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King Charles

Also known as: King Charles III · Charles III

King Charles III — British monarch who visited the US for a state visit and Bermuda, met with President Mahama at Buckingham Palace, and launched a space debris tracking project.

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  1. April 2026
  2. Joy Online

    Donald Trump has said King Charles III will “be very safe” during his state visit to the US, which is due to begin later on Monday.

    Trump says King will be ‘very safe’ during US visit after security talks
  3. Joy Online

    King Charles and Queen Camilla had privately reached out to the Trumps to give their sympathies after the attack.

    King Charles’ visit to ‘revitalise’ relationship with US, says UK ambassador
  4. Joy Online

    A final decision confirming that King Charles and Queen Camilla’s state visit will go ahead is expected later on Sunday, the BBC understands, after a shooting incident in Washington DC raised security concerns.

    Final decision expected on King Charles’ US visit after DC shooting
  5. Daily Guide

    Due to his immense power and authority in the global stage, Otumfuo was among the few selected monarchs who graced King Charles’ ascension to the British throne in London.

    Otumfuo Clocks 27 Years On Golden Stool

Saturday 13 June

  1. Royal Family attends Trooping the Colour ceremony in London

    King Charles III and the royal family, including the Prince and Princess of Wales and their children, watched the Red Arrows flypast from Buckingham Palace balcony during the Trooping the Colour ceremony, which featured over 1,400 armed forces members, 200 horses, and 400 musicians.

    13 June 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 9 June

  1. Mahama returns after UK and Belarus visits with trade agreements

    President John Dramani Mahama has returned to Ghana following official visits to the United Kingdom and the Republic of Belarus, where he secured bilateral agreements aimed at strengthening trade, investment, and technical cooperation. Key agreements include the Ghana–UK Growth and Investment Partnership, which covers ship repair facility development in Takoradi, commercial afforestation projects in the Oti Region, AI training, and healthcare workforce capacity building.

    9 June 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 4 June

  1. Idris Elba knighted by King Charles III for drama services

    British actor and producer Idris Elba has been knighted by King Charles III in recognition of his contributions to film, television, theatre, and charity work. The honour was formally awarded at Windsor Castle, giving Elba the title "Sir Idris".

    4 June 2026 · Daily Guide

  2. Mahama meets King Charles III at Buckingham Palace

    President John Dramani Mahama paid a courtesy call on King Charles III at Buckingham Palace, concluding a five-day visit to the United Kingdom focused on diplomacy and investment. During the trip, Mahama also held bilateral talks with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, met with Ghanaians in the UK, and opened the Ghana-UK Investment Summit to promote economic cooperation.

    4 June 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 1 June

  1. Ghana pursuing national airline to boost regional connectivity

    President Mahama announced at the Ghana-UK Investment Summit that Ghana is pursuing the establishment of a new national airline to enhance air links between Ghana, other African countries and international destinations, and to improve connectivity and facilitate trade and tourism. The government is also expanding airport infrastructure and modernising ports and logistics systems to strengthen Ghana's role as a regional aviation hub and trade gateway.

    1 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. President Mahama visits London for royal audience and investment summit

    President John Dramani Mahama is in London for a high-level visit featuring meetings with King Charles III and British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer. The visit aims to deepen bilateral relations between Ghana and the UK and includes a Ghana-UK Investment Summit, a London Stock Exchange appearance, and addresses at Chatham House and the Africa Debate at the Guildhall.

    1 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Sunday 31 May

  1. Mahama visits London for investment summit and royal meetings

    President John Mahama is in London on a working visit to strengthen economic relations with the UK, attract investment, and engage the Ghanaian diaspora. The trip includes a royal audience with King Charles III, a meeting with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, a Ghana-UK Investment Summit at Raffles London, and a visit to the London Stock Exchange.

    31 May 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 20 May

  1. British deputy ambassador to US leaves post without explanation

    James Roscoe, deputy to Britain's ambassador in Washington and a senior figure in the British diplomatic service, has abruptly left his role. The Foreign Office declined to provide any explanation for his departure.

    20 May 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 18 May

  1. Irish president visits Britain, to meet King Charles

    Irish President Catherine Connolly is on a three-day visit to Britain, where she is expected to meet King Charles. During the visit, she visited the Irish Cultural Centre in London and addressed Irish emigration, noting that some Irish people are leaving Ireland due to lack of housing.

    18 May 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 11 May

  1. UK PM Starmer defends leadership after local election losses

    British Prime Minister Keir Starmer delivered a speech defending his leadership and vowing to tackle growth, defense, Europe relations, and energy issues, following devastating local election losses and mounting pressure from within the Labour Party to resign.

    11 May 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 5 May

  1. Princess Eugenie expecting third child this summer

    Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank are expecting their third child, due in summer, Buckingham Palace announced. The baby will be 15th in line to the throne and will not hold the HRH title.

