Local community members delivered hundreds of Christmas presents to volunteer firefighters and people who recently lost their homes to bushfires on December 24 in New South Wales. Volunteer firefighter Andrew Johnson was brought to tears when he received the gifts. On the other hand four generations of Britain's royal family were filmed getting into festive spirit on December 22 by preparing Christmas treats to support the Royal British Legion.Queen Elizabeth, Prince Charles, Prince William and Prince George set up shop in the music room at Buckingham Palace to make a special Christmas pudding as part of the British Legion's "Together at Christmas" initiative. #AustraliaBushfires #Christmas #Queen #RoyalChristmas

Christmas presents for Australian firefighters, Royal baking session on Christmas

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/prince-charles-celebrates-71st-birthday-with-school-children-in-mumbai-262025">Prince Charles </a>warned Friday that time is running out to address the impact of climate change as he prepares to visit one of the<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-amazon-fires-to-venice-floods-climate-change-triggers-a-series-of-calamities-worldwide-262312"> Pacific island nations</a> most affected by global warming.&nbsp;

As he wrapped up a six-day trip to New Zealand ahead of three days in the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-signs-deal-to-lease-pacific-island-in-solomons-256452">Solomon Islands</a>, Charles said the need for climate action was urgent.

"We have reached a tipping point and we still have the ability to change course, but only 10 years," said the first in line to the British throne, who has been a passionate environmentalist for decades.

He said climate change was a scientific fact, rejecting suggestions from sceptics that "scaremongering" was dominating the debate.

"We have abused nature, exploited her and given her nothing back in return," he told an audience at <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/i-am-your-mother-now-new-zealand-mosque-shootings-hit-tight-knit-bangladesh-community-hard-204465">Christchurch's Lincoln University</a>.

"Nothing is sacred anymore, we are reaping a loss of biodiversity and experiencing the impacts of climate changes. We urgently need to pay the mounting debt."

He and wife Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, will have the chance to see the impact of climate change at close quarters when they make their first visit to the Solomon Islands on Saturday.

Some communities in the impoverished archipelago have already had to move because of rising seas and the entire population of about 660,000 has been affected by increasingly extreme weather, including wild cyclones.

Prince Charles warned Friday that time is running out to address the impact of climate change as he prepares to visit one of the Pacific island nations most affected by global warming.

Prince Charles warned Friday that time is running out to address the impact of climate change as he prepares to visit one of the Pacific island nations most affected by global warming. As he wrapped up a six-day trip to New Zealand ahead of three days in the Solomon Islands, Charles said the need for climate action was urgent. "We have reached a tipping point and we still have the ability to change course, but only 10 years," said the first in line to the British throne, who has been a passionate environmentalist for decades. He said climate change was a scientific fact, rejecting suggestions from sceptics that "scaremongering" was dominating the debate. "We have abused nature, exploited her and given her nothing back in return," he told an audience at Christchurch's Lincoln University. "Nothing is sacred anymore, we are reaping a loss of biodiversity and experiencing the impacts of climate changes. We urgently need to pay the mounting debt." He and wife Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, will have the chance to see the impact of climate change at close quarters when they make their first visit to the Solomon Islands on Saturday. Some communities in the impoverished archipelago have already had to move because of rising seas and the entire population of about 660,000 has been affected by increasingly extreme weather, including wild cyclones.

Have reached tipping point, still can change course: Prince Charles on climate change

Britain's Prince Charles celebrated his 71st birthday with school children in an iconic hotel in India.&nbsp;

Charles cut his birthday cake in the presence of a group of children who were dressed up in their school uniform at the Taj Mahal hotel in Mumbai. Earlier, the Prince of Wales attended a round-table conference on sustainable market initiatives with a group of businessmen in the same hotel.

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After arriving in India on Wednesday, Prince Charles visited Bangla Sahib Gurudwara where he was presented a 'kirpan' by members of a Gurudwara committee. Prince Charles also participated in the 'seva', where he helped in preparing chapatis for the Langar. &nbsp;

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Charles also took a ride in an e-rickshaw driven by a woman. He also held bilateral talks with President Ram Nath Kovind at the Rashtrapati Bhavan and visited the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/prince-charles-visits-india-meteorological-department-261804">India Meteorological Department </a>and the Delhi War cemetery, among other sites.&nbsp;

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This is the tenth official visit of Britain prince to India. He last visited the country with his wife Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, as part of their 10-day tour to Asian countries, including Singapore, Malaysia and Brunei.

Last month, Prince Charles' elder son Prince William and his wife Kate Middleton had visited neighbouring country Pakistan. &nbsp;

The Prince of Wales' 10th official visit is to celebrate enduring British-Indian ties, with a focus on shared global challenges such as sustainability and climate change.&nbsp;

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Britain's Prince Charles celebrated his 71st birthday with school children in an iconic hotel in India. Charles cut his birthday cake in the presence of a group of children who were dressed up in their school uniform at the Taj Mahal hotel in Mumbai.

Britain's Prince Charles celebrated his 71st birthday with school children in an iconic hotel in India. Charles cut his birthday cake in the presence of a group of children who were dressed up in their school uniform at the Taj Mahal hotel in Mumbai. Earlier, the Prince of Wales attended a round-table conference on sustainable market initiatives with a group of businessmen in the same hotel. The Prince of Wales - Prince Charles celebrated his 71st birthday with school children in Mumbai, today. pic.twitter.com/j0YXeYY5Ub — ANI (@ANI) November 14, 2019 × After arriving in India on Wednesday, Prince Charles visited Bangla Sahib Gurudwara where he was presented a 'kirpan' by members of a Gurudwara committee. Prince Charles also participated in the 'seva', where he helped in preparing chapatis for the Langar. #RT @ANI: Prince of Wales - Prince Charles at the Gurudwara Bangla Sahib in New Delhi. He is on a three-day visit to India. pic.twitter.com/3XZiLe6w6B — Gabbar (@GabbarSinggg) November 13, 2019 × Charles also took a ride in an e-rickshaw driven by a woman. He also held bilateral talks with President Ram Nath Kovind at the Rashtrapati Bhavan and visited the India Meteorological Department and the Delhi War cemetery, among other sites. #RT @ANI: Delhi: The Prince of Wales-Prince Charles called on President Ram Nath Kovind at Rashtrapati Bhavan today. He is on a three-day visit to India. pic.twitter.com/Nzjx5vR5Gm — Gabbar (@GabbarSinggg) November 13, 2019 × This is the tenth official visit of Britain prince to India. He last visited the country with his wife Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, as part of their 10-day tour to Asian countries, including Singapore, Malaysia and Brunei. Last month, Prince Charles' elder son Prince William and his wife Kate Middleton had visited neighbouring country Pakistan. The Prince of Wales' 10th official visit is to celebrate enduring British-Indian ties, with a focus on shared global challenges such as sustainability and climate change. (with inputs from agencies)

Prince Charles celebrates 71st birthday with school children in Mumbai

Britain's Prince Charles is set to arrive in India today to discuss key issues during the two-day trip including&nbsp;discussions on climate change.

Charles will also a visit to Gurdwara and a meet to President Ram Nath Kovind.&nbsp;

In a statement, the British High Commission said that the Prince of Wales' 10th official visit will celebrate enduring British-Indian ties, with a focus on shared global challenges such as sustainability and climate change. Prince Charles will also hold a bilateral meeting with President Kovind and be a&nbsp;part of varied engagements in the national capital, the statement said.

He will also award Commonwealth 'Points of Light'&nbsp;to an Indian for her exemplary contributions to the society that involves upliftment of disabled children, family counselling and therapy sessions. Prince Charles will also pay a visit to the Indian Meteorological Department(IMD)&nbsp;where he will&nbsp;participate in a discussion on how to strengthen disaster resilience and tackle the effects of climate change.&nbsp;

To celebrate the 550th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak, Prince Charles will also visit a Gurdwara and mark the contributions of the Sikh community in the UK, the statement added. The Prince of Wales will then attend a military service to recognize the valiant efforts of soldiers from India, the&nbsp;UK and across the Commonwealth nations in World Wars.&nbsp;

Charles will also meet prominent businessmen from India where he will seek their advice and inputs on the creation of sustainable markets.

"I am delighted to welcome His Royal Highness. The Royal Highness will witness how India makes use of innovation to respond to natural disasters and how its clean technology is helping deal with the challenges of climate change. He will celebrate our strong cultural links and experience the warm hospitality that diverse religious communities in India have to offer," said British High Commissioner to India Sir Dominic Asquith.

Asquith added that Prince Charles' visit will "honour the past, celebrate the present" and look forward to a joint future driven by an innovative and responsible focus on shared challenges.&nbsp;

Earlier, Prince Charles' elder son Prince William and Kate Middleton had visited neighbouring country Pakistan from October 14 to 18.

Prince Charles last came to India was in 2017 with his wife Camilla as part of their 10-day tour to Asian countries, including Singapore, Malaysia and Brunei.

(with inputs from agencies)

Britain's Prince Charles is set to arrive in India today to discuss key issues during the two-day trip including discussions on climate change. Charles will also a visit to Gurdwara and a meet to President Ram Nath Kovind.

Britain's Prince Charles is set to arrive in India today to discuss key issues during the two-day trip including discussions on climate change. Charles will also a visit to Gurdwara and a meet to President Ram Nath Kovind. In a statement, the British High Commission said that the Prince of Wales' 10th official visit will celebrate enduring British-Indian ties, with a focus on shared global challenges such as sustainability and climate change. Prince Charles will also hold a bilateral meeting with President Kovind and be a part of varied engagements in the national capital, the statement said. He will also award Commonwealth 'Points of Light' to an Indian for her exemplary contributions to the society that involves upliftment of disabled children, family counselling and therapy sessions. Prince Charles will also pay a visit to the Indian Meteorological Department(IMD) where he will participate in a discussion on how to strengthen disaster resilience and tackle the effects of climate change. To celebrate the 550th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak, Prince Charles will also visit a Gurdwara and mark the contributions of the Sikh community in the UK, the statement added. The Prince of Wales will then attend a military service to recognize the valiant efforts of soldiers from India, the UK and across the Commonwealth nations in World Wars. Charles will also meet prominent businessmen from India where he will seek their advice and inputs on the creation of sustainable markets. "I am delighted to welcome His Royal Highness. The Royal Highness will witness how India makes use of innovation to respond to natural disasters and how its clean technology is helping deal with the challenges of climate change. He will celebrate our strong cultural links and experience the warm hospitality that diverse religious communities in India have to offer," said British High Commissioner to India Sir Dominic Asquith. Asquith added that Prince Charles' visit will "honour the past, celebrate the present" and look forward to a joint future driven by an innovative and responsible focus on shared challenges. Earlier, Prince Charles' elder son Prince William and Kate Middleton had visited neighbouring country Pakistan from October 14 to 18. Prince Charles last came to India was in 2017 with his wife Camilla as part of their 10-day tour to Asian countries, including Singapore, Malaysia and Brunei. (with inputs from agencies)

Prince Charles to arrive in India today on two-day visit

Britain's Prince Charles, who is on a<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/prince-charles-to-arrive-india-today-for-a-two-day-visit-261695"> three-day trip to India</a>, visited the India Meteorological Department (IMD) at Mausam Bhawan here on Wednesday.

Charles interacted with the IMD officials during his stay.

He was seen leaving the Mausam Bhawan in a battery-operated rickshaw.

This is Prince Charles'&nbsp;10th official visit to India.

His engagements in the national capital include a bilateral meeting with the President Ram Nath Kovind.

He will also present a Commonwealth 'Points of Light'&nbsp;award to an Indian winner for her exemplary contribution to the field of social development that involves upliftment of disabled children, family counselling and therapy sessions, a British High Commission statement said.&nbsp;

Britain's Prince Charles, who is on a three-day trip to India, visited the India Meteorological Department (IMD) at Mausam Bhawan here on Wednesday. Charles interacted with the IMD officials during his stay.

Britain's Prince Charles, who is on a three-day trip to India, visited the India Meteorological Department (IMD) at Mausam Bhawan here on Wednesday. Charles interacted with the IMD officials during his stay. He was seen leaving the Mausam Bhawan in a battery-operated rickshaw. This is Prince Charles' 10th official visit to India. His engagements in the national capital include a bilateral meeting with the President Ram Nath Kovind. He will also present a Commonwealth 'Points of Light' award to an Indian winner for her exemplary contribution to the field of social development that involves upliftment of disabled children, family counselling and therapy sessions, a British High Commission statement said.

Prince Charles visits India Meteorological Department

Prince Charles, heir-to-the-British throne, will make an official visit to India next month with a focus on sustainable markets, climate change and social finance, his office said on Monday.

Charles, 70, will arrive in New Delhi for the two-day visit on Wednesday, November&nbsp;13.

It will be Charles' 10th official visit to India. His last was as part of a joint tour with his wife Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, to Brunei, India, Singapore and Malaysia in November 2017.

