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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

King Charles III — British monarch who clarified non-working royal status for Prince Harry and Meghan, and is subject of Jamaica's slavery reparations petition.

2026-04-252026-09-14
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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
Sport

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

The News

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 →

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 →

Tuesday 4 August

  1. Mahama addresses Jamaican Parliament on Emancipation and Independence

    President John Mahama addressed a joint sitting of Jamaica's House of Representatives and Senate in Kingston during a state visit, emphasizing Ghana's solidarity with Jamaica on its Emancipation Day and 64th Independence Anniversary. Mahama said Ghana was among the first nations to recognize Jamaica's independence in 1962 and noted that Emancipation and Independence days are symbols of humanity's determination to overcome oppression.

    4 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 28 July

  1. Archbishop of Canterbury visits Ghana, meets President Mahama

    President John Dramani Mahama received Archbishop of Canterbury Sarah Mullally at the Presidency during her first official visit to Africa, as she began a 10-day tour of the Church of the Province of West Africa.

    28 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 26 July

  1. Meghan guests on MasterChef Australia, receives Prince Harry video call

    Meghan appeared as a guest judge on MasterChef Australia, where Prince Harry surprised her with a video call during filming. The couple visited Australia in April in a private capacity to attend charitable causes and money-making events.

    26 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 20 July

  1. Andy Burnham becomes UK's seventh PM in ten years

    Andy Burnham, 56, assumed office as Prime Minister following Keir Starmer's resignation, becoming the seventh PM in a decade and the fifth in four years. He secured the premiership without a general election through Labour Party succession.

    20 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 17 July

  1. Burnham finalising cabinet before taking over as PM Monday

    Andy Burnham, who secured the Labour leadership after backing from 379 MPs and all 11 affiliated trade unions, said he is finalising cabinet decisions ahead of becoming prime minister on Monday, replacing Sir Keir Starmer. He declined to name his top team beforehand, saying early announcements would "cause complete chaos," but pledged his appointments would reflect all parts of the party and all communities.

    17 July 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Burnham finalising cabinet before becoming UK PM Monday

    Andy Burnham, the new Labour leader backed by 379 Labour MPs and all 11 affiliated trade unions, said he is finalising his cabinet ahead of taking over as prime minister on Monday, replacing Sir Keir Starmer. He pledged his appointments would reflect "all parts of our party" and "all communities," and outlined a vision including reforms to the social care system.

    17 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 6 July

  1. Prince Harry visits UK amid court verdict on Daily Mail case

    The Duke of Sussex returned to the UK for a week of Invictus Games engagements in London and Birmingham, coinciding with a court verdict on Tuesday in a case he brought against Associated Newspapers over unlawful information gathering. He is attending events alone, as his wife Meghan and children are not in London due to security concerns.

    6 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 26 June

  1. King Charles discloses £12.9m tax bill for 2024-25

    King Charles has voluntarily revealed he paid £12.9m in tax for 2024-2025, becoming the first UK monarch to disclose their tax bill and placing him among the top 100 UK taxpayers. The Prince of Wales declared he paid £7.76m in tax over the same period, with both men citing the disclosure as an effort to increase transparency and accountability.

    26 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 25 June

  1. King Charles keeps Clarence House as home post-Buckingham renovation

    King Charles and Queen Camilla will remain at Clarence House rather than move to Buckingham Palace after its £369m refurbishment is completed in March. The decision will allow greater public access to the palace, which will continue as the monarchy's administrative headquarters.

    25 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 24 June

  1. King Charles welcomes Afghan women's cricket team in exile

    King Charles met the Afghan women's cricket team, which is now in exile and banned from competing officially after the Taliban prohibited women's sport in Afghanistan. Most team members have become refugees in Australia and are in England for exhibition matches during the women's T20 World Cup.

    24 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 23 June

  1. Prophet Uche's 2025 prophecy of UK PM resignation resurfaces

    Prophet Eric Uche of Reign House Chapel made a prophecy on December 31, 2025, stating that UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer would be forced to step down. Starmer announced his resignation on June 22, 2026, stating he had informed King Charles III and would remain in office until a new Labour leader was elected.

    23 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 22 June

  1. UK PM Keir Starmer resigns as Labour leader after party pressure

    Sir Keir Starmer has announced his resignation as Prime Minister and Labour Party leader following mounting pressure within his party over his leadership. He informed King Charles III and confirmed the Labour Party's National Executive Committee will set out a timetable for a new leadership contest, with nominations opening July 9.

    22 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Keir Starmer announces resignation as Labour leader and Prime Minister

    British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced he will step down as leader of the Labour Party after concluding the party no longer sees him as the best person to lead it into the next general election. In a statement outside No. 10 Downing Street on Monday, Starmer said he had heard the party's answer and accepted it "with good grace."

    22 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 21 June

  1. David Hockney's funeral held with only two mourners present

    British artist David Hockney, 88, died at his London home earlier this month. As per his wishes, only his partner Jean-Pierre Goncalves de Lima and his great-nephew Richard Hockney attended his funeral, with memorial services planned for 2025 in London, Los Angeles, Paris, and Yorkshire.

    21 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 20 June

  1. King Charles to disclose personal tax bill, a royal first

    King Charles will become Britain's first modern monarch to publicly reveal his personal tax bill on Thursday, a move said to be his personal decision as part of a modernising drive for greater transparency. The disclosure will include tax on income from the Duchy of Lancaster, personal investments, and private estates such as Sandringham and Balmoral, though monarchs are not obliged to pay income, inheritance, or capital gains tax.

    20 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 18 June

  1. Prince Harry and Meghan to visit UK with children in July

    The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are expected to bring their two children, Archie (seven) and Lilibet (five), to the UK in July, marking their first family visit in four years. It remains unclear what security arrangements will be in place or whether King Charles will meet his grandchildren.

    18 June 2026 · Joy Online →

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