the Prince and Princess of Wales, and Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. During his visit, the South African president also addressed the UK parliament and spoke to the lawmakers about the close ties between the two countries in the context of the difficult legacy of colonialism and apartheid.

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On Wednesday, Ramaphosa will also meet the UK PM at Downing Street and said that he would discuss allowing more South African students to study in Britain as well as his country’s energy market which is battling power shortages and how that could potentially provide a new market for the companies in the UK.&nbsp;

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Notably, the last state visit of a South African leader to the UK was over a decade ago by President Jacob Zuma. During his two-day visit, which was previously delayed due to Covid, Ramaphosa is also scheduled to visit Westminster Abbey and lay a wreath on the Tomb of the Unknown Warrior and see a memorial of former South African President Nelson Mandela.

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King Charles III is in the midst of hosting his first state visit since becoming the British monarch by welcoming South African president Cyril Ramaphosa to Buckingham Palace.

King Charles III is in the midst of hosting his first state visit since becoming the British monarch by welcoming South African president Cyril Ramaphosa to Buckingham Palace. He hailed the cultural and trade ties between the two countries while Ramaphosa spoke about the strong friendship between the late Queen Elizabeth and Nelson Mandela. Speaking at a banquet in Buckingham Palace in honour of the president, Charles said, “South Africa, like the Commonwealth, has always been a part of my life. My mother often recalled her visit in 1947, the year before I was born, when, from Cape Town on Her 21st birthday, she pledged her life to the service of the people of the Commonwealth.” ALSO READ: King Charles III to host South African President Ramaphosa in first state visit to UK The king went on to acknowledge the country’s legacy of colonialism and said, “We must acknowledge the wrongs which have shaped our past if we are to unlock the power of our common future.” In response, Ramaphosa spoke about the relationship between Queen Elizabeth and Mandela who corresponded over many years before he passed away in 2013. The event was also attended by the Queen Consort, the Prince and Princess of Wales, and Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. During his visit, the South African president also addressed the UK parliament and spoke to the lawmakers about the close ties between the two countries in the context of the difficult legacy of colonialism and apartheid. ALSO WATCH: South Africa's worst-ever electricity crisis On Wednesday, Ramaphosa will also meet the UK PM at Downing Street and said that he would discuss allowing more South African students to study in Britain as well as his country’s energy market which is battling power shortages and how that could potentially provide a new market for the companies in the UK. ALSO READ: Rishi Sunak becomes UK's richest PM with more wealth than King Charles III Notably, the last state visit of a South African leader to the UK was over a decade ago by President Jacob Zuma. During his two-day visit, which was previously delayed due to Covid, Ramaphosa is also scheduled to visit Westminster Abbey and lay a wreath on the Tomb of the Unknown Warrior and see a memorial of former South African President Nelson Mandela. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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King Charles III has prohibited&nbsp;foie gras at all&nbsp;royal residences, according to the UK animal rights organisation PETA.&nbsp;When contacted by AFP, which has seen a letter to the group from a royal official, Buckingham Palace did not respond right away.&nbsp;

“I can affirm that neither the Royal Household nor the Royal Residences purchase foie gras, nor are there any plans to amend this policy,” the letter reads.&nbsp;

Tony Johnstone-Burt, the Master of the King's Household, signed it and dated it November 10.

Due to the forced feeding of ducks and geese to enlarge their livers, PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) has long fought to have foie gras banned.&nbsp;

It claimed that when Charles was the Prince of Wales, he had already withdrawn the "despicable product" from royal residences.&nbsp;

According to PETA, all royal palaces, including Buckingham Palace, are covered by His Majesty's humanitarian policy.&nbsp;

The group announced that as a token of appreciation, it will send the king a basket filled with vegan-chef-made fake "faux gras".

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In the UK, foie gras pate, a delicacy that is frequently consumed around Christmas, can now be imported but not made there.&nbsp;&nbsp;An import embargo had been intended by the government.&nbsp;

Additionally, PETA is urging the monarch to use faux fur for his coronation next year rather than stoat-derived ermine robes.&nbsp;

Additionally, it wants the characteristic bearskin hats the king's guard wears to be replaced with synthetic fur.

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King Charles III has prohibited foie gras at all royal residences, according to the UK animal rights organisation PETA. When contacted by AFP, which has seen a letter to the group from a royal official, Buckingham Palace did not respond right away.

King Charles III has prohibited foie gras at all royal residences, according to the UK animal rights organisation PETA. When contacted by AFP, which has seen a letter to the group from a royal official, Buckingham Palace did not respond right away. “I can affirm that neither the Royal Household nor the Royal Residences purchase foie gras, nor are there any plans to amend this policy,” the letter reads. Tony Johnstone-Burt, the Master of the King's Household, signed it and dated it November 10. Due to the forced feeding of ducks and geese to enlarge their livers, PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) has long fought to have foie gras banned. It claimed that when Charles was the Prince of Wales, he had already withdrawn the "despicable product" from royal residences. According to PETA, all royal palaces, including Buckingham Palace, are covered by His Majesty's humanitarian policy. The group announced that as a token of appreciation, it will send the king a basket filled with vegan-chef-made fake "faux gras". Also Read: Voting for scraping leap second by 2035 at Global timekeepers meeting In the UK, foie gras pate, a delicacy that is frequently consumed around Christmas, can now be imported but not made there. An import embargo had been intended by the government. Additionally, PETA is urging the monarch to use faux fur for his coronation next year rather than stoat-derived ermine robes. Additionally, it wants the characteristic bearskin hats the king's guard wears to be replaced with synthetic fur. (With inputs from agencies)

PETA says King Charles III has banned foie gras from all royal residences

Police have detained a man who appeared to throw eggs at British monarch King Charles III on Wednesday (November 9) when the royal was carrying out an engagement in northern England with his wife Camilla.&nbsp;

During a visit to Micklegate Bar in York, the 73-year-old monarch and queen consort were targeted with three eggs.&nbsp;

During their walkabout, a man was heard shouting "this country was built on the blood of slaves" and "not my king". Video footage showed that as the incident occurred, the man was detained by police officers who were present there.&nbsp;

As per the reporters at the scene, the protester also booed the royal couple before throwing the eggs, which missed King Charles and Camilla narrowly.&nbsp;

The clip went viral on social media forums. Watch it here:&nbsp;

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Meanwhile, as police dragged him away, the British monarch continued with a traditional ceremony to officially welcome the sovereign to the city of York by the lord mayor.&nbsp;

UK media outlets have identified the protester as a former Green Party candidate and activist with the Extinction Rebellion environmental protest group.&nbsp;

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Currently, King Charles is on a two-day tour of northern England. He came to the throne in September after the death of his mother Queen Elizabeth,&nbsp; becoming the oldest person to accede to the British throne.&nbsp;

This is not the first time such an incident has happened. In 2022, eggs were also thrown at Elizabeth's royal car when she visited Nottingham, central England. Anti-British protesters threw eggs at Charles during a walkabout in central Dublin in 1995.&nbsp;

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Police have detained a man who appeared to throw eggs at British monarch King Charles III on Wednesday (November 9) when the royal was carrying out an engagement in northern England with his wife Camilla.

Police have detained a man who appeared to throw eggs at British monarch King Charles III on Wednesday (November 9) when the royal was carrying out an engagement in northern England with his wife Camilla. During a visit to Micklegate Bar in York, the 73-year-old monarch and queen consort were targeted with three eggs. During their walkabout, a man was heard shouting "this country was built on the blood of slaves" and "not my king". Video footage showed that as the incident occurred, the man was detained by police officers who were present there. As per the reporters at the scene, the protester also booed the royal couple before throwing the eggs, which missed King Charles and Camilla narrowly. The clip went viral on social media forums. Watch it here: Someone threw an egg at Charles.pic.twitter.com/7f4kg751yO — Mukhtar (@I_amMukhtar) November 9, 2022 × 👀 Someone has thrown an egg at King Charles.🫢 pic.twitter.com/086U6V4tUW — Suzanne Seddon (@suzseddon) November 9, 2022 × ALSO READ | British forces killed more children in Afghanistan than it previously acknowledged: Report Meanwhile, as police dragged him away, the British monarch continued with a traditional ceremony to officially welcome the sovereign to the city of York by the lord mayor. UK media outlets have identified the protester as a former Green Party candidate and activist with the Extinction Rebellion environmental protest group. ALSO READ | Britain's elite Special Air Service corps killed at least 54 Afghans in suspicious circumstances: Report Currently, King Charles is on a two-day tour of northern England. He came to the throne in September after the death of his mother Queen Elizabeth, becoming the oldest person to accede to the British throne. This is not the first time such an incident has happened. In 2022, eggs were also thrown at Elizabeth's royal car when she visited Nottingham, central England. Anti-British protesters threw eggs at Charles during a walkabout in central Dublin in 1995. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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The British government said on Sunday that a public holiday will be observed to commemorate King Charles III's coronation in May, which will take place eight months after the passing of his mother Queen Elizabeth II.

King Charles III's coronation will take place on May 6, according to British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, who also announced an additional bank holiday for Monday, May 8, two days after the ceremony, reported AFP.

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"In recognition of this historic occasion, I am pleased to announce an additional bank holiday for the whole United Kingdom next year," said Sunak.

