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 after a temporary pause following his cancer diagnosis.22 Oct 2024UKThe Royal Family tree and the order of successionWho is in the royal family, and who is next-in-line for the throne?6 Feb 2024UKThe 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 newsMeghan announces new Netflix lifestyle showThe show's trailer drops a day after the Duchess of Sussex returned to Instagram.1 day agoCultureHow does the UK honours system work?How the New Year, King's birthday, and other honours are decided and awarded.4 days agoUKRoyals attend Christmas Day service at SandringhamThe Christmas service is a big event in the royal calendar, bringing together the Royal Family for a public appearance.25 Dec 2024UKKing praises health workers and calls for unity after riotsHis Christmas Day message follows a year that saw him and the Princess of Wales treated for cancer. 25 Dec 2024UKRoyal Christmases at Sandringham - a look backSince 1988, and apart from during the Covid-19 lockdown, the Royals have spent Christmas in Norfolk.24 Dec 2024NorfolkWhy 2024 was Prince William's 'annus horribilis'From cancer battles to an ongoing family fallout, it was a testing year. But it also gave a telling glimpse into his approach to leadership24 Dec 2024BBC InDepthReporter Reads2024 was a year that the Prince of Wales has called "the hardest of his life".24 Dec 2024King's Christmas message to come from former hospital chapelThis year's royal Christmas message will be delivered from the Fitzrovia Chapel in central London.23 Dec 2024UKKate planned carol service with Lady Gabriella WindsorThe recently-widowed Lady Gabriella helped select music for the event and was said to have been excited to take part after a difficult year.22 Dec 2024UKWhat are royal Christmas cards trying to tell us?The hidden messages and memories in the annual round of cards sent out by the Royal Family.21 Dec 2024UKKate and William reveal poignant Christmas cardThe royal couple use a photo from a video in which Catherine announced the end of her chemotherapy. 19 Dec 2024UKYang Tengbo: Who is alleged Chinese spy linked to Prince Andrew?A court order which gave Yang anonymity was lifted on Monday following a long-running legal battle with the Home Office. 18 Dec 2024Asia