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King Charles III

Charles Philip Arthur George, born November 14, 1948, was officially crowned King Charles III in an extravagant coronation ceremony at Westminster Abbey in May 2023. He has two children: Harry and William.

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King Charles III and President Donald Trump make a toast at the State Dinner for the King and Queen Camilla, at the White House in Washington

Trump lifts tariffs on Scotch whisky in nod to King Charles

Trump said he was lifting the tariffs on whiskey from the UK in honor of the British King and Queen.
TradeMay 1, 2026
DW Podcast | Inside Europe | provisorisch f ROAD

Of Trump and Europe whisperers

Trump whispering and attempts to save NATO, Giorgia Meloni's push to reassert political dominance, and a conversation with ECFR Director Mark Leonard on "Surviving Chaos". Then: German apprenticeships under strain, a new ban on communist symbols in Czechia, and a newspaper in Tromsø using AI to its advantage.
PoliticsApril 30, 202654:59 min
Michael Bloomberg, chairman of the National September 11 Memorial, Britain's King Charles and Queen Camilla attend a ceremony at the National September 11 Memorial on day three of the State Visit of King Charles III and Queen Camilla to the United States of America, in New York City

King Charles commemorates 9/11 victims in New York visit

The royal couple laid a bouquet at the September 11 Memorial and met with victim's families.
PoliticsApril 30, 2026
King Charles and Queen Camilla are greeted by Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump at the White House

Charles meets Trump: Can the king save US-UK ties?

King Charles has arrived in Washington for a diplomatic charm offensive, amid Iran war tensions and the Epstein fallout.
PoliticsApril 28, 202618:24 min
Britain's King Charles III walks with US President Donald Trump

UK-US ties tested: Britain courts Trump with King Charles

On a state visit to the US, the British monarch is being deployed to help steady increasingly strained US-UK relations.
PoliticsApril 25, 2026
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu and King Charles III during the state banquet held at Windsor Castle on March 18, 2026

UK–Nigeria relations in focus as London hosts Tinubu

Amid severe geopolitical quakes, what do both countries aim to achieve?
PoliticsMarch 19, 2026
President of Nigeria Bola Ahmed Tinubu delivers his speech as the Princess of Wales and King Charles III listen during the state banquet at Windsor Castle on March 18, 2026

King Charles praises UK-Nigeria partnership on Tinubu visit

Bola Tinubu became the first Nigerian president to deliver remarks at Windsor Castle during his two-day state visit.
PoliticsMarch 19, 2026
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor puts his right hand on his head while wearing a black suit and a grimace

Ex-Prince Andrew: What you need to know

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor looks to have been arrested. But links to Jeffrey Epstein are not his only controversy.
CrimeFebruary 19, 2026
Britain's Prince Andrew, Duke of York (L) and Britain's King Charles III leave following a Requiem Mass, a Catholic funeral service

UK King 'concerned' by Andrew's actions amid Epstein fallout

King Charles says he will support a police probe into his brother's ties to the disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein.
PoliticsFebruary 10, 2026
"Take Back Power" activists in front of the case containing Britain's Crown Jewels after smearing it with crumble and custard on Dec 6, 2025

UK: 4 arrested after throwing custard at Crown Jewels

This is the second demonstration claimed by "Take Back Power" activists in recent days.
PoliticsDecember 6, 2025
Prince Andrew, attends a church service at the Royal Chapel of All Saints at Royal Lodge in 2021

Prince Andrew stripped of royal titles and residence

The move by King Charles follows revelations about Andrew's relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
SocietyOctober 30, 2025
Britain's Prince Andrew

Prince Andrew sheds title as Epstein scrutiny grows

Buckingham Palace said the move aims to end distractions for the royal family mid renewed scrutiny of the prince.
SocietyOctober 17, 2025
Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer (right) and US President Donald Trump (left) shake hands after both made opening statements at a joint press conference

Trump's UK state visit: How well does flattery really work?

Britain bet on pomp and flattery to keep Donald Trump close. Could this strategy be a blueprint for the rest of Europe?
PoliticsSeptember 19, 2025
Two pairs of formally dressed people smiling broadly for the camera.

What to expect during Donald Trump's visit at Windsor Castle

As King Charles III hosts Trump for his second UK state visit, expect pomp, protocol and maybe meme-worthy missteps.
LifestyleSeptember 15, 2025
The then Prince Charles and Donald Trump looks at a guard of honor during the president's first state visit in 2019

King Charles to host Trump at Windsor Castle in September

Donald Trump will get the full Royal treatment for an unprecedented second time. But not everyone is happy about it.
PoliticsJuly 14, 2025
Two women looking out to sea at the castle in Cornwall.

