insert_link World World Marks International Holocaust Remembrance Day The entrance to the Auschwitz-Birkenau Death Camp. Photo Credit: Shutterstock International Holocaust Remembrance Day is being observed worldwide, marking the 81st anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz concentration camp. In the United Kingdom, King Charles III and Queen Camilla are hosting a reception at Buckingham Palace to honour Holocaust survivors and their families. Among the attendees is 86-year-old Peter Lantos, a former prisoner at Bergen-Belsen concentration camp, who shared […] today27 January, 2026
insert_link World King Charles to host U.S. President Donald Trump in September King Charles Buckingham Palace has confirmed that King Charles III and Queen Camilla will host U.S. President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump at Windsor Castle from 17 to 19 September. The official visit will mark Trump’s second trip to the United Kingdom, following his 2019 state visit during the reign of the late Queen Elizabeth II. U.S. media reports that while the visit is expected to include […] today14 July, 2025
insert_link World Princess of Wales and King Charles: one in two people develop cancer during their lives – the diseases and treatments explained B. Lenoir/Shutterstock Gavin Metcalf, Anglia Ruskin University The Princess of Wales released a moving video message on March 22 to address speculation about her health. In it, the future queen disclosed that she’d been diagnosed with cancer following tests conducted after she underwent major abdominal surgery at a clinic in London in January. Catherine explained that she was undergoing “preventative chemotherapy” – but emphasised that her surgery had been successful, […] today25 March, 2024
insert_link Health / Medical Andy Taylor thinks King Charles speaking about cancer diagnosis will ‘save millions of lives’ Duran Duran's Andy Taylor has praised King Charles for revealing his cancer diagnosis and believes the monarch speaking out about his illness will save "millions of lives". today24 February, 2024
insert_link World King Charles at home following cancer diagnosis Britain's King Charles III has spent the night at home in London after revealing he's being treated for cancer. Buckingham Palace has not revealed what type of cancer he's been diagnosed with. Member of Parliament, Tim Loughton is praising the King for announcing the diagnosis. The BBC reports that King Charles has been pictured for the first time since his cancer diagnosis was announced on Monday evening. Both he and […] today6 February, 2024
insert_link Health / Medical The royals have historically been tight-lipped about their health – but that never stopped the gossip By Lisa J. Hackett, University of New England; Huw Nolan, University of New England, and Jo Coghlan, University of New England King Charles III has been diagnosed with cancer. This is an unexpected announcement: it is unusual for the royal family to release details of medical conditions to the public. “Don’t let the daylight in” was how British essayist Walter Bagehot advised the British monarchy to deal […] today6 February, 2024
insert_link Health / Medical What happens if King Charles can no longer perform his duties? By Anne Twomey, University of Sydney King Charles III’s cancer diagnosis will turn minds to the question of what happens if he becomes unable to fulfil his constitutional duties. Buckingham Palace has announced he will continue performing his official paperwork and his weekly meetings with the prime minister throughout his treatment. But what happens if he becomes seriously ill? There are three options: counsellors of state, regency and […] today6 February, 2024
