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“The Household Cavalry is renowned worldwide for the splendours of all those unique ceremonies at the heart of the nation, and today, seeing you all on parade here, I can see you continue to represent the very best of that ceremonial brilliance.”
The King addressed troops today during the Presentation of New Standards to The Life Guards and The Blues and Royals.
The King, as Colonel in Chief of the Household Cavalry, and The Princess Royal, as Colonel of The Blues and Royals, inspected the Parade at Windsor Castle, before the Standards were presented.
The Standards symbolise the Cavalry Squadrons’ history, achievements and identity, and are held in the highest reverence.
Read more on our website: https://www.royal.uk/news-and-activity/2025-05-12/remarks-by-his-majesty-the-king-at-the-presentation-of-union-standards
The King’s new Great Seal of the Realm has been unveiled, a symbol of Sovereign authority traditionally affixed to official state documents to signify Royal approval.
Uniquely designed for each Monarch, the Seal's design was approved by His Majesty, who entrusted it into the custody of the Lord High Chancellor during a Privy Council meeting. In keeping with centuries-old tradition, the old Seal was symbolically defaced by the Monarch himself and preserved for historical record.
King Charles ||| 💬 “I do hope your celebrations tonight are almost as joyful, although I rather doubt I shall have the energy to sing until 2am, let alone for that matter to lead you all in a giant conga from here back to Buckingham Palace!”
Last night at 9pm, The King delivered a speech to mark exactly 80 years since his grandfather, King George VI, addressed the nation on VE Day.
Watch His Majesty’s speech in full on our YouTube channel now: https://youtu.be/P3gcHYNaHhw
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What a night! 🤩
Watch 'VE Day 80: A Celebration To Remember' on BBC iPlayer now.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002bw9z
An inspiring evening to remember, celebrate and honour the heroes who risked their lives in the Second World War.
King Charles |||💬 “Now, as then, we are united in giving utmost thanks to all those who served in the Armed Forces, the uniformed services, the Home Front, indeed all the people of this country, the Commonwealth and beyond whose firm resolve and fortitude helped destroy Nazism and carry our allied nations through to V.E. Day. That debt can never truly be repaid; but we can, and we will, remember them.“
Tonight, at a concert to mark #VEDay80, The King paid tribute to all those who sacrificed their lives in World War Two.
His Majesty’s speech was delivered at 9pm, the exact same time that his grandfather, King George VI, made a radio broadcast on VE day in 1945.
🔗 Read His Majesty’s speech in full at:
royal.uk/VEDay80
On the 80th Anniversary of VE Day, we remember and celebrate all those who served during the Second World War.
🎬🍿💙 Rolling out the blue carpet…
This evening, The King attended the Film Premiere of ‘Ocean with David Attenborough’. The film highlights how the ocean has shaped the world, and why the future of the planet is intertwined with the health of the ocean.
🌊His Majesty, as Prince of Wales, first marked the issue of oil and plastic pollution in the sea in 1970 when he was 21 years old. Since then, The King has continued to champion the importance of ocean health.
On the second anniversary of The Coronation of 6th May 2023, two commissioned Coronation
State Portraits, of King Charles III and Queen Camilla, have been unveiled by Their Majesties in the Central Hall at the National Gallery.
The portraits, which will form part of the Royal Collection, were painted by two different artists personally selected by The King and Queen. His Majesty chose to be painted by Peter Kuhfeld and Queen Camilla selected Paul S. Benney.
Both artists are known to The King and Queen already, having previously contributed to other royal commissions. These portraits will join an important tradition of Coronation State Portraits dating back many centuries.
The new portraits will be on display in the Central Hall at the National Gallery, of which The King is Royal Patron, from Tuesday 6th May until Thursday 5th June. They will then move to their permanent home in the Throne Room at Buckingham Palace. They can be seen there as part of a visit during the Summer Opening of the State Rooms (10th July – 28th September 2025).
©️ His Majesty King Charles III 2025 Photograph: Royal Collection Enterprises Ltd.
Marking the 80th anniversary of the VE Day today, and remembering all those who served during the second war.
A pleasure also to meet the veterans at this afternoon’s tea party. Thank you to everybody who came, and to all those members of the military who took part in today's incredibly special parade. It has been a day to remember. 🇬🇧
🎨 As part of Their Majesties’ Coronation celebrations, The King commissioned five artists to capture some of the most significant moments of the weekend.
The artworks were completed over a number of months before being presented to His Majesty at Clarence House in September 2024.
👀Head to our website to see Phoebe Stannard, Fraser Scarfe and Gideon Sunmerfield talk about the moment they got to show their art to The King.
You can also see further Coronation paintings by Eileen Hogan and Shana Lohrey using the link below👇
https://www.royal.uk/news-and-activity/2025-05-03/coronation-artwork-revealed-ahead-of-state-portrait-unveiling
Tickles from King Charles: the sweet moment between Charlotte and his grandpa Charles.🥰
🇨🇦 The King and Queen will visit Canada from Monday 26th to Tuesday 27th May.
Their Majesties will attend The State Opening of the Parliament of Canada in Ottawa.
🇨🇦 Le Roi et la Reine effectueront une visite au Canada le lundi 26 et le mardi 27 mai.
Le Roi et la Reine assisteront à la cérémonie d’ouverture du Parlement du Canada, à Ottawa.
🎖️The King, The Queen and The Prince of Wales have hosted a special reception at Windsor Castle for holders of the Victoria Cross and George Cross.
The Victoria Cross is awarded to those serving in British and Commonwealth Forces who have shown tremendous bravery. The George Cross, which can be awarded to anyone, is given to people who show heroism or courage in extreme danger.
His Majesty has been Patron of the VC & GC Association since 2022.
🇬🇧🌳🇸🇪 In the sunny grounds of Windsor Castle, The King and Queen were joined by King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden in planting a Swedish oak (Quercus robur) tree to celebrate Their Majesties’ Coronation.
The tree was gifted by The King of Sweden from the Royal Nursery at Solliden Palace, the Swedish Royal Family’s summer residence.
During the planting, The King of Sweden used a spade first used by his great grandfather King Gustaf V in 1908 when he planted an oak tree at Windsor with King Edward VII.
A message from The King in recognition of all who work to support cancer patients and their loved ones.
This evening, Their Majesties will host representatives from community-based cancer organisations and initiatives to thank them for their tireless work in providing support to people navigating a diagnosis, as well as raising awareness of the preventative actions people can take.
Read His Majesty’s message in full: https://www.royal.uk/news-and-activity/2025-04-30/a-message-from-the-king-in-recognition-of-community-based-cancer
The end of year project sees 380 students transform the school into a working film set. This year’s short film, Melomania, featured a dystopian Steampunk submarine and a mysterious dock house, all built and filmed by these talented young people.
