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King Charles makes surprising decision at 76: ‘It’s behind me’

King Charles makes surprising decision at 76: ‘It’s behind me’

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King Charles is a busy man, travelling the world in the name of duty, and gamely getting stuck into all manner of activities during public engagements, so it’s easy to forget that the monarch is approaching 80 – and no longer the young man he once was. During a visit to Teesside on Thursday, the King reminded the public he’s not quite so nimble as he once was, telling a Swiss man he met, “I think my skiing days are behind me.” © Photo: Getty ImagesKing Charles was a keen skier in his youth Once a keen skier, regularly taking to the slopes with his sons, Princes William and Harry, it’s a shame the King no longer feels comfortable taking to the mountain – and it’s not the only passion he’s admitted he has retired from. WATCH: King Charles skis with Prince Harry and Prince William In October, during a visit to the Australian National Botanic Gardens, a young royal fan asked King Charles his favourite sport, to which the King replied: “I can’t do …

King Charles’s latest portrait leaves royal fans saying the same thing

King Charles’s latest portrait leaves royal fans saying the same thing

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King Charles looked so dapper in a new portrait shared to mark Burns Night on Saturday. The striking portrait was taken by photographer Millie Pilkington last autumn and shows the monarch beaming beside a stack of leather-bound books in Balmoral Castle’s ornate library. © Photograph by Millie Pilkington for Buckingham Palace The Royal Family’s official social media accounts shared the image with the caption: “Wishing those celebrating a very happy #BurnsNight tonight. The King in the Library at Balmoral Castle, taken by Millie Pilkington.” Impressed by the striking portrait, royal fans were quick to share their thoughts in the comments section. Charles’s choice of outfit proved to be a popular talking point, with royal aficionados racing to complement the King’s smart tartan look. © Getty ImagesKing Charles wearing tartan at The Braemar Gathering in 2024 In light of the special Scottish occasion, His Majesty could be seen rocking a traditional tartan kilt crafted from the King Charles III tartan – a new variety of cloth designed by the Scottish Tartans Authority in 2023. It was created …

King Charles’s Romanian bolthole – and you can stay there for £100 a night | Royal | News

King Charles’s Romanian bolthole – and you can stay there for £100 a night | Royal | News

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Many will be unaware that King Charles has a secret European getaway – and you can stay there, too. The monarch is a frequent visitor to Romania and is adored by the populace. He possesses many unusual properties in the country’s Transylvanian region. After falling in love with the region during an official visit in 1998, King Charles purchased the Blue House in Transylvania, Romania, in 2006. The location is like something out of a fairytale, thanks to its wildflower meadows and the rolling hills of the Zalán Valley. But the area’s “sustainability” and “timelessness” touched Charles. When he is not residing there, the lively farmhouse in the little village of Viscri is open to visitors. The King often stays in the country for a few days yearly and is frequently spotted hiking and mingling with people. The home itself has seven bedrooms without radios or televisions to create a calm and serene atmosphere. The Blue House’s rooms average about £100 per night and have ancient Transylvanian furnishings. By repairing the cottage using conventional techniques and …

The British Royal Family Tree: a who’s who of the monarchy

The British Royal Family Tree: a who’s who of the monarchy

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The House of Windsor formed in 1917 after swapping names from the House of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha. The royal house has produced five monarchs including the late Queen and our current King, Charles III. The House of Windsor also contains the monarchs’ siblings and their subsequent children that you might not know about, so join HELLO! as we do a deep dive into all the members of the House of Windsor from King Charles to Queen Mary… Family tree © HELLO!The British royal family tree King George V © Print Collector King George V was the founding member of the House of Windsor, changing from the name of the House of Saxe-Coburg during World War I due to its German connotations. George was never supposed to become King, being third in line to the throne when he was born on 3 June 1865. However, following the death of his older brother, Prince Albert, in 1892, he became second in line and acceded to the throne following the death of his father, King Edward VII in …

The 3 rarely seen but adored royal kids King Charles sees far more of than Archie and Lili | Royal | News

The 3 rarely seen but adored royal kids King Charles sees far more of than Archie and Lili | Royal | News

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King Charles III is said to enjoy spending time with Zara and Mike Tindall’s three children – Mia, 10, Lena, five, and Lucas, three. The monarch, a proud grandfather to five, is known to spend a lot of time with his three eldest grandchildren, Prince William’s trio – Prince George, 10, Princess Charlotte, nine, and Prince Louis, six. Although he spends time with George, Charlotte, and Louis, the King has spent very little time with Prince Harry’s two children – Prince Archie, five, and Princess Lilibet, two. Archie, who celebrated his fifth birthday earlier this week, and Lilibet now live in the US – more than 5,000 miles from their royal relatives in the UK. Due to the distance, Mia, Lena, and Lucas appear to spend more time with the King than Harry’s children. Here, Express.co.uk looks at the three rarely-seen, but adored, royal children that spend more time with the monarch than Archie and Lilibet. Mia Grace Tindall – the eldest child of Zara and Mike Tindall – was born in January 2014 at …

