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King Charles and his glittering Queen consort attend first State Banquet of his reign

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King Charles donned a black tailcoat and trousers with a white waistcoat and tie, along with the Order of Merit around his neck. Camilla was in a striking black evening dress with silver embroidery by Bruce Oldfield. She also sported the honeycomb Boucheron diamond tiara, a favourite of the late Queen Mother that was also worn by Queen Elizabeth. The couple were greeted by a line-up of dignitaries before entering the banquet hall, where they enjoyed a four-course meal featuring German and British cuisine. During his speech, King Charles also praised the strong economic ties between the two countries, and expressed his hope for continued collaboration and friendship in the years to come. The State Visit marks a significant moment in the relationship between Britain and Germany, as it is the first such visit by a British monarch in over a decade. The visit comes amid heightened tensions between Russia and Ukraine, with both Britain and Germany having pledged their support to Ukraine in t...

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle warned: 'Can't win campaign' against royal family

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have been in the public eye since their departure from their royal duties and move to the US in early 2020. The couple has been vocal about their struggles with the media and their decision to step back from their roles as senior members of the royal family. In recent months, there have been reports of tension between the Sussexes and the royal family, including the fallout from the couple's interview with Oprah Winfrey and the release of Prince Harry's memoir. Daniela Elser also reported on the couple's falling popularity in the UK, with some suggesting that their ongoing criticism of the royal family has backfired. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have been warned that they 'cannot win campaign' against Royal Family as King Charles has upper hand. T he media coverage of the Sussexes has been highly polarized, with some outlets portraying them as victims of media harassment and others as entitled and self-centered. Ultimately, the rela...

Charles III's first official portrait is unveiled ahead of his State Visit to Germany

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I t is noteworthy that the King chose to wear a bracelet given to him by an indigenous Amazon leader, which could symbolize his commitment to environmental and cultural issues. And in a touching nod to his late mother it was painted in oils by artist Alastair Barford, a former QEST - Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust - scholar. Finally, a state visit to Germany would be a significant diplomatic event, and it is likely that the King would be focused on representing his country and building relationships with German leaders. The new portrait of King Charles III was painted in oils by artist Alastair Barford, a former QEST - Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust - scholar, in a nod to the King's late mother, Queen Elizabeth II  A portrait by artist and Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust scholar Alastair Barford painted of the late Queen Elizabeth II in 2015 to mark her becoming Britain's longest-reigning monarch  It is impressive that the artist was able to complete the likeness...

Harry and Meghan's Frogmore Cottage eviction is 'just the start' of slimmed-down monarchy, sources say

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It seems that King Charles is implementing a series of financial reforms within the royal family. These changes include ending the practice of providing discounted rent for Crown properties to distant relatives, and requiring working royals to pay for their own homes by 2028. Furthermore, it appears that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were evicted from Frogmore Cottage as part of this financial overhaul. Additionally, Prince Andrew reportedly pays a reduced rent for his 30-room Royal Lodge mansion, and it is possible that he may be affected by the changes to the royal family's finances. It remains to be seen how these reforms will affect the royal family in the long term, but it appears that King Charles is taking steps to streamline the monarchy's finances and reduce unnecessary expenses. His Majesty is said to view the eviction of Harry and Meghan from Frogmore Cottage as 'just the start' of his plans to slim down the monarchy Famously the Sussexes enjoyed a grace-and...

Queen consort Camilla gradually stepped from palace margins to royal limelight

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Queen Consort Camilla, wife of King Charles III, made her debut on the international stage as she accompanied her husband on his first state visit to Germany. Camilla's journey to the royal limelight has been a long and sometimes bumpy one. In the 1990s, she was vilified as "the other woman" in Charles's marriage to Princess Diana, but has since won acceptance for her steadfast support for her husband and dedication to good causes. Although her popularity ratings remain lower than most other senior royals, she is increasingly seen by the public as a warm and down-to-earth figure. Camilla has gradually taken a more prominent public role, particularly since the death of Queen Elizabeth II last year. Camilla has been president of the Royal Osteoporosis Society for more than 20 years, a cause close to her heart as both her mother and grandmother died from the condition. She also promotes literacy and supports survivors of rape and sexual assault. Camilla and Charles marri...

Prince Harry appears at court in person as a significant move in his battle with Associated Newspapers

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It is clear that Prince Harry's appearance at court in person is a significant move in his battle with Associated Newspapers, particularly the Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday, which he believes have made his life difficult and used illegal means to do so. This is part of his broader mission to reform the press, which he has called his "life's work." Despite being estranged from his family and living thousands of miles away in LA, Prince Harry has made it a priority to attend court in person and walk through the historic doors of the Royal Courts of Justice in London. This shows the importance he places on holding the media accountable for their actions. Prince Harry has been vocal about his disdain for the media, referring to them as "dweebs and crones and cut-rate criminals and clinically diagnosable sadists along Fleet Street" in his autobiography, Spare. Prince Harry has been vocal about his disdain for the media It is interesting to note the varied respons...