This year there have already been two additional bank holidays in Britain, the first one in June marked the Platinum Jubilee of the monarch and another in September marked the day of her funeral.

According to Reuters, a similar, additional bank holiday was extended in honour of the late Queen's coronation in 1953. The Prime Minister's office announced that it will continue this tradition in 2023, providing communities and families time to celebrate the historic occasion.

The Queen consort, Camilla, will also be crowned.

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After a time of intense preparation and national and royal mourning, the coronation usually occurs a few months after a new sovereign assumes the throne.&nbsp;

The ceremony, which will take place at Westminster Abbey in London, will adhere to the customary pomp used to enthrone monarchs for the previous 1,000 years.&nbsp;According to the Buckingham Palace, it will honour both the monarchy's traditional history and modern role.

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The British government said on Sunday that a public holiday will be observed to commemorate King Charles III's coronation in May, which will take place eight months after the passing of his mother Queen Elizabeth II.

The British government said on Sunday that a public holiday will be observed to commemorate King Charles III's coronation in May, which will take place eight months after the passing of his mother Queen Elizabeth II. King Charles III's coronation will take place on May 6, according to British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, who also announced an additional bank holiday for Monday, May 8, two days after the ceremony, reported AFP. Watch | WION Climate Tracker: Egypt renews COP27 invite to King Charles III after Truss' resignation "In recognition of this historic occasion, I am pleased to announce an additional bank holiday for the whole United Kingdom next year," said Sunak. This year there have already been two additional bank holidays in Britain, the first one in June marked the Platinum Jubilee of the monarch and another in September marked the day of her funeral. According to Reuters, a similar, additional bank holiday was extended in honour of the late Queen's coronation in 1953. The Prime Minister's office announced that it will continue this tradition in 2023, providing communities and families time to celebrate the historic occasion. The Queen consort, Camilla, will also be crowned. Also read | Sunak speaks of pride at being first UK PM of colour After a time of intense preparation and national and royal mourning, the coronation usually occurs a few months after a new sovereign assumes the throne. The ceremony, which will take place at Westminster Abbey in London, will adhere to the customary pomp used to enthrone monarchs for the previous 1,000 years. According to the Buckingham Palace, it will honour both the monarchy's traditional history and modern role. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Britons to get a public holiday to 'come together and celebrate' King Charles III's coronation

The Queen has been laid to rest and the people(sheep) have gone back to being blindly led once again by an institution that can only be described as decadent, lavish, greedy and above the law in this the United Kingdom of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. The Queen is dead! Long live the King! For a moment it felt like I was transported back in time to medieval Britain, where a clear, privileged and defined hierarchy ruled these islands. Nothing much has really changed since those glory days of Great Britannia! The general public is still in awe of this racist and colonial institution, oblivious to its past history of murder, looting and genocide in all its colonies. This institution is alone responsible for the murder and killing of over 100 million innocent civilians in their former colonies including India and the indigenous populations of America, Canada, New Zealand and Australia. This ‘achievement ‘is conveniently excluded from their history books taught at schools and other educational institutions. That’s why it comes as no surprise when well-meaning, “educated” Brits are shocked at any view or opinion that says otherwise. The queen is looked upon as God, to be fair she is the equivalent of the Roman Catholic Pope, being self-appointed the Head of the Church of England. The trappings of the Monarchy are embedded in every aspect of British society and culture and by royal decree, laws are made and changed while Prime Ministers are appointed and sacked. All in what the British believe is a functioning democracy where one family holds sway over all.&nbsp;

The much loved “Great Britain” name tag will go soon, along with the Monarchy and the establishment who have ruled and maximised their wealth for centuries at the expense of the poor and working classes on this island and around the world during colonisation. Even during the Empire days citizens on these islands were living in squalor and abject poverty.&nbsp;Many people want to go back to the glory days of this country, where rivers were flowing with milk and honey and the “we are the good guys” image which is so conditioned and brainwashed into the minds of the British psyche from early childhood. Accurate history is not taught in this country but a very sanitised, pleasant version of it, mainly focusing on the grandeur of the monarchy for diversions and World War II.&nbsp;

This nation removed the kings and queens of the lands it conquered through deceit in the name of bringing democracy to the world but is still hanging on to its outdated traditions! A beacon of democracy which conveniently does not have a written constitution. Such hypocrisy! But why are we still so gullible and can’t see the obvious truth of where the power lies in this nation? Many people I personally know, support this outdated practice and institution and the cost to us the taxpayers. These very same individuals slam people on benefits, migrants and food banks, but are happy to give millions away to the queen and the extended royal family all in the name of tradition or a tourist attraction! This always proved my point that education does not necessarily mean you are aware or informed but conditioned to believe in an obvious lie. People want to go back to the glory days of the empire without fully understanding the true meaning of this statement. This country is responsible for all the major flashpoints around the world today. That’s the legacy of the empire and the monarchy, having committed mass genocide, looting of resources and cultural decimation from which these countries are yet to recover.

Politicians who get elected see themselves as servants to the queen, not the electorate who voted for them in the first place. They take an oath to protect the queen (now king! And their heirs and successors!) Unbelievable! They then go about maintaining the status quo at the expense of people dying because of benefit cuts, food banks or parents having to starve in order to feed their children. 

It’s time for action and it already looks like the new King will not have an easy ride like his mother the “Beloved Queen”. Here is hoping that real change finally comes to the land that decimated countries around the world in what is known as its glory days of the empire where the sun did not set; but now has too, in order to move forward as a truly democratic nation.

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The Queen has been laid to rest and the people(sheep) have gone back to being blindly led once again by an institution that can only be described as decadent, lavish, greedy and above the law in this the United Kingdom of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

The Queen has been laid to rest and the people(sheep) have gone back to being blindly led once again by an institution that can only be described as decadent, lavish, greedy and above the law in this the United Kingdom of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. The Queen is dead! Long live the King! For a moment it felt like I was transported back in time to medieval Britain, where a clear, privileged and defined hierarchy ruled these islands. Nothing much has really changed since those glory days of Great Britannia! The general public is still in awe of this racist and colonial institution, oblivious to its past history of murder, looting and genocide in all its colonies. This institution is alone responsible for the murder and killing of over 100 million innocent civilians in their former colonies including India and the indigenous populations of America, Canada, New Zealand and Australia. This ‘achievement ‘is conveniently excluded from their history books taught at schools and other educational institutions. That’s why it comes as no surprise when well-meaning, “educated” Brits are shocked at any view or opinion that says otherwise. The queen is looked upon as God, to be fair she is the equivalent of the Roman Catholic Pope, being self-appointed the Head of the Church of England. The trappings of the Monarchy are embedded in every aspect of British society and culture and by royal decree, laws are made and changed while Prime Ministers are appointed and sacked. All in what the British believe is a functioning democracy where one family holds sway over all. The much loved “Great Britain” name tag will go soon, along with the Monarchy and the establishment who have ruled and maximised their wealth for centuries at the expense of the poor and working classes on this island and around the world during colonisation. Even during the Empire days citizens on these islands were living in squalor and abject poverty. Many people want to go back to the glory days of this country, where rivers were flowing with milk and honey and the “we are the good guys” image which is so conditioned and brainwashed into the minds of the British psyche from early childhood. Accurate history is not taught in this country but a very sanitised, pleasant version of it, mainly focusing on the grandeur of the monarchy for diversions and World War II. This nation removed the kings and queens of the lands it conquered through deceit in the name of bringing democracy to the world but is still hanging on to its outdated traditions! A beacon of democracy which conveniently does not have a written constitution. Such hypocrisy! But why are we still so gullible and can’t see the obvious truth of where the power lies in this nation? Many people I personally know, support this outdated practice and institution and the cost to us the taxpayers. These very same individuals slam people on benefits, migrants and food banks, but are happy to give millions away to the queen and the extended royal family all in the name of tradition or a tourist attraction! This always proved my point that education does not necessarily mean you are aware or informed but conditioned to believe in an obvious lie. People want to go back to the glory days of the empire without fully understanding the true meaning of this statement. This country is responsible for all the major flashpoints around the world today. That’s the legacy of the empire and the monarchy, having committed mass genocide, looting of resources and cultural decimation from which these countries are yet to recover. Politicians who get elected see themselves as servants to the queen, not the electorate who voted for them in the first place. They take an oath to protect the queen (now king! And their heirs and successors!) Unbelievable! They then go about maintaining the status quo at the expense of people dying because of benefit cuts, food banks or parents having to starve in order to feed their children. It’s time for action and it already looks like the new King will not have an easy ride like his mother the “Beloved Queen”. Here is hoping that real change finally comes to the land that decimated countries around the world in what is known as its glory days of the empire where the sun did not set; but now has too, in order to move forward as a truly democratic nation. (Disclaimer: The views of the writer do not represent the views of WION or ZMCL. Nor does WION or ZMCL endorse the views of the writer.) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Egypt renewed the COP27 invite to King Charles III after Truss' resignation. Charles also attended last year's UN climate conference.

