King Charles III

King Charles Visits Cancer Centre As Public Engagements Resume
30 Apr

King Charles Visits Cancer Centre As Public Engagements Resume

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King Charles is carrying out his first major public engagement since his cancer diagnosis. The King, who has been named Cancer Research UK’s new patron, and Queen Camilla are visiting a specialist cancer centre in London in support of staff, patients and ongoing research. Aside from an Easter Sunday church service, the King has stayed away from public events and crowds. But a statement issued last week had a more positive message about his health. The King’s doctors were said to be “very encouraged by the progress made so far” in his treatment for an unspecified form of cancer. It…
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King Charles III Diagnosed With Cancer, Buckingham Palace Says
06 Feb

King Charles III Diagnosed With Cancer, Buckingham Palace Says

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King Charles has been diagnosed with a form of cancer, says Buckingham Palace. It is not prostate cancer, but was discovered during his recent treatment for an enlarged prostate. The type of cancer has not been revealed, but according to a palace statement the King began "regular treatments" on Monday. Buckingham Palace says the King "remains wholly positive about his treatment and looks forward to returning to full public duty as soon as possible". He will postpone his public engagements and it is expected other senior royals will help to stand in for him during his treatment. No further details…
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Otumfuo, King Charles III To Collaborate To Reclaim Lands Destroyed By Galamsey
18 May

Otumfuo, King Charles III To Collaborate To Reclaim Lands Destroyed By Galamsey

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The Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II says he will be collaborating with King Charles III of the United Kingdom to reclaim lands that have been destroyed by illegal mining activities in Ghana. The Asantehene disclosed this at the launch of the 2023 edition of the Green Ghana Day held in Kumasi today, Wednesday, 17 May 2023. He said he had a discussion with King Charles III when he attended his coronation in London about land reclamation in Ghana. During the private discussion, Otumfuo said, King Charles III accepted to collaborate with him to reclaim lands destroyed by galamsey activities in the country.…
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Asantehene And Wife To Attend Coronation Of King Charles lll
30 Apr

Asantehene And Wife To Attend Coronation Of King Charles lll

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The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II,  will attend the Coronation of King Charles III and the Queen Consort in London on Saturday, May 6, 2023. The Asantehene's attendance is at the invitation of the Royal House and will be accompanied by his wife Lady Julia. A statement signed by Mr Kofi Badu, the Chief of Staff at the Manhyia Palace said. Otumfuo Osei Tutu II and Lady Julia would join monarchs and global leaders from across the globe, who would assemble at Westminster Abbey for what was expected to be a feast of pageantry marking the first coronation in over…
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First Bank Notes Featuring King Charles Unveiled by Bank of England
20 Dec

First Bank Notes Featuring King Charles Unveiled by Bank of England

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The Bank of England has unveiled its first banknotes featuring King Charles III, following the death of Queen Elizabeth II. The notes are expected to enter circulation in mid-2024, gradually replacing those featuring Charles’s late mother, who began appearing on paper money in 1960. The Royal Mint, which produces the UK’s coins, has already revealed its currency with the King’s likeness, created by the sculptor Martin Jennings. There are currently 27 billion coins in circulation carrying the Queen’s face, which will be replaced over time as they become worn. The new King Charles 50p coins have already entered circulation.
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