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The King's Address to the Nation and The Commonwealth

Wherever you may live in the United Kingdom, or in the Realms and territories across the world, and whatever may be your background or beliefs, I shall endeavour to serve you...

09 September 2022
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Coronation Day

06 May 2023
The Royal Family on the balcony on Coronation day
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The role of the Monarchy

Monarchy is the oldest form of government in the United Kingdom
The King and his Red Box

A Coronation message from His Majesty The King

We now rededicate our lives to serving the people of the United Kingdom, the Realms and Commonwealth.

08 May 2023
Their Majesties' work as The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall

Head of State

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The King and Diplomacy

Find out more about The King's work representing the UK at home and abroad.
King Charles III receives Francella Strickland, the High Commissioner of Samoa

The King's Commonwealth Day Message 2024

The Commonwealth family is strongest when we are connected, through friendship.

11 March 2024
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What is a State Visit?

State Visits play an integral role in strengthening the UK's relationship with countries
The King with President Macron
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Audiences

King Charles III receives the indigenous elder Uyunkar Domingo Peas, spokesperson for the Sacred Headwaters of the Amazon
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State Opening of Parliament

Each Parliamentary year begins in May when The King officially opens Parliament...
The King and Queen attend State Opening of Parliament
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Holyrood Week

The annual Holyrood Week celebrates Scottish culture, achievement and community...
The King and Queen Elizabeth II in Holyrood

Honouring Achievement

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Garden Parties

Each year over 30,000 guests are invited to garden parties...
The King speaks to a guest at a Garden Party
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Anniversary messages

Find out more about these special messages from The King

The King and the Armed Forces

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The Royal Family and the Armed Forces

Find out more about the long-standing associations between the Monarch and the Armed Services ...
The King inspects a Guard of Honour
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What is Trooping the Colour?

A display of military precision and horsemanship to mark The Queen's official birthday
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Remembrance Day

The King leads the nation in remembering those who have died in world wars and conflicts

Additional Themes of His Majesty's Work

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Press release 04 May 2024

Royal Patronages Review

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Press release 26 April 2024

The King returns to public-facing duties

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Message from The King for the 2024 Royal Maundy Service

It is my special prayer today that Our Lord’s example of serving one another might continue to inspire us and to strengthen all our communities.

28 March 2024

Message from The King to mark the 70th anniversary of the end of the Korean War

It is our duty to remember what was once called “the Forgotten War”.

19 March 2024
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Commonwealth Day 2024

11 March 2024
Commonwealth Day Service 2024

A message of condolence from The King to the President of Tanzania following the passing of former Tanzanian President, Ali Hassan Mwinyi

My thoughts and prayers are with former President Mwinyi’s family and the Tanzanian people at this time.

06 March 2024

The King's message marking two years of conflict in Ukraine

My heart goes out to all those affected, as I remember them in my thoughts and prayers.

24 February 2024

A message from His Majesty The King to Grenada marking their 50th year of Independence

On the occasion of the fiftieth Anniversary of the Independence of Grenada, it gives me great pleasure to send you all my congratulations and warmest good wishes.

07 February 2024

A message from His Majesty The King for the launch of Big Help Out 2024

I have long believed that one of the greatest strengths of our nation is our ability to come together and help each other through times of hardship. Throughout my life, I have...

31 January 2024
Press release 29 January 2024

A statement from Buckingham Palace

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Press release 26 January 2024

A message from The King on Holocaust Memorial Day 2024

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Press release 25 January 2024

The King's Gold Medal for Poetry 2023

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A message from His Majesty The King to Their Majesties King Frederik X and Queen Mary of Denmark

I look forward to working with you on ensuring that the enduring bond between our countries, and our families, remains strong, and to working together with you on issues which...

15 January 2024

A speech by His Majesty The King at the opening of COP28, Dubai, U.A.E

Change will come by working together and making it easier to embrace decisions that will sustain our world, rather than carry on as though there are no limits – or as though...

01 December 2023
Press release 29 November 2023

The King will visit Dubai to attend COP28 UAE

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The King's speech at the State Banquet for the Republic of Korea

As our nations strive towards a harmony between progress and preservation, between the past and the present, we can look to the future with great confidence as our peoples...

21 November 2023
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The King turns 75

14 November 2023
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Remembrance 2023

09 November 2023
The King salutes The Cenotaph

Remarks by His Majesty The King at the United Nations Office Nairobi, Kenya

As we look ahead to COP twenty-eight in another months time, we must remember what President Ruto said at the Africa Climate Summit – “we go far when we go together”.

01 November 2023
Press release November 2023

The King will attend COP28 UAE

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A Speech by His Majesty The King at the State Banquet, Kenya

We both take considerable pride in renewing the ties between the United Kingdom and Kenya, a country that has long held such special meaning for my family.

31 October 2023
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State Visit to Kenya

03 November 2023
The King and Queen at Sheldrick Wildlife Trust Elephant Orphanage
Press release 11 October 2023

The King and Queen will undertake a State Visit to Kenya

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Press release 26 September 2023

State Visit by the President of the Republic of Korea

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The King's speech at the French Senate

Today, in confronting the greatest challenges of our time, we continue the work of those who came before us. When General de Gaulle spoke to the French people from London in...

21 September 2023

The King's speech during the State Banquet at Versailles

Mr. President, in all of this we can rely on our firm friendship, which is renewed and reinvigorated with each new generation.

20 September 2023
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State Visit to France

20 September 2023
The King and Queen in Paris