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Rishi Sunak's appointment as the new British Prime Minister had a lot of unique accolades attached to it. Besides being the first Indian-origin politician&nbsp;to become the head of government in the United Kingdom, Sunak also became the richest politician to ascend to the position in the history of the nation.&nbsp;

With an estimated net worth of around $837 million between him and his wife Akshata Murthy, they are richer than King Charles III and Queen Consort, Camilla. The couple also currently holds the 222nd spot in the entire country according to The Sunday Times UK Rich List.&nbsp;

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While no such wealth can be traced to any recent British PM. Guinness Book of World Records claims that the previous record belonged to Edward Stanley back in the 19th century. While it is impossible to accurately calculate his wealth, the number will roughly stand at more than $521 million.&nbsp;

Sunak comes from a relatively wealthy family with his education taking place at the elite school Winchester College and the University of Oxford. After graduating, he worked as an analyst at Goldman Sachs and another prominent hedge fund where he earned his fortune.&nbsp;

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However, the biggest chunk of his wealth comes from the stakes owned by him and his wife – Akshata Murthy – in the Indian tech company Infosys. The company was co-founded by Sunak's father-in-law Narayana Murthy and although Sunak transferred his shares to his wife after becoming an elected member of the parliament, it has made no change to their net worth.&nbsp;

According to Reuters, Akshata owns $782 million worth of shares in the company.&nbsp;

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Rishi Sunak's appointment as the new British Prime Minister had a lot of unique accolades attached to it. Besides being the first Indian-origin politician to become the head of government in the United Kingdom, Sunak also became the richest politician to ascend to the position in the history of the nation.

Rishi Sunak's appointment as the new British Prime Minister had a lot of unique accolades attached to it. Besides being the first Indian-origin politician to become the head of government in the United Kingdom, Sunak also became the richest politician to ascend to the position in the history of the nation. With an estimated net worth of around $837 million between him and his wife Akshata Murthy, they are richer than King Charles III and Queen Consort, Camilla. The couple also currently holds the 222nd spot in the entire country according to The Sunday Times UK Rich List. Also read | UK politics LIVE: PM Rishi Sunak set to face Opposition for first time While no such wealth can be traced to any recent British PM. Guinness Book of World Records claims that the previous record belonged to Edward Stanley back in the 19th century. While it is impossible to accurately calculate his wealth, the number will roughly stand at more than $521 million. Sunak comes from a relatively wealthy family with his education taking place at the elite school Winchester College and the University of Oxford. After graduating, he worked as an analyst at Goldman Sachs and another prominent hedge fund where he earned his fortune. Also read | Israel shares 'proof' with US that Iran supplied drones to Russia However, the biggest chunk of his wealth comes from the stakes owned by him and his wife – Akshata Murthy – in the Indian tech company Infosys. The company was co-founded by Sunak's father-in-law Narayana Murthy and although Sunak transferred his shares to his wife after becoming an elected member of the parliament, it has made no change to their net worth. According to Reuters, Akshata owns $782 million worth of shares in the company.

Rishi Sunak becomes UK's richest PM with more wealth than King Charles III

The date is set. King Charles III's coronation will take place on May 6 next year at Westminster Abbey, according to the royal family website.&nbsp;

Reportedly, alongside King Charles III, his wife, Camilla, the Queen Consort will also be crowned.&nbsp;

"The Coronation Ceremony will take place at Westminster Abbey, London, and will be conducted by the Archbishop of Canterbury. The Ceremony will see His Majesty King Charles III crowned alongside The Queen Consort," read the statement.

This will be the first coronation to take place in almost 70 years. Earlier, King Charles III's mother late Queen Elizabeth II took command of the throne in June 1953.&nbsp;

After Queen's demise, Charles was proclaimed the King, prior to the funeral. He will be 74 next year, which makes him the oldest monarch to be crowned. Incidentally, the date of the coronation coincides with the fourth birthday of his grandson Archie,&nbsp;the son of Prince Harry and Meghan.&nbsp;

While Queen Elizabeth II's coronation ceremony lasted three hours, sources say that next year's ceremony will be cut down to one hour&nbsp;and have only 2,000 guests, down from the 8,000 that attended the late Queen's ceremony.&nbsp;

According to Buckingham Palace, the coronation affair will be toned down as the King attempts to reflect monarchy keeping up with the changing times where spending taxpayers' money recklessly on a ceremony might invite bad press.&nbsp;

"The Coronation will reflect the monarch’s role today and look towards the future, while being rooted in longstanding traditions and pageantry," the statement added.&nbsp;

As reported previously by WION, royal insiders had revealed that the King wanted to keep his monarchy as&nbsp;representative of the modern world.

"The King is very aware of the struggles felt by modern Britons. So [we] will see his wishes carried through that, although his coronation ceremony should stay right and true to the long held traditions of the past, it should also be representative of a monarchy in a modern world," said the royal source.&nbsp;

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In a related attempt, last month, Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle were demoted to the bottom of the royal family's website alongside Prince Andrew.&nbsp;

The move was in line with King Charles III's view of having a slimmed and toned-down monarchy as the public cannot continue to fund an ever-expanding&nbsp;royal family.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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The date is set. King Charles III's coronation will take place on May 6 next year at Westminster Abbey, according to the royal family website. Reportedly, alongside King Charles III, his wife, Camilla, the Queen Consort will also be crowned.

The date is set. King Charles III's coronation will take place on May 6 next year at Westminster Abbey, according to the royal family website. Reportedly, alongside King Charles III, his wife, Camilla, the Queen Consort will also be crowned. "The Coronation Ceremony will take place at Westminster Abbey, London, and will be conducted by the Archbishop of Canterbury. The Ceremony will see His Majesty King Charles III crowned alongside The Queen Consort," read the statement. This will be the first coronation to take place in almost 70 years. Earlier, King Charles III's mother late Queen Elizabeth II took command of the throne in June 1953. After Queen's demise, Charles was proclaimed the King, prior to the funeral. He will be 74 next year, which makes him the oldest monarch to be crowned. Incidentally, the date of the coronation coincides with the fourth birthday of his grandson Archie, the son of Prince Harry and Meghan. While Queen Elizabeth II's coronation ceremony lasted three hours, sources say that next year's ceremony will be cut down to one hour and have only 2,000 guests, down from the 8,000 that attended the late Queen's ceremony. According to Buckingham Palace, the coronation affair will be toned down as the King attempts to reflect monarchy keeping up with the changing times where spending taxpayers' money recklessly on a ceremony might invite bad press. "The Coronation will reflect the monarch’s role today and look towards the future, while being rooted in longstanding traditions and pageantry," the statement added. As reported previously by WION, royal insiders had revealed that the King wanted to keep his monarchy as representative of the modern world. "The King is very aware of the struggles felt by modern Britons. So [we] will see his wishes carried through that, although his coronation ceremony should stay right and true to the long held traditions of the past, it should also be representative of a monarchy in a modern world," said the royal source. Read more: King Charles III to have less expensive coronation due to cost-of-living crisis: Report In a related attempt, last month, Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle were demoted to the bottom of the royal family's website alongside Prince Andrew. The move was in line with King Charles III's view of having a slimmed and toned-down monarchy as the public cannot continue to fund an ever-expanding royal family. Read more: Prince Harry, Meghan Markle fall in UK royal family pecking order; demoted to bottom of website (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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Days&nbsp;after stripping her grandchildren of royal titles, Denmark's&nbsp;Queen Margrethe on Tuesday apologised for her decision but stopped short of reversing it.&nbsp;

"I have made my decision as Queen, mother and grandmother, but, as a mother and grandmother, I have underestimated the extent to which much my younger son and his family feel affected. That makes a big impression, and for that I am sorry," read the statement released on the royal family's website.&nbsp;

"No one should be in doubt that my children, daughters-in-law and grandchildren are my great joy and pride. I now hope that we as a family can find the peace to find our way through this situation," it read further.&nbsp;

Explaining her decision, Queen&nbsp;Margrethe said the decision was taken to "ensure that the monarchy always shapes itself in keeping with the times".&nbsp;

Queen Margrethe, Europe’s longest-serving monarch at present last week announced that&nbsp;Prince Joachim's four children: Nikolai, Felix, Henrik and Athena&nbsp;will not have their official royal titles.&nbsp;

“As of January 1, 2023, the descendants of His Royal Highness Prince Joachim will only be able to use their titles of Count and Countess of Monpezat, their previous titles of Prince and Princess of Denmark ceasing to exist,” a statement from the royal palace stated

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Queen Margrethe slimming down the monarchy is similar to steps taken by newly crowned King Charles III. Last month, Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle were demoted to the bottom of the royal family's website alongside disgraced Prince Andrew.&nbsp;

The move was is in line with King Charles III's view of having a slimmed and toned-down monarchy as the public cannot continue to fund an ever-expanding&nbsp;royal family.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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Days after stripping her grandchildren of royal titles, Denmark's Queen Margrethe on Tuesday apologised for her decision but stopped short of reversing it. "I have made my decision as Queen, mother and grandmother, but, as a mother and grandmother, I have underestimated the extent to which much my younger son and his family feel affected.

