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King Charles

Also known as: King Charles III · Charles III · King Charles III of the United Kingdom · His Majesty King Charles III · the then-Prince of Wales · the then-Prince Charles

King Charles III — British monarch who has warned of disinformation and AI misuse risks, and begun a Caribbean tour addressing colonial legacy.

2026-04-252026-10-29

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  1. June 2026
  2. Joy Online

    … According to Keir Starmer, he had informed King Charles III of his decision and would remain in office until a new Labour leader is elected and formally assumes the premiership. …

    Prophet Uche’s 2025 UK PM resignation prophecy resurfaces after Starmer steps down
  3. Joy Online

    … Starmer confirmed that he had informed King Charles III of his decision to step down and would initiate the formal process for selecting a new Labour Party leader. …

    Keir Starmer resigns as prime minister and leader of Labour Party
  4. Joy Online

    … The outgoing leader revealed that he had informed King Charles III of his decision earlier in the day. …

    Keir Starmer says he’ll resign as Prime Minister, leader of Labour Party
  5. Joy Online

    … Following Hockney’s death, King Charles said he and Queen Camilla had been “greatly saddened” to learn of the death of “a giant of the world of art and painting, a Yorkshireman through and through, and a dear friend and inspiration to so many”. …

    Low-key funeral held for giant of the art world David Hockney
  6. Joy Online

    King Charles will become Britain’s first monarch in modern times to reveal his personal tax bill. …

    King Charles to reveal personal tax bill for first time as monarch
  7. Joy Online

    … It is not yet known whether King Charles will meet his grandchildren on this visit. …

    Harry and Meghan to bring children to UK next month
  8. Joy Online

    Crowds have gathered in central London for the Trooping the Colour ceremony to mark King Charles III’s official birthday. …

    Royal Family watch Red Arrows flypast on palace balcony
  9. Joy Online

    … He also met King Charles III and engaged with Ghanaian-owned businesses operating in the UK. …

    Mahama returns to Ghana after UK and Belarus visits, announces investment and trade agreements
  10. Daily Guide

    Idris Elba been knighted by King Charles III British actor and producer, Idris Elba, has been knighted, officially earning the title “Sir Idris” for his services to drama. …

    Idris Elba Knighted
  11. Joy Online

    President John Dramani Mahama on Wednesday paid a courtesy call on King Charles III at Buckingham Palace, capping a five-day high-level diplomatic and investment-focused visit to the United Kingdom. …

    Mahama pays courtesy call on King Charles III

Yesterday

  1. King Charles dances at Junkanoo carnival on Caribbean tour

    On the second day of his nine-day Caribbean visit, King Charles joined dancers at the Junkanoo cultural carnival in the Bahamas, carrying maracas and dancing amid the parade. The lighter moment followed his earlier speech acknowledging the historical pain of the slave trade.

    8 hours ago · Joy Online →

  2. King Charles begins Caribbean tour, addresses colonial legacy

    King Charles has arrived in the Bahamas for a nine-day Caribbean tour, his first as monarch, and acknowledged "the great suffering and injustices of the past." Buckingham Palace indicated he would not apologise for Britain's role in the slave trade or offer reparations, but would address colonial legacy and the slave trade's impact during the visit.

    28 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 15 October

  1. Harry and Meghan conduct UK relaunch in Nottingham

    The Duke and Duchess of Sussex visited Nottingham for a series of charity events and public engagements, their first such UK outing in several years. Though Buckingham Palace emphasizes they are private citizens without royal status, the visit resembled royal engagements in structure and drew young, diverse crowds.

    15 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 14 October

  1. Musk attributes Ukraine drone speed limits to US government

    Elon Musk said the US government may be behind restrictions on the speed of weapons travelling over SpaceX's Starlink network in Ukraine. Starlink imposed a 100mph speed limit on Tuesday, disrupting Ukrainian battlefield missions, though it was partially restored by Wednesday evening.

    14 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 12 October

  1. UK PM: Russia interfered with 2016 Brexit referendum vote

    Prime Minister Andy Burnham said Russia did interfere with the 2016 Brexit referendum after asking about the matter upon arriving in office, and warned similar activities were taking place in France and Germany. He did not provide details about the type or extent of Moscow's activity, and Britain Unbound rejected his claims as an attempt to undermine the referendum's legitimacy.

