‘The King is King of Australia’: Backlash over $5 note
Monarchists have slammed the central bank's decision not to include the King's portrait on the $5 note, saying the government is pushing to become a republic.
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Trump rules out deporting Prince Harry from the US
President Donald Trump seems to have ruled out deporting Harry, the Duke of Sussex, from the US.
Prince Harry wins apology, damages from Murdoch papers
Rupert Murdoch's UK tabloids will make a rare apology to Prince Harry in settling a privacy invasion lawsuit and will pay substantial damages, his lawyer says.
Prince Harry hails legal ‘victory’ over Murdoch papers
Prince Harry has settled his case against News Group Newspapers, receiving substantial damages and an apology over "unlawful activities" by The Sun.
‘Perfect’ Mary clocks up Queeniversary in Denmark
Australian-born Danish Queen Mary has notched a flawless run in the first year since her husband Frederik ascended the throne, royal watchers say.
King Charles to deliver Xmas speech from ex-hospital
King Charles will break with tradition and deliver his Christmas Day message from a former hospital chapel.
‘I’ll do it again’: Lidia Thorpe defies censure motion
A Senate vote to censure Lidia Thorpe has not deterred the independent Indigenous senator, who says she'll use the rebuff as "kindling".
Camilla to miss Remembrance events ‘to ensure recovery’
Buckingham Palace says Queen Camilla will not attend Remembrance events as she recovers from a chest infection.
King, Kate attend remembrance event in return to duty
King Charles has laid a wreath honouring fallen service personnel in central London at an event also attended by the Princess of Wales.
Queen Camilla has chest infection: Buckingham Palace
Buckingham Palace says Queen Camilla is suffering a chest infection and has been forced to pull out of her engagements.
Commonwealth leaders say time for discussion on slavery
The Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting has selected a new secretary-general who supports reparations for slavery and colonialism.
King’s tour lifted his ‘spirits, mood and recovery’
King Charles' tour of Australia and Samoa was the 'perfect tonic' for the monarch, who will now make more overseas trips, as he adapts to living with cancer.
King Charles becomes Samoan ‘high chief’ and tries kava
King Charles has been declared a Samoan "high chief" during his visit to the Pacific island.
Hugs and misses as Indigenous elders repose royal rants
Angrily challenged by some and warmly embraced by others, King Charles and Queen Camilla have received a mixed reaction from Indigenous Australians.
King, Queen heading to airport ahead of departure
King Charles and Queen Camilla are preparing to leave Australia for Samoa after a whirlwind tour that featured cheering crowds and a slice of controversy.
King Charles and Queen Camilla touch down in Samoa
King Charles III has arrived in Samoa where climate is a key issue and Commonwealth leaders are expected to make a declaration on protecting the ocean.
Departing royals leave crowds and controversy behind
King Charles and Queen Camilla have left Australia after a whirlwind tour that featured cheering masses and a run-in that made international headlines.
Thousands queue to but see the royals passing by
The King and Queen greeted some of the people who queued for hours in a bid to get a glimpse on the final full-day of their brief royal tour of Australia.
King Charles and Queen Camilla touch down in Australia
Australia has welcomed the reigning monarch for the first time in more than a decade as King Charles and Queen Camilla touched down in Sydney.
Royals take a sunny stroll in Aussie whistlestop tour
King Charles and Queen Camilla are about to start a busy program of official events across two cities over the course of three days.
King cracks jokes as Aussies get close look at royals
After being greeted by royalists and protesters outside a church service, King Charles has drawn laughs while presenting a gift to parliamentarians.
Pomp and pyrotechnics, Aussies set ablaze by royal tour
King Charles and Queen Camilla have continued their Australian tour across the nation's capital, duly trailed by adulating crowds.
Public to rub shoulders with royals at Opera House, BBQ
King Charles and Queen Camilla will be out and about in Sydney and Canberra, offering fans a chance to catch a glimpse of the royal couple.
Queen loved touring relaxed Australia, aide reveals
A former royal aide says Queen Elizabeth particularly enjoyed her tours down under because there were fewer formalities than elsewhere.
Opera House to be lit up for King after coronation snub
The sails of the Opera House will be illuminated with images of past royal visits to Sydney when the King and Queen arrive in the NSW capital.
‘Loving and being loved’: Princess Kate finishes chemo
The Princess of Wales has released a video and a statement announcing she has finished chemotherapy treatment for an undisclosed cancer.
King Charles, Queen plan six-day Australia visit
King Charles and Queen Camilla will spend time in Sydney and Canberra as part of a six-day visit to Australia in October.
In grief, Maori consider their next monarch
The next Maori king or queen is being considered by indigenous leaders in New Zealand following the death of Kiingi Tuheitia.
Maori King Tuheitia dies after heart surgery
New Zealand's Maori King Tuheitia is being lauded as a tireless advocate for for justice and the nation's shared history after dying aged 69.
Thai king endorses Paetongtarn Shinawatra as PM
Thailand's king has approved Paetongtarn Shinawatra, the youngest daughter of former leader Thaksin Shinawatra, as the country's new prime minister.
King Charles calls for unity after riots in UK
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has warned police should remain on "high alert" for further riots this weekend, as King Charles pleas for unity.