Cornwall — land of giants, legends and natural beauty

Cornwall, in southwest England, is rich in nature, rugged coastlines, picturesque towns and legends.
TravelJune 25, 202505:07 min
Inter Miami co-owner David Beckham gives the thumbs up before a Leagues Cup soccer match on August 2, 2023, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA

UK: David Beckham, Gary Oldman and Roger Daltrey knighted

After years of waiting, former England soccer star David Beckham was knighted in King Charles' birthday honors list.
SocietyJune 14, 2025
King Charles (2nd from R) looks up at three members of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police who are seen from behind, wearing beige hats and bright red coats

King Charles backs Canada after Trump's takeover threats

King Charles, monarch of the Commonwealth, used a visit to Canada to affirm the country will remain strong and free.
PoliticsMay 28, 202502:11 min
A man in a suit (Mark Carney) reads from a document that another man is holding in front of him — a green and gold room with golden curtains and a crowd of well-dressed onlookers can be seen behind them

Canada: Mark Carney sworn in as 24th prime minister

The change comes as Canada navigates difficult relations with the US, its neighbor and largest trading partner.
PoliticsMarch 14, 2025
King Charles III receives The St Edward's Crown during his coronation ceremony in Westminster Abbey

King Charles's coronation a costly affair

Charles was crowned monarch at Westminster Abbey, but recent accounts show the royal splendor came at a cost.
PoliticsNovember 22, 2024
King Charles III is presented with an 'Ava' drink during an official Royal 'Ava ceremonial' welcome during their visit to the National University of Samoa

King Charles sips narcotic brew in Samoa

Despite the warm ceremony, the cloud over UK reparations for historical transatlantic slavery remains.
PoliticsOctober 24, 2024
King Charles addresses Australia's Parliament on October 21

King Charles heckled by Indigenous MP during Australia tour

A lawmaker previously known for protesting the colonization of Australia shouted "give us our land back" at Charles.
PoliticsOctober 21, 2024
A woman in a flowing white gown with long hair sings on a darkened stage

Soprano Pretty Yende goes from small town to world stage

This South African soprano sang at the coronation of Charles III, and is in demand on stages around the world.
MusicJune 30, 202405:29 min
DW Euromaxx (Sendungslogo Composite)

Euromaxx - Lifestyle Europe

How the younger set live in Amsterdam, soprano Pretty Yende and tips for a visit to Paris.
LifestyleJune 28, 202426:04 min
Photo issued by the Bank of England of the new banknotes carrying a portrait of King Charles III which will be issued for the first time on Wednesday.

UK: King Charles banknotes enter circulation

Banknotes bearing the image of King Charles have begun to appear in British wallets.
SocietyJune 5, 2024
A sheet of £10 banknotes featuring the face of King Charles III.

Are all Commonwealth countries releasing King Charles money?

Starting June 5, the king's image will appear on bills in the UK. Some Commonwealth countries are ready for a change.
CultureJune 5, 2024
King Charles III departs a clinic where he underwent a procedure for an enlarged prostate, in London, United Kingdom on January 29, 2021

Britain's King Charles to resume some public duties

A statement confirmed that the UK monarch will restart his public-facing duties, two months after his cancer diagnosis.
SocietyApril 26, 2024
King Charles III and Queen Camilla wave to crowds from the Buckingham Palace

Is the Commonwealth still important to Africa?

Young Africans see few benefits to being part the international organization that grew out of the British Empire.
PoliticsApril 25, 2024
A collage of a screenshot from a fake news website claiming Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy bought a mansion once belonging to King Charless III, who is also seen in the image, as is the home, and the king's former butler

Fact check: Did Zelenskyy buy King Charles' Highgrove House?

A website that wants you to think it's a UK-based media outlet claims Zelenskyy has bought the Highgrove House mansion.
PoliticsApril 10, 2024
King Charles III and Queen Camilla walking

King Charles gives thanks for support after cancer diagnosis

Charles III said it was "heartening" to hear how sharing his diagnosis had helped promote understanding of the disease.
PoliticsFebruary 11, 2024
File photo of King Charles with his eyes wide open

Britain's King Charles diagnosed with cancer

Charles will take a break from engagements for treatment after being diagnosed with cancer, Buckingham Palace announced.
SocietyFebruary 5, 202404:56 min
Britain's King Charles III walks through the opening during an opening ceremony at the COP28 U.N. Climate Summit, Friday, Dec. 1, 2023, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

UK: King Charles III diagnosed with form of cancer

King Charles III has been diagnosed with a form of cancer and will take a break from engagements for treatment.
PoliticsFebruary 5, 2024
King Frederik and Queen Mary waving from the balcony of Christiansborg Palace in Copenhagen

Across the world, kings and queens continue to reign

Despite transitions toward democracy in Denmark and elsewhere, royals rule worldwide. Some monarchs enjoy absolute rule.
PoliticsJanuary 15, 2024
Britain's King Charles talks with Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani

COP28: What leaders say about the future of the planet

World leaders have been addressing delegates at the UN Climate Change conference in Dubai. Here's what they said.
Nature and EnvironmentDecember 1, 2023
Picture of three women of different ages looking away from the camera, one of them is wearing a crown.

