NewsUK 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.The Royal homes of the KingWindsor, Highgrove, Balmoral or one of the others - the new King has plenty of choice.Seven things you may not know about the CommonwealthCommonwealth leaders will be coming from all over the world to attend King Charles' Coronation.Queen Elizabeth II: A life in picturesKey photographs from her birth through the coronation to becoming Britain's longest-reigning monarch.Royal Watch newsletterSign up nowGet insider stories and expert analysis from Sean Coughlan, direct to your inbox every weekSee moreLatest newsKing calls slave trade a 'shameful chapter' during Commonwealth addressThe speech comes after calls for the UK government to issue a formal apology for Britain's historic role in the trade.Andrew called to give evidence in fraud trial in DecemberMountbatten-Windsor has been summonsed to give evidence in a businessman's High Court fraud trial.King says slave trade a 'shameful chapter' that 'fills my heart with horror'King Charles III was formally opening the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (Chogm) in Antigua and Barbuda.King's role is not policy making, says Palace in slavery apology rowBuckingham Palace says the King has a unifying role in the Commonwealth rather than making political decisions.King Charles caught in torrential downpourKing Charles III was left drenched and without an umbrella when a torrential downpour interrupted celebrations of Antigua and Barbuda's independence day on Sunday. Queen Camilla was swiftly given an umbrella when the rain started, while the King was seen gesturing to be given one of his own. Watch: King Charles III caught in torrential downpour at Antigua and Barbuda paradeKing Charles III and Queen Camilla were standing in an open-air stadium when the rain came on.King visits Guyanese slave rebellion site on Caribbean tourHundreds of slaves were killed by colonial leaders in the Demerara rebellion of 1823, with many survivors executed.Police Scotland carrying out 'active inquiries' into Andrew and Epstein Balmoral visitsThe force said it had received information and stressed its inquiries were at "an early stage".Police watchdog to investigate Met over letter about Meghan's fatherThe police force faces probe over its handling of a letter containing allegations about Meghan's father.Police obtain warrant to search Thomas Markle's devicesEarlier this month, it was reported that hundreds of images of child sexual abuse allegedly belonging to Meghan Markle's father Thomas Markle Sr, 82, had been found at the property in the Philippines. Thomas Markle Sr, who is now in the US, has strongly denied the allegations made by his son, describing them as "sick lies".King Charles arrives in Guyana as Bahamas visit declared 'diplomatic success'As the King left the Bahamas his spokesman said the islands had "a special place in the King's heart".Met refers itself to police watchdog over letter about Meghan's fatherThe police force faces scrutiny over its handling of a letter containing allegations about Meghan's father.
