Charles, the heir to the British throne, runs two charities that are under scrutiny for how they have handled donations from the wealthy, including $3.1 million from a former Qatari prime minister.
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Royal Shipwreck From 1682 Is Found Off the Coast of England
The Gloucester, which was carrying a future king of England when it ran aground, was found 15 years ago. Its discovery was revealed this week.
Australia’s Baby Steps Toward Severing Ties With the Queen
The new Labor government has established a ministerial position to begin the process of making the country a republic. But the idea is far from the top of its agenda.
Australia’s Baby Steps Toward Severing Ties With the Queen
The new Labor government has established a ministerial position to begin the process of making the country a republic. But the idea is far from the top of its agenda.
Queen’s Jubilee Celebrations Offers Britons Respite From Woes
The Platinum Jubilee celebrations ended Sunday. Monday political and economic unease returns.
Jubilee Honors Queen Elizabeth, but Also Highlights Her Increasing Absences
Throngs of admirers cheered Queen Elizabeth II at her Platinum Jubilee appearance on Thursday, but she was unable to attend a service on Friday. Prince Charles, in a familiar role, played the understudy.
Most Canadians Want to See the British Monarchy Come to an End
In a recent poll, 67 percent of respondents said they opposed the idea of Charles succeeding his mother to become Canada’s king.
Could Australia and New Zealand ‘Divorce’ From the British Monarchy?
The debate over whether to sever ties with Britain’s royal family has traditionally attracted little mainstream interest in the two members of the Commonwealth.
Caribbean Nations Reassess British Crown, in Wake of Black Lives Matter
Public sentiment toward the monarchy has soured in the region, and calls for reparations for Britain’s often brutal role in the slave trade have been rising.
Prince Harry and Meghan Make Their First Appearance at the Jubilee
The appearance by Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, at St. Paul’s Cathedral on Friday was their first official royal outing since early 2020.