More details about the visit, made at the request of the Foreign Office based on the government’s priorities, will be announced in due course, his Clarence House official added. Britain has been keen to secure a trade deal with India after it <a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/european-union-agrees-in-principle-to-extend-brexit-258217">leaves the European Union.</a>

The announcement also comes a week after Charles's son William and his wife Kate completed a <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/kate-middleton-prince-william-wrap-up-pakistan-tour-with-a-thank-you-post-257469">four-day trip</a> to India's neighbour Pakistan.

Prince Charles, heir-to-the-British throne, will make an official visit to India next month with a focus on sustainable markets, climate change and social finance, his office said on Monday.

Prince Charles, heir-to-the-British throne, will make an official visit to India next month with a focus on sustainable markets, climate change and social finance, his office said on Monday. Charles, 70, will arrive in New Delhi for the two-day visit on Wednesday, November 13. It will be Charles' 10th official visit to India. His last was as part of a joint tour with his wife Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, to Brunei, India, Singapore and Malaysia in November 2017. More details about the visit, made at the request of the Foreign Office based on the government’s priorities, will be announced in due course, his Clarence House official added. Britain has been keen to secure a trade deal with India after it leaves the European Union. The announcement also comes a week after Charles's son William and his wife Kate completed a four-day trip to India's neighbour Pakistan.

Prince Charles to visit India next month for second time in two years

If media reports are to be believed, Britain`s Prince Charles has been offered a royal role in the upcoming James Bond film. 
 
If Prince Charles says yes, he won't be the first member from the royal family to appear alongside 007. His mom, Queen Elizabeth II, starred in a short homage for the opening ceremony of London`s 2012 Olympic Games."

They loved the buzz around the Queen`s appearance alongside Daniel Craig and think Charles could top even that," a source was quoted as saying to The Sun. 
 
"He is the epitome of everything British, perfect for a cameo role and Bond fans worldwide would absolutely love it." 
 
The possible cameo in `Bond 25` comes after the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/when-007-met-the-prince-bond-film-set-gets-royal-visit-229104">prince visited the film set </a>recently, posing for photos with Bond actor Craig. 
"Now he is considering it," the source told the British paper. 
 
In case he turns down the offer, the source believes that there would be two obvious replacements for the role- Charles` sons, Princes Harry and William. 
 
"If Charles doesn`t go for it Harry and Wills could be in producers` sights next," the source added. 
 
The untitled `Bond 25` has been marred by problems, including, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/james-bond-movie-set-rocked-by-blast-224400">an explosion on the film set</a> and Craig`s ankle surgery. 
 
"It is no secret that the film has suffered a number of setbacks but landing a Royal could be just what the movie needs," revealed the source.

If media reports are to be believed, Britain`s Prince Charles has been offered a royal role in the upcoming James Bond film. If Prince Charles says yes, he won't be the first member from the royal family to appear alongside 007.

If media reports are to be believed, Britain`s Prince Charles has been offered a royal role in the upcoming James Bond film. If Prince Charles says yes, he won't be the first member from the royal family to appear alongside 007. His mom, Queen Elizabeth II, starred in a short homage for the opening ceremony of London`s 2012 Olympic Games." They loved the buzz around the Queen`s appearance alongside Daniel Craig and think Charles could top even that," a source was quoted as saying to The Sun. "He is the epitome of everything British, perfect for a cameo role and Bond fans worldwide would absolutely love it." The possible cameo in `Bond 25` comes after the prince visited the film set recently, posing for photos with Bond actor Craig. "Now he is considering it," the source told the British paper. In case he turns down the offer, the source believes that there would be two obvious replacements for the role- Charles` sons, Princes Harry and William. "If Charles doesn`t go for it Harry and Wills could be in producers` sights next," the source added. The untitled `Bond 25` has been marred by problems, including, an explosion on the film set and Craig`s ankle surgery. "It is no secret that the film has suffered a number of setbacks but landing a Royal could be just what the movie needs," revealed the source.

Prince Charles offered role in upcoming 'James Bond' movie

Britain's Prince Charles and his wife Camilla will visit New Zealand in November, the South Pacific nation's prime minister said on Friday.

It would be the pair's third joint trip to the country, having last visited in November 2015.

"The Prince of Wales has been a strong advocate for the environment, conservation and sustainability for many years," Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said in a statement.

"This visit will provide opportunities for him to engage with New Zealanders on those subjects, and to learn more about the ways in which New Zealand is preparing for the future,” she added.

Ardern said that the visit was still in the planning stage and further information on dates and itinerary would be released closer to the time.

Charles's son Prince William visited New Zealand in April to honour the victims of mass shootings at two mosques in Christchurch, while Prince Harry and his wife Meghan visited the country during a tour of the Pacific in late 2018.

Britain's Prince Charles and his wife Camilla will visit New Zealand in November, the South Pacific nation's prime minister said on Friday. It would be the pair's third joint trip to the country, having last visited in November 2015.

Britain's Prince Charles and his wife Camilla will visit New Zealand in November, the South Pacific nation's prime minister said on Friday. It would be the pair's third joint trip to the country, having last visited in November 2015. "The Prince of Wales has been a strong advocate for the environment, conservation and sustainability for many years," Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said in a statement. "This visit will provide opportunities for him to engage with New Zealanders on those subjects, and to learn more about the ways in which New Zealand is preparing for the future,” she added. Ardern said that the visit was still in the planning stage and further information on dates and itinerary would be released closer to the time. Charles's son Prince William visited New Zealand in April to honour the victims of mass shootings at two mosques in Christchurch, while Prince Harry and his wife Meghan visited the country during a tour of the Pacific in late 2018.

Prince Charles and Camilla to visit New Zealand

Queen Elizabeth is all set to "give up her powers" to Prince Charles when she turns 95 in two years, a royal expert has claimed. 
 
The Queen turned 93 earlier in April but could bring in the 1937 Regency Act in two years to relinquish the "majority of duties" to her son and heir to the throne. 
 
The Regency Act allows a reigning monarch to give away the powers if they feel they are unable to fully perform their duties. 
 
Even after handing over her powers, Elizabeth will keep her royal title, but Charles will step up to perform the majority of her duties, with her husband Prince Philip, becoming the Guardian of the Queen.&nbsp; 
 
In order for it to pass, Prince Philip along with a Houses of Parliament spokesperson and a third senior person will have to provide evidence supporting the Queen`s request. 
 
Royal author Phil Dampier said, "There is talk that when she reaches 95 in a couple of years she may slow down and possibly the Regency Act will be brought in. She will still be Queen but Prince Charles will, in fact, take over most of the duties." 
 
"He is starting to do that already, being at the state opening in Parliament and the Commonwealth conference. He is starting to take over a lot of the duties and doing the investitures," Dampier added. 
 
Charles has been filling in for his mother and represented the head of state on foreign trips during her Diamond Jubilee year to Australia and New Zealand.Queen Elizabeth is the oldest and longest-serving monarch following her Coronation in 1953.&nbsp;

(With inputs from ANI)

Queen Elizabeth is all set to "give up her powers" to Prince Charles when she turns 95 in two years, a royal expert has claimed. The Queen turned 93 earlier in April but could bring in the 1937 Regency Act in two years to relinquish the "majority of duties" to her son and heir to the throne.

Queen Elizabeth is all set to "give up her powers" to Prince Charles when she turns 95 in two years, a royal expert has claimed. The Queen turned 93 earlier in April but could bring in the 1937 Regency Act in two years to relinquish the "majority of duties" to her son and heir to the throne. The Regency Act allows a reigning monarch to give away the powers if they feel they are unable to fully perform their duties. Even after handing over her powers, Elizabeth will keep her royal title, but Charles will step up to perform the majority of her duties, with her husband Prince Philip, becoming the Guardian of the Queen. In order for it to pass, Prince Philip along with a Houses of Parliament spokesperson and a third senior person will have to provide evidence supporting the Queen`s request. Royal author Phil Dampier said, "There is talk that when she reaches 95 in a couple of years she may slow down and possibly the Regency Act will be brought in. She will still be Queen but Prince Charles will, in fact, take over most of the duties." "He is starting to do that already, being at the state opening in Parliament and the Commonwealth conference. He is starting to take over a lot of the duties and doing the investitures," Dampier added. Charles has been filling in for his mother and represented the head of state on foreign trips during her Diamond Jubilee year to Australia and New Zealand.Queen Elizabeth is the oldest and longest-serving monarch following her Coronation in 1953. (With inputs from ANI)

Queen Elizabeth is likely to hand over powers to Prince Charles in two years

James Bond received a royal visit on Thursday when Britain`s Prince Charles toured the set of the new 007 movie filming at Pinewood Studios outside London. 
 
Prince Charles, 70, met actor Daniel Craig, who plays the fictional British secret agent for the fifth time in the 'Bond 25'&nbsp;production, plus Ralph Fiennes and Naomie Harris, who portray secret service head 'M'&nbsp;and secretary Moneypenny respectively. 
 
During the visit celebrating the franchise`s contribution to Britain`s film industry, Craig and Fiennes showed the heir to the British throne inside M`s office and he watched a scene being filmed on monitors.

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Craig also showed the royal two of Bond`s famed Aston Martin cars.&nbsp; 
 
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Charles is a patron of both the British Film Institute and Britain`s intelligence services. 
 
Known under its working title 'Bond 25', the yet unnamed film, directed by American Cary Joji Fukunaga, is set for release in April 2020. 
 
Rami Malek, who won the best actor Oscar in February for his portrayal of late Queen singer Freddie Mercury in 'Bohemian Rhapsody', will play the international villain in the movie.

James Bond received a royal visit on Thursday when Britain`s Prince Charles toured the set of the new 007 movie filming at Pinewood Studios outside London. Prince Charles, 70, met actor Daniel Craig, who plays the fictional British secret agent for the fifth time in the 'Bond 25' production, plus Ralph Fiennes and Naomie Harris, who portray secret service head 'M' and secretary Moneypenny respectively.

James Bond received a royal visit on Thursday when Britain`s Prince Charles toured the set of the new 007 movie filming at Pinewood Studios outside London. Prince Charles, 70, met actor Daniel Craig, who plays the fictional British secret agent for the fifth time in the 'Bond 25' production, plus Ralph Fiennes and Naomie Harris, who portray secret service head 'M' and secretary Moneypenny respectively. During the visit celebrating the franchise`s contribution to Britain`s film industry, Craig and Fiennes showed the heir to the British throne inside M`s office and he watched a scene being filmed on monitors. Craig also showed the royal two of Bond`s famed Aston Martin cars. Charles is a patron of both the British Film Institute and Britain`s intelligence services. Known under its working title 'Bond 25', the yet unnamed film, directed by American Cary Joji Fukunaga, is set for release in April 2020. Rami Malek, who won the best actor Oscar in February for his portrayal of late Queen singer Freddie Mercury in 'Bohemian Rhapsody', will play the international villain in the movie.

When 007 met the Prince: Bond film set gets royal visit

Prince Charles met Daniel Craig, Ralph Fiennes and Naomie Harris on the set of the latest Jame Bond Film on June 20. Watch this video to know more.

Prince Charles visits James Bond set

Ryan Hatrick's London kitchen, Prince William and his wife Kate smile from lined up royal-themed mugs, a magnet of Queen Elizabeth sticks to the oven, and a tea towel marking Prince Harry's wedding to Meghan Markle hangs nearby. Hatrick has long been a royal fan - he remembers his mother looking for somewhere to watch Prince Charles marry Diana Spencer while on holiday in a remote seaside cottage in 1981 and avidly read about Tudor monarchs as a teenager.

Pictures and podcasts: royal fans old and new await Baby Sussex

Britain`s Prince Charles and his two sons William and Harry attended the world premiere of the Netflix television series 'Our Planet' on Thursday to underline the royal family`s support for action against climate change. 
 
British naturalist David Attenborough, 92, who narrates the series, hosted the event at London`s Natural History Museum. 
 
Charles, who paid tribute to Attenborough`s work, made his first speech on the environment in 1968 and has long warned of the dangers of human damage to the natural world.&nbsp; 
 
"What I want to know is how can we possibly sacrifice our children`s and grandchildren`s entire future, let alone the future of all life on this miraculous planet by not doing what is required now," he said in a speech at the event. 
 
He said he hoped 'Our Planet' would educate hundreds of millions of people around the world about what action was required. Charles also said it was a source of great pride that both his sons had taken up the cause of conservation. 
 
The eight-part series, which showcases the natural world and the threats it faces, will be released on Friday.&nbsp; 
 
Produced by the makers of the award-winning 'Planet Earth' show, it takes viewers from glaciers to jungles, looking at how their animal inhabitants are challenged by changes in climate, surroundings and human actions. 
 
"Don`t be extravagant, don`t waste, do what you can to cut out unnecessary expenditure, don`t eat more than you need, don`t travel more than you need," Attenborough told Reuters at the premiere when asked what his message would be to the world. 
 
