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British High Commission Dhaka celebrates the official birthday of King Charles III
The British High Commission Dhaka celebrated the official birthday of King Charles III in Dhaka on 12 June 2024, a press release said. Education Minister Mohibul Hasan Chowdhury attended the reception as the chief guest. A wide range of representatives from the Government of Bangladesh, the Bangladesh Parliament, the diplomatic corps and the fields of…
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Britain’s King Charles III has cancer
Buckingham Palace said on Monday that King Charles III has been diagnosed with cancer and has begun treatment, prompting an outpouring of support from around the world. Charles, who will become king on September 8, 2022, following the death of his 96-year-old mother, Queen Elizabeth II, has been enjoying generally good health, except for polo…
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King Charles III of England will visit France in September for a long-awaited state visit
An uproar over legislation to raise the retirement age from 62 to 64 erupted after Macron exercised a controversial executive power in March to push the plan through parliament without a vote. At times the protests turned violent and weeks of strikes disrupted French public life. Macron decided to cancel the trip, which would have…
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Stars take center stage as UK coronation ceremony begins
Lionel Richie lit up the show midway through hits like “Easy Like Sunday Morning” and “All Night Long,” which kept the royals on their feet. Hollywood star Tom Cruise, actress Joan Collins and singer Tom Jones all appeared via video message. “You can be my wingman any time”, Cruise told the Emperor. A series of…
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The UK marks the coronation with street parties and a concert
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will host a lunch at his 10 Downing Street office and residence, inviting community volunteers and Ukrainian refugees. Take That, Lionel Richie and Katy Perry are among the stars to perform at Sunday’s concert, which commemorates the late queen’s previous royal jubilee. Welsh bass-baritone Brian Terfel – who sang during the…
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PM Hasina congratulates King Charles III on his coronation
Sheikh Hasina said it would be an honor for her to work with King Charles III to ensure that the friendship between the two Commonwealth nations continues to grow from strength to strength in the days to come. He wished the King and Queen good health, happiness and long life and continued peace, progress and…
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King Charles coronation: Royals wear historic robes, guests wear bold colors
Britain’s Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, Anne, Princess Royal, Britain’s Prince William, Catherine, Princess of Wales, and their children Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis at Buckingham Palace after the coronation ceremony of Britain’s King Charles on May 6 in London, Britain Standing on the balcony of 2023.reuters
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Charles III to be crowned King in Britain’s first coronation since 1953
Much of the two-hour Anglican service, led by the Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby, will be recognizable to the 39 other monarchs crowned at Westminster Abbey since 1066. But while many of the complex rituals and ceremonies in recognition of Charles as the “undoubted king” of his people remain, the king has sought to update…
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PM Hasina in London to attend the coronation of Britain’s King Charles III
During her stay in London, Hasina will attend the coronation of UK’s King Charles III, hosted by Buckingham Palace on May 6. She will represent Bangladesh at the ceremony. It will be held at Westminster Abbey on May 6 and will mark the 40th anniversary of the monarch being crowned alongside the queen consort.th Has…
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Britain demands return of royal diamond to South Africa
He said, “I think Africans in general are starting to realize that ending colonialism is not only about giving people certain freedoms, but also about taking back what was taken away from us.” He is not alone, said Vuyolwethu Zungula, head of the African Transformation Movement, a small opposition party that belongs to the people…
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French protests halt UK royal tour
In Paris, Charles and Camilla were to join Macron in a tribute and wreath-laying ceremony at the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, where household waste has been piling up because of a strike by waste collectors since early March. Charles – a French-speaker since the age of seven and a frequent visitor – was to…
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Britain’s King Charles meets Turkey-Syria earthquake volunteers
Britain’s King Charles met with Turkish and Syrian migrant volunteers in London on Tuesday to express his support after the recent earthquake in Turkey and northwest Syria that killed more than 37,000 people and left thousands homeless. During a visit to West London Turkish Volunteers (WLTV), Charles shook hands with charity workers and chatted with…
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Europe’s royal family bid final farewell to Greece’s last king in Athens
European royalty gathered in Athens on Monday for the funeral of Greece’s former King Constantine, a prince born but rejected by his country, which abolished the monarchy in 1974. A second cousin of Britain’s King Charles and godfather to heir Prince William, Constantine spent most of his life in exile following the Greek referendum that…
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Prince Harry’s book ‘fastest selling non-fiction book ever’: Sky News
Prince Harry’s memoir “Spare” is the fastest-selling non-fiction book ever, Sky News cited the publisher as saying on Tuesday that it has hit the sales mark of 400,000 copies across hardback, ebook and audio formats. Have done Sky cited Transworld Penguin Random House as saying that the book “exceeded even our wildest expectations,” adding that…
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Bank of England unveils first banknotes featuring King Charles
The Bank of England on Tuesday unveiled its first banknote featuring King Charles, which will enter circulation from mid-2024 and gradually replace his mother Queen Elizabeth. Charles became king in September following the death of Queen Elizabeth after 70 years on the throne. The new five, 10, 20 and 50 pound polymer banknotes feature a…