Days after stripping her grandchildren of royal titles, Denmark's Queen Margrethe on Tuesday apologised for her decision but stopped short of reversing it. "I have made my decision as Queen, mother and grandmother, but, as a mother and grandmother, I have underestimated the extent to which much my younger son and his family feel affected. That makes a big impression, and for that I am sorry," read the statement released on the royal family's website. "No one should be in doubt that my children, daughters-in-law and grandchildren are my great joy and pride. I now hope that we as a family can find the peace to find our way through this situation," it read further. Explaining her decision, Queen Margrethe said the decision was taken to "ensure that the monarchy always shapes itself in keeping with the times". Queen Margrethe, Europe’s longest-serving monarch at present last week announced that Prince Joachim's four children: Nikolai, Felix, Henrik and Athena will not have their official royal titles. “As of January 1, 2023, the descendants of His Royal Highness Prince Joachim will only be able to use their titles of Count and Countess of Monpezat, their previous titles of Prince and Princess of Denmark ceasing to exist,” a statement from the royal palace stated Read more: Denmark’s monarch Queen Margrethe strips four grandchildren of royal titles Queen Margrethe slimming down the monarchy is similar to steps taken by newly crowned King Charles III. Last month, Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle were demoted to the bottom of the royal family's website alongside disgraced Prince Andrew. The move was is in line with King Charles III's view of having a slimmed and toned-down monarchy as the public cannot continue to fund an ever-expanding royal family. Read more: Prince Harry, Meghan Markle fall in UK royal family pecking order; demoted to bottom of website (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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South African President Cyril Ramaphosa will make a state visit to Britain, Buckingham Palace said on Monday, the first such visit since King Charles succeeded his late mother Queen Elizabeth last month.

Ramaphosa and his wife, Tshepo Motsepe, have accepted an invitation from the new British monarch for the Nov. 22-24 state visit, the palace said.

The official statement went on to say that "the monarch and the queen consort (Camilla) will host the state visit at Buckingham Palace," noting that Tshepo Motsepe, the first lady of South Africa, will accompany her husband on the trip.

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After the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, the nation's longest-reigning monarch, on September 8, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/king-charles-iii-wont-attend-cop27-after-truss-reportedly-objected-521850">Charles III</a> assumed the throne.

The monarch, who serves as the head of state of the United Kingdom, arranges and hosts state visits with foreign kings, presidents, and prime ministers on the recommendation of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO).

The new monarch hasn't announced his first foreign trip, but there are rumours that preparations are being made for him to go to France after he struck up a friendship with President Emmanuel Macron over environmental concerns.

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Former South African presidents Nelson Mandela, Thabo Mbeki and Jacob Zuma all made state visits to Britain.

Britain exported 4 billion pounds ($4.5 billion) of goods and services to South Africa in 2021 and its imports from the country were worth about 8 billion pounds, according to British data. Britain is South Africa's fourth-biggest export market.

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South African President Cyril Ramaphosa will make a state visit to Britain, Buckingham Palace said on Monday, the first such visit since King Charles succeeded his late mother Queen Elizabeth last month.

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa will make a state visit to Britain, Buckingham Palace said on Monday, the first such visit since King Charles succeeded his late mother Queen Elizabeth last month. Ramaphosa and his wife, Tshepo Motsepe, have accepted an invitation from the new British monarch for the Nov. 22-24 state visit, the palace said. The official statement went on to say that "the monarch and the queen consort (Camilla) will host the state visit at Buckingham Palace," noting that Tshepo Motsepe, the first lady of South Africa, will accompany her husband on the trip. Also read | SA Prez Ramaphosa tells local government officials to stop infighting, says its wreaking havoc After the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, the nation's longest-reigning monarch, on September 8, Charles III assumed the throne. The monarch, who serves as the head of state of the United Kingdom, arranges and hosts state visits with foreign kings, presidents, and prime ministers on the recommendation of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO). The new monarch hasn't announced his first foreign trip, but there are rumours that preparations are being made for him to go to France after he struck up a friendship with President Emmanuel Macron over environmental concerns. Also read | New royal portrait featuring King Charles, Camilla, William and Kate released Former South African presidents Nelson Mandela, Thabo Mbeki and Jacob Zuma all made state visits to Britain. Britain exported 4 billion pounds ($4.5 billion) of goods and services to South Africa in 2021 and its imports from the country were worth about 8 billion pounds, according to British data. Britain is South Africa's fourth-biggest export market. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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King&nbsp;Charles&nbsp;III will not travel to next month's COP27 climate summit in Egypt after UK Prime Minister Liz Truss "objected" to the avid environmentalist attending the meet, a report late Saturday said.

Britain's new monarch, who assumed the throne when his mother Queen Elizabeth II died last month, had intended to deliver a speech at the November 6-18 gathering, the Sunday Times reported.

But the plan has been axed after Truss -- who was appointed the Prime Minister by the late Queen just two days before she died -- opposed it during a personal audience with the new monarch at Buckingham Palace last month.

The report comes amid speculation that Britain's new leader, already under fire over her economic plans that have sparked market turmoil, could controversially scale back the country's climate change commitments.

Her newly assembled cabinet contains a number of ministers who have expressed scepticism about the so-called 2050 net zero goals, while Truss herself is seen as less enthusiastic about the policy than her predecessor Boris Johnson.

The Sunday Times said Truss is unlikely to attend COP27 -- the 27th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) -- at the Egyptian resort of Sharm el-Sheikh.

Britain hosted the last summit in the Scottish city Glasgow, when&nbsp;Charles, the late queen and his son William all addressed the event.

Both Downing Street and Buckingham Palace declined to comment on the report.

The newspaper said the episode was "likely to fuel tensions" between&nbsp;Charles&nbsp;and Truss, but cited a government source who claimed the audience had been "cordial" and there had "not been any row".

Meanwhile, a royal source told the paper: "It is no mystery that the&nbsp;King&nbsp;was invited to go there.&nbsp;&nbsp;He had to think very carefully about what steps to take for his first overseas tour, and he is not going to be attending COP(27)."

Under convention in Britain, all overseas official visits by members of the royal family are undertaken in accordance with advice from the government.

However, despite not attending in person, reports said the monarch still hopes to be able to contribute in some form to the conference.

King&nbsp;Charles&nbsp;III is a committed environmentalist with a long history of campaigning for better conservation, organic farming and tackling climate change.

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King Charles III will not travel to next month's COP27 climate summit in Egypt after UK Prime Minister Liz Truss "objected" to the avid environmentalist attending the meet, a report late Saturday said.

King Charles III will not travel to next month's COP27 climate summit in Egypt after UK Prime Minister Liz Truss "objected" to the avid environmentalist attending the meet, a report late Saturday said. Britain's new monarch, who assumed the throne when his mother Queen Elizabeth II died last month, had intended to deliver a speech at the November 6-18 gathering, the Sunday Times reported. But the plan has been axed after Truss -- who was appointed the Prime Minister by the late Queen just two days before she died -- opposed it during a personal audience with the new monarch at Buckingham Palace last month. The report comes amid speculation that Britain's new leader, already under fire over her economic plans that have sparked market turmoil, could controversially scale back the country's climate change commitments. Her newly assembled cabinet contains a number of ministers who have expressed scepticism about the so-called 2050 net zero goals, while Truss herself is seen as less enthusiastic about the policy than her predecessor Boris Johnson. The Sunday Times said Truss is unlikely to attend COP27 -- the 27th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) -- at the Egyptian resort of Sharm el-Sheikh. Britain hosted the last summit in the Scottish city Glasgow, when Charles, the late queen and his son William all addressed the event. Both Downing Street and Buckingham Palace declined to comment on the report. The newspaper said the episode was "likely to fuel tensions" between Charles and Truss, but cited a government source who claimed the audience had been "cordial" and there had "not been any row". Meanwhile, a royal source told the paper: "It is no mystery that the King was invited to go there. He had to think very carefully about what steps to take for his first overseas tour, and he is not going to be attending COP(27)." Under convention in Britain, all overseas official visits by members of the royal family are undertaken in accordance with advice from the government. However, despite not attending in person, reports said the monarch still hopes to be able to contribute in some form to the conference. King Charles III is a committed environmentalist with a long history of campaigning for better conservation, organic farming and tackling climate change. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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It's the start of a new era. The official effigy of King Charles III will be used on coins after his succession to the throne, Britain's Royal Mint confirmed on Friday (Sept 30).&nbsp;

The Royal Mint, in a statement, said that the image of the king will appear on coins in circulation and commemorative pieces in the upcoming months.&nbsp;

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This effigy was created by the British sculptor Martin Jennings and was given the king's personal approval. Jennings claimed that a photo of the king served as the model for his portrait.&nbsp;

The unique and special coins of £5 and 50 pence, honouring the life of Queen Elizabeth II, will be the first coins with the king's image on them. Two new brand images of the Queen will be on the reverse side of the commemorative coin.

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The sculptor further added that these coins are the smallest pieces he has ever produced, but knowing that people will hold them for generations is overwhelming for him.&nbsp;

The effigy's outline is inscribed in Latin with the words "King Charles III, by the Grace of God, Defender of the Faith," AFP reported. As per royal customs, Charles's portrait faces to the left, opposite to the direction of his late mother, Queen Elizabeth II.

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Since Alfred the Great, the Royal Mint has been in charge of producing coins with the images of the royal family. Kevin Clancy, director of the Royal Mint, said that the late queen was on the coins more than any other monarch.

