King’s Birthday 2024 Meritorious Honours List
The King's Birthday Honours List includes 162 meritorious awards in the areas of emergency service, public sector, intelligence and corrections.
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King’s Birthday 2024 Honours List
Almost 500 people are recognised in the general division of the King's Birthday Honours List, with the youngest aged 29 and the eldest 98.
From accidental doctor to Indigenous health trailblazer
An outback doctor who linked poor drinking water to higher rates of disease in remote Indigenous communities is among those honoured on the King's Birthday.
Labor ex leaders take top honours for King’s Birthday
Two controversial premiers, sporting heroes and the incoming governor-general feature in the King's Birthday 2024 Honours List.
Pandemic hardline premier honours ‘independent of govt’
The prime minister has played a straight bat when asked about the inclusion of a hardline pandemic-era premier in the King's Birthday Honours list.
Next governor-general to meet King Charles in London
The next governor-general will visit King Charles in London as discussions about his planned Australia tour continue, amid issues around his health.
King to resume public duties after cancer diagnosis
Buckingham Palace says King Charles will resume his public duties next week following treatment for cancer.
King ‘utterly shocked and horrified’ by Sydney stabbing
Buckingham Palace says the King and Queen's "hearts go out to the families and loved ones of those who have been so brutally killed" in a Sydney stabbing.
King Charles greets well-wishers after Easter service
King Charles has spoken with well-wishers after attending an Easter Sunday service at Windsor Castle.
King Charles to attend Easter service in Windsor
King Charles and Queen Camilla will attend an Easter service at the chapel at Windsor Castle, Buckingham Palace says.
King’s Australia visit push rekindles republic debate
King Charles and Queen Camilla are likely to become the first ruling monarchs to visit Australia in more than a decade when they arrive later this year.
‘It means a great deal’: William thankful for support
Prince William has returned to royal duties for the first time since his father King Charles revealed his cancer diagnosis and his wife was hospitalised.
Prince William back to work as Charles and Harry meet
Prince William is set to resume official duties after his wife's surgery and the King's cancer diagnosis.
King’s Australian tour in doubt after cancer diagnosis
King Charles has been diagnosed with cancer, throwing a planned visit to Australia in doubt, as the nation sends its well wishes to the monarch and his family.
Palace says King has cancer, to undergo treatment
King Charles has been diagnosed with a form of cancer, Buckingham Palace has announced as reports say Prince Harry will visit his father in coming days.
King Charles arrives at hospital for prostate surgery
King Charles has gone into hospital in London to have surgery on an enlarged prostate.
King Charles doing well in hospital after prostate op
King Charles is recovering well after undergoing treatment on an enlarged prostate, royal sources have confirmed.
King Charles seeks treatment for enlarged prostate
The Princess of Wales has gone under the knife for a planned abdominal surgery, while King Charles will also be in hospital for a prostate procedure.
Mary Mania as Aussies in Copenhagen celebrate new Queen
Aussie expats living in Copenhagen have joined the flag-waving masses celebrating Denmark's royal succession and Australian-born Mary becoming Danish Queen.
King Frederik and Queen Mary take Danish throne
Denmark's King Frederik X has ascended the throne and his Australian-born wife Mary has become queen after Queen Margrethe II signed an abdication declaration.
Mary steps out as Queen for right royal reception
Australian-born Danish Queen Mary has begun her royal duties in her new role by attending a reception at Denmark's parliament.
King Frederik X, Queen Mary appear at Danish parliament
Denmark's new King Frederik X and his wife Queen Mary have visited the Danish parliament on their first formal day on the job.
Denmark’s Frederik, Mary arrive for royal inauguration
Crown Prince Frederik and his Australian-born wife Mary have arrived at the Danish parliament for their inauguration as King and Queen.
Danish Queen Margrethe could stand in for future king
Denmark's royal family says Queen Margrethe II could serve the future king in an official capacity as his state representative after she abdicates.
King urges compassion, care for the environment
The King has praised the "selfless army" of volunteers serving others, describing them as the "essential backbone of our society," in his Christmas address.
Denmark’s Queen Margrethe announces surprise abdication
Queen Margrethe's surprise abdication will leave Denmark's throne to her eldest son Prince Frederick who is married to an Australian, Princess Mary.
Harry loses bid to have libel claim defence thrown out
A judge has ruled Prince Harry's libel case against a British newspaper over reports on his security arrangements must go to trial.
Maori protesters march as New Zealand MPs sworn in
The 54th Parliament of New Zealand has opened, amid demonstrations from Maori both inside and outside the House.
Image of King Charles on Australian coins unveiled
An effigy of King Charles III is ready to circulate on Australian coins, starting with the $1 coin later this year.
King Charles reflects on loss of Queen Elizabeth II
King Charles has thanked the public for their love as marks the first anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II's death and his accession to the throne.
Britain pays tribute to Queen Elizabeth II, one year on
The United Kingdom has marked the anniversary of the death of Queen Elizabeth II, with tributes, church services and social media posts.