"Be responsible careful citizens of this planet which is our only home, and for the creatures that live in it." 
 
More than 600 crew members were involved in the four-year project, filming in 50 countries. 
 
Attenborough, who has helped raise awareness of plastic pollution in the sea, said he hoped the show`s message would resonate worldwide through the streaming service`s global reach. 
 
"The problem is worldwide and the solution has to be worldwide," he told Reuters in an interview ahead of the premiere. "It is a world thing, that`s why this distribution of this is so important. The thought that it will be seen around the world is very, very important."

Britain`s Prince Charles and his two sons William and Harry attended the world premiere of the Netflix television series 'Our Planet' on Thursday to underline the royal family`s support for action against climate change.

Britain`s Prince Charles and his two sons William and Harry attended the world premiere of the Netflix television series 'Our Planet' on Thursday to underline the royal family`s support for action against climate change. British naturalist David Attenborough, 92, who narrates the series, hosted the event at London`s Natural History Museum. Charles, who paid tribute to Attenborough`s work, made his first speech on the environment in 1968 and has long warned of the dangers of human damage to the natural world. "What I want to know is how can we possibly sacrifice our children`s and grandchildren`s entire future, let alone the future of all life on this miraculous planet by not doing what is required now," he said in a speech at the event. He said he hoped 'Our Planet' would educate hundreds of millions of people around the world about what action was required. Charles also said it was a source of great pride that both his sons had taken up the cause of conservation. The eight-part series, which showcases the natural world and the threats it faces, will be released on Friday. Produced by the makers of the award-winning 'Planet Earth' show, it takes viewers from glaciers to jungles, looking at how their animal inhabitants are challenged by changes in climate, surroundings and human actions. "Don`t be extravagant, don`t waste, do what you can to cut out unnecessary expenditure, don`t eat more than you need, don`t travel more than you need," Attenborough told Reuters at the premiere when asked what his message would be to the world. "Be responsible careful citizens of this planet which is our only home, and for the creatures that live in it." More than 600 crew members were involved in the four-year project, filming in 50 countries. Attenborough, who has helped raise awareness of plastic pollution in the sea, said he hoped the show`s message would resonate worldwide through the streaming service`s global reach. "The problem is worldwide and the solution has to be worldwide," he told Reuters in an interview ahead of the premiere. "It is a world thing, that`s why this distribution of this is so important. The thought that it will be seen around the world is very, very important."

Prince Charles and his sons William and Harry attend Netflix 'Our Planet' premiere

Prince Charles visited the site of a joint Cuban-British solar power project in the town of Artemisa west of Havana on Tuesday (March 26).

Charles stood next to Cuban Vice President Ramiro Valdes as he cut a symbolic ribbon at the renewable energy plant.

Andrew MacDonald, the CEO of Havana Energy said Charles' visit was "significant" to the U.K.-Cuba bilateral relationship, as well as for business relations between the two countries.

Prince Charles and Camilla's trip marks the first official trip by the British royal family to Cuba even as Britain's top ally the United States seeks to isolate the island nation.

Prince Charles visited the site of a joint Cuban-British solar power project in the town of Artemisa west of Havana on Tuesday (March 26). Charles stood next to Cuban Vice President Ramiro Valdes as he cut a symbolic ribbon at the renewable energy plant.

Prince Charles visited the site of a joint Cuban-British solar power project in the town of Artemisa west of Havana on Tuesday (March 26). Charles stood next to Cuban Vice President Ramiro Valdes as he cut a symbolic ribbon at the renewable energy plant. Andrew MacDonald, the CEO of Havana Energy said Charles' visit was "significant" to the U.K.-Cuba bilateral relationship, as well as for business relations between the two countries. Prince Charles and Camilla's trip marks the first official trip by the British royal family to Cuba even as Britain's top ally the United States seeks to isolate the island nation.

Prince Charles visits Cuban-British renewable energy venture

The charity founded by<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.wionews.com/entertainment/on-prince-charles-70th-birthday-the-new-family-portrait-speaks-of-familial-bliss-177326&amp;sa=U&amp;ved=0ahUKEwjw4Iy2qIbgAhXMuI8KHTYdBNgQFggFMAA&amp;client=internal-uds-cse&amp;cx=006054055338965708568:09spwrlibei&amp;usg=AOvVaw0Lw3PFFlm3ZDpnTSXLwtaF"> Prince Charles</a>, heir to the British throne, said it would no longer accept donations from Huawei, the latest blow to the Chinese telecoms company in its fight against global accusations of espionage.

Huawei, the world's biggest producer of telecoms equipment, is facing scrutiny in the West over its ties to the Chinese government and concern its equipment could be used by Beijing for spying. It has repeatedly denied the allegations.

But the move by the Prince's Trust, coming just one week after Oxford University also dropped <a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.wionews.com/world/will-pursue-extradition-of-huaweis-meng-wanzhou-confirms-us-justice-department-192267&amp;sa=U&amp;ved=0ahUKEwji49fEqIbgAhWIknAKHQ2_D0sQFggFMAA&amp;client=internal-uds-cse&amp;cx=006054055338965708568:09spwrlibei&amp;usg=AOvVaw0wELayai5KZN5ZKblcq1w0">Huawei</a> funding, shows how the tide is turning in Britain, where the company has played a central role for more than 10 years in building broadband and mobile networks.

"At present, we are not accepting new donations from Huawei in light of public concerns," the Prince's Trust said in a statement. "Future donations will continue to be reviewed by our Ethical Fundraising Committee."

The Prince's Trust, founded by the eldest son of Queen Elizabeth in 1976 to help disadvantaged young people in Britain, said it had received 490,000 pounds from Huawei since 2007.

"We regret that decisions of this sort are being taken as a result of ill-informed and unfounded discourse about Huawei," Huawei said in a statement.

The company is battling to defend itself in Western nations bent on shutting it out of their markets.

In the most serious move, Meng Wanzhou, its finance chief and daughter of Huawei founder Ren Zhengfei, was arrested in Canada on December 1 at the request of the United States over alleged violations of US sanctions on Iran.

She is currently under house arrest. China is demanding that she be freed.

Polish authorities earlier this month also arrested a Huawei executive on spying allegations, fuelling Western suspicion against Huawei.

The United States and allies including Australia have restricted Huawei from working on next-generation 5G mobile networks. Germany is debating whether to follow suit.

Britain had previously welcomed Huawei's involvement after BT, the leading mobile and fixed-line provider, started incorporating its equipment into networks in 2006, helping it to ramp up internet speeds.

John Browne, a former boss of oil giant BP and one of Britain's highest-profile businessmen, is the non-executive chairman of Huawei Technologies UK. The group worked with leading universities to further research and development.

However, British officials have lately followed the US in voicing concern.&nbsp;

In December, BT said it would remove Huawei equipment from the core of its existing 3G and 4G mobile operations and not use the Chinese company in central parts of the next 5G network.

The charity founded by Prince Charles, heir to the British throne, said it would no longer accept donations from Huawei, the latest blow to the Chinese telecoms company in its fight against global accusations of espionage.

The charity founded by Prince Charles, heir to the British throne, said it would no longer accept donations from Huawei, the latest blow to the Chinese telecoms company in its fight against global accusations of espionage. Huawei, the world's biggest producer of telecoms equipment, is facing scrutiny in the West over its ties to the Chinese government and concern its equipment could be used by Beijing for spying. It has repeatedly denied the allegations. But the move by the Prince's Trust, coming just one week after Oxford University also dropped Huawei funding, shows how the tide is turning in Britain, where the company has played a central role for more than 10 years in building broadband and mobile networks. "At present, we are not accepting new donations from Huawei in light of public concerns," the Prince's Trust said in a statement. "Future donations will continue to be reviewed by our Ethical Fundraising Committee." The Prince's Trust, founded by the eldest son of Queen Elizabeth in 1976 to help disadvantaged young people in Britain, said it had received 490,000 pounds from Huawei since 2007. "We regret that decisions of this sort are being taken as a result of ill-informed and unfounded discourse about Huawei," Huawei said in a statement. The company is battling to defend itself in Western nations bent on shutting it out of their markets. In the most serious move, Meng Wanzhou, its finance chief and daughter of Huawei founder Ren Zhengfei, was arrested in Canada on December 1 at the request of the United States over alleged violations of US sanctions on Iran. She is currently under house arrest. China is demanding that she be freed. Polish authorities earlier this month also arrested a Huawei executive on spying allegations, fuelling Western suspicion against Huawei. The United States and allies including Australia have restricted Huawei from working on next-generation 5G mobile networks. Germany is debating whether to follow suit. Britain had previously welcomed Huawei's involvement after BT, the leading mobile and fixed-line provider, started incorporating its equipment into networks in 2006, helping it to ramp up internet speeds. John Browne, a former boss of oil giant BP and one of Britain's highest-profile businessmen, is the non-executive chairman of Huawei Technologies UK. The group worked with leading universities to further research and development. However, British officials have lately followed the US in voicing concern. In December, BT said it would remove Huawei equipment from the core of its existing 3G and 4G mobile operations and not use the Chinese company in central parts of the next 5G network.

Now, Prince Charles charity to stop taking Huawei donations

As a part of his 70th birthday celebration, UK's Prince Charles posed for a series of family portrait along with family. The photo has him posing with his wife, Duchess Of Cornwall Camilla Parker, his two sons, Prince William and Prince Harry, their respective wives Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle, and his grandchildren and speak of all kinds of familial bond.&nbsp;

The two photos that have been released on official handle of the Clarence house, has the family posing in Clarence house gardens with both Charles and Camila seated with their grandkids- George and Charlotte while Kate, standing at the back with husband William, Harry and Meghan, is seen holding her third child Louis in her arms.&nbsp;

In one of the photos, the family seemed to be laughing at one of the inside jokes.&nbsp;

To mark his birthday, he will attend a special tea party heralding 70 inspirational people who also turned 70 this year, before heading to a private function for friends and family hosted by the queen.&nbsp;

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As Britain`s heir apparent, Charles has waited longer than any of his predecessors to become monarch and would be the oldest king in a lineage that dates back 1,000 years.&nbsp;

Charles has used his position to campaign on issues including climate change, architecture and farming, often raising prescient concerns about the environment, his supporters say.&nbsp;

"When my mama succeeded and became queen and my grandfather died so young, aged 57, I ended up becoming heir to the throne aged four," Charles said in a BBC documentary aired last week.

"You have to make of it what you feel is right - there`s nothing laid down so that`s what makes it so interesting, challenging and of course complicated."

However, critics have accused him of inappropriate interfering because British monarchs are bound by Britain`s unwritten constitution to stay out of politics.&nbsp;

In last week`s documentary, Charles said he would stop "meddling" in campaigns which he felt strongly about.&nbsp;

"I`m not that stupid," he said. "I do realise that it is a separate exercise being sovereign."&nbsp;

In the BBC film, William said he hoped his hard-working father would spend more time with his grandchildren.

"Now he`s reached his 70th year, it`s a perfect time to consolidate a little bit as most families would do; you are worried about having them around, making sure their health`s OK," he said. "He`s the fittest man I know but equally I want him to be fit so he`s 95 going on, so having more time with him at home would be lovely."

However, William acknowledged that Charles still believed he had much to achieve.

"He hasn`t even reached the point that his natural progression should do - ie being monarch - so he`s still got his job to do," he said.

(With agency inputs)

As a part of his 70th birthday celebration, UK's Prince Charles posed for a series of family portrait along with family. The photo has him posing with his wife, Duchess Of Cornwall Camilla Parker, his two sons, Prince William and Prince Harry, their respective wives Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle, and his grandchildren and speak of all kinds of familial bond.

