King Charles pays homage to Queen Elizabeth on UK Mother’s Day: ‘Thinking of you’

A bunch of world leaders and public figures will be heading to London next month for King Charles III’s coronation – but one person you won’t see in the crowd? President Joe Biden.

President Joe Biden will not be among the throng of dignitaries and world leaders descending upon London for King Charles III's coronation next month.According to, Biden has opted to skip the May 6 ceremony, citing prior commitments. The outlet reported, citing a source, that there «may still be some efforts underway to see if Biden can be persuaded to come to the Coronation.» Another source told   that declining the invite was «not locked and loaded.»What's more, the outlet reported that those who received «save the date» cards were asked to submit their answer by Monday. It's worth noting that no U.S.

President Joe Biden is not expected to attend the coronation of King Charles III, according to a source familiar with the planning.The planning of King Charles' highly anticipated coronation is in full swing as the date creeps closer. Although the official guest list hasn't been revealed, it's known that US President Joe Biden is one of the few lucky people who were sent an invite to the event. However, it's now been reported by a source that the president, who paid tribute to the late Queen last year, might not attend the coronation himself, but might instead send his first lady, Dr Jill Biden, or his Vice President, Kamala Harris, instead.

A day that defined history. The late Queen Elizabeth II’s royal coronation marked the beginning of her journey to become the longest-reigning British monarch.

Coronation of King Charles III.“Young Bond” series author Charlie Higson has been commissioned by Ian Fleming Publications to write a new book in honor of King Charles’ coronation.“On His Majesty’s Secret Service” will be published May 4, ahead of the coronation on May 6. The publication comes 60 years after Fleming’s 10th novel, “On Her Majesty’s Secret Service,” in 1963.The new 007 story is set in the present day, following Bond as he is “sent at the last minute to thwart an attempt to disrupt the coronation by the wealthy, eccentric and self-styled Athelstan of Wessex, who is on a deadly mission of his own to teach the United Kingdom a lesson,” according to Ian Fleming Publicans.Bond has to dismantle Athelstan of Wessex’s shady plans and defeat his privately hired team of mercenaries.All royalties from the sale of the book will support the work of the UK charity, the National Literacy Trust, an independent charity that works to improve literacy levels and skills for disadvantaged children.Higson has written five books for the “Young Bond” series, which follows Bond’s time at Eton College in the 1930s.“When Ian Fleming Publications came to me with the idea of writing an adult Bond story a little more than a month ago I was thrilled – until I realized it had to be ready for the coronation in May,” Higson said in a statement.

The King has celebrated the “special bond” between the UK and Germany as he became the first British monarch to address the Bundestag during his historic state visit to the country. Speaking in both German and English, Charles said he could “hardly begin to express the pride” he felt in the relationship between the two countries and spoke fondly of his “cherished” family ties to Germany. He also thanked the country for its kindness following the death of his mother, the late Queen.

The King will become the first British monarch to address German politicians from the Bundestag, while the parliament is in session, during his historic state visit to the country. Charles will deliver a speech which will celebrate the deep historical bonds and longstanding links between Germany and the UK.The King and Queen Consort’s state visit to Germany, the first of Charles’ reign, began on Wednesday with a ceremonial greeting at Berlin’s iconic Brandenburg Gate.

King Charles and Camilla, the Queen Consort, were dressed in their Royal best for a luxurious state banquet during the first night of their official visit to Germany on Wednesday evening.The monarch and his wife opted for seriously special evening wear as they put on a united front to meet and greet various important figures including former State Chancellor Angela Merkel ahead of the dinner, which was hosted by German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier.The King was suited and booted in his Royal tuxedo, complete with military medals and a red sash as he arrived at Bellevue Palace. And Camilla looked incredibly elegant in a black long-sleeved gown adorned in thousands of white decorative vines.The royal wore her blonde tresses in her signature blowdried style, and chose a stunning all-diamond crown for the evening.

King Charles and Camilla, the Queen Consort, have officially kicked off their new reign as Britain's monarchs, touching down in Germany for their first foreign trip. The king and his wife were greeted with a 21-gun salute and two flyover jets upon their arrival.They were also met by supporters as they descended from their plane, making their way to their vehicle.

Prince Harry is in London, England, this week amid a High Court hearing in a lawsuit against Associated Newspapers Ltd (ANL). The hearing is part of the case in which Harry and other public figures claim they were hacked.

King Charles has taken on a new ceremonial role with the British Army’s military engineers – following in the footsteps of his mother, the late Queen. Buckingham Palace announced that the King, 74, has become Colonel-in-Chief of the Corps of Royal Engineers. Known as the Sappers, the Engineers are multi-skilled soldiers and combat engineers who provide global military engineering and technical support to the armed forces and their allies.The King held an audience with Chief Royal Engineer Lieutenant General Sir Tyrone Urch at the Palace on 14 March.

Prince Harry made a surprise visit to London today and fans were shocked to see him outside of a UK courthouse.

Nearly five years before Queen Elizabeth II assumed the British throne, she and husband Prince Philip welcomed their first child, son King Charles III.

King Charles' state visit to France has been postponed, the French Presidency has confirmed, amid the country's ongoing protests over retirement reforms.The visit would have been Charles' first to France since becoming King.The French Presidency confirmed the postponement on Friday morning, 24 March. A Government spokesperson said: “The King and Queen Consort’s state visit to France has been postponed.

coronation ceremony on May 6 at Westminster Abbey, according to a new report from The Sun.“I’m down to perform at the coronation,” the “Gin and Juice” rapper told the outlet. “Make it happen.”The Post reached out to reps for Snoop Dogg and the royal family for comment. Snoop Dogg has had a rocky history with the UK, but he has praised Queen Elizabeth II for coming to his defense over the years.In 2006, he was arrested for an altercation at Heathrow Airport in London.He was banned from the UK until the charges were dropped.

King Charles’ Coronation is estimated to cost a staggering £100million - but should the monarch fund the momentous occasion himself? The historic event comes as households across the UK struggle with cost-of-living pressures, including soaring energy prices and high inflation, and some critics have questioned whether the cost of such an event is appropriate.The substantial sum was estimated by the Operation Golden Orb committee, who are planning the Coronation which falls on Saturday, May 6. As it's a state event, the UK government will be paying for the Coronation, meaning it will essentially be funded by the taxpayer.

King Charles III is remembering Queen Elizabeth II on the first Mother’s Day in the UK since her death.

King Charles shared a touching message for people celebrating Mother’s Day without their mums following the death of his own, Queen Elizabeth, last year.The day is undoubtedly hard for those who have lost their mothers, with former This Morning host Eamonn Holmes sharing a heartfelt tribute to mark the occasion on Saturday.This is the first Mother's Day since the death of the Queen last year, and the official Royal Family Instagram page shared a touching tribute to her and the mother of Queen Consort Camilla, Rosalind Shand. Addressing their 12.9 million followers, the Royal Family shared a picture of a baby Charles on his mother’s lap alongside a similar picture that showed Camilla and Rosalind.

The first stamps featuring King Charles III's silhouette are to go on sale, with the historic floral set a nod to the green-fingered monarch’s love of gardening. Charles’s uncrowned profile, in silver and facing to the right in the top left hand corner, appears on a collection of 10 special stamps celebrating the nation’s favourite flowers.

King Charles has been given a horse by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. Noble, a seven-year-old black mare, is settling into life at the Royal Mews in Windsor, the Palace said in a statement.The horse, who stands at 16.2 hands high, toured with the “Mounties” Musical Ride in 2022, where she participated in 90 public performances at 50 different locations in Canada.