    12 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 10 October

  1. King Charles warns of disinformation and cyber threats

    King Charles III has warned of the challenges disinformation and hostile online activity pose to trust and security, noting that malicious actors are evolving their tactics using automated technologies. In a letter marking the National Cyber Security Centre's 10th anniversary, he praised the agency's work defending against cyber attacks and safeguarding democratic institutions.

    10 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 22 September

  1. Piers Morgan calls for Earl Spencer Diana book amendment

    Piers Morgan has demanded that offending pages be removed from Earl Spencer's memoir Swan Song: Diana, My Sister after the book incorrectly described Morgan as the editor of the Daily Mirror when it published photographs of Princess Diana at a gym in 1993; Earl Spencer has apologised for the error, and publisher Penguin will amend the book in future editions.

    22 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 21 September

  1. Earl Spencer: Harry and Meghan face Diana-like media treatment

    Earl Spencer told the BBC that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's media treatment contains "echoes" of what his sister Princess Diana experienced, describing press coverage as a "cancerous influence" and urging people to learn from Diana's example.

    21 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Nvidia CEO dismisses AI extinction risks as unfounded doomsday talk

    Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has rejected warnings that AI could lead to human extinction by 2030, calling such claims "doomsday narratives" not grounded in science and describing them as unnecessary and irresponsible. Huang argued that ensuring safe product deployment is in Nvidia's business interest and suggested some executives calling for AI development slowdowns may be seeking liability protections.

    21 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 18 September

  1. King Charles III rebukes claims in Diana's brother memoir

    Buckingham Palace issued a sharp rebuke on behalf of King Charles III following advance excerpts from Charles Spencer's forthcoming memoir "Swan Song: Diana, My Sister," which details disputed phone calls between Spencer and then-Prince Charles regarding whether Princes William and Harry should walk behind their mother's coffin at her 1997 funeral, and alleges Charles made remarks suggesting contempt for Diana and relief at her death.

    18 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 17 September

  1. Earl Spencer claims King Charles sounded "giddily elated" after Diana's death

    In a controversial book about Diana, Princess of Wales, her brother Earl Spencer alleges that King Charles sounded like a "lottery winner" when he called after her 1997 death. Buckingham Palace rejected the claims, stating that "the pain of fraternal grief can cloud reason, affect judgment and colour memory."

    17 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. King Charles warns of existential AI risks if misused

    King Charles has warned AI executives of the "existential dangers" posed by the technology falling into the wrong hands at a summit he convened at Dumfries House to discuss how AI can benefit society. Attendees included the UK's AI Minister, the Pope's advisor, and representatives from Nvidia, OpenAI and Anthropic.

    17 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. King Charles warns of existential dangers from AI misuse

    King Charles has warned AI executives at a summit in Scotland of the "existential dangers" posed by the technology falling into the wrong hands, calling for the industry to ensure AI remains in service of humanity. The summit, which included participants from AI giants such as Nvidia, OpenAI and Anthropic, and the UK's AI Minister, is considering how to develop shared principles to guide AI's future application.

    17 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  4. Buckingham Palace disputes Earl Spencer's Diana memoir claims

    Buckingham Palace has strongly contested claims in Earl Spencer's upcoming memoir about Diana, Princess of Wales, including an allegation that King Charles said "we'll forget her soon enough" after her 1997 death. The Palace suggested that grief may have affected Spencer's recollection of events.

    17 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  5. Palace responds to Earl Spencer's claims in Diana memoir

    Buckingham Palace responded to allegations by Earl Spencer that King Charles said "we'll forget her soon enough" days after Diana's death, with a spokesperson saying grief can "cloud reason, affect judgment and colour memory." Spencer's memoir, due to be published next week, alleges Charles subjected him to a "stream of anger" over the princes walking in Diana's funeral procession.

    17 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 15 September

  1. Harry and Meghan's UK security to undergo official review

    The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will have their publicly funded police protection reconsidered by the royal security committee (Ravec) following their return to full-time residence in the UK, which will assess risks they face and their family's movements including school runs. The couple has also changed their children's school within days of enrollment due to security concerns.

    15 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 10 September

  1. Uganda withdraws from Prince Harry's Invictus Games for military veterans

    Uganda is withdrawing from the Invictus Games, a sports event for wounded military veterans run by the Duke of Sussex, two months after committing to participate. General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, Uganda's chief of defence, announced the decision on social media, stating it was made to avoid being seen as opposed to King Charles III, following a letter clarifying that Prince Harry and Meghan are not working royals.