King Charles’ secret nod to late Queen with precious sapphire and diamond pin

King Charles’ secret nod to late Queen with precious sapphire and diamond pin

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King Charles was all smiles as he welcomed guests to Buckingham Palace for the first Royal Garden Party of the year on Wednesday.  The monarch, who is currently undergoing treatment for cancer, welcomed around 8,000 people to the royal residence in recognition of their service to local communities, charities, the military, and other organisations. While Queen Camilla looked divine in a repeat of one of her favourite, striped dresses designed by Fiona Clare, King Charles looked equally dapper in a smart grey suit and light blue waistcoat.  © GettyKing Charles III and Queen Camilla stood with the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh and the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester The King chose to elevate his suave ensemble with the addition of a delicate, antique pin fastened to his tie.  The alluring jewel featured a cabochon sapphire surrounded by swirls of diamonds; and has accompanied King Charles during some of his most poignant appearances as King.  © GettyKing Charles III and Britain’s Queen Camilla were all smiles at the event The royal wore the striking pin …

Alex Beresford in four-word reply to Prince Harry’s crowd reaction and fans say same thing | Celebrity News | Showbiz & TV

Alex Beresford in four-word reply to Prince Harry’s crowd reaction and fans say same thing | Celebrity News | Showbiz & TV

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Alex Beresford replied to ITV’s Royal Editor Chris Ship following claims Prince Harry was snubbed upon returning to London. The Duke of Sussex attended a special service at St Paul’s Cathedral on Wednesday to mark the 10-year anniversary of the Invictus Games. Harry donned a navy suit and military medals as he climbed the steps of the cathedral where he smiled and waved at the crowds. Chris shared a video of his entrance and captioned the post: “Prince Harry at @StPaulsLondon for the 10 year anniversary service of @WeAreInvictus which he set up in 2014. “No Meghan or King or William.” He added: “But members of Princess Diana’s family are here. Along with Harry’s Invictus family of military veterans.” GMB’s Alex issued a four-word reply: “And not one Boo…” His comments come after it was previously reported Prince Harry and Meghan Markle had been met with a mixed reception when they attended a Jubilee event in honour of the Queen at St Paul’s two years ago. The royal received a positive response at the ceremony …

Prince Harry Supported By Family Members At UK Service

Prince Harry Supported By Family Members At UK Service

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Prince Harry received support from two of Princess Diana’s siblings at his engagement in the UK today. The Duke of Sussex attended the Invictus Games Foundation’s 10th Anniversary celebration at St Paul’s Cathedral on Wednesday. The event marked 10 years since the inception of the games, which are a Paralympic-style event for wounded service people and veterans. The service was attended by two siblings of the late Princess of Wales: Charles Spencer and Lady Jane Fellowes. The duke was also joined by actor Damian Lewis, who read the poem “Invictus.” Harry once named Lewis as the actor he’d want to portray him in the Netflix series The Crown. The Duke of Sussex attends The Invictus Games Foundation 10th Anniversary Service at St Paul’s Cathedral on May 8 in London. Samir Hussein via Getty Images King Charles and Prince William both had other engagements on Harry’s big day. The monarch and Queen Camilla held a garden party at Buckingham Palace, which was attended by members of the royal family including Princess Anne, Prince Edward and Sophie, …

Royal Family LIVE: Harry slammed as ‘toxic influence’ after King snub | Royal | News

Royal Family LIVE: Harry slammed as ‘toxic influence’ after King snub | Royal | News

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Prince Harry has been branded a “toxic influence” by one journalist after King Charles failed to reunite with his son during his stint in London. The Duke of Sussex flew into the UK earlier this week to attend the Invictus Games 10th anniversary service at St Paul’s Cathedral, and he had hoped to be able to see his father while they were in the same city. But a spokesperson for Harry later confirmed that the King’s packed schedule had made this impossible, with many speculating that His Majesty had chosen to avoid meeting his son. Speaking on GB News on Wednesday night, Lowri Turner described the King’s decision as being a “megaphone in a quietly elegant way to say ‘you’re not welcome’.” She said: “Nothing concentrates the mind like being diagnosed with cancer, and maybe he’s taken a leaf out of Harry’s Californian book and thought about, ‘I don’t need toxic influences in my life at the moment’. “Harry’s a bit of a toxic influence, certainly Camilla probably thinks so.” THIS IS A LIVE BLOG. SCROLL …

King Charles gesture showed ‘potential’ to get close with Meghan Markle | Royal | News

King Charles gesture showed ‘potential’ to get close with Meghan Markle | Royal | News

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Meghan Markle, despite having the “potential” to bond with King Charles, was unable to bridge the gap before a bitter feud came into the picture. Although Meghan is no longer on good terms with the Royal Family, one specialist believes there could have been an opportunity to foster a “strong” kinship within the family. Marrying into The Firm in 2018 when she wed Prince Harry, the Duchess of Sussex became a focal point for royal observers around the globe. However, the couple sent shockwaves worldwide with their decision to step down as senior royals just two years later. The Royal Family has since found themselves at odds with Harry and Meghan as the pair continue to make damning allegations about The Firm. According to relationship guru Louella Alderson, although it seems improbable that harmony will be restored, she points out there was a stage when Meghan could have built a “deeper level” connection with her in-laws. In an exclusive sit-down with the Mirror, Louella highlighted how King Charles’ offer to accompany Meghan at her wedding …