Kevin further stated that presently there are 27 billion coins in circulation in the UK carrying the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, which enables a gradual transition with minimum damage and cost.

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It's the start of a new era. The official effigy of King Charles III will be used on coins after his succession to the throne, Britain's Royal Mint confirmed on Friday (Sept 30).

It's the start of a new era. The official effigy of King Charles III will be used on coins after his succession to the throne, Britain's Royal Mint confirmed on Friday (Sept 30). The Royal Mint, in a statement, said that the image of the king will appear on coins in circulation and commemorative pieces in the upcoming months. Also read | Queen Elizabeth II died of 'old age'; death certificate reveals the time of passing away This effigy was created by the British sculptor Martin Jennings and was given the king's personal approval. Jennings claimed that a photo of the king served as the model for his portrait. The unique and special coins of £5 and 50 pence, honouring the life of Queen Elizabeth II, will be the first coins with the king's image on them. Two new brand images of the Queen will be on the reverse side of the commemorative coin. Watch | King Charles to bring Prince Harry-Meghan Markle back to royal fold? The sculptor further added that these coins are the smallest pieces he has ever produced, but knowing that people will hold them for generations is overwhelming for him. The effigy's outline is inscribed in Latin with the words "King Charles III, by the Grace of God, Defender of the Faith," AFP reported. As per royal customs, Charles's portrait faces to the left, opposite to the direction of his late mother, Queen Elizabeth II. Also read | Start of new era: King Charles III to appear on banknotes by mid-2024, confirms Bank of England Since Alfred the Great, the Royal Mint has been in charge of producing coins with the images of the royal family. Kevin Clancy, director of the Royal Mint, said that the late queen was on the coins more than any other monarch. Kevin further stated that presently there are 27 billion coins in circulation in the UK carrying the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, which enables a gradual transition with minimum damage and cost. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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For a brief period, it looked like there was a thaw in the relations of Prince Harry and rest of British royal family in the aftermath of Queen Elizabeth II's demise.

For a brief period, it looked like there was a thaw in the relations of Prince Harry and rest of British royal family in the aftermath of Queen Elizabeth II's demise. However, less than 10 days after her funeral, Harry and his wife Meghan Markle have been trundled down to the bottom of the royal family's website, alongside minor royals and the disgraced Prince Andrew. Reportedly, the 'demotion' came after the royal family website was updated. Earlier, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex were placed in the middle of the list. Upon clicking their names, the readers were taken to their dedicated pages. However, after the update, both sit below the likes of Princess Alexandra and the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester. Prince Michael of Kent and his wife Marie-Christine have been removed from the list entirely for being 'non-working royals'. According to British media, the move is in line with King Charles III's view of having a slimmed and toned-down monarchy as the public cannot continue to fund an ever-expanding royal family. Notably, this is not the first time in the aftermath of the Queen's demise that Prince Harry has been cast aside by the top royals. As reported by WION, he was barred from wearing his military uniform at the Queen's vigil, primarily because when he quit royal life in 2020 and moved to California with Meghan, he was stripped of the right. Read more: Prince Harry receives authorisation to wear military uniform at Queen Elizabeth II's vigil However, after the controversy snowballed, Prince Harry received authorisation to wear the military uniform from King Charles III. But it wasn't to be the final occasion when he was reminded of his flagrant past. A day before the state funeral, King Charles III had organised an elaborate ceremony for the world leaders. While most royal members were invited, the Meghan-Harry couple was given a cold shoulder. According to reports, they had been informed that the event was only for working royals. The report further mentioned that the couple was apparently baffled after hearing about the decision as royal officials insisted that they do not attend the event. Read more: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle uninvited from a pre-funeral function: Report (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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New banknotes featuring portrait of newly crowned King Charles III will come into circulation by mid-2024, the Bank of England (BOE) informed on Tuesday.&nbsp;

Reportedly, UK's Central bank will soon reveal the image of the monarch that will be put up on the&nbsp;&nbsp;£5, £10, £20 and £50 notes.&nbsp;

"His Majesty’s portrait will appear on existing designs of all four polymer banknotes&nbsp;(£5, £10, £20 and £50). This will be a continuation of the current polymer series and no additional changes to the banknote designs will be made,"&nbsp;the British central bank said in a statement.

"New notes will only be printed to replace worn banknotes and to meet any overall increase in demand for banknotes," it clarified.&nbsp;

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The announcement comes nearly&nbsp;three weeks after Queen Elizabeth II's death. The Queen reigned for 70 years and had her image on the UK notes since 1960 with the £1 note being the first paper currency to have her face.&nbsp;

While King Charles III will come up on the new polymer notes, the&nbsp;BOE has also announced that by September 30, about £6 billion in old £50 notes and more than £5 billion in old £20 notes will no longer be recognised by UK businesses. There are more than 360 million notes in all that will be taken out of circulation.

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The decision to transition to polymer notes was made to increase the notes' resistance to damage and fight illegal counterfeiting.

In future, the synthetic notes will also be replaced to enable the distribution of notes carrying the image of King Charles III and to gradually phase out notes bearing the image of the late Queen.

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Hence, people only have a small window to make use of their cash. The paper notes will be replaced by polymer £20 and £50 notes which have&nbsp;been in circulation for more than two years (since February 2020).

So far,&nbsp;£100 million&nbsp;worth of the notes have been deposited at Post Office branches. However, with the deadline fast approaching, the Britons worry that there isn't sufficient time to replace the paper notes.&nbsp;

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New banknotes featuring portrait of newly crowned King Charles III will come into circulation by mid-2024, the Bank of England (BOE) informed on Tuesday. Reportedly, UK's Central bank will soon reveal the image of the monarch that will be put up on the £5, £10, £20 and £50 notes.

New banknotes featuring portrait of newly crowned King Charles III will come into circulation by mid-2024, the Bank of England (BOE) informed on Tuesday. Reportedly, UK's Central bank will soon reveal the image of the monarch that will be put up on the £5, £10, £20 and £50 notes. "His Majesty’s portrait will appear on existing designs of all four polymer banknotes (£5, £10, £20 and £50). This will be a continuation of the current polymer series and no additional changes to the banknote designs will be made," the British central bank said in a statement. "New notes will only be printed to replace worn banknotes and to meet any overall increase in demand for banknotes," it clarified. Watch | UK PM Liz Truss plans to cut down stamp duty in mini-budget, focus on reviving British economy × The announcement comes nearly three weeks after Queen Elizabeth II's death. The Queen reigned for 70 years and had her image on the UK notes since 1960 with the £1 note being the first paper currency to have her face. While King Charles III will come up on the new polymer notes, the BOE has also announced that by September 30, about £6 billion in old £50 notes and more than £5 billion in old £20 notes will no longer be recognised by UK businesses. There are more than 360 million notes in all that will be taken out of circulation. There's 1 week left to use your paper £20 and £50 banknotes. All polymer notes carrying a portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II can continue to be used as normal after 30 September. https://t.co/0wA5voBkiJ pic.twitter.com/4srSheSdUa — Bank of England (@bankofengland) September 23, 2022 × The decision to transition to polymer notes was made to increase the notes' resistance to damage and fight illegal counterfeiting. In future, the synthetic notes will also be replaced to enable the distribution of notes carrying the image of King Charles III and to gradually phase out notes bearing the image of the late Queen. Read more: Britons have less than a week to spend old paper banknotes worth £11 billion Hence, people only have a small window to make use of their cash. The paper notes will be replaced by polymer £20 and £50 notes which have been in circulation for more than two years (since February 2020). So far, £100 million worth of the notes have been deposited at Post Office branches. However, with the deadline fast approaching, the Britons worry that there isn't sufficient time to replace the paper notes. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Start of new era: King Charles III to appear on banknotes by mid-2024, confirms Bank of England

Nostradamus, the 16th-century French seer and astrologer, has been famous for his predictions. He has been credited with making accurate prophecies of the rise of Hitler, the 9/11 attacks and the wars in Europe.

Now, following Queen Elizabeth II’s demise, the name of the French astrologer is surfacing again in UK, as it is being said that Nostradamus predicted the exact year of the monarch’s death in cryptic poems.

His book ‘Les Propheties’ was published in 1555. They don’t reference specific years and are undoubtedly difficult to interpret.

But having said that, there have been many attempts to interpret his poems to find out how things may unfold in the future.

In such an attempt, a leading expert on Nostradamus and author, Mario Reading, published a book in 2005, called ‘Nostradamus: The Complete Prophecies for the Future’, which contains the interpreted prophetic quatrains written by the French seer.

According to the Sunday Times newspaper, the book written by Mario, who died in 2017, has emerged to be one of the bestsellers in UK for apparently predicting the monarch’s demise.

Since September 17, as many as 8,000 copies of the copies have been sold. A week before the Queen’s death, only five copies were sold.

According to reports, the book has an interpretation of a quatrain which reads ‘Queen Elizabeth II will die, circa 22, at the age of around 96’.

Moreover, there are suggestions that Nostradamus had even predicted the war in Ukraine, with vague indications that France might even face a threat from the east.