As a part of his 70th birthday celebration, UK's Prince Charles posed for a series of family portrait along with family. The photo has him posing with his wife, Duchess Of Cornwall Camilla Parker, his two sons, Prince William and Prince Harry, their respective wives Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle, and his grandchildren and speak of all kinds of familial bond. The two photos that have been released on official handle of the Clarence house, has the family posing in Clarence house gardens with both Charles and Camila seated with their grandkids- George and Charlotte while Kate, standing at the back with husband William, Harry and Meghan, is seen holding her third child Louis in her arms. In one of the photos, the family seemed to be laughing at one of the inside jokes. To mark his birthday, he will attend a special tea party heralding 70 inspirational people who also turned 70 this year, before heading to a private function for friends and family hosted by the queen. Two new photographs of The Prince of Wales and his family have been released to celebrate HRH’s 70th birthday. The photos were taken by Chris Jackson in the garden of Clarence House. pic.twitter.com/A2LTJDTdvE — Clarence House (@ClarenceHouse) November 13, 2018 × 🎂 Wishing a very Happy 70th Birthday to The Prince of Wales! Two new photographs of The Prince of Wales and his family, taken by @ChrisJack_Getty in the garden of Clarence House, have been released to celebrate HRH’s 70th birthday. Visit @ClarenceHouse for more 📷 pic.twitter.com/nQwDOPGVkx — Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) November 13, 2018 × As Britain`s heir apparent, Charles has waited longer than any of his predecessors to become monarch and would be the oldest king in a lineage that dates back 1,000 years. Charles has used his position to campaign on issues including climate change, architecture and farming, often raising prescient concerns about the environment, his supporters say. "When my mama succeeded and became queen and my grandfather died so young, aged 57, I ended up becoming heir to the throne aged four," Charles said in a BBC documentary aired last week. "You have to make of it what you feel is right - there`s nothing laid down so that`s what makes it so interesting, challenging and of course complicated." However, critics have accused him of inappropriate interfering because British monarchs are bound by Britain`s unwritten constitution to stay out of politics. In last week`s documentary, Charles said he would stop "meddling" in campaigns which he felt strongly about. "I`m not that stupid," he said. "I do realise that it is a separate exercise being sovereign." In the BBC film, William said he hoped his hard-working father would spend more time with his grandchildren. "Now he`s reached his 70th year, it`s a perfect time to consolidate a little bit as most families would do; you are worried about having them around, making sure their health`s OK," he said. "He`s the fittest man I know but equally I want him to be fit so he`s 95 going on, so having more time with him at home would be lovely." However, William acknowledged that Charles still believed he had much to achieve. "He hasn`t even reached the point that his natural progression should do - ie being monarch - so he`s still got his job to do," he said. (With agency inputs)

On Prince Charles' 70th birthday, the new family portrait speaks of familial bliss

Britain`s Prince Charles said he will stop speaking out on issues he feels strongly about when he becomes king as he is "not that stupid". 
 
Speaking ahead of his 70th birthday next week, the son of 92-year-old Queen Elizabeth said that the role of a monarch was completely different to his current position as Prince of Wales. 
 
"The idea, somehow, that I`m going to go on in exactly the same way, if I have to succeed, is complete nonsense because the two - the two situations - are completely different," he told the BBC. 
 
Asked whether his public campaigning will continue, he said: "No, it won`t. I`m not that stupid." 
 
Britain has a constitutional monarchy, where the monarch has a formal role in the formation of governments but an obligation to remain neutral and no practical political power. 
 
Charles has been outspoken on topics such as the environment and social issues. In September Charles said in an interview with GQ magazine in September that "My problem is I find there are too many things that need doing or battling on behalf of." 
 
But he told the BBC that he would operate within "constitutional parameters" as king. 
 
"I do realise that it is a separate exercise being sovereign. So, of course, I understand entirely how that should operate," he said. 
 
But he defended his activism as heir to the throne, which includes founding the Prince`s Trust charity in 1976 to support vulnerable young people. 
 
He said: "If it`s meddling to worry about the inner cities as I did 40 years ago, then if that`s meddling I`m proud of it." 
 
Charles was four when his grandfather George VI died and his mother ascended to the throne at the age of 25.&nbsp; 
 
In that time, Charles has sometimes courted controversy of the kind that Elizabeth has sought to avoid. 
 
Beside his outspoken views, Charles faced intrigue around the acrimonious end to his marriage to first wife, Princess Diana, and hostility in some quarters to his second wife Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall. 
 
Camilla told the BBC that his drive to get things done spurred his activism.&nbsp;"He would like to save the world," she said.&nbsp; 
 
Charles` supporters say his causes - such as helping disadvantaged young people find work, inter-faith dialogue and campaigning against throwaway plastic - are often prescient. 
 
But other views, such as his support for complementary medicine, still attract scorn.&nbsp; 
 
In 2013, it was revealed he had held 36 meetings with government ministers over three years, while two years later, Britain`s top court ruled that dozens of his letters to ministers - dubbed the `black spider memos` because of his scrawled handwriting - could be released. 
 
Topics included rural housing, food in hospitals and the fate of the Patagonian Toothfish.&nbsp; 
 
His son, William, said that he would like Charles to spend more time with his grandchildren. 
 
"When he`s there, he`s brilliant," William said. "We need him there as much as possible."

Britain`s Prince Charles said he will stop speaking out on issues he feels strongly about when he becomes king as he is "not that stupid". Speaking ahead of his 70th birthday next week, the son of 92-year-old Queen Elizabeth said that the role of a monarch was completely different to his current position as Prince of Wales.

Britain`s Prince Charles said he will stop speaking out on issues he feels strongly about when he becomes king as he is "not that stupid". Speaking ahead of his 70th birthday next week, the son of 92-year-old Queen Elizabeth said that the role of a monarch was completely different to his current position as Prince of Wales. "The idea, somehow, that I`m going to go on in exactly the same way, if I have to succeed, is complete nonsense because the two - the two situations - are completely different," he told the BBC. Asked whether his public campaigning will continue, he said: "No, it won`t. I`m not that stupid." Britain has a constitutional monarchy, where the monarch has a formal role in the formation of governments but an obligation to remain neutral and no practical political power. Charles has been outspoken on topics such as the environment and social issues. In September Charles said in an interview with GQ magazine in September that "My problem is I find there are too many things that need doing or battling on behalf of." But he told the BBC that he would operate within "constitutional parameters" as king. "I do realise that it is a separate exercise being sovereign. So, of course, I understand entirely how that should operate," he said. But he defended his activism as heir to the throne, which includes founding the Prince`s Trust charity in 1976 to support vulnerable young people. He said: "If it`s meddling to worry about the inner cities as I did 40 years ago, then if that`s meddling I`m proud of it." Charles was four when his grandfather George VI died and his mother ascended to the throne at the age of 25. In that time, Charles has sometimes courted controversy of the kind that Elizabeth has sought to avoid. Beside his outspoken views, Charles faced intrigue around the acrimonious end to his marriage to first wife, Princess Diana, and hostility in some quarters to his second wife Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall. Camilla told the BBC that his drive to get things done spurred his activism. "He would like to save the world," she said. Charles` supporters say his causes - such as helping disadvantaged young people find work, inter-faith dialogue and campaigning against throwaway plastic - are often prescient. But other views, such as his support for complementary medicine, still attract scorn. In 2013, it was revealed he had held 36 meetings with government ministers over three years, while two years later, Britain`s top court ruled that dozens of his letters to ministers - dubbed the `black spider memos` because of his scrawled handwriting - could be released. Topics included rural housing, food in hospitals and the fate of the Patagonian Toothfish. His son, William, said that he would like Charles to spend more time with his grandchildren. "When he`s there, he`s brilliant," William said. "We need him there as much as possible."

Britain's Prince Charles assures he won't meddle when he is the king

'Rebel' Prince Charles could put monarchy at risk, author says

When Prince Charles, who turns 70 next week, becomes king on the death of his mother Queen Elizabeth, he will have waited longer than any of his predecessors to head a royal family that dates back 1,000 years.

Some monarchists fear, and Republicans hope, he will be a poor king. His admirers believe his wisdom, thoughtfulness and concerns for conservation and the environment will win him the public support he deserves.

Overshadowing it all is his late first wife, Princess Diana, the acrimonious end to their marriage, and the enduring hostility in some quarters to his second wife Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall.

"You are accused of being controversial just because you are trying to draw attention to things that aren't necessarily part of the conventional viewpoint," Charles said in an interview with GQ magazine in September.

"My problem is I find there are too many things that need doing or battling on behalf of."

Charles Philip Arthur George, Prince of Wales, Duke of Cornwall, Duke of Rothesay, Earl of Carrick, Baron of Renfrew, Earl of Chester, Lord of the Isles, and Prince and Great Steward of Scotland was born at Buckingham Palace on Nov. 14, 1948.

He was four when his grandfather George VI died and his mother ascended to the throne at the age of 25. The following year, Charles watched with his grandmother and aunt, the late Princess Margaret, as Elizabeth was crowned queen of 16 realms.

He despised his remote Scottish school, Gordonstoun, which his father also attended, but was the first royal heir to get a degree after studying at Cambridge University.

Charles was made Prince of Wales at a grand ceremony in 1969. But at 92 his mother remains in good health with no plans to abdicate, so his wait goes on.

For his critics, and even some monarchists who think he will bring disaster upon the House of Windsor, that is no bad thing.

"Frankly we're very lucky he hasn't been king, because whereas the queen has been the most exemplary monarch and has kept the monarchy much in people's esteem, I think Charles would undermine it," said Tom Bower, author of 'Rebel Prince', an unauthorised biography.

Such unflattering biographies portray Charles as an arrogant, weak man who enjoys the trappings of luxury - he has his own royal harpist - is intolerant of criticism, and is a devotee of oddball theories.

"HE'S COMPLICATED"

Charles' supporters say he is an easy quarry, with every action and utterance scrutinised by an often unsympathetic media.

"When you're in his very exposed public position, loyalty and disloyalty is a quite complex situation," said a former senior aide who worked with the prince for many years.

He said detractors simply chose to view Charles's characteristics in a bad light.

"There's a whole load of stuff that is just not true," the former aide, who spoke on condition of anonymity, told Reuters. "Bower's only spoken to people with a grievance."

So what is he really like?

"He's complicated. I've rarely met anyone so curious about the world as him and eager to know what's going on and why. More than anything, he's got this drive, he's phenomenally hard-working," the ex-aide said.

Simon Lewis, the Queen's communications secretary from 1998 to 2001, described Charles as full of enthusiasm, committed, with a "wicked sense of humour".

"If you are a public figure ... if you put your head above the parapet then you get criticism," Lewis told Reuters.

Friends and foes speak of his devotion to duty. The prince's working day starts at breakfast - he doesn't have lunch - and finishes near midnight, every day. The ex-aide said he got a work-related call from Charles on Christmas Day.

In private, Charles is passionate about arts, culture, theatre, literature, opera and pop - he's also a big fan of Leonard Cohen.

Happiest in his garden, he loves Shakespeare, paints watercolours and has written children's books. He can be fun but also short-tempered and demanding, the former aide said.

LIFE OF LUXURY?

Official figures show his recent overseas tours were the most expensive taken by the Royals.

"He's ... intent on a very, very hyper-luxurious way of life, flying by private jet, (using the) royal train," said Bower, whose says his book was based on interviews with 120 people, many of whom worked for the Royals.

Charles rejects such claims.

"Oh, don't believe all that crap," he told an Australian radio station in April when asked if it was true he travelled with his own toilet seat as Bower described.

But he can still put on a regal show: If he entertains, there is beautiful food, wine and service.

"He thinks that's right for the Prince of Wales and I think people would be disappointed if it wasn't," the ex-aide said.

INTERFERING

It is not just his lifestyle that attracts umbrage.

His campaigning for causes such as the environment and climate change has led to accusations he is interfering in matters that British royals should avoid.

However, Charles has said it would be "criminally negligent" not to use his position to help people and his role has allowed him to express strong views. That would be impossible for a monarch, who under Britain's unwritten constitution, must remain apolitical.

"There's a whole of lot of things I have tried to focus on over all these years that I felt needed attention, not everybody else did, but maybe now some years later they're beginning to realise that what I was trying to say was not quite as dotty as they thought," Charles said in an interview with younger son Harry in 2017.

His supporters say his causes - such as helping disadvantaged young people find work, and inter-faith dialogue - are often prescient and show concern for his fellow countrymen.

He acknowledges he has challenged orthodox views. He has long railed against a throwaway economic model that has polluted the world's oceans with plastic, now a mainstream concern.

But other views, such as his support for complementary medicine, still attract scorn.

In 2013, it was revealed he had held 36 meetings with government ministers over three years, while two years later, Britain's top court ruled that dozens of his letters to ministers - dubbed the 'black spider memos' because of his scrawled handwriting - could be released.

Topics included rural housing, food in hospitals and the fate of the Patagonian Toothfish.

DIANA

However, the issue that most fascinates the public remains Charles's divorce from Diana, her early death in a 1997 Paris car crash and his subsequent marriage in 2005 to Camilla. Some blame Camilla for the failure of his first marriage.

Opinion polls indicate Charles's standing has never fully recovered from damage suffered during the 1990s. A poll in January 2018 found 9 per cent picked Charles as among their favourite royals.

The same poll found 54 per cent had favourable opinions of the prince compared to 24 per cent unfavourable. His mother and sons William and Harry are viewed favourably by more than 80 per cent of Britons.

In a TV interview in 1995, Diana suggested Charles did not want to be king and was not cut out for such a "suffocating" role. Not so, say those who worked with him.

"Charles, the Prince Of Wales, is going to be the best-prepared monarch probably in history and I think he'll be a very good king," Lewis said.

Although Charles is loath to talk about becoming monarch, as it will mean the death of his mother, behind the scenes well-prepared plans for the occasion - codenamed Operation London Bridge - are ready.

Until then, his unique life as heir will go on.

