4 h. ago Donald Trump set for autumn state visit to UK as No10 denies Starmer 'over

The hand-signed formal invitation from the monarch to Trump for a second state visit, was hand-delivered last week to the White House.

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5 h. ago Keir Starmer did not overrule King Charles on timing of Donald Trump's 'historic' second state visit, says No10

The Times reported that Prime Minister had gone against the wishes of the Monarch by bringing forward Trump’s state visit to September

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6 h. ago UK to host Donald Trump for full state visit this year, says Buckingham Palace

Plans for official visit confirmed but diary issues appear to have scuppered initial informal meeting with kingUK politics live – latest updatesDonald Trump will make a second state visit to the UK this year but the diary complexities of King Charles and the US president mean the two are unable to meet informally over the summer, it is understood.The manu regia, a hand-signed formal invitation from the king, was hand-delivered to the White House last week by British representatives from the Washington embassy. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago Trump’s state visit set for September due to King and US leader’s busy diaries

The Times reported that Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has gone against the wishes of the King by bringing Mr Trump’s state visit forward.

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29 h. ago Furious senator who heckled King Charles makes rude gesture outside Buckingham Palace

Outspoken Indigenous senator Lidia Thorpe, who previously confronted the King during his visit to Australia, has made a strong statement to the monarch outside the gates of the Palace

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31 h. ago ‘US is here to stay’, says Trump’s Nato representative, at ‘most consequential moment in alliance’s history’ – Europe live

US permanent representative to Nato says country ‘not going anywhere’ before Donald Trump visit to summitAnalysis: Summit set to be triumphant for Trump but deflating for UkraineWhittaker also says that he is expecting US president Donald Trump “might deliver some remarks” on his views on the summit, as he stresses that “we need to make sure that everyone’s investing in the common defence of the Alliance.”“I don’t want to sort of steal what he might say, nor do I claim to be able to read his mind and know what he’s going to say. But I think he has demonstrated through, again, decisive action leading to peace.”“And again, that’s good for Europe, because there’s been a lot of irregular flows of migrants through Europe, from the Middle East because of the instability. And so hopefully, with Syria now appearing to be stable, with Iran, maybe in check a little more than they had been, I think we could really see a generational moment here where the Middle East is more stable than it has ...

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35 h. ago Queen Elizabeth memorial: Prince Philip tribute and translucent glass bridge included in chosen Lord Foster design

Lord Foster has been selected to create the memorial on the site next to Buckingham Palace in St James’s Park

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42 h. ago Modernist architect 'once highly critical of King Charles' chosen to design Queen Elizabeth memorial

Lord Foster has been selected to create the memorial on the site next to Buckingham Palace in St James’s Park

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5 d. ago The wry comment the Queen made when she saw newborn Prince William

The most dedicated members of the press and public gathered outside St. Mary's Hospital and Buckingham Palace, where a notice announcing the birth was placed.

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5 d. ago Prince William's emotional promise to Kate Middleton before she pulled out of Royal Ascot

Kate, 42, withdrew from the Royal Procession on the second day of Royal Ascot, with Buckingham Palace sources quick to reveal this was due to an administrative error.

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6 d. ago Aboriginal singer Miss Kaninna disturbs with appalling act aimed at the King outside Buckingham Palace

Miss Kaninna, whose real name is Kaninna Langford, staged an impromptu performance of her song 'Pinnacle B****' outside the royal residence in the heart of London this week.

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6 d. ago Juventus star breaks ranks and speaks out on awkward Donald Trump visit

Juventus players were invited to the Oval Office for a meeting with Donald Trump on Wednesday, with the US president proceeding to discuss the Civil War and the escalating crisis in the Middle East

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6 d. ago Donald Trump branded 'revolting' by Fox viewers after Harvey Weinstein quip backfires

Donald Trump made a joke about Harvey Weinstein while on a visit to the White House - but the gag was quickly branded 'revolting' by Fox News viewers

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7 d. ago G7 leaders are paralysed by their fear of upsetting Donald Trump | Rafael Behr

Tyranny is contagious – and western governments’ reluctance to name the threat is helping it spreadThere is no founding charter or admissions process to the self-selecting group of “leading” economic powers that currently numbers seven. It was the G8 from 1997 to March 2014. Then Russia annexed Crimea and had its membership suspended, establishing the rule that participating nations should not seize their neighbours’ land.The White House used to condemn that sort of thing on the grounds that “it violates the principles upon which the international system is built”. These days, not so much. On Sunday, shortly after arriving for a G7 meeting in the Canadian resort of Kananaskis, Donald Trump told his host, the Canadian prime minister, Mark Carney, that Vladimir Putin’s expulsion from the club had been a “big mistake”.Rafael Behr is a Guardian columnistOne year of Labour, with Pippa Crerar, Rafael Behr and moreOn 9 July, join Pippa Crerar, Rafael Behr, Frances O’Grady and Salma Shah as...

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9 d. ago King Charles makes feelings clear in Prince Harry feud with one key move

King Charles led the Royal Family on the Buckingham Palace balcony during Trooping the Colour celebrations - and one move sent estranged son Prince Harry a huge message, according to an expert

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1 week ago Sophie Winkleman looks elegant in £795 Beulah London dress at Trooping the Colour with Lord Frederick Windsor

Though King Charles 's second cousin, 46, and his Peep Show actress wife, 44, did not appear on the balcony, they presumably observed the RAF flypast from inside Buckingham Palace, London.

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1 week ago Royal fans left in stitches as Prince Louis eagerly waves during Trooping the Colour flypast... until his elder brother intervenes

William and Kate's youngest child, Louis, put on perhaps his most animated display yet as he waved enthusiastically at fans from the balcony of Buckingham Palace.

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1 week ago Lip reader's take on King Charles' chat with Camilla about Harry 'issue' at Trooping

King Charles and Queen Camilla were all smiles as they made their way back to Buckingham Palace in a carriage after the annual Trooping the Colour celebrations

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1 week ago Kate Middleton's firm command for Prince Louis on palace balcony exposed by lip reader

As the royal family took to the balcony of Buckingham Palace for the RAF flypast during today’s Trooping the Colour, Kate had a simple but firm instruction for her youngest son, according to a lip reader

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1 week ago Royal fans make same observation after spotting Prince Louis 'photobombing' dad William

Prince Louis was spotted 'photobombing' his father Prince William in sweet photo as the Prince of Wales prepared to take part in the Trooping the Colour ceremony at Buckingham Palace

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