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King Charles III makes a stop at the fire-damaged Notre Dame Cathedral on his state visit to France
PARIS (AP) — King Charles III went from a meeting with young athletes in a working-class, multicultural suburb of Paris to an emotional stop in front of the fire-damaged Notre Dame Cathedral on Thursday, the second day of his state visit to France. Earlier, Charles made an address...
Today in History: September 20, Billie Jean King beats Bobby Riggs in tennis 'battle of the sexes'
Today in History Today is Wednesday, Sept. 20, the 263rd day of 2023. There are 102 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On Sept. 20, 1973, in their so-called “battle of the sexes,” tennis star Billie Jean King defeated Bobby...
Palace of Versailles celebrates its 400th anniversary and hosts King Charles III for state dinner
PARIS (AP) — France is rolling out the red carpet for King Charles III's state visit at one of its most magnificent and emblematic monuments: the Palace of Versailles, which celebrates its 400th anniversary. Charles and Queen Camilla's three-day trip to Paris and Bordeaux, starting...
Sweden's figurehead king celebrates 50 years on the throne
STOCKHOLM (AP) — Sweden this week marks the 50th anniversary of King Carl XVI Gustaf’s accession to the throne with four days of celebrations that culminate with a military parade through the capital. The scale of the golden jubilee may not reach the levels of royal anniversaries...
Former British Prime Minister Liz Truss has a book coming out next spring
NEW YORK (AP) — Former British Prime Minister Liz Truss has a book coming out next spring in which she will reflect on her years in government, offer advice for future leaders and recall lessons she learned while often being “the only conservative in the room.” Truss, whose 45...
Today in History: September 9, California becomes a state
Today in History Today is Saturday, Sept. 9, the 252nd day of 2023. There are 113 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On Sept. 9, 1957, President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed the first civil rights bill to pass Congress since...
Queen Elizabeth II remembered a year after her death as gun salutes ring out for King Charles III
LONDON (AP) — With gun salutes and tolling bells, the United Kingdom on Friday marked the anniversary of the death of Queen Elizabeth II and the ascension of King Charles III, who remembered his mother as a symbol of stability during her 70-year reign. Charles and Queen Camilla...
Prince Harry to attend charity event in London -- but meeting up with the family isn't on the agenda
LONDON (AP) — Prince Harry is attending a charity event Thursday night in London, though he isn’t expected to meet with King Charles III or Prince William as Britain prepares to mark the first anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II’s death. Harry’s relationship with his family has...
Former British police officers admit sending racist messages about Meghan and others
LONDON (AP) — Five retired British police officers on Thursday admitted sending offensive and racist social media messages about Prince Harry's wife, the Duchess of Sussex, and others. The men, all in their 60s, were arrested after a BBC investigation last year sparked an internal...
King Charles III shows his reign will be more about evolution than revolution after year on the job
LONDON (AP) — Don’t rock the boat. A year after the death of Queen Elizabeth II triggered questions about the future of the British monarchy, King Charles III’s reign has been marked more by continuity than transformation, by changes in style rather than substance. ...
