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 newsTrump recalls his Scottish mother describing a young Prince Charles as 'cute'The US president was speaking about his mother Mary's love for the Royal Family during a speech at the White House, attended by the King and Queen.Prince William's 'fond memories' on return to RAF air baseThe prince was an RAF search and rescue pilot at the Holyhead base from 2010 to 2013.UK and US always find ways to come together, King to tell CongressKing Charles will address the US Congress on Tuesday at a time of diplomatic tensions between London and Washington.What the King and Queen did on their first day in the USAfter landing, the royals were greeted by US President Donald Trump at the White House and later visited the British Embassy.Why are state visits with the royals so important?Take a look back at previous state visitsWhat does King Charles do and who else is in the Royal Family?As the UK's head of state, King Charles has number of parliamentary and constitutional duties.Trump says King will be 'very safe' during US visit after security talksThe state visit will go ahead despite concerns raised after a gunman targeted an event attended by the president. Queen Elizabeth II garden opens to the publicThe garden in the Regent's Park is dedicated to the life of the late queen Elizabeth II with symbolism throughout.With presidents, cowboys and A-listers - King Charles pictured in US over the yearsThe British monarch returns to the US on Monday, a country he has been visiting for decades. What to know about King Charles's state visit to USKing Charles and Queen Camilla will visit Washington DC, New York and Virginia during their four-day trip. King's US visit will go ahead as planned, Buckingham Palace says The decision was made "after discussions on both sides of the Atlantic through the day", the Palace says.Camilla takes missing Winnie-the-Pooh stuffed toy to New York to complete setThe city's library has the original stuffed animals that inspired the Winnie-the-Pooh collection - except from Roo.
