King Charles Sends Warm Retirement Message To BBC Reporter He Once Called “An Awful Man”

King Charles has expressed his 'shock' and 'horror' in the wake of the tragic Sydney shopping centre attack. In a message shared by Buckingham Palace, The King, alongside Queen Camilla, wrote: “My wife and I were utterly shocked and horrified to hear of the tragic stabbing incident in Bondi.

Even though the Grand National Festival will take place at Aintree Racecourse on Saturday, 13 April, it is not expected that King Charles will be in attendance as he continues to focus on his recovery following his cancer diagnosis. Many members of the Royal Family - including the King, Zara Tindall, Princess Anne and the late Queen Elizabeth II - have graced the racecourse in recent decades.

celebrated their 19th wedding anniversary, touched down at Aberdeen Airport Wednesday, from which they were whisked away to Birkhall, their Highland retreat located on the Balmoral Estate.While it’s unclear exactly how long the couple will enjoy some much-needed downtime, the pair — who flew from RAF Northolt in north-west London — are likely to spend some quality time given the chaotic start to the year the family has had.As Charles continues to receive cancer treatment, Camilla has been frequently stepping in for her husband to attend various royal engagements over the last few months.After landing in Scotland, the pair were driven for about an hour to their estate, where they’ll be spending some “private time” according to palace insiders.Charles’s love for the plush estate, which is nestled on the banks of the River Muick, is well-known, as he often visits whenever time allows.“It is such a special place, particularly because it was made by my grandmother. It is a childhood garden, and all I’ve done, really, is enhance it a bit,” the King told Country Life of the estate’s gardens. What’s more, the residence holds a special place in both of their hearts as it’s where they spent their honeymoon after tying the knot in 2005.Since then, they’ve made it their tradition to spend their anniversary at the estate each year.The pair, who tied the knot on April 9, 2005, celebrated their 19th wedding anniversary on Tuesday.They marked the occasion with a private celebration that included an intimate “romantic dinner,” according to the monarch’s former butler Grant Harrold.Charles, who is in the thick of his cancer treatment following his diagnosis in February, has been forced to hit the brakes on much of his royal agenda since

King Charles and Queen Camilla have had a very difficult start to the year following the King's hospital admission for an enlarged prostate, and later with the announcement of his cancer diagnosis. Despite all their worries, the pair do have a milestone to look forward to as they prepare to celebrate their 19th wedding anniversary on Tuesday, April 9. With a big celebration looking unlikely as the King continues to focus on his recovery, a former member of the couple's staff has opened up about what he expects the pair will get up to to mark the day and what gifts they may exchange.

Bridgerton, old British nostalgia is everywhere. You can immediately picture what I’m talking about: Empire line dresses and dashing dukes simply in desperate want of an anachronistically disagreeable wife and some scene with one of those silly dances where eight people prance around in a rectangle.But the actual, real past less swoon-worthy.

major health woes plaguing the royal family at this time.In fact, the pair will mark their anniversary with an intimate “romantic dinner,” according to the monarch’s former butler Grant Harrold.“I can’t believe it’s 19 years this year. I was there that day, in the church.

King Charles has made a big change to his daily routine at the request of Queen Camilla as he focuses on his recovery. The King was seen at the annual Easter Sunday church service, with Queen Camilla by his side, leading the rest of the Royal Family.This was his first major public appearance in weeks, as he is currently receiving regular treatment for cancer and has been advised to limit his "public-facing duties" for now.

King Charles sent a heartfelt message to retiring BBC reporter Nicholas Witchell last month after the monarch reportedly called the journalist an “awful man” back in 2005. In the video, which was shown at the 70-year-old journalist’s retirement party, the British monarch joked about the “ups and downs” the pair had during Witchell’s stint as a reporter covering the royal family.“It did come as a surprise to everyone there including Nicholas,” one attendee told The Daily Mail. “I think it would be fair to say the King’s message was generous and warm-hearted.” A second source told the outlet that: “The feeling within the Corporation is that everyone is pleased the King has buried the hatchet.” “What happened between them is a long time ago and both men are of an age now where it’s better not to bear grudges.” Withell, who worked at the BBC for nearly 50 years, did not divulge any other information about the message from the 75-year-old king.

attending an Easter Sunday church service along with his brother King Charles III and Queen Camilla.Also joining the trio were Andrew’s ex-wife Sarah Ferguson, Princess Anne and her husband Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, Prince Edward and his wife Sophie, Countess of Wessex. Prince Andrew’s attendance at the service comes after the 64-year-old royal faced blowback for leading the procession while attending a memorial for King Constantine of Greece.

