Charles III, Current Events Part 2: December 2024-

[iceflower]

King Charles received Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Hilary Benn at Buckingham Palace today, March 17:


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[Blog Real]

This afternoon, at Buckingham Palace, King Charles III received the Prime Minister of Canada, Mark Carney, in audience.

The Royal Family on Instagram: "🇨🇦 This afternoon at Buckingham Palace, the Prime Minister of Canada, Mark Carney, was received in audience by The King."

3,996 likes, 67 comments - theroyalfamily on March 17, 2025: "🇨🇦 This afternoon at Buckingham Palace, the Prime Minister of Canada, Mark Carney, was received in audience by The King.".

www.instagram.com

 

[Somebody]

Earlier this month, he already had a meeting with the then prime minister of Canada. This was his first meeting with Mark Carney as prime minister of Canada.

 

[Prinsara]

Carney is on his way to a bunch of European meetings. It makes sense for the King to receive him. If there’s a change in government after the next election, he’ll see another PM then.

 

[Durham]

Slight faux pas on entry but I'm sure no one minded. The Canadian pm has a lot on his plate!

King hosts Carney at Buckingham Palace

Canada's new PM meets King Charles at Buckingham Palace, before talks with UK PM Starmer.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[Prinsara]

I’m sure they’ve met already, considering he used to run the Bank of England.

 

[Durham]

And to be fair Liz Truss was a lot worse!

 

[iceflower]

Here's a video of the meeting with the Prime Minister of Canada:

 

[Prinsara]

Here's a video of the meeting with the Prime Minister of Canada:

He’s telling him his Order of Canada pin broke and fell on the tarmac, “which is proof”… but I can’t make out whatever the punchline was.

Methinks Carney is going to have to get used to being a politician, fast.

On listening again, first he characterized it to the King as “a disaster”, then he said that it fell on the tarmac in France as proof that the French were one of the founding peoples of Canada… I think, imho.

So perhaps his political instincts are a bit cannier than I initially credited him for.

 

[iceflower]

Today, March 18, King Charles received the Ambassadors of Guatemala and Malta:


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[Prinsara]

He’s telling him his Order of Canada pin broke and fell on the tarmac, “which is proof”… but I can’t make out whatever the punchline was.

Methinks Carney is going to have to get used to being a politician, fast.

On listening again, first he characterized it to the King as “a disaster”, then he said that it fell on the tarmac in France as proof that the French were one of the founding peoples of Canada… I think, imho.

So perhaps his political instincts are a bit cannier than I initially credited him for.

The follow-up: Apparently His Majesty generously offered the PM his own Order of Canada pin (he was wearing it, Carney wasn’t)… and Carney had to politely inform him that they hold different ranks, so they’re different pins, so it wouldn’t work (so he had a very good excuse not to take the King’s…), but thank you.

Mr. Carney will have to get in touch with the official jeweler/supplier to get it fixed or replaced, I am informed.

 

[Blog Real]

Today at Hillsborough Castle, The King Charles III received the First Minister and Deputy First Minister of Northern Ireland.

The Royal Family on Instagram: "This afternoon at Hillsborough Castle, The King received the First Minister and Deputy First Minister of Northern Ireland."

4,381 likes, 34 comments - theroyalfamily on March 19, 2025: "This afternoon at Hillsborough Castle, The King received the First Minister and Deputy First Minister of Northern Ireland.".

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https://twitter.com/x/status/1902422238684475670

 

[PrincessofEurope]

Today at Hillsborough Castle, The King Charles III received the First Minister and Deputy First Minister of Northern Ireland.

The Royal Family on Instagram: "This afternoon at Hillsborough Castle, The King received the First Minister and Deputy First Minister of Northern Ireland."

4,381 likes, 34 comments - theroyalfamily on March 19, 2025: "This afternoon at Hillsborough Castle, The King received the First Minister and Deputy First Minister of Northern Ireland.".

www.instagram.com

https://twitter.com/x/status/1902422238684475670

According to royal reporters on twitter the King greeted the First Minister in Irish which was seen as a nice gesture

 

[Blog Real]

Today, the King Charles III received the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the United Kingdom and France at Windsor Castle.

The Royal Family on Instagram: "🇬🇧🤝🇫🇷 The King this afternoon received the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the United Kingdom and France at Windsor Castle."

9,679 likes, 77 comments - theroyalfamily on March 24, 2025: "🇬🇧🤝🇫🇷 The King this afternoon received the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the United Kingdom and France at Windsor Castle.".

www.instagram.com

https://twitter.com/x/status/1904237565827535277

 

[iceflower]

King Charles held an Investiture Ceremony at Windsor Castle today, March 25:


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https://twitter.com/x/status/1904502198618501278

 

[Prinsara]

Delighted for Sir Stephen and I know all the things mentioned mean a great deal to him… but surely that’s not where his greatest contribution’s been? Or has he already received other honors for being an entertainer?

 

[iceflower]

King Charles viewed the "Soil: The world at our feet" exhibition at Somerset House today, March 26:


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https://twitter.com/x/status/1904901448489484747

And as Patron of the Royal Society he later received Sir Ravinder Maini and Professor Sir Marc Feldmann and presented them with Royal Geographical Medals:

https://twitter.com/x/status/1904943067422953633

 

[An Ard Ri]

Here's a video from the "Soil: The world at our feet" exhibition at Somerset House

 

[iceflower]

King Charles is back to work after his stay at hospital - he held an Investiture Ceremony at Windsor Castle today, April 1:


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King Charles jokes with Alan Titchmarsh as he returns to public duties

King Charles hosted an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle this mooring where he recognised leading figures and community stalwarts for their efforts including his friend Alan Titchmarsh.

www.dailymail.co.uk

https://twitter.com/x/status/1907025246135214308

https://twitter.com/x/status/1907079854593335428

 

[iceflower]

As Patron of the Royal Society King Charles presented the Royal Medal at Buckingham Palace yesterday, April 2:


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Today, April 3, King Charles held audiences at Buckingham Palace:


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And he attended a celebration for the 80th anniversary of the Mission Aviation Fellowship and the 50th anniversary of Papua New Guinea's Independence


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https://twitter.com/x/status/1907847177990451221

 

[iceflower]

Today, April 4, King Charles received the new Commonwealth Secretary-General Shirley Botchwey:


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https://twitter.com/x/status/1908096628679946493

 

[iceflower]

On April 11 King Charles as Patron of The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Regimental Association planted a commemorative tree on the Balmoral Estate to mark the dedicated service of The late Queen as Colonel-in-Chief of The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders (Princess Louise's) :

FalkirkArgyll veterans meet HM The King at Balmoral Castle

Veterans from the Falkirk area travelled north to Balmoral Castle on Friday to take part in a very special royal event.

www.falkirkherald.co.uk