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Charles III

Outgoing First Minister Nicola Sturgeon leaves the main chamber after her last First Minster's Questions in the main chamber of the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

Sturgeon officially tenders resignation as First Minister to King Charles III

King Charles III gives recipients their honour or award in a special ceremony
King Charles III gives recipients their honour or award in a special ceremony

How to nominate someone for an honour or award from the King

The eight 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards who carried the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II have been honoured for the service to the late monarch
The eight 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards who carried the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II have been honoured for the service to the late monarch

Queen’s pallbearers recognised in King Charles III special honours

Westminster Abbey’s mediaeval Cosmati Pavement can be walked on by the public for the first time in living memory - Credit: Getty Images
Westminster Abbey’s mediaeval Cosmati Pavement can be walked on by the public for the first time in living memory - Credit: Getty Images

Westminster Abbey’s Cosmati Pavement opened to public for coronation

The King's state visit to France, the first of his reign, has been postponed, the French Presidency said, amid protests in the country over retirement age reforms. Issue date: Friday March 24, 2023.
The King's state visit to France, the first of his reign, has been postponed, the French Presidency said, amid protests in the country over retirement age reforms. Issue date: Friday March 24, 2023.

King’s state visit to France postponed amid widespread retirement age protests

King Charles III and Queen Consort’s state trip to France cancelled

A French gendarme stands next to smoke during a demonstration as part of a national day of strikes and protests, a week after the French government pushed a pensions reform through parliament without a vote, using the article 49.3 of the constitution, in Nantes, western France, on March 23, 2023
A French gendarme stands next to smoke during a demonstration as part of a national day of strikes and protests, a week after the French government pushed a pensions reform through parliament without a vote, using the article 49.3 of the constitution, in Nantes, western France, on March 23, 2023

French unions call for more strikes during King Charles III’s visit

Plans are in place for the roles of members of The Royal Family for King Charles III’s coronation ceremony at Westminster Abbey - Credit: Getty Images
Plans are in place for the roles of members of The Royal Family for King Charles III’s coronation ceremony at Westminster Abbey - Credit: Getty Images

Roles that The Royal Family will have during King Charles coronation

Queen Elizabeth’s death cost ITV £16 million - what money was spent on

King Charles III attends a presentation of loyal addresses by the privileged bodies, at a ceremony at Buckingham Palace on Thursday, March 9 (Picture: Yui Mok/PA)
King Charles III attends a presentation of loyal addresses by the privileged bodies, at a ceremony at Buckingham Palace on Thursday, March 9 (Picture: Yui Mok/PA)

King Charles's concept of 'servant leadership' was inspirational – Joe Goldblatt

Thousands of volunteers are needed to offer their helping hands over the course of King Charles III’s coronation celebrations - Credit: Getty Images
Thousands of volunteers are needed to offer their helping hands over the course of King Charles III’s coronation celebrations - Credit: Getty Images

King Charles III coronation looking for thousands of volunteers

King Charles III coronation: Screens to go up in 30 UK locations

Camilla and Kate pay tribute to late  Queen on Commonwealth day

A spokesperson for Prince Harry has confirmed he received his invitation for King Charles' coronation.
A spokesperson for Prince Harry has confirmed he received his invitation for King Charles' coronation.

King Charles Coronation: When is it, will Prince Harry come, is it a holiday?

The Royal Mail said the flower collection stamps which feature the silhouette of uncrowned King Charles III are available for pre-order from Tuesday (March 14).
The Royal Mail said the flower collection stamps which feature the silhouette of uncrowned King Charles III are available for pre-order from Tuesday (March 14).

Flower collection stamps with King Charles’ silhouette released

Lady Louise has lost out on a special royal title to younger brother James - Credit: Getty Images
Lady Louise has lost out on a special royal title to younger brother James - Credit: Getty Images

Old tradition sees Prince Edward’s daughter lose out on royal title

Queen Consort Camilla has let the world know who she thinks are some of the most remarkable women - Credit: Getty Images
Queen Consort Camilla has let the world know who she thinks are some of the most remarkable women - Credit: Getty Images

Queen Consort Camilla’s list of most remarkable women for IWD 2023

Longer pub hours ideal chance to support local during coronation

King Charles III is making some major changes to make Windsor Castle more environmentally friendly.
King Charles III is making some major changes to make Windsor Castle more environmentally friendly.