Mario’s book on interpretations doesn’t stop just at the Queen’s demise, it also predicted the future of King Charles III

Nostradamus quatrain 10/22 reads, “Because they disapproved of his divorce, a man who later they considered unworthy; The People will force out the King of the islands; A Man will replace who never expected to be king.”

Mario claims that this quatrain predicts that King Charles will abdicate his responsibilities as he is “weary at the persistent attacks on both himself and second wife” and because of “resentments held against him by a certain proportion of the British population, following his divorce from Diana, Princess of Wales”.

The book then concludes that it is Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex – a man who never expected to be King – who will become the next monarch, instead of his brother William, the new Prince of Wales.

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Nostradamus, the 16th-century French seer and astrologer, has been famous for his predictions. He has been credited with making accurate prophecies of the rise of Hitler, the 9/11 attacks and the wars in Europe.

Nostradamus, the 16th-century French seer and astrologer, has been famous for his predictions. He has been credited with making accurate prophecies of the rise of Hitler, the 9/11 attacks and the wars in Europe. Now, following Queen Elizabeth II’s demise, the name of the French astrologer is surfacing again in UK, as it is being said that Nostradamus predicted the exact year of the monarch’s death in cryptic poems. His book ‘Les Propheties’ was published in 1555. They don’t reference specific years and are undoubtedly difficult to interpret. But having said that, there have been many attempts to interpret his poems to find out how things may unfold in the future. In such an attempt, a leading expert on Nostradamus and author, Mario Reading, published a book in 2005, called ‘Nostradamus: The Complete Prophecies for the Future’, which contains the interpreted prophetic quatrains written by the French seer. According to the Sunday Times newspaper, the book written by Mario, who died in 2017, has emerged to be one of the bestsellers in UK for apparently predicting the monarch’s demise. Since September 17, as many as 8,000 copies of the copies have been sold. A week before the Queen’s death, only five copies were sold. According to reports, the book has an interpretation of a quatrain which reads ‘Queen Elizabeth II will die, circa 22, at the age of around 96’. Moreover, there are suggestions that Nostradamus had even predicted the war in Ukraine, with vague indications that France might even face a threat from the east. Mario’s book on interpretations doesn’t stop just at the Queen’s demise, it also predicted the future of King Charles III Nostradamus quatrain 10/22 reads, “Because they disapproved of his divorce, a man who later they considered unworthy; The People will force out the King of the islands; A Man will replace who never expected to be king.” Mario claims that this quatrain predicts that King Charles will abdicate his responsibilities as he is “weary at the persistent attacks on both himself and second wife” and because of “resentments held against him by a certain proportion of the British population, following his divorce from Diana, Princess of Wales”. The book then concludes that it is Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex – a man who never expected to be King – who will become the next monarch, instead of his brother William, the new Prince of Wales. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Nostradamus book sells like hot cakes after prophecy on Queen’s death proves correct

After a disagreement with his father when the new King forbade Meghan Markle from attending the grieving Royal Family on the day the Queen passed away, insiders indicate that a furious Prince Harry turned down supper with King Charles III and his brother the Prince of Wales at Balmoral.

On September 8, the royal family hurried to the Scottish estate to say their final goodbyes to their cherished mother and grandmother. The Duke of Sussex reportedly wanted his wife to accompany.

According to rumours, the former 'Suits' actress was invited, but Britain's new King advised his youngest son it was "not appropriate" for her to be there over the phone.

The resulting argument, in which Harry reportedly struggled to convince his father to let Meghan travel with him, is said to have cost him the opportunity to say goodbye to William, their uncles Andrew and Edward, and the flight they were taking to Scotland.&nbsp;

The prince was so enraged that his wife had been banned and that he had missed his first flight that he refused to have dinner that evening with King Charles III, William, and Queen Consort Camilla. Two years ago, he and the duchess sensationally quit royal duties and left the UK for California before making a series of stunning allegations against The Firm.&nbsp;

Instead, according to The Sun, he dined with the Duke of York and the Earl and Countess of Wessex before departing early the following morning.

Harry and the rest of the Royal Family had to unexpectedly reunite after the death of the Queen.

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The Sussexes were not anticipated to see any royals on their trip to the UK and Europe, despite sticking close to the Cambridges during their faux-royal tour of Europe, until Her Majesty's passing. Their comments following Megxit have caused a gap with the royals, particularly William.

Together with other members of the Royal Family, the couple has since participated in more than a week of national mourning.&nbsp;

When his grandmother's casket was being brought from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Hall and then to Westminster Abbey for her funeral, Harry was a major participant in a number of processions and rituals. He walked behind the casket both times.

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After a disagreement with his father when the new King forbade Meghan Markle from attending the grieving Royal Family on the day the Queen passed away, insiders indicate that a furious Prince Harry turned down supper with King Charles III and his brother the Prince of Wales at Balmoral.

After a disagreement with his father when the new King forbade Meghan Markle from attending the grieving Royal Family on the day the Queen passed away, insiders indicate that a furious Prince Harry turned down supper with King Charles III and his brother the Prince of Wales at Balmoral. On September 8, the royal family hurried to the Scottish estate to say their final goodbyes to their cherished mother and grandmother. The Duke of Sussex reportedly wanted his wife to accompany. According to rumours, the former 'Suits' actress was invited, but Britain's new King advised his youngest son it was "not appropriate" for her to be there over the phone. The resulting argument, in which Harry reportedly struggled to convince his father to let Meghan travel with him, is said to have cost him the opportunity to say goodbye to William, their uncles Andrew and Edward, and the flight they were taking to Scotland. The prince was so enraged that his wife had been banned and that he had missed his first flight that he refused to have dinner that evening with King Charles III, William, and Queen Consort Camilla. Two years ago, he and the duchess sensationally quit royal duties and left the UK for California before making a series of stunning allegations against The Firm. Instead, according to The Sun, he dined with the Duke of York and the Earl and Countess of Wessex before departing early the following morning. Harry and the rest of the Royal Family had to unexpectedly reunite after the death of the Queen. Also Read: Russians emigrating to Kazakhstan in big numbers amid conscription drive The Sussexes were not anticipated to see any royals on their trip to the UK and Europe, despite sticking close to the Cambridges during their faux-royal tour of Europe, until Her Majesty's passing. Their comments following Megxit have caused a gap with the royals, particularly William. Together with other members of the Royal Family, the couple has since participated in more than a week of national mourning. When his grandmother's casket was being brought from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Hall and then to Westminster Abbey for her funeral, Harry was a major participant in a number of processions and rituals. He walked behind the casket both times. (with inputs from agencies)

Prince Harry snubbed King Charles III for ban on Meghan from joining grieving royal family

King Charles III is reportedly planning to have a less expensive coronation ceremony than his mother’s in the wake of the cost-of-living crisis, UK media reported.&nbsp;

A royal source told The Mirror&nbsp;that the King’s coronation will be "shorter, smaller and less expensive" than Queen Elizabeth II's ceremony in 1953.&nbsp;

"The King is very aware of the struggles felt by modern Britons," the royal insider told the newspaper. &nbsp;

"So [we] will see his wishes carried through that, although his coronation ceremony should stay right and true to the long held traditions of the past, it should also be representative of a monarchy in a modern world," he added.&nbsp;

Though a date hasn’t been fixed yet, reports indicate that the ceremony might be held on June 2 next year, which marks the 70th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation where King Charles spoke about wanting to carry on his mother's legacy.&nbsp;

The Telegraph reported that the guests could be limited to 2,000, with Commonwealth leaders and diversity of religions "prioritised among the congregation".&nbsp;

Moreover, the King is expected to extend the invitation to a multi-faith denomination to reflect "a modern Britain, a modern world and what King Charles stands for", the Daily Mirror reported.&nbsp;

“With this move, Charles would be installed as Defender of Faith, rather than the more specifically Christian title of Defender of The Faith,” the report noted.&nbsp;

Traditionally, there is a long wait between a new monarch’s ascension to the throne and their coronation.&nbsp;

This period of time would allow people to mourn the past monarch properly before officially welcoming in the new era, Mirror reported.&nbsp;

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King Charles III is reportedly planning to have a less expensive coronation ceremony than his mother’s in the wake of the cost-of-living crisis, UK media reported.

King Charles III is reportedly planning to have a less expensive coronation ceremony than his mother’s in the wake of the cost-of-living crisis, UK media reported. A royal source told The Mirror that the King’s coronation will be "shorter, smaller and less expensive" than Queen Elizabeth II's ceremony in 1953. "The King is very aware of the struggles felt by modern Britons," the royal insider told the newspaper. "So [we] will see his wishes carried through that, although his coronation ceremony should stay right and true to the long held traditions of the past, it should also be representative of a monarchy in a modern world," he added. Though a date hasn’t been fixed yet, reports indicate that the ceremony might be held on June 2 next year, which marks the 70th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation where King Charles spoke about wanting to carry on his mother's legacy. The Telegraph reported that the guests could be limited to 2,000, with Commonwealth leaders and diversity of religions "prioritised among the congregation". Moreover, the King is expected to extend the invitation to a multi-faith denomination to reflect "a modern Britain, a modern world and what King Charles stands for", the Daily Mirror reported. “With this move, Charles would be installed as Defender of Faith, rather than the more specifically Christian title of Defender of The Faith,” the report noted. Traditionally, there is a long wait between a new monarch’s ascension to the throne and their coronation. This period of time would allow people to mourn the past monarch properly before officially welcoming in the new era, Mirror reported. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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The funeral of Britain's longest-serving monarch, Queen Elizabeth II was a sombre affair. The 10 days of the royal wake featured both heartwarming moments and controversial ones.

