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Yahoo
30-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
King and Queen to attend events in Edinburgh as Royal Week begins
The King and Queen will carry out a series of engagements in Edinburgh as Royal Week gets under way in Scotland. Charles will begin his official engagements by receiving a Royal Salute and inspecting The King's Bodyguard Scotland (Royal Company of Archers) Guard of Honour in the gardens of the Palace of Holyroodhouse. He will then take part in the Ceremony of the Keys which welcomes him to the Scottish capital. The Lord Provost Robert Aldridge will present the Keys to the City of Edinburgh to the King, who then returns them for safe keeping. The King will also preside over an investiture ceremony at the Palace of Holyroodhouse on Tuesday. Those receiving honours will include artist Barbara Rae, who was awarded a damehood for services to art in the New Year Honours, and Scotland's most decorated Olympian, Duncan Scott, who becomes an OBE for services to swimming. Swimmer Stephen Clegg, who won two gold medals at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris and becomes an MBE for services to swimming, will also attend. The monarch traditionally spends a week based at the Palace of Holyroodhouse each year in what is known as Holyrood Week or Royal Week in Scotland. Later on Tuesday, the King and Queen will host guests at a garden party at the palace, alongside the Princess Royal and Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence.
Telegraph
30-06-2025
- Politics
- Telegraph
‘Saving the planet' written into King's job description
King Charles III is officially in charge of saving the planet: his role has been redefined to include leading on 'environmental sustainability'. The monarch's job as 'Head of Nation', which he undertakes alongside that of 'Head of State', will now include four key themes, confirmed by Buckingham Palace in an annual report. The King and his household will work on the topics 'national unity', 'community impact', 'environmental sustainability' and 'cultural heritage'. These themes will be 'for prioritisation and activity', guiding the royal engagements the King and Queen undertake, this year's Sovereign Grant report states. Last year, the themes were 'unity and national identity, continuity and stability, achievement and success, and support of public and voluntary service' – similar to the wording during the late Queen Elizabeth II's reign. This year, the Royal household's priorities include 'taking action to protect climate and nature in everything we do and encouraging others to do the same'. The King will also focus on 'caring for and sharing the tradition, art, buildings, landscapes and artefacts of the UK so they can be enjoyed for generations to come'. The Sovereign Grant report cements for the first time the King's personal dedication to saving the planet in his role as monarch. He has spent decades warning about the dangers of climate change, loss of biodiversity and single-use plastics, with the environment at the heart of his public work as Prince of Wales. The updated description was described as an 'evolution' and 'next level of detail' about the King's reign. 'Sustainability remained a focus for the Household, with initiatives including the electrification of the official [car] fleet and increased use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel resulting in a 2 per cent drop in Greenhouse Gas emissions,' the palace reported. It added that it aimed to 'employ the circular carbon economy principles (eg re-use and recycle material, where possible)' to reduce its carbon footprint, keeping 'on track for net zero for direct emissions by 2040'. The report said the in-house craft team had 'worked to restore or upcycle over 60 items of furniture', with a new £605,000 re-landscaping of a rose garden at Windsor Castle designed to 'greatly enhance biodiversity, using more sustainable plants'. Sovereign grant stays at £132m This year's report confirms that the monarchy will receive £132 million in funding in 2026-27, for the second year in a row. The figure, which pays for the Royal family's official duties and the upkeep of royal palaces, is drawn from a proportion of the net profits of the Crown Estate, which were £1.1 billion in the last financial year. The revenue is surrendered to the Treasury, with a proportion handed back to form the Sovereign Grant. This is currently calculated at 12 per cent of the Crown Estate net surplus, which helps fund the ongoing refurbishment of Buckingham Palace. The palace did not report up-to-date gender pay gap figures, but said the proportion of ethnic minority employees was 21.1 per cent, against a target of 14 per cent. This year will see a 'leadership development programme' designed partly to improve diversity 'to align to the values' stated by the household. Frogmore cottage, the