"People rightly talk about the privilege and the money and the palaces and the Bentleys," the prince's former aide said. "It is a privilege, but it carries a great burden. I would never wish that life on anyone."

When Prince Charles, who turns 70 next week, becomes king on the death of his mother Queen Elizabeth, he will have waited longer than any of his predecessors to head a royal family that dates back 1,000 years.

When Prince Charles, who turns 70 next week, becomes king on the death of his mother Queen Elizabeth, he will have waited longer than any of his predecessors to head a royal family that dates back 1,000 years. Some monarchists fear, and Republicans hope, he will be a poor king. His admirers believe his wisdom, thoughtfulness and concerns for conservation and the environment will win him the public support he deserves. Overshadowing it all is his late first wife, Princess Diana, the acrimonious end to their marriage, and the enduring hostility in some quarters to his second wife Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall. "You are accused of being controversial just because you are trying to draw attention to things that aren't necessarily part of the conventional viewpoint," Charles said in an interview with GQ magazine in September. "My problem is I find there are too many things that need doing or battling on behalf of." Charles Philip Arthur George, Prince of Wales, Duke of Cornwall, Duke of Rothesay, Earl of Carrick, Baron of Renfrew, Earl of Chester, Lord of the Isles, and Prince and Great Steward of Scotland was born at Buckingham Palace on Nov. 14, 1948. He was four when his grandfather George VI died and his mother ascended to the throne at the age of 25. The following year, Charles watched with his grandmother and aunt, the late Princess Margaret, as Elizabeth was crowned queen of 16 realms. He despised his remote Scottish school, Gordonstoun, which his father also attended, but was the first royal heir to get a degree after studying at Cambridge University. Charles was made Prince of Wales at a grand ceremony in 1969. But at 92 his mother remains in good health with no plans to abdicate, so his wait goes on. For his critics, and even some monarchists who think he will bring disaster upon the House of Windsor, that is no bad thing. "Frankly we're very lucky he hasn't been king, because whereas the queen has been the most exemplary monarch and has kept the monarchy much in people's esteem, I think Charles would undermine it," said Tom Bower, author of 'Rebel Prince', an unauthorised biography. Such unflattering biographies portray Charles as an arrogant, weak man who enjoys the trappings of luxury - he has his own royal harpist - is intolerant of criticism, and is a devotee of oddball theories. "HE'S COMPLICATED" Charles' supporters say he is an easy quarry, with every action and utterance scrutinised by an often unsympathetic media. "When you're in his very exposed public position, loyalty and disloyalty is a quite complex situation," said a former senior aide who worked with the prince for many years. He said detractors simply chose to view Charles's characteristics in a bad light. "There's a whole load of stuff that is just not true," the former aide, who spoke on condition of anonymity, told Reuters. "Bower's only spoken to people with a grievance." So what is he really like? "He's complicated. I've rarely met anyone so curious about the world as him and eager to know what's going on and why. More than anything, he's got this drive, he's phenomenally hard-working," the ex-aide said. Simon Lewis, the Queen's communications secretary from 1998 to 2001, described Charles as full of enthusiasm, committed, with a "wicked sense of humour". "If you are a public figure ... if you put your head above the parapet then you get criticism," Lewis told Reuters. Friends and foes speak of his devotion to duty. The prince's working day starts at breakfast - he doesn't have lunch - and finishes near midnight, every day. The ex-aide said he got a work-related call from Charles on Christmas Day. In private, Charles is passionate about arts, culture, theatre, literature, opera and pop - he's also a big fan of Leonard Cohen. Happiest in his garden, he loves Shakespeare, paints watercolours and has written children's books. He can be fun but also short-tempered and demanding, the former aide said. LIFE OF LUXURY? Official figures show his recent overseas tours were the most expensive taken by the Royals. "He's ... intent on a very, very hyper-luxurious way of life, flying by private jet, (using the) royal train," said Bower, whose says his book was based on interviews with 120 people, many of whom worked for the Royals. Charles rejects such claims. "Oh, don't believe all that crap," he told an Australian radio station in April when asked if it was true he travelled with his own toilet seat as Bower described. But he can still put on a regal show: If he entertains, there is beautiful food, wine and service. "He thinks that's right for the Prince of Wales and I think people would be disappointed if it wasn't," the ex-aide said. INTERFERING It is not just his lifestyle that attracts umbrage. His campaigning for causes such as the environment and climate change has led to accusations he is interfering in matters that British royals should avoid. However, Charles has said it would be "criminally negligent" not to use his position to help people and his role has allowed him to express strong views. That would be impossible for a monarch, who under Britain's unwritten constitution, must remain apolitical. "There's a whole of lot of things I have tried to focus on over all these years that I felt needed attention, not everybody else did, but maybe now some years later they're beginning to realise that what I was trying to say was not quite as dotty as they thought," Charles said in an interview with younger son Harry in 2017. His supporters say his causes - such as helping disadvantaged young people find work, and inter-faith dialogue - are often prescient and show concern for his fellow countrymen. He acknowledges he has challenged orthodox views. He has long railed against a throwaway economic model that has polluted the world's oceans with plastic, now a mainstream concern. But other views, such as his support for complementary medicine, still attract scorn. In 2013, it was revealed he had held 36 meetings with government ministers over three years, while two years later, Britain's top court ruled that dozens of his letters to ministers - dubbed the 'black spider memos' because of his scrawled handwriting - could be released. Topics included rural housing, food in hospitals and the fate of the Patagonian Toothfish. DIANA However, the issue that most fascinates the public remains Charles's divorce from Diana, her early death in a 1997 Paris car crash and his subsequent marriage in 2005 to Camilla. Some blame Camilla for the failure of his first marriage. Opinion polls indicate Charles's standing has never fully recovered from damage suffered during the 1990s. A poll in January 2018 found 9 per cent picked Charles as among their favourite royals. The same poll found 54 per cent had favourable opinions of the prince compared to 24 per cent unfavourable. His mother and sons William and Harry are viewed favourably by more than 80 per cent of Britons. In a TV interview in 1995, Diana suggested Charles did not want to be king and was not cut out for such a "suffocating" role. Not so, say those who worked with him. "Charles, the Prince Of Wales, is going to be the best-prepared monarch probably in history and I think he'll be a very good king," Lewis said. Although Charles is loath to talk about becoming monarch, as it will mean the death of his mother, behind the scenes well-prepared plans for the occasion - codenamed Operation London Bridge - are ready. Until then, his unique life as heir will go on. "People rightly talk about the privilege and the money and the palaces and the Bentleys," the prince's former aide said. "It is a privilege, but it carries a great burden. I would never wish that life on anyone."

The man who would be king, eventually: Prince Charles turns 70

With less than 24 hours left for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to marry, the groom's father Prince Charles has agreed to walk his future daughter-in-law down the aisle. On Monday, Markle's father pulled out citing health reasons.&nbsp; 
 
Meghan reportedly had requested Prince Charles to walk her down the aisle and he agreed, informed sources at the Kengistong Palace.&nbsp; 
 
"Meghan Markle has asked His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales to accompany her down the aisle of the Quire of St George`s Chapel on her Wedding Day," Harry`s office Kensington Palace said in a statement.&nbsp; 
"The Prince of Wales is pleased to be able to welcome Ms Markle to The Royal Family in this way," the palace said.&nbsp; 
 
Her father, Thomas, pulled out of the wedding and was reported to have undergone heart surgery this week in a family drama that was played out under the glare of global media attention. Markle said in a statement on Thursday she was sad he could not make it.

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Markle's mother is due to take tea with Britain`s Queen Elizabeth, Harry`s grandmother, on the eve of the sumptuous wedding that will be watched by millions across the world.&nbsp;

Outside the ancient stone walls of Windsor Castle, home to the English royal family for nearly 1,000 years, well-wishers mingled with tourists and swarms of television crews under swathes of British and American flags. 
Harry will marry Markle, a star of the TV drama "Suits", in Windsor Castle`s 15th-century St George`s Chapel at a ceremony that begins at about 1100 GMT on Saturday.&nbsp; 
 
The newly weds will then be driven around Windsor in a horse-drawn carriage. 
 
Markle`s African-American mother, Doria Ragland, was due to meet the 92-year-old monarch on Friday after the yoga instructor charmed her daughter`s future father-in-law when they met on Wednesday, a source close to the royal family said. 
 
After the schism of Brexit divided the United Kingdom and triggered a wave of doubt about its future place in the world, the glittering union of one of the most popular royals and an elegant U.S. divorcee may offer some distraction. 
 
The British remain broadly supportive of the monarchy albeit with a sense of mild irony about the pomp and pageantry that accompanies it, though many have deep respect for the current monarch, Elizabeth, after her decades of dutiful service.&nbsp; 
 
For some black Britons, the prospect of a mixed-race royal princess has increased interest in the monarchy, which has so far been all white. A black American bishop is to give the address at the wedding. 
 
But for some other Britons, the event has as much relevance as the union of two distant superstars. Many will not even bother to watch the wedding despite massive media interest. 
 
After the hour-long ceremony, the couple will take part in a procession through the town`s ancient streets on a 19th century Ascot Landau carriage pulled by four Windsor Grey horses. 
 
Police are expecting more than 100,000 people to throng the streets outside the castle, the queen`s home west of London and the oldest and largest inhabited fortress in the world, and have said there would be tight security for the event. 
 
Harry, 33, the younger son of the late Princess Diana, has always been a popular member of the royal family. 
 
A cheeky child who stuck his tongue out at photographers, he left a lasting memory in the minds of many when aged just 12, he walked solemnly behind his mother`s coffin as her funeral cortege made its way through London after her death in a car crash in 1997.

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Meghan reportedly had requested Prince Charles to walk her down the aisle and he has agreed.

With less than 24 hours left for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to marry, the groom's father Prince Charles has agreed to walk his future daughter-in-law down the aisle. On Monday, Markle's father pulled out citing health reasons. Meghan reportedly had requested Prince Charles to walk her down the aisle and he agreed, informed sources at the Kengistong Palace. "Meghan Markle has asked His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales to accompany her down the aisle of the Quire of St George`s Chapel on her Wedding Day," Harry`s office Kensington Palace said in a statement. "The Prince of Wales is pleased to be able to welcome Ms Markle to The Royal Family in this way," the palace said. Her father, Thomas, pulled out of the wedding and was reported to have undergone heart surgery this week in a family drama that was played out under the glare of global media attention. Markle said in a statement on Thursday she was sad he could not make it. An update on the #RoyalWedding: pic.twitter.com/wfJ6ZFyzHi — Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) May 18, 2018 × Markle's mother is due to take tea with Britain`s Queen Elizabeth, Harry`s grandmother, on the eve of the sumptuous wedding that will be watched by millions across the world. Outside the ancient stone walls of Windsor Castle, home to the English royal family for nearly 1,000 years, well-wishers mingled with tourists and swarms of television crews under swathes of British and American flags. Harry will marry Markle, a star of the TV drama "Suits", in Windsor Castle`s 15th-century St George`s Chapel at a ceremony that begins at about 1100 GMT on Saturday. The newly weds will then be driven around Windsor in a horse-drawn carriage. Markle`s African-American mother, Doria Ragland, was due to meet the 92-year-old monarch on Friday after the yoga instructor charmed her daughter`s future father-in-law when they met on Wednesday, a source close to the royal family said. After the schism of Brexit divided the United Kingdom and triggered a wave of doubt about its future place in the world, the glittering union of one of the most popular royals and an elegant U.S. divorcee may offer some distraction. The British remain broadly supportive of the monarchy albeit with a sense of mild irony about the pomp and pageantry that accompanies it, though many have deep respect for the current monarch, Elizabeth, after her decades of dutiful service. For some black Britons, the prospect of a mixed-race royal princess has increased interest in the monarchy, which has so far been all white. A black American bishop is to give the address at the wedding. But for some other Britons, the event has as much relevance as the union of two distant superstars. Many will not even bother to watch the wedding despite massive media interest. After the hour-long ceremony, the couple will take part in a procession through the town`s ancient streets on a 19th century Ascot Landau carriage pulled by four Windsor Grey horses. Police are expecting more than 100,000 people to throng the streets outside the castle, the queen`s home west of London and the oldest and largest inhabited fortress in the world, and have said there would be tight security for the event. Harry, 33, the younger son of the late Princess Diana, has always been a popular member of the royal family. A cheeky child who stuck his tongue out at photographers, he left a lasting memory in the minds of many when aged just 12, he walked solemnly behind his mother`s coffin as her funeral cortege made its way through London after her death in a car crash in 1997. (With inputs from Reuters)

Prince Charles to walk Meghan Markle down the aisle

Prince Charles, 69, has been <a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/succession-debate-britains-queen-elizabeth-backs-son-charles-to-take-on-commonwealth-role-131456">approved as the head of Commonwealth</a> at a meeting of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting(CHOGM) at Windsor, a British TV channel reported on Friday.