    5 May 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 4 May

  1. King Charles launches space debris tracking project in Bermuda

    King Charles visited a UK Space Agency observatory in Bermuda and launched Project Nova, which will install a network of telescopes across five sites to track space debris such as old satellites and rocket stages. His Sustainable Markets Initiative, which promotes private sector sustainability including in the space industry, has been closely involved in the £40m project.

    4 May 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 1 May

  1. King Charles arrives in Bermuda after US state visit

    King Charles III has arrived in Bermuda following a four-day state visit to the US, during which he and Queen Camilla concluded their trip with a community parade in Virginia before the King travelled to the island for his first visit as monarch.

    1 May 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Trump removes whisky tariffs following King Charles's state visit

    Donald Trump has announced he will remove all tariffs and restrictions on whisky imports, including Scottish and Irish whiskey, in honour of King Charles and Queen Camilla's recent state visit to the US. The UK government confirmed the move applies to all whisky tariffs, and industry representatives said distillers would be able to "breathe a little easier during a period of significant pressure on the sector."

    1 May 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 30 April

  1. King Charles's state visit to America deemed diplomatic success

    An opinion piece praises King Charles's charm offensive during a state visit to the United States, highlighting a moment of perceived rapport between the monarch and First Lady Melania Trump as evidence of successful diplomacy and ice-breaking.

    30 April 2026 · The Chronicle

Wednesday 29 April

  1. King Charles III addresses Congress with diplomatic messaging

    King Charles III delivered a speech to Congress that addressed NATO, Ukraine, Western democracy, and climate change while earning 12 standing ovations. International outlets noted the speech contained subtle rebuttals to Trump's positions, demonstrating how the King balanced making substantive points on issues important to him while remaining cordial with his host.

    29 April 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Trump issues threats to Iran over Strait of Hormuz blockade

    President Donald Trump intensified threats against Iran over a maritime standoff in the Middle East affecting global energy markets, warning the Islamic Republic to "get smart soon" and signalling an end to patience regarding a blockaded Strait of Hormuz. The escalation follows collapsed diplomatic tracks and a recent joint military campaign targeting Iranian leadership and infrastructure.

    29 April 2026 · Joy Online

  3. King Charles III addresses US Congress on Anglo-American ties

    King Charles III delivered an address to Congress focused on "reconciliation and renewal" between the US and UK, acknowledging times of uncertainty and tensions including conflicts in the Middle East and Europe, while seeking to ease strained relations between the two nations.

    29 April 2026 · Joy Online

  4. UK ambassador says only Israel has special US relationship

    The UK's ambassador to the US told students in February that Israel is "probably" the only country with a "special relationship" with the United States, remarks first reported by the Financial Times. The UK Foreign Office said the private comments do not reflect the government's position.

    29 April 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 28 April

  1. California man charged with attempted Trump assassination

    Cole Tomas Allen, 31, was charged with attempting to assassinate US President Donald Trump after attempting to storm a White House Correspondents' Association dinner gala in Washington on Saturday night carrying a semi-automatic handgun, pump-action shotgun and three knives. A Secret Service agent was shot but not seriously wounded during the incident, and Trump and other officials were evacuated from the venue.

    28 April 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 27 April

  1. Trump assures King Charles will be very safe during US state visit

    Donald Trump has said King Charles III will "be very safe" during his state visit to the US beginning Monday, after further security talks between the White House and Buckingham Palace following a gunman incident at a Trump event in Washington DC on Saturday. The King and Queen's programme will go ahead largely as planned, with the UK government hoping to ease diplomatic tensions.

    27 April 2026 · Joy Online

  2. King Charles and Queen to visit US despite security concerns

    King Charles and Queen Camilla will arrive in the United States on Monday for a four-day state visit aimed at renewing UK-US relations, according to the UK ambassador. The trip will proceed largely as planned with some security modifications following a shooting incident in Washington DC, and will include visits to the White House and the 9/11 Memorial.

    27 April 2026 · Joy Online

Sunday 26 April

  1. King Charles US state visit likely to proceed after DC shooting

    A final decision on King Charles and Queen Camilla's state visit to the US was expected on Sunday after a shooting incident at a Washington DC White House Correspondents' Dinner raised security concerns. The UK government indicated the trip would begin as planned on Monday, possibly with minor adjustments to public-facing events.

    26 April 2026 · Joy Online

Saturday 25 April

  1. Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II marks 27 years

    Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the 16th Asantehene, will mark 27 years on the Golden Stool on April 26, 2026, with a grand durbar at Manhyia Palace in Kumasi coinciding with an Akwasidae festival. He was enstooled on April 26, 1999, succeeding his brother Otumfuo Opoku Ware II after a 29-year reign.

    25 April 2026 · Daily Guide

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