2 w. ago JENNIE BOND: Prince Harry's fallen short with unexpected move

Prince Harry raised eyebrows when he appeared in China to address a travel conference in Shanghai, just as King Charles began his historic visit to Canada - and Jennie Bond believes the irony of Harry's trip was 'hard to ignore'

Politics

2 w. ago King Charles's secret trick for avoiding jet lag on whirlwind Canada visit

When King Charles and Queen Camilla visited Canada, the King did something one royal expert said was 'highly unusual' but made perfect sense when you consider the couple's ages

Politics

3 w. ago Charles has pushed the boundaries of politics as king – and got away with it | Martin Kettle

Right now, the monarch’s political leanings appear in sympathy with the mood of Britain. But what if the public moves further to the right?It requires an effort to keep reminding yourself of the sheer historical oddity of monarchy’s healthy survival into the modern democratic age. Yet so rooted is the monarchy in the mental furniture of Britain that most people in our politics barely think about it. This week, however, the modern British monarchy has stood up and demanded to be counted, doing something new and perhaps genuinely consequential.Judged by any yardstick, Charles III’s visit to Canada was an audaciously disjunctive event. The idea that a vibrant democracy such as Canada, with a highly sophisticated sense of its own complex identity, might summon an elderly hereditary monarch from across the ocean to provide a focal point for its resistance to Donald Trump’s existential threat takes some believing. Yet that was exactly what played out this week, when the king travelled to ...

Politics

3 w. ago In Canada, Charles pushed the boundaries of politics as king. So far, he has gotten away with it | Martin Kettle

Right now, the monarch’s political leanings appear in sympathy with the mood of Britain. But what if the public moves further to the right?It requires an effort to keep reminding yourself of the sheer historical oddity of monarchy’s healthy survival into the modern democratic age. Yet so rooted is the monarchy in the mental furniture of Britain that most people in our politics barely think about it. This week, however, the modern British monarchy has stood up and demanded to be counted, doing something new and perhaps genuinely consequential.Judged by any yardstick, Charles III’s visit to Canada was an audaciously disjunctive event. The idea that a vibrant democracy such as Canada, with a highly sophisticated sense of its own complex identity, might summon an elderly hereditary monarch from across the ocean to provide a focal point for its resistance to Donald Trump’s existential threat takes some believing. Yet that was exactly what played out this week, when the king travelled to ...

Politics

3 w. ago King Charles cancer update as Canada visit brings defiant response to Donald Trump's warning

Charles announced that Canada is "strong and free" amidst an escalation of threats from US President Donald Trump that its North American neighbour should become the 51st state of the US.

Events

3 w. ago Justin Trudeau under fire over 'disrespectful' shoes for King Charles and Camilla's royal visit to Canada

Justin, 53, joined King Charles III and Queen Camilla at the Ottawa Senate building on Tuesday, but he opted to wear a bizarre pair of shoes during the event.

Events

3 w. ago Prince Harry makes surprise trip to China as estranged father King Charles touches down in Canada for historic visit

The Duke of Sussex made the trip to China yesterday for a tourism conference in Shanghai where he advocated for sustainable travel.

Politics

3 w. ago King Charles arrives in Canada for first visit as head of state

King Charles and Queen Camilla have arrived in Canada for his first visit as head of state on Monday (26 May).

Politics

3 w. ago King Charles arrives in Canada for whistlestop visit amid country's tensions with Trump

King Charles and Queen Camilla have arrived in Ottawa for the start of a fleeting two-day visit to Canada, where they will attend the state opening of the country's parliament

Politics

3 w. ago King Charles’s visit to Canada shows the monarchy’s quiet diplomatic strength

Editorial: With the King stepping into a public constitutional role abroad, Britain finds an unlikely asset in navigating volatile international waters

Politics

3 w. ago Prince Harry makes surprise trip to China just as Charles starts historic Canada visit

Prince Harry has travelled under the radar to Shanghai in China where he made an appearance at a global conference on travel and tourism - just as King Charles and Queen Camilla begin their own historic trip to Canada

Politics

3 w. ago King Charles III's visit to Canada underscores its sovereignty to Trump

King Charles III is to arrive in Ottawa on a visit that underscores Canada’s sovereignty to U.S. President Donald Trump

Politics

3 w. ago Crown questions to fore as king visits Canada amid tensions with Trump

Charles to open parliament in show of support at a crucial time – but that has not quieted a chorus of critical voices The decision by King Charles to formally open Canada’s parliament on Tuesday reflects his role as a “steadfast defender” of the country amid threats to its sovereignty, says prime minister Mark Carney.But Indigenous leaders say the rare visit is also a reminder that Canada’s founding relationship between the monarchy and the country’s first peoples cannot ever be “forgotten or displaced or broken”. Continue reading...

Politics

3 w. ago Charles’ visit to Canada to begin with celebration of country’s culture and diversity

The King and Queen are travelling to the country for a two-day visit from Monday.

Culture