Now, a day after the Queen was delivered to her final resting place, a few more of these "moments" have come to light. Let's take a look at what made the news:

<h2>Starting with the Royals. When Prince Harry didn't sing 'God Save the King'</h2>

A video from the funeral has taken the internet by storm. In it, Prince Harry can allegedly be seen not singing the British national anthem at his grandmother's funeral. His actions have been termed as "disrespectful".

While many are giving the royal flak others have also come to his rescue. Some have pointed out that the words have changed from 'God save the Queen' to 'King' and maybe he just needs some time to learn the new ones. Others pointed out that his lips are in fact moving, it's just that "He’s obviously not singing like he’s at karaoke."&nbsp;

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<h2>Queen's crush:</h2>

As per a Daily Mail report, the monarch had a bit of a crush on BBC weatherman Tomasz Schafernaker and even in her final days, she made it a point to watch TV weather forecasts.&nbsp;

"The reason? She had developed an unexpected affection for BBC weatherman Tomasz Schafernaker," said an article published on September 8.

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"'It was like a bit of a crush; she always wanted to watch the forecasts when he was on," says a close figure. "She was amused hearing the cadences when his name was read out, but she loved watching him, too," the publication explained.

Now, taking to Twitter, Tomasz retweeted the article and wrote, "Feel so humbled to be mentioned like this…truly heartwarming."

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<h2>The unseen pictures of the late queen:</h2>

Shortly after her emotional funeral service, the Royal Family took to social media to share a touching photo that shows the late monarch taking a walk, somewhere in the hills, surrounded by flowers and foliage.

The hauntingly picturesque photo was posted with the caption "May flights of Angels sing thee to thy rest."

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<h2>When an Australian TV Anchor fell asleep on camera:&nbsp;</h2>

Allison Langdon, who hosts 'The Today Show' on Australia's Network Nine hit the z's on camera. After working a 14-hour shift covering the funeral while in London, the TV presenter eventually dozed off using a rolled-up jacket as a pillow.

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Will Hutchinson, producer of The Today Show posted a picture of it on Instagram. Taking to her&nbsp;Instagram story, Langdon re-shared it with the amusing caption: "Hour 14. Everything is fine."

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The funeral of Britain's longest-serving monarch, Queen Elizabeth II was a sombre affair. The 10 days of the royal wake featured both heartwarming moments and controversial ones.

The funeral of Britain's longest-serving monarch, Queen Elizabeth II was a sombre affair. The 10 days of the royal wake featured both heartwarming moments and controversial ones. Now, a day after the Queen was delivered to her final resting place, a few more of these "moments" have come to light. Let's take a look at what made the news: Starting with the Royals. When Prince Harry didn't sing 'God Save the King' A video from the funeral has taken the internet by storm. In it, Prince Harry can allegedly be seen not singing the British national anthem at his grandmother's funeral. His actions have been termed as "disrespectful". While many are giving the royal flak others have also come to his rescue. Some have pointed out that the words have changed from 'God save the Queen' to 'King' and maybe he just needs some time to learn the new ones. Others pointed out that his lips are in fact moving, it's just that "He’s obviously not singing like he’s at karaoke." Watch the video here: Prince Harry not singing the national anthem 👀 #queensfuneral pic.twitter.com/laNk5JMZ6R — Kieran (@kierknobody) September 19, 2022 × Queen's crush: As per a Daily Mail report, the monarch had a bit of a crush on BBC weatherman Tomasz Schafernaker and even in her final days, she made it a point to watch TV weather forecasts. "The reason? She had developed an unexpected affection for BBC weatherman Tomasz Schafernaker," said an article published on September 8. BBC meteorologist Tomasz Schafernaker. (Image: Twitter) "'It was like a bit of a crush; she always wanted to watch the forecasts when he was on," says a close figure. "She was amused hearing the cadences when his name was read out, but she loved watching him, too," the publication explained. Now, taking to Twitter, Tomasz retweeted the article and wrote, "Feel so humbled to be mentioned like this…truly heartwarming." Feel so humbled to be mentioned like this…truly heartwarming. https://t.co/xFVq82xyB9 — Tomasz Schafernaker (@Schafernaker) September 17, 2022 × The unseen pictures of the late queen: Shortly after her emotional funeral service, the Royal Family took to social media to share a touching photo that shows the late monarch taking a walk, somewhere in the hills, surrounded by flowers and foliage. The hauntingly picturesque photo was posted with the caption "May flights of Angels sing thee to thy rest." ‘May flights of Angels sing thee to thy rest.’ In loving memory of Her Majesty The Queen. 1926 - 2022 pic.twitter.com/byh5uVNDLq — The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) September 19, 2022 × When an Australian TV Anchor fell asleep on camera: Allison Langdon, who hosts 'The Today Show' on Australia's Network Nine hit the z's on camera. After working a 14-hour shift covering the funeral while in London, the TV presenter eventually dozed off using a rolled-up jacket as a pillow. Screenshot of Allison Langdon's Instagram story Will Hutchinson, producer of The Today Show posted a picture of it on Instagram. Taking to her Instagram story, Langdon re-shared it with the amusing caption: "Hour 14. Everything is fine." WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Queen's crush, 'disrespectful’ Prince Harry & more: Heart-warming, controversial moments from royal funeral

Britain bid a tearful adieu to their beloved Queen Elizabeth II as her coffin was lowered into the Royal Vault at St George's Chapel in Windsor Castle on Monday, bringing an end to the monarch’s 70-year reign.

Almost six hours after the funeral procession, the Queen's coffin was lowered into a vault through an opening in the floor at Windsor Castle's chapel— the resting place of many past monarchs, including&nbsp;her husband Prince Philip—who died last year aged 99—King George III, IV and V, William IV and others.&nbsp;

Thus, the "second Elizabethan age" was symbolically brought to an end when the highest-ranking official in the royal household, Lord Chamberlain Andrew Parker, broke his wand of office and the Imperial State Crown, orb and sceptre were placed on the high altar.

The coffin was wrapped with the Royal Standard while the Imperial State Crown, which houses almost 3,000 diamonds, the sovereign's orb and sceptre&nbsp;sat atop it.

Later King Charles III left a personal handwritten atop her coffin that read, "In loving and devoted memory" and was signed Charles R — for Rex, which is Latin for king.

And before her coffin was lowered, which was by marked a lone piper playing a haunting lament, the Queen's titles were read publicly for the one last time.

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"The late Most High, Most Mighty, and Most Excellent Monarch, Elizabeth the Second, by the Grace of God of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and of Her other Realms and Territories Queen, head of the Commonwealth, Defender of the Faith, and Sovereign of the Most Noble Order of the Garter."

Earlier in the day, Elizabeth's funeral procession arrived at the west gate of the medieval abbey shortly before the service at 11 am (local time).

The dean of Westminster, David Hoyle, began the service offering prayers for her family and recognising "her unswerving commitment to a high calling over so many years."

The service was attended by 2,000 people, including US President Joe Biden, French President Emmanuel Macron and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

Moreover, around 200 members of the British public previously recognised during this year's Queen's Jubilee for volunteer efforts were in attendance.

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Britain bid a tearful adieu to their beloved Queen Elizabeth II as her coffin was lowered into the Royal Vault at St George's Chapel in Windsor Castle on Monday, bringing an end to the monarch’s 70-year reign.

Britain bid a tearful adieu to their beloved Queen Elizabeth II as her coffin was lowered into the Royal Vault at St George's Chapel in Windsor Castle on Monday, bringing an end to the monarch’s 70-year reign. Almost six hours after the funeral procession, the Queen's coffin was lowered into a vault through an opening in the floor at Windsor Castle's chapel— the resting place of many past monarchs, including her husband Prince Philip—who died last year aged 99—King George III, IV and V, William IV and others. Thus, the "second Elizabethan age" was symbolically brought to an end when the highest-ranking official in the royal household, Lord Chamberlain Andrew Parker, broke his wand of office and the Imperial State Crown, orb and sceptre were placed on the high altar. The coffin was wrapped with the Royal Standard while the Imperial State Crown, which houses almost 3,000 diamonds, the sovereign's orb and sceptre sat atop it. Later King Charles III left a personal handwritten atop her coffin that read, "In loving and devoted memory" and was signed Charles R — for Rex, which is Latin for king. And before her coffin was lowered, which was by marked a lone piper playing a haunting lament, the Queen's titles were read publicly for the one last time. As The Queen's Committal Service comes to a close, Her Majesty's Piper plays a lament. pic.twitter.com/4DVIUuCoPO — The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) September 19, 2022 × "The late Most High, Most Mighty, and Most Excellent Monarch, Elizabeth the Second, by the Grace of God of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and of Her other Realms and Territories Queen, head of the Commonwealth, Defender of the Faith, and Sovereign of the Most Noble Order of the Garter." Earlier in the day, Elizabeth's funeral procession arrived at the west gate of the medieval abbey shortly before the service at 11 am (local time). The dean of Westminster, David Hoyle, began the service offering prayers for her family and recognising "her unswerving commitment to a high calling over so many years." The service was attended by 2,000 people, including US President Joe Biden, French President Emmanuel Macron and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Moreover, around 200 members of the British public previously recognised during this year's Queen's Jubilee for volunteer efforts were in attendance. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

UK’s longest-reigning monarch, Queen Elizabeth II, laid to rest

As Britain continues to mourn &nbsp;Queen Elizabeth II reports of women getting sexually assaulted as they waited for one last look of&nbsp;their late monarch have come to light.&nbsp;

Mirror UK has reported that two women were allegedly assaulted sexually as they waited in a queue to see the Queen's coffin.&nbsp;

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19-year-old Adio Adeshine reportedly exposed himself to the mourners and pushed into them from behind as they stood in line at Victoria Tower Gardens on Wednesday night.&nbsp;

Evidence submitted in a court revealed that this occurred after Westminster Hall's doors were opened to the public.

