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In A First For UK Monarch, King Charles Reveals Tax Bill, $40 Million
UK monarchs are legally exempt from paying certain taxes, though they have paid some duties voluntarily for decades, and they also have no obligation to disclose their private tax bills.
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UK Royals Open Up Off-Limit Areas Of Palaces For Summer Visitors
Britain's monarchy on Wednesday revealed it is temporarily opening up to visitors off-limits areas in two of its most famous palaces, including Buckingham Palace's East Wing housing its famous balcony.
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Explained: How King Charles's Cancer Diagnosis Affects British Monarchy
King Charles is the head of state of the United Kingdom as well as 14 other Commonwealth countries, from Canada to Australia and Jamaica.
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King Charles' First Year On Throne Costs UK Taxpayers 'Royally'
The cost of Britain's royal family to the UK tax payer rose by five percent over the past year, the annual financial report of King Charles III's household showed on Thursday.
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King Charles Backs Research Into British Monarchy's Links To Slavery
King Charles has given his support to research that will examine the British monarchy's links to slavery, Buckingham Palace said on Thursday, after a newspaper report said a document showed a historical connection with a transatlantic slave trader.
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King Charles's Coronation To Feature 12 New Pieces Of Music
Twelve newly commissioned pieces of music will play at the coronation of Britain's King Charles at Westminster Abbey this May, including Greek Orthodox music, Buckingham Palace said, with the 18th century "Zadok the Priest" also to be featured.
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Watch: King Charles Confronted By Angry Taxpayer While Greeting Crowds
King Charles' interaction with crowds, while majorly positive, took an unexpected turn as a man confronted him with a question about the financial burden that taxpayers have to bear for "his parade".
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"Not The Same Energy": On King Charles, Young Brits Are Sceptical
A fusty anachronism or valid head of state? Charles III faces a generation of younger Britons sceptical about him as king and more questioning over the future of the monarchy.
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King Charles Will Travel Without Passport, Drive Without Licence
The UK's new king will travel without a passport and drive without a licence, own all the mute swans in England and may continue a tradition of celebrating his birthday twice a year.
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King Charles' Accession To The Throne Formalised By This Process
Queen Elizabeth, the longest-reigning monarch in Britain's history, died on Thursday aged 96, with her son Charles succeeding her as king.
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"Just One Of the Boys In School:" Years That Shaped Prince Charles
British heir to the throne Prince Charles was "just one of the boys" when he was a pupil at a remote boarding school in Scotland, going about his day-to-day life and developing a later passion for the arts and environment.
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Queen Elizabeth Ailing, Prince Charles To Visit Canada As Head Of State
Prince Charles heads to Canada this week to represent head of state Queen Elizabeth II, with more attention than ever on his future role due to his mother's age and failing health.
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2 Decades After Diana's Death, Her Words On Affair, Marriage To Go Public
Footage of the late princess Diana pouring her heart out about her failed marriage with Prince Charles will air on British television for the first time, a channel confirmed Sunday.
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Prince Harry Says No One In Royal Family Really Wants To Wear The Crown
The 32-year-old royal discussed the challenges of being born into his family. Taking over as monarch, he said, is a job that no one really wants.
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Queen Marks 90th Birthday, As Popular As Ever
Queen Elizabeth II celebrates her 90th birthday on Thursday with a family gathering and a cake baked by a reality television star, as a new poll finds Britain's longest serving monarch is as popular as ever.
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In A First For UK Monarch, King Charles Reveals Tax Bill, $40 Million
UK monarchs are legally exempt from paying certain taxes, though they have paid some duties voluntarily for decades, and they also have no obligation to disclose their private tax bills.
-
UK Royals Open Up Off-Limit Areas Of Palaces For Summer Visitors
Britain's monarchy on Wednesday revealed it is temporarily opening up to visitors off-limits areas in two of its most famous palaces, including Buckingham Palace's East Wing housing its famous balcony.
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Explained: How King Charles's Cancer Diagnosis Affects British Monarchy
King Charles is the head of state of the United Kingdom as well as 14 other Commonwealth countries, from Canada to Australia and Jamaica.
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King Charles' First Year On Throne Costs UK Taxpayers 'Royally'
The cost of Britain's royal family to the UK tax payer rose by five percent over the past year, the annual financial report of King Charles III's household showed on Thursday.
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King Charles Backs Research Into British Monarchy's Links To Slavery
King Charles has given his support to research that will examine the British monarchy's links to slavery, Buckingham Palace said on Thursday, after a newspaper report said a document showed a historical connection with a transatlantic slave trader.
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King Charles's Coronation To Feature 12 New Pieces Of Music
Twelve newly commissioned pieces of music will play at the coronation of Britain's King Charles at Westminster Abbey this May, including Greek Orthodox music, Buckingham Palace said, with the 18th century "Zadok the Priest" also to be featured.
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Watch: King Charles Confronted By Angry Taxpayer While Greeting Crowds
King Charles' interaction with crowds, while majorly positive, took an unexpected turn as a man confronted him with a question about the financial burden that taxpayers have to bear for "his parade".
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"Not The Same Energy": On King Charles, Young Brits Are Sceptical
A fusty anachronism or valid head of state? Charles III faces a generation of younger Britons sceptical about him as king and more questioning over the future of the monarchy.
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King Charles Will Travel Without Passport, Drive Without Licence
The UK's new king will travel without a passport and drive without a licence, own all the mute swans in England and may continue a tradition of celebrating his birthday twice a year.
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King Charles' Accession To The Throne Formalised By This Process
Queen Elizabeth, the longest-reigning monarch in Britain's history, died on Thursday aged 96, with her son Charles succeeding her as king.
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"Just One Of the Boys In School:" Years That Shaped Prince Charles
British heir to the throne Prince Charles was "just one of the boys" when he was a pupil at a remote boarding school in Scotland, going about his day-to-day life and developing a later passion for the arts and environment.
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Queen Elizabeth Ailing, Prince Charles To Visit Canada As Head Of State
Prince Charles heads to Canada this week to represent head of state Queen Elizabeth II, with more attention than ever on his future role due to his mother's age and failing health.
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2 Decades After Diana's Death, Her Words On Affair, Marriage To Go Public
Footage of the late princess Diana pouring her heart out about her failed marriage with Prince Charles will air on British television for the first time, a channel confirmed Sunday.
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Prince Harry Says No One In Royal Family Really Wants To Wear The Crown
The 32-year-old royal discussed the challenges of being born into his family. Taking over as monarch, he said, is a job that no one really wants.
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Queen Marks 90th Birthday, As Popular As Ever
Queen Elizabeth II celebrates her 90th birthday on Thursday with a family gathering and a cake baked by a reality television star, as a new poll finds Britain's longest serving monarch is as popular as ever.
