NewsNewsUK Royal FamilyKing Charles III, the UK's monarchCharles III became the UK's monarch at the age of 73 and was crowned at Westminster Abbey on 6 May 2023.1 Mar 2024UKWhat does King Charles do?The King resumed public duties in April 2024 after a temporary pause following his cancer diagnosis.29 Jan 2025UKThe Royal Family tree and the order of successionWho is in the royal family, and who is next-in-line for the throne?29 Jan 2025UKThe Royal homes of the KingWindsor, Highgrove, Balmoral or one of the others - the new King has plenty of choice.16 Sep 2022UKSeven things you may not know about the CommonwealthCommonwealth leaders will be coming from all over the world to attend King Charles' Coronation.25 Apr 2023UKQueen Elizabeth II: A life in picturesKey photographs from her birth through the coronation to becoming Britain's longest-reigning monarch.8 Sep 2022In PicturesSign up nowRoyal Watch newsletter: Get insider stories and expert analysis from Sean Coughlan, direct to your inbox every weekSee moreLatest newsPublic funding for royals triples since 2012 because of Palace worksRoyal aides say the rise is because of a Buckingham Palace building project and the funding will come down again.1 day agoUKWatch: Royals, veterans and politicians attend VE Day thanksgiving service and concertThe service, held at Westminster Abbey, marks 80 years since the end of World War Two in Europe3 days agoUKCandles, wreaths, famous faces: VE Day at 80 in picturesEvents are taking place across the UK to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War Two in Europe.4 days agoUKVE Day at 80: What's to come - and what you might have missedA guide to the celebrations marking the 80th anniversary of VE day. 4 days agoUKRoyals arrive for Westminster Abbey service4 days agoPrincess Anne to attend city's Cunard celebrationThe Princess Royal will be in the city for a royal tour of Cunard's newest ship, the Queen Anne.4 days agoLiverpoolFinal shortlist revealed for Queen Elizabeth memorialThe memorial commemorating the monarch will be built at St James's Park in central London.5 days agoUK'We've sung for Princess Catherine and the King'Boys from Westminster Abbey Choir School will sing at a VE Day service - and take it in their stride.5 days agoLondonKing and Queen unveil Coronation portraitsThe two portraits will be on display at the gallery until they are moved to Buckingham Palace in June.6 days agoUKPoppies pour across Tower of London to mark VE DayThe ceramic flowers have been positioned to resemble a cascading "wound" at the heart of the castle.6 days agoUKCampsite wins Guernsey's first King's AwardCamp de Rêves joins 198 other companies nationwide hailed as "outstanding businesses".6 days agoGuernseyRoyals watch Red Arrows flypast for VE Day 80th anniversaryAfter a procession and flypast over the Palace, the King and Queen sit down for tea with veterans.7 days agoUK