According to reports, the teenager dove into the River Thames in an effort to get away from police. He was, however, taken into custody after coming out of the water.&nbsp;

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He appeared at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Friday and was charged with two charges of sexual assault and two counts of violating a sexual harm prevention order. He was remanded in custody following that.

According to testimony given in court, the first complainant had been in line for hours when she spotted Adeshine creeping closer to her and felt something touch her back. When she turned around, she saw that he had exposed himself.

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The woman allegedly witnessed Adeshine later acting similarly toward another woman, which is when security was notified and police were summoned.&nbsp;Adeshine has pleaded not guilty to the charges.

Scores of people gathered on the banks of the River Thames to pay respect to the Queen's coffin and the late monarch when the incident happened.

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As Britain continues to mourn Queen Elizabeth II reports of women getting sexually assaulted as they waited for one last look of their late monarch have come to light.

As Britain continues to mourn Queen Elizabeth II reports of women getting sexually assaulted as they waited for one last look of their late monarch have come to light. Mirror UK has reported that two women were allegedly assaulted sexually as they waited in a queue to see the Queen's coffin. Watch | WION Fineprint | In Hong Kong, mourning the Queen is about defying China 19-year-old Adio Adeshine reportedly exposed himself to the mourners and pushed into them from behind as they stood in line at Victoria Tower Gardens on Wednesday night. Evidence submitted in a court revealed that this occurred after Westminster Hall's doors were opened to the public. According to reports, the teenager dove into the River Thames in an effort to get away from police. He was, however, taken into custody after coming out of the water. Also read | Calls grow in South Africa seeking return of 500-carat diamond from UK He appeared at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Friday and was charged with two charges of sexual assault and two counts of violating a sexual harm prevention order. He was remanded in custody following that. According to testimony given in court, the first complainant had been in line for hours when she spotted Adeshine creeping closer to her and felt something touch her back. When she turned around, she saw that he had exposed himself. Also read | Queen Elizabeth II funeral: Five things to know about the queen's coffin procession The woman allegedly witnessed Adeshine later acting similarly toward another woman, which is when security was notified and police were summoned. Adeshine has pleaded not guilty to the charges. Scores of people gathered on the banks of the River Thames to pay respect to the Queen's coffin and the late monarch when the incident happened. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Royalty is not without its strict rules, protocols and customs. Some of these date back to centuries when they were first made. British Royal Family is no exception to this. While it may look glamorous to be a royal. Even they are bound by strict rules. Queen Elizabeth the Second's funeral brought forth some of these norms.&nbsp;

The Queen passed away on September 8 after ruling the &nbsp;United Kingdom for 7 decades. Her passing is truly an epochal moment. Every minute detail about her funeral is being closely watched by millions across the world.&nbsp;

It was hence not lost on viewers that while King Charles the Third, Princess Anne, Prince Edward and Prince William sported military uniforms while they attended the funeral procession, Prince Harry wore a black suit and not any military outfit.

It definitely looked odd to the casual eye because Prince Harry has gone on two military missions in Afghanistan. It would have been natural for him to don his military uniform right?

Not quite, in the world of British Royals.

Buckingham Palace has previously made clear that only working members of the Royal&nbsp;Family who hold rank in the military can wear a military uniform during such events.

Prince Harry is no longer a working member of the royal family.&nbsp;

But he had a military rank right?

Well, his military ranks were taken from him when he opted to step down from royal duties as a senior member of the Royal Family. Prince Harry and his wife Megan Markle more than two years ago.

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In doing so Harry officially returned the titles of Captain General Royal Marines, Honorary Air Commandant, RAF Honington and Commodore-in-Chief, Small Ships and Diving, Royal Naval Command to Queen Elizabeth II, as per US Magazine.

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Royalty is not without its strict rules, protocols and customs. Some of these date back to centuries when they were first made. British Royal Family is no exception to this. While it may look glamorous to be a royal. Even they are bound by strict rules. Queen Elizabeth the Second's funeral brought forth some of these norms. The Queen passed away on September 8 after ruling the United Kingdom for 7 decades. Her passing is truly an epochal moment. Every minute detail about her funeral is being closely watched by millions across the world. It was hence not lost on viewers that while King Charles the Third, Princess Anne, Prince Edward and Prince William sported military uniforms while they attended the funeral procession, Prince Harry wore a black suit and not any military outfit. It definitely looked odd to the casual eye because Prince Harry has gone on two military missions in Afghanistan. It would have been natural for him to don his military uniform right? Not quite, in the world of British Royals. Buckingham Palace has previously made clear that only working members of the Royal Family who hold rank in the military can wear a military uniform during such events. Prince Harry is no longer a working member of the royal family. But he had a military rank right? Well, his military ranks were taken from him when he opted to step down from royal duties as a senior member of the Royal Family. Prince Harry and his wife Megan Markle more than two years ago. Also Read | After Queen Elizabeth II's death, this Chinese factory was busy making British flags In doing so Harry officially returned the titles of Captain General Royal Marines, Honorary Air Commandant, RAF Honington and Commodore-in-Chief, Small Ships and Diving, Royal Naval Command to Queen Elizabeth II, as per US Magazine. You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

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Preparations for the funeral of UK's Queen Elizabeth are in a full swing in London. World leaders have arrived for the Queen's funeral and 95% rooms are occupied in central London. Queen's demise gives a bump to UK's tourism sector.

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Praising Queen Elizabeth II, Camilla on Sunday paid a tribute to Britain's longest reigning monarch who ruled the country for 70 years.

Calling Queen Elizabeth II a "solitary woman" in a world dominated by men, Camilla said she had an ''unforgettable smile'' during an interview with BBC.

Before going to the Mon Fertile finishing school in Switzerland and then the Institut Britannique in France, Camilla grew up on a country estate and was educated in London.

The queen consort was born into an affluent family in 1947 and her father was an army major and wine merchant who married an aristocrat.

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Queen Elizabeth ended all debate about how Camilla should be known once her eldest son Charles became king on the eve of the 70th anniversary of her accession to the throne.

After gradually overcoming public opposition that lasted years, Camilla has taken on the role with a minimum of fuss.

Following a long-running love affair that was at times adulterous, Charles and Camilla finally married in 2005.

Blaming Camilla for the failure of Charles's first marriage to Diana, Britons expressed their dislike for her after the couple separated.

Her approval rating has hugely improved although she is not topping polls of the most popular royals.

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Praising Queen Elizabeth II, Camilla on Sunday paid a tribute to Britain's longest reigning monarch who ruled the country for 70 years. Calling Queen Elizabeth II a "solitary woman" in a world dominated by men, Camilla said she had an ''unforgettable smile'' during an interview with BBC.

Praising Queen Elizabeth II, Camilla on Sunday paid a tribute to Britain's longest reigning monarch who ruled the country for 70 years. Calling Queen Elizabeth II a "solitary woman" in a world dominated by men, Camilla said she had an ''unforgettable smile'' during an interview with BBC. Before going to the Mon Fertile finishing school in Switzerland and then the Institut Britannique in France, Camilla grew up on a country estate and was educated in London. The queen consort was born into an affluent family in 1947 and her father was an army major and wine merchant who married an aristocrat. Also see | 10 things named after King Charles III Queen Elizabeth ended all debate about how Camilla should be known once her eldest son Charles became king on the eve of the 70th anniversary of her accession to the throne. After gradually overcoming public opposition that lasted years, Camilla has taken on the role with a minimum of fuss. Following a long-running love affair that was at times adulterous, Charles and Camilla finally married in 2005. Blaming Camilla for the failure of Charles's first marriage to Diana, Britons expressed their dislike for her after the couple separated. Her approval rating has hugely improved although she is not topping polls of the most popular royals. (With inputs from agencies) Watch WION's live TV here: ×

Queen Elizabeth II carved her own role as solitary woman in a man's world, says Camilla

As the UK prepares to bid farewell to its longest serving monarch Queen Elizabeth II. The funeral is expected to attract hundreds of thousands of people to the streets of London and will also be attended by hundreds of world leaders.

UK prepares to bid adieu to Queen Elizabeth II; prominent world leaders to attend funeral

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