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King Charles becomes Samoan 'high chief' and tries kava

King Charles becomes Samoan 'high chief' and tries kava

King Charles has been declared a Samoan "high chief" during his visit to the Pacific island.

Senator confirms 'hairs' oath after challenging King

Senator confirms 'hairs' oath after challenging King

Senator confirms 'hairs' oath after challenging King

Senator confirms 'hairs' oath after challenging King

Indigenous senator Lidia Thorpe has confirmed she swore allegiance to Queen Elizabeth's 'hairs', rather than heirs, when taking office.

King Charles and Queen Camilla touch down in Samoa

King Charles and Queen Camilla touch down in Samoa

King Charles and Queen Camilla touch down in Samoa

King Charles and Queen Camilla touch down in Samoa

King Charles III has arrived in Samoa where climate is a key issue and Commonwealth leaders are expected to make a declaration on protecting the ocean.

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Departing royals leave crowds and controversy behind

Departing royals leave crowds and controversy behind

King Charles and Queen Camilla have left Australia after a whirlwind tour that featured cheering masses and a run-in that made international headlines.

Thousands queue to but see the royals passing by

Thousands queue to but see the royals passing by

The King and Queen greeted some of the people who queued for hours in a bid to get a glimpse on the final full-day of their brief royal tour of Australia.

Hugs and misses as Indigenous elders repose royal rants

Hugs and misses as Indigenous elders repose royal rants

Angrily challenged by some and warmly embraced by others, King Charles and Queen Camilla have received a mixed reaction from Indigenous Australians.

Pomp and pyrotechnics, Aussies set ablaze by royal tour

Pomp and pyrotechnics, Aussies set ablaze by royal tour

King Charles and Queen Camilla have continued their Australian tour across the nation's capital, duly trailed by adulating crowds.

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King's suit dampened but spirits blazed at fire demo

King's suit dampened but spirits blazed at fire demo

King's suit dampened but spirits blazed at fire demo

King's suit dampened but spirits blazed at fire demo

Bushfire scientists and volunteer firefighting brigades greeted His Majesty and walked him through how Australia handles one of its greatest natural threats.

King cracks jokes as Aussies get close look at royals

King cracks jokes as Aussies get close look at royals

King cracks jokes as Aussies get close look at royals

King cracks jokes as Aussies get close look at royals

After being greeted by royalists and protesters outside a church service, King Charles has drawn laughs while presenting a gift to parliamentarians.

Royals take a sunny stroll in Aussie whistlestop tour

Royals take a sunny stroll in Aussie whistlestop tour

Royals take a sunny stroll in Aussie whistlestop tour

Royals take a sunny stroll in Aussie whistlestop tour

King Charles and Queen Camilla are about to start a busy program of official events across two cities over the course of three days.

King Charles and Queen Camilla touch down in Australia

King Charles and Queen Camilla touch down in Australia

King Charles and Queen Camilla touch down in Australia

King Charles and Queen Camilla touch down in Australia

Australia has welcomed the reigning monarch for the first time in more than a decade as King Charles and Queen Camilla touched down in Sydney.

Opera House to be lit up for King after coronation snub

Opera House to be lit up for King after coronation snub

Opera House to be lit up for King after coronation snub

Opera House to be lit up for King after coronation snub

The sails of the Opera House will be illuminated with images of past royal visits to Sydney when the King and Queen arrive in the NSW capital.

Public to rub shoulders with royals at Opera House, BBQ

Public to rub shoulders with royals at Opera House, BBQ

Public to rub shoulders with royals at Opera House, BBQ

Public to rub shoulders with royals at Opera House, BBQ

King Charles and Queen Camilla will be out and about in Sydney and Canberra, offering fans a chance to catch a glimpse of the royal couple.

King Charles, Queen plan six-day Australia visit

King Charles, Queen plan six-day Australia visit

King Charles, Queen plan six-day Australia visit

King Charles, Queen plan six-day Australia visit

King Charles and Queen Camilla will spend time in Sydney and Canberra as part of a six-day visit to Australia in October.

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'Loving and being loved': Princess Kate finishes chemo

The Princess of Wales has released a video and a statement announcing she has finished chemotherapy treatment for an undisclosed cancer.

In grief, Maori consider their next monarch

The next Maori king or queen is being considered by indigenous leaders in New Zealand following the death of Kiingi Tuheitia.

Princess Diana’s bodyguard talks on 27th anniversary

On the 27th anniversary of Princess Diana’s death, her former bodyguard says he believes she would have eventually accepted Charles and Camilla's relationship.

Maori King Tuheitia dies after heart surgery

New Zealand's Maori King Tuheitia is being lauded as a tireless advocate for for justice and the nation's shared history after dying aged 69.

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Thai king endorses Paetongtarn Shinawatra as PM

Thailand’s king has approved Paetongtarn Shinawatra, the youngest daughter of former leader Thaksin Shinawatra, as the country’s new prime minister.

King Charles calls for unity after riots in UK

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has warned police should remain on "high alert" for further riots this weekend, as King Charles pleas for unity.

SOS for Queen Mary's help after famed activist arrested

Tasmanian-born Queen Mary of Denmark must intervene after the arrest of anti-whaling campaigner Captain Paul Watson, former Greens leader Bob Brown says.

King's speech sets out plan to 'get Britain building'

King Charles has outlined the agenda of the UK's new Labour government, which promises to revive the economy and "take the brakes off Britain".

King Charles, Queen Camilla to visit Australia

King Charles and Queen Camilla will tour Australia in October as part of a trip that will take in NSW and Canberra.

King Charles and Camilla to visit Australia and Samoa

Britain's King Charles III and Queen Camilla are set to visit Australia and Samoa in October, Buckingham Palace says.

High office comes complete with hot properties

When Sam Mostyn became governor-general, she was also handed the keys to some of Australia's most striking real estate.

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