King Charles was all smiles as he waved to onlookers when he and Queen Camilla arrived at Easter service this morning.

King Charles smiled and waved as he was supported by his doting wife Queen Camilla as they attended the annual Easter Sunday church service.This is the monarch's first major appearance as he slowly returns to royal duties after sharing the news that he had been diagnosed with cancer.The 75 year old joined the Queen and other royals for the annual Easter Mattins Service at St George's Chapel on Sunday, 31 March. As the monarch arrived one person shouted "Happy Easter", to which Charles gestured with his arm and responded: "And to you." The Royal attendees included Princess Anne and her husband Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence, the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, the Duke of York and Sarah, Duchess of York.They all reached the chapel a little before the King and Queen.

King Charles will join Queen Camilla and other members of the Royal Family at the Easter Sunday Matins Service at St George's Chapel, Windsor on March 31. The appearance will be the King's first major engagement since news of his cancer diagnosis was revealed.This decision, former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond tells OK!, is a stroke of genius for more reasons than one.The expert explained: "I think this is a really positive sign that the King is standing up to the cancer treatment well and that his doctors must be satisfied with his progress, and I think it probably lends weight to the suggestions that he is impatient to get things back to normal." Jennie continued: "He’s the Supreme Governor of the Church of England, our Head of State and the head if his family - and he wants to be seen carrying out those roles.

King Charles and Queen Camilla are set to sit separately from the rest of the Royal Family during this year's Easter service.

King Charles will make his first appearance at a major royal event when the family comes together to celebrate Easter Sunday at St George's Chapel, Windsor. While the late Queen always traditionally held the spring celebration in Windsor, King Charles and Queen Camilla have often opted to spend the time privately at their Birkhall home near the Balmoral Estate in Scotland. Birkhall was built in 1715 and was originally owned by the Farquharson family, before being acquired by the Gordon family.

King Charles and Queen Camilla will be sitting separately from the rest of the Royal Family during the annual Easter Sunday Matins service at St George's Chapel, Windsor on Sunday, 31 March.This will be the 75 year old monarch's first public engagement since he was diagnosed with cancer, after it was reported that he is very keen to get back to work and make appearances at key royal events in the summer. While the King will be present, the Wales family will not as they are expected to spend the day at Anmer Hall in Norfolk following the announcement that the Princess of Wales is also undergoing treatment for cancer.

King Charles is set to sit apart from the rest of the Royal Family during the Easter Sunday service, according to reports.

The ailing monarch’s pre-recorded audio message marks his first public comments since his daughter-in-law Kate Middleton revealed her cancer diagnosis last week.The touching message was broadcast at a Royal Maundy service in Worcester Cathedral on Thursday ahead of the Easter weekend.The King did not attend the service. Instead, his wife Queen Camilla made an appearance.Charles, who announced in February he was undergoing outpatient cancer treatment, spoke about his faith and said that Jesus set an “example of how we should serve and care for each other.”The sovereign also added that as a nation, “we need and benefit greatly from those who extend the hand of friendship to us, especially in a time of need.”Charles also stressed the importance of his May 6 Coronation Day pledge, in which he vowed “not to be served but to serve.”While the King didn’t mention the Princess of Wales’s personal health woes, his poignant speech highlighted leaning on loved ones during times of hardship.

The beloved home of the late Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, Clarence House is one of the smaller regal residences and something of a hidden gem. Nestled in the heart of London on The Mall, it is an oasis of calm amid the busy streets of Westminster, with secluded gardens in the shadow of neighbouring St James’s Palace.The house, built in 1825-27, was designed by architect John Nash for Prince William Henry, the Duke of Clarence – later King William IV.

in the midst of her own battle with cancer. As two senior members of the Firm undergo treatment for their respective diagnoses, the royal family has been forced to undergo a major reshuffle.“Behind closed doors, it’s all a bit of a muddle,” Grant Harrold, who worked for Charles for seven years when he was the Prince of Wales, exclusively told The Post.

Kate Middleton reportedly had a private lunch with King Charles III the day before she made the announcement regarding her cancer diagnosis on Friday. A British royal insider told People that Middleton, 42, and the British monarch, 75, share “a common health experience.” According to author Sally Bedell Smith, Charles “has always had a very good bond with her.”“She’s interested in artistic things and she appreciates art and culture so has an affinity with the King over that,” Smith, 75, told the outlet.