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At the very beginning of his reign, King Charles spoke of a “slimmed-down” monarchy more in keeping with modern Britain.

After winning a landslide election victory, Keir Starmer became Britain's 58th Prime Minister - and has now met with King Charles to 'officially' mark the occasion.The Labour leader accepted an invitation from the King to meet and it looks like one rather 'freaky' royal honour could be on the cards for him, following his new position. If previous Prime Minister traditions are anything to go by, a trip to Royal hotspot Balmoral Castle could be on the cards.

Rutherglen's newly elected MP, Michael Shanks, been appointed as a minister in Keir Starmer’s Labour government.

The Royal Family has weathered scandals, wars, and even abdication throughout almost 1,000 years of history. While some members of the family will never be forgotten thanks to their triumphs or by scandals they were involved in, some have faded into obscurity and deserve to be pulled into the spotlight. One of these people is Prince John - the youngest son of King George V, and, as a result King Charles' great uncle.

Lorraine Kelly is set to give viewers a special look inside a very opulent location next week as the show makes a major change for one episode only. The 64-year-old will be hosting her self-titled daytime show from inside the walls of Buckingham Palace on Wednesday (July 10).

enough content to write more books about his experience growing up as a royal.Harry, 39, said he was forced to cut out nearly half his content from the first draft.But royal expert Kinsey Schofield suggested that Harry may hold off publishing anything else until after the death of his father.“I do think he would write about his family again. He was waiting to publish a book after Queen Elizabeth died,” the royal commentator said on “Kinsey Schofield Unfiltered” Thursday, per the Express.“Originally they were saying there was going to be another publication after the late Queen died.”“I suspect that maybe he would release a book after his father passed away,” she continued, adding that a follow-up book will be published if William continues to “keep [Harry] at arm’s length.”“Because what would the repercussions be if Prince William pushed you out of the fold?” she asked.The Post has reached out to Harry’s reps for comment.Harry was last month warned against publishing another memoir as it would “slam any hope of future reconciliation” with his estranged family.Still, the content that made it into the first book managed to cause enough damage.Among the myriad of revelations in his book, Harry’s feelings toward Queen Camilla, 76, were laid bare as he sensationally branded her “dangerous” and “the villain.”Harry also claimed that his stepmother leaked stories about the royal family to the media to maintain her image and boost her popularity.“I have complex feelings about gaining a step-parent who I thought had recently sacrificed me on her personal P.R.

Royal Family members often ditch their formal titles behind closed doors and take on more personal nicknames used by their nearest and dearest.

King Charles told Sir Keir Starmer he "must be exhausted" and "nearly on your knees" during a private audience with the Prime Minister.

There seems to be no chance of a reconciliation between Prince William and his brother Harry, particularly as the one person who might have "sorted it all out" has sadly passed away. The rift between King Charles' offspring, Princes William and Harry, has been widely reported. Following Harry and Meghan Markle's departure from Royal duties and their candid revelations about the Royal family in an explosive Oprah Winfrey interview, their Netflix series, and Harry's tell-all book 'Spare', tensions have only intensified.

head injury in a horse-related incident last month.On July 12, the princess, 73, marked her return to royal duties after a five-day hospital stay in June. During a visit to the Riding for the Disabled Association National Championships at Hartpury University and Hartpury College in Gloucestershire, England, she revealed that she “can’t remember a single thing” about the incident.

After the passing of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, in 2021, the Royal Family has felt the absence of a pivotal figure who once steered the monarchy with an iron hand. Prince William is now said to be stepping into his grandfather's formidable shoes as the family faces challenging times, adopting Prince Philip's firm approach in his interactions, particularly with his brother, Prince Harry. The late Queen Elizabeth II's consort, Prince Philip, was not only known for his witty remarks and occasional gaffes but also for ensuring the royal household ran without a hitch, insisting on strict adherence to protocol.

The room behind the iconic balcony of Buckingham Palace will be opened to the public next week, offering a peek into George IV's fascination with oriental art and furniture.

When the royals are off-duty and away from the public eye, they ditch the formality of titles for more affectionate nicknames. Meghan Markle shared her pet name for Prince Harry, calling him 'Haz' in a candid chat with James Corden during their LA escapade. The Queen, known fondly within the family as Lilibet, was even dubbed 'Gary' by a young Prince William who struggled with the word 'Grandma'.

The Duchess of Sussex's launch into selling homeware items such as artisan jams and dog treats has been a hot topic of conversation in recent weeks. And, following reports that Meghan would like King Charles' seal of approval on her lifestyle brand American Riviera Orchard, a source told the US edition of OK! Magazine that “Meghan is looking for support wherever she can get it." They added: “Princess Eugenie and Princess Beatrice are at the top of her list, but she is shooting even higher and would love to get King Charles to give his stamp of approval.” This comes after additional speculation around whether there was any source of competition between the Royal Family - who have long sold many homeware and gifting items - and Meghan.

Many members of the Royal Family have sweet nicknames for one another. From the late Queen Elizabeth II being affectionately called 'Lilibet' by her loved ones to the Princess of Wales calling her youngest son Prince Louis 'Lou-bugs', there are many unique nicknames among the Royals. One nickname that is slightly more unusual is the one Princess Anne, 73, uses for her older brother King Charles, 75.

At Windsor Castle, Dame Shirley Bassey was awarded the Companion of Honour by King Charles. However, the iconic singer confessed to a Royal faux pas during the ceremony.The Welsh vocal powerhouse confessed that being presented with the honour by Charles was more nerve-wracking than performing for royalty. And, in Tuesday's (July 9) ceremony, the 87 year old grabbed the monarch's hand while receiving her award and cheekily admitted she "forgot to curtsy".The singer received the Companion of Honour in the New Year Honours list, recognising her incredible contributions to music.This was her first interaction with Charles as King, the singer who has lent her voice to three James Bond themes revealed.

King Charles III sent the winning Three Lions team a message of congratulations following their semi-final win against the Netherlands in the Euro 2024 match tonight (Wednesday, July 10). Gareth Southgate's team secured a 2-1 victory over their rivals after Ollie Watkins scored the winning goal in the final minutes of the match. It was the first time England have qualified on foreign soil for a major tournament final, leaving fans - and the royal family - elated.The King's very personal message said: “My wife and I join all our family in wishing you the warmest congratulations on reaching the final of the U.E.F.A.

Zara and Mike Tindall, known for their love of sports, were spotted at Wimbledon on Wednesday (10 July) but they weren't seated in the royal box with Queen Camilla.The niece of King Charles and the former rugby player still had prime seats to watch the quarter-final action on Centre Court, with a valid reason why they weren't alongside other members of the Royal Family. You'd think with their royal connections and popularity among fans, they'd be in the prestigious royal box of Centre Court.

King Charles shares a deeply special bond with the Princess of Wales and has frequently been heard referring to her as his "darling daughter in law". Away from their own close-knit relationship, Kate plays another role in ensuring that the King enjoys a special bond with his grandchildren, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis.

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, with his top-tier political position, indulges in the luxuries of several opulent residences, a collection of fancy cars, and opts for private education for his offspring. Although he is not only the first person of colour to be Prime Minister but also one of the wealthiest, having amassed his fortune from his days as a hedge fund manager. Rishi and his wife, Akshata Murty, are listed by the Sunday Times rich list with an awe-inspiring combined net worth of £651m, up from £529m in 2023.

Prince William is said to harbour a deep-seated 'grudge' against his uncle Prince Andrew, a sentiment that dates back to the early days of his relationship with Kate Middleton.