King Charles is making major changes to Windsor Castle

Alister Jack, Secretary of State for Scotland, should look at the effectiveness - or lack, thereof - of the Scottish Parliament, says reader (Picture: Hollie Adams/Getty Images)
Alister Jack, Secretary of State for Scotland, should look at the effectiveness - or lack, thereof - of the Scottish Parliament, says reader (Picture: Hollie Adams/Getty Images)

Readers' Letters: Let’s get the Scottish Parliament abolished

Here’s a timeline of the relationship between Prince Harry and Meghan Markle
Here’s a timeline of the relationship between Prince Harry and Meghan Markle

Prince Harry and Megan Markle - full relationship timeline until now

Daniel Nicholls, the music teacher who taught the Princess of Wales and her family to play piano, who has composed a song to celebrate the King's coronation. Daniel, 58, who lives near the Middleton family home in Bucklebury, Berkshire, says he wants the whole nation to learn and sing "Defender of us All" by the time of the ceremony on May 6.Photo: Sandra Nicholls/PA Wire
Daniel Nicholls, the music teacher who taught the Princess of Wales and her family to play piano, who has composed a song to celebrate the King's coronation. Daniel, 58, who lives near the Middleton family home in Bucklebury, Berkshire, says he wants the whole nation to learn and sing "Defender of us All" by the time of the ceremony on May 6.Photo: Sandra Nicholls/PA Wire

Kate's piano teacher writers coronation song for 'entire nation'

Paul St-Pierre Plamondon, leader of Quebec separatist party Parti Qubécois, was on a visit to Scotland last week.
Paul St-Pierre Plamondon, leader of Quebec separatist party Parti Qubécois, was on a visit to Scotland last week.

‘My goal in politics is to hold the third referendum and win it’

The UK feels like a secular society that turns to religion to help mark major events, such as Queen Elizabeth's funeral (Picture: Ben Stansall/pool/AFP via Getty Images)
The UK feels like a secular society that turns to religion to help mark major events, such as Queen Elizabeth's funeral (Picture: Ben Stansall/pool/AFP via Getty Images)

Secular intolerance of religious views is growing – Richard Holloway

King Charles III receives European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen during an audience at Windsor Castle.
King Charles III receives European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen during an audience at Windsor Castle.

How did 'The Windsor Framework' get its name?

King Charles III receives European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen during an audience at Windsor Castle. Picture: Aaron Chown - Pool/Getty Images
King Charles III receives European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen during an audience at Windsor Castle. Picture: Aaron Chown - Pool/Getty Images

King Charles criticised for meeting with EU chief

King Charles III (left) and Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission.
King Charles III (left) and Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission.

King Charles to meet Ursula von der Leyen ahead of NI Brexit deal

King Charles marks one year of war in Ukraine with special message

Camilla, Queen Consort has been forced to cancel events after testing positive for coronavirus. (Credit: Getty Images)
Camilla, Queen Consort has been forced to cancel events after testing positive for coronavirus. (Credit: Getty Images)

Queen Consort Camilla pulls out of another engagement due to Covid

King Charles III visits Ukrainian soldiers training in Wiltshire

Paul Mealor, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's wedding compose, has described how honoured he is to be asked to write music for the coronation of King Charles III. Picture: PA
Paul Mealor, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's wedding compose, has described how honoured he is to be asked to write music for the coronation of King Charles III. Picture: PA

Scottish composer commissioned to write music for King Charles III coronation

An aerial photo taken on February 15, 2023 shows flooding in the city of Napier, situated on the North Island's east coast. - Authorities on February 15 confirmed deaths after Cyclone Gabrielle cut a trail of destruction across northern New Zealand, Photo by STRINGER/AFP via Getty Images.
An aerial photo taken on February 15, 2023 shows flooding in the city of Napier, situated on the North Island's east coast. - Authorities on February 15 confirmed deaths after Cyclone Gabrielle cut a trail of destruction across northern New Zealand, Photo by STRINGER/AFP via Getty Images.