    10 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Uganda withdraws from Invictus Games, cites deference to King Charles

    Uganda is pulling out of the Invictus Games, a sports event for wounded military veterans run by Prince Harry, only two months after announcing participation. General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, Uganda's chief of defence, announced the withdrawal on social media, stating it was to avoid being construed as opposed to King Charles III.

    10 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 7 September

  1. King clarifies Harry and Meghan retain non-working royal status

    King Charles has sent a letter clarifying that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex will not be working royals able to carry out official engagements, will not use "HRH" titles, and remain "private citizens." The letter, sent to Prince Harry's team, government departments, and military officials, states that any Sussexes engagements will be in private capacity and not represent the Royal Family, upholding the 2020 Sandringham Agreement.

    7 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 6 September

  1. Jamaica to petition King Charles on slavery reparations legality

    Jamaica's government will present a petition to King Charles asking him to refer questions to the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council regarding the legality of enslavement of Africans in Jamaica and Britain's potential legal duty to provide redress. Jamaica's culture minister Olivia Grange will also meet with British Museum officials to discuss repatriation of colonial-era artefacts.

    6 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 3 September

  1. Canada unveils first King Charles banknote outside Britain

    Canada has unveiled a new $20 banknote featuring King Charles III, the first new monarch to appear on a Canadian banknote in more than 70 years. The vertically-oriented note features the Vimy Ridge memorial on its back and includes floral and leafy design inspired by the King's environmental dedication.

    3 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Ghana sidelines indigenous languages by choosing English instead

    The Executive Secretary of the Bureau of Ghana Languages told Parliament that Ghana should not adopt a single indigenous language as national language, fearing speakers of other languages would feel marginalized. The decision has effectively placed all Ghanaian languages beneath English, drawing debate on Facebook about linguistics, colonialism, tribalism, and politics.

    3 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 28 August

  1. Norway's King Harald V dies at age 89

    King Harald V of Norway has died at age 89 after treatment for a rare blood condition. He reigned for 35 years and is succeeded by his son Haakon, who becomes king.

    28 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 21 August

  1. Meghan may return to acting upon UK relocation

    Sources close to the Sussexes have not denied reports that Meghan has been offered an acting role in the country ahead of their expected return to Britain before the end of August. The Duchess was best known for her part in the US legal drama Suits and recently made a cameo in the upcoming comedy Close Personal Friends.

    21 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 20 August

  1. Harry and Meghan's UK security arrangements remain private matter

    Prime Minister Andy Burnham said security arrangements for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex on their return to the UK are a "private matter" to be decided by the Royal and VIP Executive Committee. The couple intends to relocate to a private, non-royal residence outside London later this month.

    20 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 19 August

  1. Prince Harry and Meghan plan to relocate from US to UK

    The Duke and Duchess of Sussex intend to move from California to a private, non-royal residence outside of London later this month, with their children to attend a British school in September. There are no current plans for either to resume roles as working Royals.

    19 August 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Queen Camilla recalls difficulty keeping King Charles' cancer diagnosis secret

    Queen Camilla has spoken for the first time about the pressure of keeping King Charles III's cancer diagnosis confidential during its early stages, recalling how difficult it was to avoid discussing his treatment while visiting cancer patients at a hospital engagement in January 2024, just days before the diagnosis was publicly announced in February.

    19 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 10 August

  1. UK radio station breached rules after falsely announcing King's death

    Radio Caroline was found in breach of broadcasting rules after it mistakenly aired three pre-recorded announcements stating King Charles III had died during the Barry Marsh Show on 19 May. A staff member accessing pre-recorded obituary files played them out of curiosity, and a correction and apology were broadcast 30 minutes later.

    10 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 5 August

  1. Mahama backs Jamaica's slavery reparations petition to King Charles

    President John Dramani Mahama reaffirmed Ghana's support for Jamaica's planned petition to King Charles III on slavery reparations during an official visit, emphasizing shared African-Caribbean history and the need for reparatory justice through truth, accountability, reconciliation and healing.

    5 August 2026 · The Chronicle →

  2. Mahama addresses Jamaica Parliament on Ghana-Caribbean ties

    President John Dramani Mahama addressed a joint sitting of the Jamaican Parliament, reaffirming historical and cultural ties between Ghana and Jamaica rooted in the transatlantic slave trade and highlighting shared experiences. Mahama said addressing slavery's legacy should be guided by truth, accountability, reconciliation, and healing, and stated that Ghana supports Jamaica's planned petition to King Charles III for reparatory justice.

    5 August 2026 · Joy Online →

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