How Netflix's 'The Crown' has kept royal watchers riveted

The final season spotlights Princess Diana's death, Charles marrying Camilla and the queen reflecting on her reign.
CultureNovember 14, 202312 images
King Charles III smiling during a birthday celebration at his Highgrove Gardens residence in Tetley. November 13, 2023.

King Charles launches new food scheme on 75th birthday

King Charles III announced the Coronation Food Project by appearing on the Big Issue magazine for the homeless.
SocietyNovember 14, 2023
Karen Gatwiri, widow of Linus Murangiri, who died in the Lolldaiga fire, with their two sons

Kenya: victims of Lolldaiga fire still wait for compensation

Victims of a fire caused by joint British-Kenyan military exercises demand compensation
PoliticsNovember 2, 202303:38 min
King Charles III and Queen Camilla are welcomed by the President of Kenya Dr William Ruto and the First Lady Rachel Ruto

King Charles to discuss 'painful' history in Kenya visit

This is Charles' first visit to a country in the Commonwealth since his coronation last year.
PoliticsOctober 31, 2023
Frankreich König Charles zu Besuch in Paris

France holds rich state banquet for King Charles III

President Macron welcomed King Charles III and Queen Camilla with full pomp at the Palace of Versailles.
HistorySeptember 21, 2023
The King leaves Westminster Abbey after the Coronation of King Charles III in London, Saturday, May 6 2023

British police drop probe against King Charles' charity

The London Metropolitan police said they would take no further action following the probe into The Prince's Foundation.
Law and JusticeAugust 21, 2023
Britain's Prince William and Catherine, Princess of Wales, King Charles III and Queen Camilla during the National Service of Thanksgiving and Dedication for King Charles III and Queen Camilla

Scotland marks Britain's King Charles III coronation

The event is not a new coronation, but rather to celebrate Scotland's unique history in relation to that of the UK.
PoliticsJuly 5, 2023
England | Geburtstagsparade «Trooping the Colour» in London

What is Trooping the Color?

Following a centuries-old tradition, King Charles III will mark his official birthday celebrations with a parade.
CultureJune 16, 2023
Harry arriving at the court

Prince Harry slams UK government and 'vile' press behavior

The son of King Charles III made a break with tradition to condemn close ties between the UK media and government.
MediaJune 6, 2023
A protester unveils a large banner reading 'Abolish the Monarchy' in London

UK anti-monarchists released from custody after coronation

Over 50 people were arrested ahead of King Charles III's coronation, as police said they would disrupt the procession.
PoliticsMay 7, 2023
King Charles III sits while wearing the St Edward's Crown

Charles III crowned king — as it happened

Thousands gathered to witness the coronation of Charles III and his wife Camilla in a historic ceremony in London.
SocietyMay 6, 2023
King Charles photographed as he leaves Westminster Abbey after his coronation in London, Saturday, May 6 2023.

King Charles' coronation in pictures

In Britain's first coronation in nearly 70 years, traditions dating back centuries took center stage.
SocietyMay 6, 202314 images
King Charles and Camilla standing in front of Berlin's Brandenburg Gate in 2019

How German are the British royals?

More ties than you might think: As King Charles III is crowned, DW takes a look at the British royals' German roots.
SocietyMay 5, 2023
People are waiting for the changing of the guard in front of the Buckingham Palace, London

10 places to feel like royalty in London

King Charles III's coronation takes place on May 6. Here are some sights associated with the royals in London.
TravelMay 5, 202310 images
King Charles, still a prince in 2000, wears a headset

King Charles III: The soundtrack for a coronation

The musical selection for the royal event of the year, the coronation of Charles III, is surprisingly modern.
MusicMay 5, 2023
The Imperial State Crown and the Sovereign's orb and sceptre on the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II

Calls for UK to return royal diamond to South Africa

Calls are growing for the UK to return a huge diamond that will feature prominently at King Charles III's coronation.
SocietyMay 4, 2023