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Harry says 'King is great' after one hour meeting

Harry says 'King is great' after one hour meeting

The Duke of Sussex has reunited with the King for the first time in 19 months, saying his father was "great, thank you" shortly after their private tea.

Three weeks away from children left Meghan 'not well'

Three weeks away from children left Meghan 'not well'

Three weeks away from children left Meghan 'not well'

Three weeks away from children left Meghan 'not well'

Comments by Meghan Markle in the new season of her Netflix show prompt speculation the Duchess of Sussex was referring to the death of the Queen.

Prince Harry faces scrutiny over US visa application

Prince Harry faces scrutiny over US visa application

Prince Harry faces scrutiny over US visa application

Prince Harry faces scrutiny over US visa application

Prince Harry is facing renewed scrutiny over his United States visa application.

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Court clears former Thai PM in royal insult case

Court clears former Thai PM in royal insult case

A Thai court has acquitted ex-leader Thaksin Shinawatra of insulting the monarchy, the first in a series of key verdicts facing his powerful political dynasty.

Trump to make unprecedented second state visit to UK

Trump to make unprecedented second state visit to UK

Buckingham Palace has announced the King and Queen will host Donald Trump at Windsor Castle for an unprecedented second state visit to the UK.

Charles, Harry's aides meet for peace talks in London

Charles, Harry's aides meet for peace talks in London

Initial steps have been taken to try and heal the long and bitter public rift between Prince Harry and the royal family, as their senior aides meet in London.

Shock jock sues radio network over doomed 'royal prank'

Shock jock sues radio network over doomed 'royal prank'

A radio host whose royal family-impersonating prank call led to the suicide of a nurse has alleged he was the "fall guy" for his employer's risky behaviour.

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Zelenskiy visits UK, Ukraine minister faces graft probe

Zelenskiy visits UK, Ukraine minister faces graft probe

Zelenskiy visits UK, Ukraine minister faces graft probe

Zelenskiy visits UK, Ukraine minister faces graft probe

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has visited the United Kingdom as authorities in Kyiv probed a deputy prime minister over alleged embezzlement.

William and Cate Blanchett hit sustainable fashion lab

William and Cate Blanchett hit sustainable fashion lab

William and Cate Blanchett hit sustainable fashion lab

William and Cate Blanchett hit sustainable fashion lab

Aussie star Cate Blanchett has swapped Oscar-night threads for a lab coat as she joined Prince William on a visit to an eco-friendly clothing dye firm.

Arise at last, Sir David: Beckham humbled by knighthood

Arise at last, Sir David: Beckham humbled by knighthood

Arise at last, Sir David: Beckham humbled by knighthood

Arise at last, Sir David: Beckham humbled by knighthood

After years of being in the running, football star David Beckham has joined Oscar winner Gary Oldman and The Who's Roger Daltrey on the King's honours list.

Ex-PM lauded over honours gong but not everyone's happy

Ex-PM lauded over honours gong but not everyone's happy

Ex-PM lauded over honours gong but not everyone's happy

Ex-PM lauded over honours gong but not everyone's happy

Scott Morrison, who led Australia through the COVID-19 pandemic, has been appointed a Companion of the Order of Australia in the King's Birthday Honours List.

'Miracle' PM gets top gong in the name of the King

'Miracle' PM gets top gong in the name of the King

'Miracle' PM gets top gong in the name of the King

'Miracle' PM gets top gong in the name of the King

A controversial ex-prime minister, an Oscar winner and several academics are receiving one of Australia's top merits on the King's Birthday Honours List.

Pacific solar pioneer, charitable Aussies earn gongs

Pacific solar pioneer, charitable Aussies earn gongs

Pacific solar pioneer, charitable Aussies earn gongs

Pacific solar pioneer, charitable Aussies earn gongs

The King's Birthday Honours include several Australians recognised for their service in the Pacific region, including work to spread renewable energy uptake.

Aussie filmmaking royalty in the King's spotlight

Aussie filmmaking royalty in the King's spotlight

Aussie filmmaking royalty in the King's spotlight

Aussie filmmaking royalty in the King's spotlight

Baz Luhrmann is the nation's most commercially successful film director and Catherine Martin has won more Oscars than any other Australian.

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The horse listener: a life spent teaching kids to ride

Children who learn to ride and care for horses often turn into upstanding adults, according to a rural pony club legend.

'I got to where I am ... by working hard': story of law

Nick Kaldas' personal journey is one of confronting experiences and hard work, which has taken him around the world.

Women's trailblazer among batch of feted sports figures

Nicole Livingstone says being a women's sport trailblazer is only part of the reason she's feted in the King's Birthday Honours.

Grit and determination characterises women honoured

Women in business, finance, education and law are recognised in the King's Birthday Honours List and some share their proudest career moments.

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Hard truths: pioneering coral researcher shines

Ove Hoegh-Guldberg never wanted to be proven right about the fate of coral reefs under a warming climate and is now being honoured for his discoveries.

Standing up for rights: a lifetime of advocacy honoured

After growing up under the control of mission life, this Wiradjuri Elder has spent her life advocating for her people.

Soccer legend David Beckham to receive a knighthood

It has been revealed that soccer star David Beckham will be confirmed as Sir in The King's Birthday Honours list next week.

King offers deepest possible sympathy for flood victims

King Charles says his thoughts are with those impacted by flooding in northern NSW after two more affected areas were added to the list to get support payments.

King expresses love for 'strong and free' Canada

King Charles did not mention US President Donald Trump, who has his eye on Canada as a 51st state, as he addressed the country's parliament.

King to open Canada's parliament amid Trump threats

King Charles will become only the second British monarch to open Canada's parliament as the nation faces threats of annexation by US President Donald Trump.

Norwegian princess to study in Australia

A European royal is set to make Australia home, relocating to study at one of the country’s prestigious universities.

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