NewsNewsUK Royal FamilyKing Charles III, the UK's monarchCharles III became the UK's monarch at the age of 73 and was crowned at Westminster Abbey on 6 May 2023.1 Mar 2024UKWhat does King Charles do?The King resumed public duties in April 2024 after a temporary pause following his cancer diagnosis.29 Jan 2025UKThe Royal Family tree and the order of successionWho is in the royal family, and who is next-in-line for the throne?29 Jan 2025UKThe Royal homes of the KingWindsor, Highgrove, Balmoral or one of the others - the new King has plenty of choice.16 Sep 2022UKSeven things you may not know about the CommonwealthCommonwealth leaders will be coming from all over the world to attend King Charles' Coronation.25 Apr 2023UKQueen Elizabeth II: A life in picturesKey photographs from her birth through the coronation to becoming Britain's longest-reigning monarch.8 Sep 2022In PicturesSign up nowRoyal Watch newsletter: Get insider stories and expert analysis from Sean Coughlan, direct to your inbox every weekSee moreLatest newsKing continues Holyrood week with a dram of whiskyKing Charles visited a local farmers market and tried local produce on a trip to Campbeltown in Argyll and Bute.17 hrs agoGlasgow & West ScotlandRoyals brave torrential downpours as Holyrood Week continuesThe Royal couple visited Kirkcaldy on day two of Holyrood Week to mark the centenary of the town's war memorial.2 days agoEdinburgh, Fife & EastCatherine talks candidly of 'life-changing' cancer treatmentCatherine says "you put on a sort of brave face" during treatment but afterwards it can also feel "really difficult".2 days agoUKWhat do the Royals spend their money on?The Royal's annual accounts show travel is a huge expenditure for the King and Queen.3 days agoUKKing Charles launches Holyrood Week events in EdinburghThe King's first engagement was the traditional Ceremony of the Keys in the gardens of the Palace of Holyroodhouse.3 days agoEdinburgh, Fife & EastPrince William and Gordon Brown become unexpected allies for homelessThe ex-PM praises the Prince of Wales for changing public attitudes like his mother Princess Diana did.3 days agoUKRoyal train to be cut in Palace cost-saving measureThe announcement has come alongside the annual publication of royal finances.3 days agoUK'The King's Trust saved my life' Harry Byrne has tea at Buckingham Palace with King Charles after winning national award.26 Jun 2025Coventry & WarwickshireUK to host Trump for full state visit later this yearThe dates of the US president's stay are yet to be confirmed, but September is said to be most likely.25 Jun 2025UKQueen Elizabeth memorial to include bridge inspired by her tiaraLord Foster's winning design also includes a statue of the Queen with Prince Philip.24 Jun 2025UKPrince William celebrates birthday with puppy photoKensington Palace posts an image of the Prince of Wales playing with his dog Orla's litter.21 Jun 2025UKKing's Midwinter message to Antarctic researchersKing Charles is the first monarch to take part in the annual BBC broadcast, which sends a morale-raising message to scientists on remote research bases.21 Jun 2025Climate
