Charles III
King of the United Kingdom since 2022 (born 1948)
Photo: The White House, Public domain (Wikimedia Commons, cropped)
- 2d ago
Harry and Meghan make first joint UK public appearance in Nottingham
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex visited charities in Nottingham on Thursday, 15 October, where about 150 people turned out to greet them. It was their first joint public appearance since moving back to England in August.
- Oct 9
High Court rules police search warrants for Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's homes unlawful
Thames Valley Police accepted that the search warrants used to raid Andrew's Sandringham and Royal Lodge properties were unlawful. The criminal investigation continues, and a private hearing on the seized material is set for 2027.
- Oct 9
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor receives £302,000 compensation for early Royal Lodge lease surrender
The Crown Estate said on Friday that the former prince was paid for handing back his Royal Lodge lease early, after he paid £1.8 million towards repairs and dilapidations.
- Oct 9
Prince Harry says depression followed 2019 Canada break and adrenaline crash
Prince Harry told a MasterClass grief course that a low followed his 2019 break in Canada, lasting about two weeks after an adrenaline crash. He also said he did not cry for nearly two decades after his mother, Princess Diana, died in 1997.
- Oct 8
Bank of England picks puffin, barn owl, bumblebee and hedgehog for new banknotes
The Bank of England said on Thursday that four British animals will replace Winston Churchill and other historical figures on its next notes. The choice followed a public vote that drew almost 500,000 people.
- Oct 7
Husband charged with murder after royal GP Hannah Cain found dead in Norfolk
Mark Cain was remanded in custody after Dr Hannah Cain, a 45-year-old physician who had treated Queen Camilla, was found dead with head injuries at their Dersingham home near the Sandringham estate.
- Oct 5
Police accept Andrew's search warrants were unlawful, but Epstein probe continues
Thames Valley Police accepted in the High Court that the warrants used to search Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's Sandringham and Windsor homes were wrongly granted. The former prince, who has not been charged, remains under investigation and the seized material stays in police hands.
- Oct 5
Parti Québécois wins 59 seats in Quebec election as leader delays referendum to 2029
The Parti Québécois returned to power in Quebec on Monday with 59 of 127 seats, leading Premier-designate Paul St-Pierre Plamondon to reaffirm plans for an independence referendum after 2029.
- Oct 2
King Charles to address slavery legacy during Caribbean tour and Commonwealth summit
King Charles and Queen Camilla will travel to the Bahamas, Guyana, and Antigua and Barbuda starting 27 October 2026, where the monarch will address Britain's past involvement in transatlantic slavery without offering state reparations.
- Sep 30
Harry and Meghan condemn paparazzi spotted scoping out their children's school in England
A spokesperson for Prince Harry and Meghan condemned paparazzi after two men with backpacks were spotted circling the perimeter of Archie and Lilibet's English school.
- Sep 26
Prince Harry confirms UK return as children settle in Cotswolds school
Speaking after a charity skydive in Canada, the Duke of Sussex said his children are settled in England as he prepares for the 2027 Invictus Games in Birmingham.
- Sep 20
SNL UK parodies King Charles, Princess Diana AI and Ed Sheeran tour row
Sky's satirical comedy show featured a rogue Princess Diana android and mocked Ed Sheeran's stance on conflict following tour disputes.
- Sep 19
Earl Spencer defends memoir claims regarding King Charles and Princess Diana
Charles Spencer insisted on Friday that his recollections of conversations with King Charles III following Princess Diana's 1997 death are accurate, pushing back against Buckingham Palace criticism.
- Sep 18
Prince Harry makes first public appearances in London after returning to the UK
Prince Harry attended the Invictus Spirit Awards and a children's medical charity event in London on Thursday, marking his first public engagements since relocating from California on 26 August.
- Sep 18
Irish President Connolly details Trump talks on unity and defends sister's right to protest
President Catherine Connolly spoke publicly in Scotland about her meeting with Donald Trump, addressing questions on Irish unity, Gaza, and her sister's protest remarks.
- Sep 18
Earl Spencer publishes Diana memoir alleging King Charles made callous remarks after 1997 crash
Charles Spencer released his memoir 'Swan Song: Diana, My Sister' on Tuesday, prompting an official rebuttal from Buckingham Palace and a lawsuit threat from broadcaster Piers Morgan.
- Sep 17
King Charles warns tech leaders of existential AI risks at Scotland summit
King Charles III addressed executives from Nvidia, Google DeepMind, OpenAI and Anthropic at Dumfries House, urging companies to place safety standards at the core of artificial intelligence development.
- Sep 15
Harry and Meghan move children to new school after two days over transit security concerns
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle withdrew Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet from their UK school after two days due to convoy risks during the commute, as British authorities initiate a fresh security review.
- Sep 10
Princess Diana's 1994 revenge dress goes to auction at Sotheby's with $300,000 estimate
Sotheby's will auction Princess Diana's 1994 Christina Stambolian dress in New York on 9 December 2026, following a multi-city exhibition tour through London, Hong Kong, and Geneva.
- Sep 9
Trump pledges to lift Irish whiskey tariffs and reaffirms support for unified Ireland
Speaking in Doonbeg, US President Donald Trump announced the removal of 15% import tariffs on Irish whiskey while reiterating calls for Northern Ireland to unite with the Republic.