On Thursday, Britan's queen Elizabeth II, 92, had said in a speech before Commonwealth leaders that she wanted her son Charles to carry on the work started by her father in 1949

“It is my sincere wish that the Commonwealth will continue to offer stability and continuity for future generations and will decide that one day the Prince of Wales should carry on the important work started by my father in 1949,” the Queen had said at the opening of the CHOGM at Buckingham Palace.

Last week Britain's opposition party had suggested that the position should be rotated by member states. The CHOGM currently a 53-member country grouping.

The role of the head of Commonwealth is not a hereditary position, Queen Elizabeth has been the head of the group since 1952 ever since she was crowned queen of Britain.

Britain's Sky News reported on Friday that the heads of Commonwealth currently in London have approved the queen's wish.

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Queen Elizabeth has been the head of the group since 1952 ever since she was crowned queen of Britain.

Prince Charles, 69, has been approved as the head of Commonwealth at a meeting of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting(CHOGM) at Windsor, a British TV channel reported on Friday. On Thursday, Britan's queen Elizabeth II, 92, had said in a speech before Commonwealth leaders that she wanted her son Charles to carry on the work started by her father in 1949 “It is my sincere wish that the Commonwealth will continue to offer stability and continuity for future generations and will decide that one day the Prince of Wales should carry on the important work started by my father in 1949,” the Queen had said at the opening of the CHOGM at Buckingham Palace. Last week Britain's opposition party had suggested that the position should be rotated by member states. The CHOGM currently a 53-member country grouping. The role of the head of Commonwealth is not a hereditary position, Queen Elizabeth has been the head of the group since 1952 ever since she was crowned queen of Britain. Britain's Sky News reported on Friday that the heads of Commonwealth currently in London have approved the queen's wish.

Prince Charles to succeed queen Elizabeth II as head of Commonwealth: Report

As PM Modi met several leaders <a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/britain-opens-chogm-as-pm-theresa-may-warns-of-global-challenges-131442">at CHOGM, the ministry of </a>external affairs said there was no meeting planned with Pakistan PM Abbasi.

"No meeting with Pakistani Prime Minister took place. There is no plan to have any meeting with him," the Ministry of External Affairs said.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/photos/pics:-modi-meets-neighbours,-friends-at-chogm--131480#photo-131477">In Pics: PM Modi meets a friendly&nbsp;</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/photos/pics:-modi-meets-neighbours,-friends-at-chogm--131480#photo-131477">neighbour</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/photos/pics:-modi-meets-neighbours,-friends-at-chogm--131480#photo-131477">, friends at CHOGM</a>

Expanding on India's gain at CHOGM, an Indian government spokesman said the overall objective of PM's participation signalled stepped up engagement with Commonwealth countries and "India's desire to focus on development of Commonwealth countries."

Prime Minister Modi had a series of meeting with leaders of Commonwealth countries including Seychelles President Danny Faure and his Mauritius counterpart Pravind Kumar Jugnauth on the sidelines of CHOGM.

Prime Minister Modi met his Mauritius counterpart Jugnauth and talked about cooperation in trade and investment, maritime cooperation and people-to-people ties, the foreign ministry said.

Modi also interacted with President of Kiribati, Taneti Maamau, and Prime Minister of Antigua & Barbuda, Gaston Browne.

The Indian prime minister later met &nbsp;Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull and Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina.

However, PM Modi's meeting with Pak PM Abbasi did not take place even as several reports suggested the Indian prime minister may break protocol to meet his Pakistani counterpart.

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Prime Minister Modi had a series of meeting with leaders of Commonwealth countries

As PM Modi met several leaders at CHOGM, the ministry of external affairs said there was no meeting planned with Pakistan PM Abbasi. "No meeting with Pakistani Prime Minister took place. There is no plan to have any meeting with him," the Ministry of External Affairs said. In Pics: PM Modi meets a friendly neighbour, friends at CHOGM Expanding on India's gain at CHOGM, an Indian government spokesman said the overall objective of PM's participation signalled stepped up engagement with Commonwealth countries and "India's desire to focus on development of Commonwealth countries." Prime Minister Modi had a series of meeting with leaders of Commonwealth countries including Seychelles President Danny Faure and his Mauritius counterpart Pravind Kumar Jugnauth on the sidelines of CHOGM. Prime Minister Modi met his Mauritius counterpart Jugnauth and talked about cooperation in trade and investment, maritime cooperation and people-to-people ties, the foreign ministry said. Modi also interacted with President of Kiribati, Taneti Maamau, and Prime Minister of Antigua & Barbuda, Gaston Browne. The Indian prime minister later met Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull and Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina. However, PM Modi's meeting with Pak PM Abbasi did not take place even as several reports suggested the Indian prime minister may break protocol to meet his Pakistani counterpart.

PM Modi not to meet Pak PM Abbasi at CHOGM: External Affairs Ministry

In a move which is certain to fuel the succession debate, <a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/britain-opens-chogm-as-pm-theresa-may-warns-of-global-challenges-131442">Britain's </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/britain-opens-chogm-as-pm-theresa-may-warns-of-global-challenges-131442">queen</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/britain-opens-chogm-as-pm-theresa-may-warns-of-global-challenges-131442"> Elizabeth II, 92, </a>said today that she hopes Prince Charles, 69, will carry on the work in the Commonwealth started by her father in 1949.

The queen has been the head of Commonwealth since 1952. The Commonwealth evolved after the end of the British Empire in the 1940 and 50s as several nations in Asia and Africa gained independence from Britain.

The role of leadership of the Commonwealth was at the centre of debate ahead of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting(CHOGM). The position of the head of the Commonwealth is not hereditery in nature.

“It is my sincere wish that the Commonwealth will continue to offer stability and continuity for future generations and will decide that one day the Prince of Wales should carry on the important work started by my father in 1949,” the Queen said at the opening of the CHOGM at Buckingham Palace today.

Britain's opposition party had suggested it should be rotated around by members. The CHOGM currently has 53 member countries.

In his opening remarks, Prince Charles said: "For my part, the Commonwealth has been a fundamental feature of my life for as long as I can remember, beginning with my first visit to Malta when I was just 5 years old."

Earlier, the heads of Commonwealth received a 53-gun salute as London hosted the event for the first time in 20 years.

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The queen has been the head of Commonwealth since 1952

In a move which is certain to fuel the succession debate, Britain's queen Elizabeth II, 92, said today that she hopes Prince Charles, 69, will carry on the work in the Commonwealth started by her father in 1949. The queen has been the head of Commonwealth since 1952. The Commonwealth evolved after the end of the British Empire in the 1940 and 50s as several nations in Asia and Africa gained independence from Britain. The role of leadership of the Commonwealth was at the centre of debate ahead of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting(CHOGM). The position of the head of the Commonwealth is not hereditery in nature. “It is my sincere wish that the Commonwealth will continue to offer stability and continuity for future generations and will decide that one day the Prince of Wales should carry on the important work started by my father in 1949,” the Queen said at the opening of the CHOGM at Buckingham Palace today. Britain's opposition party had suggested it should be rotated around by members. The CHOGM currently has 53 member countries. In his opening remarks, Prince Charles said: "For my part, the Commonwealth has been a fundamental feature of my life for as long as I can remember, beginning with my first visit to Malta when I was just 5 years old." Earlier, the heads of Commonwealth received a 53-gun salute as London hosted the event for the first time in 20 years.

Succession debate? Britain's Queen Elizabeth II backs son Charles to take on Commonwealth role

Speaking at the first Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting(CHOGM), British PM Theresa May today spoke of "global challenges" which included climate change and cyber attacks.

Earlier in the day, Britain's queen Elizabeth II at the Buckingham Palace said: "I will decide that one day the Prince of Wales should carry on the important work started by my father in 1949 by continuing to treasure and reinvigorate our associations and activities."

The meeting is being attended by heads of 53 Commonwealth countries including Prime Minister Modi is widely seen as an attempt by Britain and its former colonies to reconnect with each other to develop trade and deepen diplomatic and defence&nbsp;ties.

"It is my sincere wish that the Commonwealth will continue to offer stability and continuity for future generations," queen Elizabeth II said.

The meeting is taking place in London for the first time in 20 years. India had earlier skipped three CHOGM meetings, however, this time PM Modi decided to attend it himself in order to broaden India's strategic ties with the rest of the Commonwealth countries which is one of the biggest global groupings in the world.

Prince Charles, 69, made an informal pitch for the role in his remarks at the event in Buckingham Palace: "For my part, the Commonwealth has been a fundamental feature of my life for as long as I can remember."

The meeting is being attended by heads of 53 Commonwealth countries including Prime Minister Modi

Speaking at the first Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting(CHOGM), British PM Theresa May today spoke of "global challenges" which included climate change and cyber attacks. Earlier in the day, Britain's queen Elizabeth II at the Buckingham Palace said: "I will decide that one day the Prince of Wales should carry on the important work started by my father in 1949 by continuing to treasure and reinvigorate our associations and activities." The meeting is being attended by heads of 53 Commonwealth countries including Prime Minister Modi is widely seen as an attempt by Britain and its former colonies to reconnect with each other to develop trade and deepen diplomatic and defence ties. "It is my sincere wish that the Commonwealth will continue to offer stability and continuity for future generations," queen Elizabeth II said. The meeting is taking place in London for the first time in 20 years. India had earlier skipped three CHOGM meetings, however, this time PM Modi decided to attend it himself in order to broaden India's strategic ties with the rest of the Commonwealth countries which is one of the biggest global groupings in the world. Prince Charles, 69, made an informal pitch for the role in his remarks at the event in Buckingham Palace: "For my part, the Commonwealth has been a fundamental feature of my life for as long as I can remember."

Watch: Britain opens CHOGM as PM Theresa May warns of 'global challenges'

PM Modi addressed the Indian community at Central Hall Westminster in a freewheeling chat with Prasoon Joshi asserting that India knows how to hit back at terror.

The Indian prime minister arrived at the Westminister Hall amid loud cheer from the Indian diaspora.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/live-pm-modi-set-to-speak-at-central-hall-westminster-131249">Read the full text of Modi's address at Central Hall Westminster</a>

During his chat with Prasoon Joshi, Modi said:"When someone has put a terror export factory in place and makes attempts to attack us from the back, Modi knows how to answer in the same language," adding, "the surgical strikes were a 100 per cent success," referring to the strikes carried out by the Indian army across the LoC in 2016.

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"We never hid surgical strikes, we replied to Pakistan in its on language," PM Modi said while replying to a question.

Speaking about his journey in politics, the PM said,"I am a go-getter, and I am proud of it."

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"Chalta hai attitude has gone," Modi told the gathering at Westminster Hall, adding that earlier India was happy with incremental change.

"In India, tea seller can become PM, Modi said, as the crowd cheered, while adding that tea seller becoming PM is proof of democracy.

"Everyday I get up with a sense of purpose, India rightfully expects a lot from me, he said amid a sea of Indians at the famed Westminster hall in London.

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The Indian prime minister had a busy day in London on Tuesday, meeting the British Prime Minister Theresa May and Prince Charles including Queen Elizabeth at Buckingham Palace.

PM Modi addressed the Indian community at Central Hall Westminster in a freewheeling chat with Prasoon Joshi asserting that India knows how to hit back at terror. The Indian prime minister arrived at the Westminister Hall amid loud cheer from the Indian diaspora. Read the full text of Modi's address at Central Hall Westminster During his chat with Prasoon Joshi, Modi said:"When someone has put a terror export factory in place and makes attempts to attack us from the back, Modi knows how to answer in the same language," adding, "the surgical strikes were a 100 per cent success," referring to the strikes carried out by the Indian army across the LoC in 2016. I do not need to read books to understand poverty. I have lived in poverty, I know what it is to be poor and belong to the backward sections of society. I want to work for the poor, the marginalised and the downtrodden: PM Modi #BharatKiBaatSabkeSaath pic.twitter.com/axtcWOmPKF — ANI (@ANI) April 18, 2018 × "We never hid surgical strikes, we replied to Pakistan in its on language," PM Modi said while replying to a question. Speaking about his journey in politics, the PM said,"I am a go-getter, and I am proud of it." #WATCH: PM Modi talks about #SurgicalStrikes, says, 'When someone has put a terror export factory in place & makes attempts to attack us from the back, Modi knows how to answer in the same language.' Crowd raises 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai' slogans. #BharatKiBaatSabkeSaath #London pic.twitter.com/nLUQDY3sKQ — ANI (@ANI) April 18, 2018 × "Chalta hai attitude has gone," Modi told the gathering at Westminster Hall, adding that earlier India was happy with incremental change. "In India, tea seller can become PM, Modi said, as the crowd cheered, while adding that tea seller becoming PM is proof of democracy. "Everyday I get up with a sense of purpose, India rightfully expects a lot from me, he said amid a sea of Indians at the famed Westminster hall in London. Impatience is not a bad thing. If a person has a cycle, person then aspires for a scooter. If a person has a scooter, person aspires for a car. It is nature to aspire. India is getting increasingly aspirational: PM in London #BharatKiBaatSabkeSaath pic.twitter.com/cB3Hpsgwqa — ANI (@ANI) April 18, 2018 ×

'We never hid surgical strikes, it was 100 per cent successful,' says PM Modi at Central Hall Westminster

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi was today welcomed by Britain's Prince Charles at an exhibition organised to celebrate India's role in the history of science and technology.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his first leg of four-day-long UK visit, is all set to address UK's Indian community from London's Central Hall Westminster. Modi's address will be globally telecast while in attendance there will be around 1500 people from the diaspora at the invite-only event.

