Indigenous leaders urge King apology before coronation
Representatives from 12 nations of the Commonwealth including Australia have called on King Charles III to formally apologise for the effects of colonisation.
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Priceless Aussie treasure a gift fit for a King
The King's looming coronation has given a leg-up to a critically endangered Australian parrot with killer camouflage skills.
Albanese meets King and reveals coronation oath plan
King Charles has welcomed Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to Buckingham Palace ahead of the monarch's coronation.
Princess Mary reaches new heights in Sydney
Crown Princess Mary of Denmark has taken to Sydney's cycleways, tram tracks and skyscrapers during her first Australian visit in 10 years.
Princess Mary ditches heels for helmet on Sydney tour
Crown Princess Mary of Denmark has taken to Sydney's cycleways and tram tracks during her first Australian visit in ten years.
Harry to attend King’s coronation, Meghan to stay in US
Buckingham Palace says Prince Harry will attend the coronation of his father at Westminster Abbey next month, but Meghan will not be there.
France delays King’s visit amid massive demonstrations
President Emmanuel Macron's pension plan and calls for a new round of demonstrations next week have persuaded officials to postpone a visit by King Charles III.
Harry lashes UK royals in TV interviews
Prince Harry has defended his decision to publish a memoir that lays bare rifts in the royal family, saying it's an attempt to "own my story" after 38 years.
Harry claims William knocked him to floor
Prince Harry claims his brother Prince William knocked him to the floor during an argument over Meghan in 2019, in a reported excerpt from his upcoming memoir.
Harry memoir sheds light on royal bust-ups
Prince Harry says in a memoir that Prince William knocked him to the floor during a 2019 argument over his wife Meghan.
Harry’s first memoir interview airs on TV
Britain's prince Harry is making four broadcast appearances over the coming days to launch here controversial memoir Spare.
King lauds helpers in Christmas broadcast
King Charles has sympathised with families struggling with the cost of living and praised individuals, charities and faith groups who support those in need.
New PM vows to fix UK’s many problems
New British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has pledged to restore trust, rebuild confidence and lead the country through an economic crisis.
King Charles coronation to be held in May
King Charles III will be crowned in a coronation ceremony on May 6 at London's Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace says.
Fake blood-soaked flags burned at protests
Thousands of people have gathered across Australia on the Queen's National Day of Mourning to protest colonisation and demand the monarchy be abolished.
Artist responds after Queen mural defaced
A mural of the Queen has been painted over with the colours of the Aboriginal flag and fake blood has been smeared on the British consulate.
Queen a ‘rare, reassuring’ constant: PM
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton have led tributes to the late Queen in parliament.
Parliament returns to farewell Queen
The official condolence motion for Queen Elizabeth will be spoken to and passed in both chambers of federal parliament.
Australia remembers tireless servant Queen
Australians have reflected on the life of service and duty by the Queen at events across the country, including a national memorial service in Canberra.
Impact of late Queen ‘exceeds expectation’
Governor-General David Hurley led Australia's national memorial for the Queen in Canberra, with the prime minister and opposition leader also paying tribute.
Republic support drops after Queen’s death
Australia would not pass a referendum to become a republic and replace the monarch as the head of state if a vote were held tomorrow, a poll has found.
Queen’s coffin queue featured 250,000
United Kingdom officials say about 250,000 people joined the huge queue to see Queen Elizabeth II's coffin lying in state in London's Westminster Hall.
Quarter of a million viewed Queen’s coffin
Britain's culture secretary says around a quarter of a million people filed past the Queen's coffin as she lay in state in London's Westminster Hall.
Republic dims as Queen’s light shines
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is returning to Australia after representing the nation at the Queen's funeral in London.
The Queen heads to her final resting place
The Queen's coffin is leaving London, on the way to its final resting place in Windsor, after a state funeral at Westminster Abbey.
Australians farewell Queen Elizabeth
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is among world leaders who have attended Queen Elizabeth II's funeral at Westminster Abbey, where she was married and crowned.
Warne, COVID responders honoured by Queen
Some 992 Australians have received Queen's Birthday Honours, with the late Shane Warne and Brendan Murphy among the high-achievers.
Vic Premier brushes off CHO Honours ‘snub’
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has brushed off suggestions Chief Health Officer Brett Sutton was snubbed in this year's Queen's Birthday Honours.
Queen graces balcony to conclude Jubilee
Queen Elizabeth II has delighted fans by appearing on the balcony of Buckingham Palace to conclude her platinum jubilee celebrations.
Queen ‘humbled’ by Platinum Jubilee
She has not been able to attend every event over her Platinum Jubilee weekend, but the Queen says she has been "humbled" by the public's participation.
London pageant finale for Queen’s Jubilee
A pageant through London and parties will conclude four days of Platinum Jubilee celebrations marking Queen Elizabeth's 70 years on the British throne.