former home of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex which was rumoured to be earmarked for the Duke of York if he left Royal Lodge, remains empty. James Chalmers, Keeper of the Privy Purse, said the King had shown 'remarkable resilience' over the past year as he carried on with royal engagements despite still being treated for cancer, with the report reflecting his 'personal commitment to duty'. Duchy of Cornwall accounts released Meanwhile, the Prince of Wales has released the annual accounts of the Duchy of Cornwall, his private estate which funds the running of his staff and household. In the last financial year, the Duchy generated profits of £22.9 million, down £700,000 from £23.6 million the previous financial year (2023-2024). Will Bax, the Duchy's new secretary, announced that 'grassroots' community groups living on Duchy land are to have their rents waived from now on, while local charities will be rewarded with up to a 50 per cent reduction in rent. He said William wanted to ensure the duchy operated in a 'modern, socially minded way' and that the rents being saved amounted to a 'very significant sum'. It follows an investigation last November into the Duchy of Cornwall and the Duchy of Lancaster estate, which highlighted rental agreements worth millions of pounds with the armed forces, the NHS and state schools. Mr Bax said the Duchy was also looking at including schools in the community groups which would be eligible for the rent waiver. The Prince does not disclose the amount of income tax he pays, but his team confirmed it is paid at the 'highest rate' once official costs have been deducted. New road for Mousehole AFC One project highlighted at the annual review was the building of a new road leading to the grounds of local Cornish football team Mousehole AFC. After reading that the small club struggled with traffic congestion, damaged vehicles and logistical problems despite rising up the league, Prince William decided to 'champion their cause', his private secretary said, with construction beginning this week. 'I look forward to seeing the new road for myself as soon as I can,' said the Prince. Buckingham Palace also announced that the Prince and Princess of Wales will now be able to issue their own warrants. The King has appointed the Wales' as 'grantors', with new warrants expected to be issued in their name from next year.
Edinburgh Live
13-05-2025
- Politics
- Edinburgh Live
Buckingham Palace issue major King Charles update and it's 'first time in 17 years'
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info His Majesty The King is set to welcome French President Emmanuel Macron for a state visit to the UK, scheduled from 8th to 10th July, as confirmed by Buckingham Palace. Buckingham Palace has released a statement saying: "The President of the French Republic, His Excellency Emmanuel Macron, accompanied by Mrs Brigitte Macron, has accepted an invitation from His Majesty The King to pay a state visit to the United Kingdom from Tuesday 8th July to Thursday 10th July 2025. "The president and Mrs Macron will stay at Windsor Castle." READ MORE - Jeremy Clarkson admits his 'huge wake up call' as he issues emotional update READ MORE - A Place in the Sun's Jasmine Harman says she 'underestimated chaos' of Spain move This event follows the King and Queen Consort's own state visit to France in September 2023. It's been 17 years since the last state visit from France took place in March 2008, when President Nicolas Sarkozy was hosted by Queen Elizabeth II at Windsor, reports the Mirror. In related news, the UK is also gearing up for a visit from US President Donald Trump this September, with the Palace reportedly 'setting a date' for his second state visit. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer extended the invitation to Trump during a Washington trip in February, on behalf of the King. Additionally, the King and Queen Consort have a significant international engagement later this month, as they are set to travel to Canada on 26th and 27th May for the State Opening of Parliament in Ottawa, as confirmed by Buckingham Palace. Charles is set to make his 20th visit to Canada, but this time as the reigning monarch. The King and his consort are scheduled for a Canadian tour shortly after Mark Carney's Liberal Party clinched electoral victory. The Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre's campaign faced setbacks when former US President Donald Trump targeted Canada with trade sanctions and controversial statehood comments. An official statement from Buckingham Palace confirmed: "The King and Queen will visit Canada from Monday 26th to Tuesday 27th May. The King, accompanied by the Queen, will attend the state opening of the Parliament of Canada, in Ottawa." Last spring, Charles and Camilla's planned trip to Canada was delayed due to the King's health issues, as reported by Canadian media.