The invitees for the 'Bharat Ki Baat, Sabke Saath', event were selected by lottery from the registrations received on the website created for the event.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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Prime Minister last such address was in November 2015 at Wembley stadium that saw around 30,000 people from the community in attendance.&nbsp;

The Prime Minister paid floral tributes at the bust of Basaveshwara (12th-century Lingayat philosopher) at Albert Embankment Gardens a short while ago.&nbsp;

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Prime Minister Modi's first day in the UK kicked off with a quick meeting with British Prime Minister Theresa May. Both the leaders discussed a host of issues over breakfast.&nbsp;

"It is a matter of happiness for me that I will get to interact with people here on the birth anniversary of Lord Basaveshwara," PM Modi said during his meeting with the British PM Theresa May.

"I hope we can work together for the people of both India and UK," Theresa May told the PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi also visited the Science Museum in London where he was welcomed by Prince Charles.&nbsp;

Prince Charles welcomed and greeted PM Modi and explored a science and innovation exhibition set up at the museum.

The event, hosted by Prince Charles, will also include the launch of a new Ayurvedic Centre of Excellence.

Modi interacted with&nbsp;Indian-origin and other scientists and innovators based in the UK.&nbsp;

Modi's first leg of UK visit is packed with meetings and engagements. Later today, the PM will meet Queen Elizabeth at the Buckingham Palace and will also deliver a live address. He will attend the CEO's summit along with numerous tours planned for the rest of the day.&nbsp;

The Prime Minister paid floral tributes at the bust of Basaveshwara (12th-century Lingayat philosopher) at Albert Embankment Gardens a short while ago

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his first leg of four-day-long UK visit, is all set to address UK's Indian community from London's Central Hall Westminster. Modi's address will be globally telecast while in attendance there will be around 1500 people from the diaspora at the invite-only event. The invitees for the 'Bharat Ki Baat, Sabke Saath', event were selected by lottery from the registrations received on the website created for the event. London: People from Indian diaspora gather at Parliament Square to welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi. pic.twitter.com/az3zYdfagC — ANI (@ANI) April 18, 2018 × Prime Minister last such address was in November 2015 at Wembley stadium that saw around 30,000 people from the community in attendance. The Prime Minister paid floral tributes at the bust of Basaveshwara (12th-century Lingayat philosopher) at Albert Embankment Gardens a short while ago. London: Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid floral tributes at the bust of Basaveshwara (12th-century Lingayat philosopher) at Albert Embankment Gardens. pic.twitter.com/Z9SJLRsuE7 — ANI (@ANI) April 18, 2018 × Prime Minister Modi's first day in the UK kicked off with a quick meeting with British Prime Minister Theresa May. Both the leaders discussed a host of issues over breakfast. "It is a matter of happiness for me that I will get to interact with people here on the birth anniversary of Lord Basaveshwara," PM Modi said during his meeting with the British PM Theresa May. "I hope we can work together for the people of both India and UK," Theresa May told the PM Prime Minister Narendra Modi also visited the Science Museum in London where he was welcomed by Prince Charles. Prince Charles welcomed and greeted PM Modi and explored a science and innovation exhibition set up at the museum. The event, hosted by Prince Charles, will also include the launch of a new Ayurvedic Centre of Excellence. Modi interacted with Indian-origin and other scientists and innovators based in the UK. Modi's first leg of UK visit is packed with meetings and engagements. Later today, the PM will meet Queen Elizabeth at the Buckingham Palace and will also deliver a live address. He will attend the CEO's summit along with numerous tours planned for the rest of the day.

Modi in UK: PM to address Indian diaspora at Westminster Square

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was today welcomed by Britain's Prince Charles at an exhibition organised to celebrate India's role in the history of science and technology.

"Prime Minister Modi and Prince Charles visited the exhibition on 5,000 years of Science and Technology in India," tweeted Raveesh Kumar, Official Spokesperson at the Ministry of External Affairs.

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Interacting with people who act as a bridge to strengthen people-to-people relationship between two countries. PM <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@narendramodi</a> and HRH Prince Charles <a href="https://twitter.com/ClarenceHouse?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ClarenceHouse</a> visited Living Bridge Themed Reception at the Science Museum. A Yoga Centre of Excellence was also inaugurated. <a href="https://t.co/UpvPFMnbNK">pic.twitter.com/UpvPFMnbNK</a>
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The exhibition, hosted by the Prince of Wales, celebrated India's role in the history of science and technology by exploring its contributions to subjects including space exploration and engineering, according to the official Twitter handle of Clarence House, the royal residence in London.

The Prince of Wales and Modi also watched a performance by the Akademi South Asian dance group.

Modi visited the Science Museum in London to explore the '5,000 Years of Science and Innovation' exhibition and interact with Indian-origin and other scientists and innovators based in the UK.

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Later in the day, Modi will interact with Indian-origin and other scientists and innovators based in the UK.&nbsp;

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Modi's first leg of UK visit is packed with meetings and engagements. Later today, the PM will meet Queen Elizabeth at the Buckingham Palace and will also deliver a live address. He will attend the CEO's summit along with numerous tours planned for the rest of the day.&nbsp;

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Earlier today, <a href="http://cmsuat.wionews.com/world/pm-modi-theresa-may-meet-for-breakfast-talk-trade-and-climate-change-131171">Modi met British Prime Minister Theresa May</a> at her official residence in 10 Downing Street.

The UK PM was quick to greet the Indian prime minister, "very welcome to London, Prime Minister," she said.

The two leaders held a breakfast meeting while discussing a wide range of issues of mutual interest.

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"It is a matter of happiness for me that I will get to interact with people here on the birth anniversary of Lord Basaveshwara," PM Modi said during his meeting with the British PM Theresa May.

"I'm confident that new energy will be added to our ties after today's meeting. I'm happy that UK will be part of International solar alliance," PM Modi told the UK minister.

"I believe this is not only a fight against climate change but our responsibility for future generations," Modi said.

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Tomorrow, PM Modi will partake in the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting.&nbsp;

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in the UK today for a four-day visit of bilateral engagements as well as multilateral discussions as part of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM). UK Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson received Modi at the Heathrow airport here.

Modi's visit will have a particular focus on the India-UK technological partnership as well as an enhanced role in the Commonwealth.

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Earlier today, Modi met British Prime Minister Theresa May at her official residence in 10 Downing Street

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was today welcomed by Britain's Prince Charles at an exhibition organised to celebrate India's role in the history of science and technology. "Prime Minister Modi and Prince Charles visited the exhibition on 5,000 years of Science and Technology in India," tweeted Raveesh Kumar, Official Spokesperson at the Ministry of External Affairs. Interacting with people who act as a bridge to strengthen people-to-people relationship between two countries. PM @narendramodi and HRH Prince Charles @ClarenceHouse visited Living Bridge Themed Reception at the Science Museum. A Yoga Centre of Excellence was also inaugurated. pic.twitter.com/UpvPFMnbNK — Raveesh Kumar (@MEAIndia) April 18, 2018 × The exhibition, hosted by the Prince of Wales, celebrated India's role in the history of science and technology by exploring its contributions to subjects including space exploration and engineering, according to the official Twitter handle of Clarence House, the royal residence in London. The Prince of Wales and Modi also watched a performance by the Akademi South Asian dance group. Modi visited the Science Museum in London to explore the '5,000 Years of Science and Innovation' exhibition and interact with Indian-origin and other scientists and innovators based in the UK. PM @narendramodi welcomed by HRH Prince Charles at the Science Museum in London. PM and Prince Charles @ClarenceHouse visited the Exhibition on 5000 years of Science and Technology in India. pic.twitter.com/xLy7sVHcnq — Raveesh Kumar (@MEAIndia) April 18, 2018 × Later in the day, Modi will interact with Indian-origin and other scientists and innovators based in the UK. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Prince Charles at exhibition on '5000 Years of Science and Innovation' in London. pic.twitter.com/iXHYBj4dnJ — ANI (@ANI) April 18, 2018 × Modi's first leg of UK visit is packed with meetings and engagements. Later today, the PM will meet Queen Elizabeth at the Buckingham Palace and will also deliver a live address. He will attend the CEO's summit along with numerous tours planned for the rest of the day. The Prince and @narendramodi watch a performance by the Akademi South Asian dance group at the @sciencemuseum.#CHOGM2018 pic.twitter.com/bgtBlIqeMP — Clarence House (@ClarenceHouse) April 18, 2018 × Earlier today, Modi met British Prime Minister Theresa May at her official residence in 10 Downing Street. The UK PM was quick to greet the Indian prime minister, "very welcome to London, Prime Minister," she said. The two leaders held a breakfast meeting while discussing a wide range of issues of mutual interest. It is a matter of happiness for me that I will get to interact with people here on the birth anniversary of Lord Basaveshwara: PM Modi in meeting with British PM Theresa May in London pic.twitter.com/4Dn0wCI9fW — ANI (@ANI) April 18, 2018 × "It is a matter of happiness for me that I will get to interact with people here on the birth anniversary of Lord Basaveshwara," PM Modi said during his meeting with the British PM Theresa May. "I'm confident that new energy will be added to our ties after today's meeting. I'm happy that UK will be part of International solar alliance," PM Modi told the UK minister. "I believe this is not only a fight against climate change but our responsibility for future generations," Modi said. "I hope we can work together for the people of both India and UK," Theresa May told the PM Tomorrow, PM Modi will partake in the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting. Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in the UK today for a four-day visit of bilateral engagements as well as multilateral discussions as part of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM). UK Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson received Modi at the Heathrow airport here. Modi's visit will have a particular focus on the India-UK technological partnership as well as an enhanced role in the Commonwealth. (With inputs from agencies)

After breakfast with Theresa May, PM Modi meets Prince Charles

Grammy-winning singer Ed Sheeran received an MBE - a British state honour - for services to music and charity from Prince Charles in a ceremony at Buckingham Palace on Thursday. 
 
The 26-year-old Shape of You&nbsp;singer was the most-streamed artist on music service Spotify globally in 2017, and his third album Divide, topped the U.S. album charts.

He has also used his celebrity to support several charities, including children`s hospices, anti-poverty campaigns and an AIDS charity.&nbsp;

Speaking to reporters after the ceremony, Sheeran said his late grandfather would have been pleased with his honour.

&quot;My grandfather was a massive royalist,&quot; he told the BBC. &quot;He had all the commemorative plates and stuff, and he died on this day four years ago, so it`s actually quite a nice full circle thing, I guess he`d be pretty proud.&quot;

The 26-year-old Shape of You?singer was the most-streamed artist on music service Spotify globally in 2017

Grammy-winning singer Ed Sheeran received an MBE - a British state honour - for services to music and charity from Prince Charles in a ceremony at Buckingham Palace on Thursday. The 26-year-old Shape of You singer was the most-streamed artist on music service Spotify globally in 2017, and his third album Divide, topped the U.S. album charts. He has also used his celebrity to support several charities, including children`s hospices, anti-poverty campaigns and an AIDS charity. Speaking to reporters after the ceremony, Sheeran said his late grandfather would have been pleased with his honour. "My grandfather was a massive royalist," he told the BBC. "He had all the commemorative plates and stuff, and he died on this day four years ago, so it`s actually quite a nice full circle thing, I guess he`d be pretty proud."

Pop star Ed Sheeran receives honour from Britain's Prince Charles

Singing sensation <a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/entertainment-beyonce-changes-her-email-address-every-week-shared-ed-sheeran-25877" target="_blank">Ed Sheeran</a> has been awarded an MBE by Prince Charles -- Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire -- in a ceremony at Buckingham Palace.

The twenty-six-year-old Grammy-winning artist received the honour for his service to music and charity.&nbsp;

&quot;My grandfather was a massive royalist,&quot; he told the BBC. &quot;He had all the commemorative plates and stuff, and he died on this day four years ago, so it`s actually quite a nice full circle thing, I guess he`d be pretty proud.&quot;

Sheeran is also the most-streamed artist of the year on music service Spotify. His third album &#39;Divide&#39;, topped the US album charts.

&quot;He has also used his celebrity to support several charities, including children`s hospices, anti-poverty campaigns and an AIDS charity.&nbsp;Speaking to reporters after the ceremony, Sheeran said his late grandfather would have been pleased with his honour,&quot; noted a Reuters report.

