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King to address slavery in Antigua as PM says he is open to possible UK apology
King Charles III will deliver a speech to the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting on Tuesday as he concludes his nine-day Caribbean tour.
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UK PM Burnham says 'open' to slavery apology but rules out financial reparations
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham said Saturday he was "open" to the UK apologising for the first time for its role in the transatlantic slave trade but rejected calls for financial reparations. Issues around Britain's colonial history have loomed large over King Charles' ongoing visit to three Caribbean nations ahead of Commonwealth summit.
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King Charles on Caribbean tour as calls grow for slavery reparations
UK’s King Charles joined a Junkanoo street parade during a visit to the Bahamas ahead of the Commonwealth summit.
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King Charles confronts calls for slavery apology during Caribbean tour
King Charles III began a Caribbean tour in the Bahamas on Tuesday, acknowledging “the great suffering of the past” amid calls for an apology over slavery. The 77-year-old monarch, who is undergoing cancer treatment, will also visit Guyana and Antigua and Barbuda, highlighting climate threats and attending a Commonwealth summit with Queen Camilla.
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King Charles’s Caribbean tour: Will he discuss slavery reparations?
UK's King Charles launches nine-day Caribbean tour amid monarchy questions and growing demands for slavery reparations.
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UK king welcomes Oman’s sultan in speech quoting Prophet Muhammad
Britain’s King Charles III welcomed Oman’s Sultan Haitham bin Tariq on the first state visit in 44 years.
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King Charles welcomes Omani sultan, hails peace efforts in UK state visit
King Charles III pays tribute to Muscat's 'noble efforts' to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
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Myanmar’s detained ex-leader Suu Kyi receives package from King Charles III
Military-backed government says it delivered two books and diplomatic correspondence to Aung San Suu Kyi.
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King Charles and Elton John in the audience for Apple music workshop
Charles and Sir Elton visit an Apple x King's Trust Creative Labs music event offering industry skills to young people.
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New book by Princess Diana's brother sparks royal ruckus
A new book published Tuesday by the brother of the late Princess Diana has made headlines around the world with its damning allegations about Diana's ex-husband, now King Charles III, and reopened decades-old wounds within Britain's royal family. France 24's correspondent in London Benedicte Paviot has the details.
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UK: Fallout over Charles Spencer’s Diana Memoir
In the UK, fallout continues over the explosive memoirs of Princess Diana’s brother. Charles Spencer on Sunday accused King Charles of “gaslighting” him over his account of events surrounding Diana’s death, detailed in a book due to be released on Tuesday. Earl Spencer claims the monarch was “giddily elated” in the immediate aftermath of her death. Carys Garland has the story.
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‘SNL U.K.’ Brings Back Princess Diana as King Charles’ AI Assistant: ‘It’s That Woman From the ’90s!’
“SNL U.K.” brought back Jack Shep’s fan-favorite Princess Diana impression on Saturday night, this time in a cold open starring Lady Di as King Charles’ personal AI assistant. The sketch riffed on the King’s AI summit in Scotland on Thursday, where he met with several tech executives, as well as the drama over the new […]
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Princess Diana's iconic 'revenge dress' goes to auction
As the worldwide release of Diana Spencer’s brother’s book prompts a reaction from King Charles and the British Crown, another piece of Diana's legacy is making headlines – the iconic little black dress, worn by the then Princess of Wales, is going under the hammer. Better known as the "Revenge Dress", it would go on to inspire generations of women.
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King Charles, Earl Spencer clash over Diana death once again
Buckingham Palace has rejected criticism of King Charles III in a new book by the brother of his late wife, Princess Diana. Earl Charles Spencer has been a fierce critic of his former brother-in-law for decades.