Four killed as  Cyclone Gabrielle hits New Zealand

Queen Mary wearing the crown which will be used during the coronation in May (Photo: Royal Family)
Queen Mary wearing the crown which will be used during the coronation in May (Photo: Royal Family)

Queen Consort to wear crown of Queen Mary during Coronation

Emblem for King Charles III’s coronation unveiled

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle invited to King Charles III coronation

King Charles’ coronation weekend will include a concert at Windsor Castle
King Charles’ coronation weekend will include a concert at Windsor Castle

Here’s how to get free tickets to King Charles’ Coronation Concert

King Charles cancels Swiss ski trip to Klosters for first time in 45 years amid safety fears
King Charles cancels Swiss ski trip to Klosters for first time in 45 years amid safety fears

King Charles III cancels Swiss ski trip amid safety fears

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky addresses parliamentarians in Westminster Hall, London, during his first visit to the UK since the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky addresses parliamentarians in Westminster Hall, London, during his first visit to the UK since the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky thanks Britain in speech to Parliament

Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky will address the House of Commons. Picture: AFP via Getty Images
Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky will address the House of Commons. Picture: AFP via Getty Images

When is Volodymyr Zelensky addressing the UK Parliament? What time is PMQs?

Rishi Sunak Hosts the Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelenskyy
Rishi Sunak Hosts the Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelenskyy

President Volodymyr Zelensky to meet King and address parliament on visit to UK

Australia decides to remove British monarchy from banknotes

Spice Girls rumoured for reunion at King Charles’ Coronation concert

Mike Tindall charges £20k to go shooting in the Cotswolds with him

King Charles may award Princess Charlotte unique Royal title

King Charles set to award Prince Edward the Duke of Edinburgh title

Survey says Prince Harry shouldn’t attend King Charles’ coronation

King Charles III will celebrate his coronation on Saturday 6 May. (Getty Images)
King Charles III will celebrate his coronation on Saturday 6 May. (Getty Images)

King Charles asks for £1 billion wind farm profits for public

King Charles III during his visit to Aboyne and Mid Deeside Community Shed in Aboyne, Aberdeenshire.
King Charles III during his visit to Aboyne and Mid Deeside Community Shed in Aboyne, Aberdeenshire.

In Pictures: King Charles III visits Aboyne Community Shed in Aberdeenshire

A poster advertising the launch of Prince Harry's memoir, Spare, on sale from today, is seen in a shop window (Picture: Leon Neal/Getty Images)
A poster advertising the launch of Prince Harry's memoir, Spare, on sale from today, is seen in a shop window (Picture: Leon Neal/Getty Images)

People queue overnight as Prince Harry's book goes on sale

Prince Harry has been accused of backtracking after insisting he and Meghan Markle did not label the royal family racist (Photo: ITV)
Prince Harry has been accused of backtracking after insisting he and Meghan Markle did not label the royal family racist (Photo: ITV)

Prince Harry: King Charles apology & Queen Consort’s ’PR altar’

Masks showing Britain's Prince William, Prince Harrry, and his wife Meghan, right, are seen for sale in a shop in London, Friday, Jan. 6,
Masks showing Britain's Prince William, Prince Harrry, and his wife Meghan, right, are seen for sale in a shop in London, Friday, Jan. 6,

Does Harry think he is the only one ever to have domestic squabbles?

Royal Mint visitors can strike their own King Charles III £2 coin

King Charles III delivers his first Christmas broadcast in the Quire of St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle (Picture: Victoria Jones/pool/Getty Images)
King Charles III delivers his first Christmas broadcast in the Quire of St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle (Picture: Victoria Jones/pool/Getty Images)

New Carolean Age must kickstart the fightback against our current troubles

Scotland supporters unfurl a ‘Lion Rampant’ flag ahead of a game at Hampden – but would it pass muster in the Court of Session?
Scotland supporters unfurl a ‘Lion Rampant’ flag ahead of a game at Hampden – but would it pass muster in the Court of Session?

Lions, unicorns and specialist paper clips - Andrew Stevenson

Memorable moments 2022: Slaps, spits & snakes take spotlight this year

King Charles with Queen Consort Camilla (photo: Getty Images)
King Charles with Queen Consort Camilla (photo: Getty Images)

First News: Highlights of 2023

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Outgoing First Minister Nicola Sturgeon leaves the main chamber after her last First Minster's Questions in the main chamber of the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire
Outgoing First Minister Nicola Sturgeon leaves the main chamber after her last First Minster's Questions in the main chamber of the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

Sturgeon officially tenders resignation as First Minister to King Charles III

The Scotsman's Conor Matchett, Alistair Grant and Alexander Brown discuss the SNP leadership result.
The Scotsman's Conor Matchett, Alistair Grant and Alexander Brown discuss the SNP leadership result.

WATCH: The Scotsman's politics team discuss election of Humza Yousaf

Humza Yousaf speaks after being elected as new SNP party leader
Humza Yousaf speaks after being elected as new SNP party leader

Humza Yousaf faces ‘full in-tray’ as half of Scots think country on wrong path