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In a recent interview with Entertainment Tonight, Ed Sheeran was asked if he would be performing at the royal wedding to which he responded saying that he had met the royal family and Prince Charles previously and would love to perform at the wedding if he finds the time.

The &#39;Shape of You&#39; singer recently released his duet piece &#39;Perfect Duet&#39; with Beyonce.&nbsp;

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Sheeran is also the most-streamed artist of the year on music service Spotify

Singing sensation Ed Sheeran has been awarded an MBE by Prince Charles -- Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire -- in a ceremony at Buckingham Palace. The twenty-six-year-old Grammy-winning artist received the honour for his service to music and charity. "My grandfather was a massive royalist," he told the BBC. "He had all the commemorative plates and stuff, and he died on this day four years ago, so it`s actually quite a nice full circle thing, I guess he`d be pretty proud." Sheeran is also the most-streamed artist of the year on music service Spotify. His third album 'Divide', topped the US album charts. "He has also used his celebrity to support several charities, including children`s hospices, anti-poverty campaigns and an AIDS charity. Speaking to reporters after the ceremony, Sheeran said his late grandfather would have been pleased with his honour," noted a Reuters report. Today Ed Sheeran was made an MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire) by The Prince of Wales. Congratulations! pic.twitter.com/cdYsMBfmc4 — Clarence House (@ClarenceHouse) December 7, 2017 × In a recent interview with Entertainment Tonight, Ed Sheeran was asked if he would be performing at the royal wedding to which he responded saying that he had met the royal family and Prince Charles previously and would love to perform at the wedding if he finds the time. The 'Shape of You' singer recently released his duet piece 'Perfect Duet' with Beyonce. (With inputs from Reuters)

Ed Sheeran receives MBE from Prince Charles

Barack Obama, on March 18, 2008, delivered arguably his most powerful address to date. He opened with words extracted from the Preamble to the United States Constitution, &ldquo;We the people, in order to make a more perfect union,&rdquo; and went on the chronicle his own interconnected ethnic heritage: &ldquo;I am the son of a black man from Kenya and a white woman from Kansas.&rdquo;

He then moved to his personal progress: &ldquo;I&rsquo;ve gone to some of the best schools in America and lived in one of the world&rsquo;s poorest nations.&rdquo; In an inspired and redolent passage, with a sure a nod to his African American doubters, Obama reminded his audience: &ldquo;I am married to a black American who carries within her the blood of slaves and slaveowners &mdash; an inheritance we pass on to our two precious daughters.&rdquo;

Let&rsquo;s fantasise for a moment. Eighteen months from now, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry announce they are expecting their first child. Meghan heralds the arrival, expressing her approval of Obama&rsquo;s words: &ldquo;I am the daughter of a black American woman who carries within her the blood of slaves and slaveowners &mdash; an inheritance, my husband Harry and I will, in time, pass on to our precious child.&rdquo;

By that time, we can surmise Meghan will have grown comfortable with the British media and accustomed to the obtuse way they ask questions about her ethnic identity. She&rsquo;ll also have realised that her insistence that she is biracial and proud of it, simply doesn&rsquo;t fly in Britain, a nation that has pursued a policy of multiculturalism and, later, cultural diversity expressly avoiding any mention of race or racial to remove any trace of biology. Biracial has too many unwholesome connotations. Meghan will get this and stop using the term.

We prefer the clumsier but more accurate &ldquo;mixed heritage&rdquo; to biracial and, as for &ldquo;people of colour&rdquo; &mdash; well, people get fired for that kind of anachronistic language in the UK. So Meghan will no doubt be advised to discover a new lexicon.

But sooner or later she will find the occasion to make a pronouncement that will either horrify or gratify the British public. At the moment, people are too excited about the prospect of a glamorous American from the entertainment industry to concern themselves overly with her ethnicity. But it&rsquo;s certain to appear at some point over the next year or so.

Welcome to the 21st century

The British media have welcomed the uncertainty Meghan brings to the Royals. The UK&rsquo;s top-selling newspaper, The Sun, shares the same sentiment as many others with its headline &ldquo;Finally, the Royal Family have joined Britain in the 21st century &mdash; no more blue blood and poshos,&rdquo; as if Meghan was a catalyst who will change an anachronistic institution into one fit for the next generation.

&ldquo;Even a generation ago, the idea of a prince marrying a mixed-race actress could never be contemplated,&rdquo; it reflected (incorporating not one, but two very 20th-century words). It went on: &ldquo;When Prince Charles was Harry&rsquo;s age, he was expected to marry someone white, blue-blooded and a virgin,&rdquo; though such virtuous maidens must have been in short supply in the early 1980s.

The paper&rsquo;s nearest rival, The Daily Mail, was prepared to turn what would have been a major contravention of protocol in the 1980s to a dutiful observance of cultural change. &ldquo;A bride descended from slaves,&rdquo; as it called Meghan, has helped the Royals prove &ldquo;sneering snobs wrong.&rdquo; In other words, the royals embrace rather than retard change.

The I&rsquo;s Yasmin Alibhai-Brown was left unmoved, however. &ldquo;I don&rsquo;t share the racial optimism,&rdquo; she confirmed, though without offering a clarification of the meaning of &ldquo;racial optimism.&rdquo; &ldquo;The truth is that Diana&rsquo;s sons are being used by Charles to appeal to modern Britons &hellip; Some conspiracy theories ring true.&rdquo; Setting aside the provenance of her claims to &ldquo;truth&rdquo; (conspiracy theories?), the impression is that Meghan&rsquo;s role is comparable to that of a dupe: someone who conveniently fills the role of bride and is walking blithely but unknowingly into &ldquo;a dysfunctional, cold and unnatural family.&rdquo;

Ethnic chameleon

This seems profoundly insulting to Meghan, a woman who seems securely at ease with her commitments and decisions, as well as her ethnic origins and appears nobody&rsquo;s fool. &ldquo;I wasn&rsquo;t black enough for the black roles,&rdquo; she concluded early in her acting career, though now she&rsquo;s able &ldquo;to voice my pride in being a strong, confident mixed-race woman.&rdquo;

On the incidents in Ferguson, Missouri, in 2014 and Baltimore in 2015, both involving conflict between police officers and African Americans, Meghan said to the UK edition of Elle: &ldquo;As a biracial woman, I watch in horror as both side of a culture I define as my own become victims of spin the media.&rdquo;

In the same article, she described herself as &ldquo;the ethnic chameleon,&rdquo; presumably meaning she&rsquo;s developed the ability to change her ethnic identity to suit different contexts &mdash; a capability that should equip her well over the coming years.

Her engagement to Harry will introduce royal family devotees and probably everyone else into a new narrative where human crises, especially those involving racism, will be collected and expressed in a way that demands our attention. Imagine if Meghan were around in the 1990s when the case of Stephen Lawrence was on everyone&rsquo;s mind.

She isn&rsquo;t about to stand up and issue polemics at every instance of social injustice, but there is no doubt she will engage. And she now has propriety rights to do so. This may haunt the stodgier members of the royal family as Diana did. But Meghan is a bright spark and will both light up and electrify the royals and the land over which they rule.

I won&rsquo;t spoil the twist by revealing what Meghan will do next. But she is nobody&rsquo;s stooge: not the queen&rsquo;s, not Prince Charles&rsquo;, not the palace&rsquo;s. Her zeal for self-examination will extend to British society: She brings not just a new face to the family, but a new perspective.

One of life&rsquo;s benevolent, capricious breezes has swept her to Britain and even the few curmudgeonly Brits who now resent the apparent loss of &ldquo;racial purity,&rdquo; or regard her a sop, will soon have to accept that she is going to become the most fascinating and relevant member of the royals since Diana.

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Meghan Markle is set to become the most fascinating and relevant member of the British royal family since Princess Diana

Barack Obama, on March 18, 2008, delivered arguably his most powerful address to date. He opened with words extracted from the Preamble to the United States Constitution, “We the people, in order to make a more perfect union,” and went on the chronicle his own interconnected ethnic heritage: “I am the son of a black man from Kenya and a white woman from Kansas.” He then moved to his personal progress: “I’ve gone to some of the best schools in America and lived in one of the world’s poorest nations.” In an inspired and redolent passage, with a sure a nod to his African American doubters, Obama reminded his audience: “I am married to a black American who carries within her the blood of slaves and slaveowners — an inheritance we pass on to our two precious daughters.” Let’s fantasise for a moment. Eighteen months from now, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry announce they are expecting their first child. Meghan heralds the arrival, expressing her approval of Obama’s words: “I am the daughter of a black American woman who carries within her the blood of slaves and slaveowners — an inheritance, my husband Harry and I will, in time, pass on to our precious child.” By that time, we can surmise Meghan will have grown comfortable with the British media and accustomed to the obtuse way they ask questions about her ethnic identity. She’ll also have realised that her insistence that she is biracial and proud of it, simply doesn’t fly in Britain, a nation that has pursued a policy of multiculturalism and, later, cultural diversity expressly avoiding any mention of race or racial to remove any trace of biology. Biracial has too many unwholesome connotations. Meghan will get this and stop using the term. We prefer the clumsier but more accurate “mixed heritage” to biracial and, as for “people of colour” — well, people get fired for that kind of anachronistic language in the UK. So Meghan will no doubt be advised to discover a new lexicon. But sooner or later she will find the occasion to make a pronouncement that will either horrify or gratify the British public. At the moment, people are too excited about the prospect of a glamorous American from the entertainment industry to concern themselves overly with her ethnicity. But it’s certain to appear at some point over the next year or so. Welcome to the 21st century The British media have welcomed the uncertainty Meghan brings to the Royals. The UK’s top-selling newspaper, The Sun, shares the same sentiment as many others with its headline “Finally, the Royal Family have joined Britain in the 21st century — no more blue blood and poshos,” as if Meghan was a catalyst who will change an anachronistic institution into one fit for the next generation. “Even a generation ago, the idea of a prince marrying a mixed-race actress could never be contemplated,” it reflected (incorporating not one, but two very 20th-century words). It went on: “When Prince Charles was Harry’s age, he was expected to marry someone white, blue-blooded and a virgin,” though such virtuous maidens must have been in short supply in the early 1980s. The paper’s nearest rival, The Daily Mail, was prepared to turn what would have been a major contravention of protocol in the 1980s to a dutiful observance of cultural change. “A bride descended from slaves,” as it called Meghan, has helped the Royals prove “sneering snobs wrong.” In other words, the royals embrace rather than retard change. The I’s Yasmin Alibhai-Brown was left unmoved, however. “I don’t share the racial optimism,” she confirmed, though without offering a clarification of the meaning of “racial optimism.” “The truth is that Diana’s sons are being used by Charles to appeal to modern Britons … Some conspiracy theories ring true.” Setting aside the provenance of her claims to “truth” (conspiracy theories?), the impression is that Meghan’s role is comparable to that of a dupe: someone who conveniently fills the role of bride and is walking blithely but unknowingly into “a dysfunctional, cold and unnatural family.” Ethnic chameleon This seems profoundly insulting to Meghan, a woman who seems securely at ease with her commitments and decisions, as well as her ethnic origins and appears nobody’s fool. “I wasn’t black enough for the black roles,” she concluded early in her acting career, though now she’s able “to voice my pride in being a strong, confident mixed-race woman.” On the incidents in Ferguson, Missouri, in 2014 and Baltimore in 2015, both involving conflict between police officers and African Americans, Meghan said to the UK edition of Elle: “As a biracial woman, I watch in horror as both side of a culture I define as my own become victims of spin the media.” In the same article, she described herself as “the ethnic chameleon,” presumably meaning she’s developed the ability to change her ethnic identity to suit different contexts — a capability that should equip her well over the coming years. Her engagement to Harry will introduce royal family devotees and probably everyone else into a new narrative where human crises, especially those involving racism, will be collected and expressed in a way that demands our attention. Imagine if Meghan were around in the 1990s when the case of Stephen Lawrence was on everyone’s mind. She isn’t about to stand up and issue polemics at every instance of social injustice, but there is no doubt she will engage. And she now has propriety rights to do so. This may haunt the stodgier members of the royal family as Diana did. But Meghan is a bright spark and will both light up and electrify the royals and the land over which they rule. I won’t spoil the twist by revealing what Meghan will do next. But she is nobody’s stooge: not the queen’s, not Prince Charles’, not the palace’s. Her zeal for self-examination will extend to British society: She brings not just a new face to the family, but a new perspective. One of life’s benevolent, capricious breezes has swept her to Britain and even the few curmudgeonly Brits who now resent the apparent loss of “racial purity,” or regard her a sop, will soon have to accept that she is going to become the most fascinating and relevant member of the royals since Diana. This article has been originally published in Fair Observer. (Disclaimer: The author writes here in a personal capacity).

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