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December 25, 2024 at 5:34 AM

King Charles set to focus on healthcare workers in traditional Christmas message

King Charles III is expected to use his annual Christmas message to highlight health workers, at the end of a year in which both he and the Princess of Wales were diagnosed with cancer
December 25, 2024 at 5:34 AM
Britain's King Charles III speaks during the recording of his Christmas message at the Fitzrovia Chapel in central London, England, Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024. (Aaron Chown/PA via AP, Pool)
December 24, 2024 at 3:42 PM

King Charles III delivers holiday message

The monarch breaks with tradition in this year’s royal Christmas message, reflecting on a year marked by medical challenges for the royal family.
December 24, 2024 at 3:42 PM
VIDEO: King Charles III delivers holiday message
December 20, 2024 at 6:12 PM

King Charles to continue cancer treatment in 2025

A royal source tells ABC News that King Charles will be continuing with his treatment into next year and that it is a “managed condition.”
December 20, 2024 at 6:12 PM
VIDEO: King Charles to continue cancer treatment in 2025
1 month ago

Timeline of King Charles III and Queen Camilla's royal love story

For decades, the two have remained side by side through the ups and downs.
1 month ago
Britain's King Charles III wearing the Imperial state Crown, and Britain's Queen Camilla wearing a modified version of Queen Mary's Crown chat on the Buckingham Palace balcony on May 6, 2023, after their coronations.
2 months ago

King Charles heckled while addressing Australian parliament

An Indigenous senator and activist shouted "You are not our king" at the British monarch after he finished his speech on Monday. It's Charles' first visit to Australia since he became king in 2022.
2 months ago
King Charles heckled while addressing Australian parliament
2 months ago

King Charles yelled at by lawmaker during visit to Australia

Charles is visiting Australia in his first trip to overseas realms since becoming king.
2 months ago
Queen Camilla and King Charles III attend the ceremonial welcome and Parliamentary reception at the Australian Parliament House on Oct. 21, 2024, in Canberra, Australia.
2 months ago

King Charles III yelled at by Indigenous Australian senator

Sen. Lidia Thorpe was escorted out of a parliamentary reception after telling King Charles III that Australia is not his land.
2 months ago
Sen. Lidia Thorpe was escorted out of a parliamentary reception after telling King Charles III that Australia is not his land.
3 months ago

King Charles hugs New Zealand women's rugby player

New Zealand's Black Ferns stopped by Buckingham Palace before playing the U.K.'s Red Roses when one of the team's players decided to ask for a royal hug.
3 months ago
VIDEO: King Charles hugs New Zealand women's rugby team
4 months ago

King Charles III's coronation: What to know about the ceremony, traditions

King Charles III's coronation will take place at Westminster Abbey on May 6.
4 months ago
Britain's King Charles and Queen Camilla sit in Diamond Jubilee State Coach at Buckingham Palace on the day of coronation ceremony, in London, May 6, 2023.
5 months ago

King Charles gets nearly $60M pay raise as Prince William brings in $30M income

The Crown Estate and Duchy of Cornwall Estate released their annual reports.
5 months ago
King Charles III and Prince William, Prince of Wales attend the official handover during which The King passes the role of Colonel-in-Chief of the Army Air Corps to The Prince of Wales and presents him with the blue beret and belt of the Army Air Corps at the Army Aviation Centre, Middle Wallop on May 13, 2024.
5 months ago

King Charles introduces UK's Labour government agenda, focusing on economic growth

In a grand ceremony to mark the start of a new Parliament, King Charles delivered a speech, addressing the House of Commons with the laws the new government plans to set.
5 months ago
Britain's King Charles and Queen Camilla travel by carriage to attend the State Opening of Parliament, outside Buckingham Palace in London, Britain, July 17, 2024.
6 months ago

Princess Kate and King Charles set to attend Trooping the Colour

The English monarch and his daughter-in-law are set to appear at his grand annual birthday ceremony as both deal with cancer treatment.
6 months ago
VIDEO: Princess Kate and King Charles set to attend Trooping the Colour
6 months ago

New King Charles portrait vandalized in London gallery, animal rights group says

Activists with Animal Rising said they "redecorated" the painting on Tuesday.
6 months ago
Activists with Animal Rising, an animal rights group, vandalize a portrait of King Charles at the Philip Mould Gallery in London on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, in a photo released by the activist group.
6 months ago

New King Charles portrait vandalized in London museum, animal rights group says

Two of the group's supporters "pasted the face of the iconic British character Wallace over His Majesty’s," the animal rights group said in a press release.
6 months ago
Two of the group's supporters "pasted the face of the iconic British character Wallace over His Majesty’s," the animal rights group said in a press release.
7 months ago

Artist behind King Charles' controversial portrait shares why he used the color red

Charles unveiled the portrait himself at Buckingham Palace.
7 months ago
Artist Jonathan Yeo, left, and Britain's King Charles III at the unveiling of artist Yeo's portrait of the King, in the blue drawing room at Buckingham Palace, in London, May 14, 2024.
7 months ago

King Charles gives Prince William a military title with close ties to Prince Harry

Prince William is now the Colonel-in-Chief of the Army Air Corps.
7 months ago
Britain's King Charles III officially hands over the role of Colonel-in-Chief of the Army Air Corps to Britain's Prince William in front of an Apache helicopter in Middle Wallop, England, on May 13, 2024.
8 months ago

King Charles visits cancer center as he returns to work amid his own diagnosis

Charles' cancer diagnosis was announced in February by Buckingham Palace.
8 months ago
Britain's King Charles III and Britain's Queen Camilla, holding bunches of flowers, wave to crowds after to visit to the University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre in London on April 30, 2024.
8 months ago

King Charles visits cancer treatment center

The monarch made a return to royal duties months after his own cancer diagnosis was revealed.
8 months ago
VIDEO: King Charles visits cancer treatment center
8 months ago

King Charles set to resume some public duties

King Charles is set to resume some public duties this week as he undergoes cancer treatment.
8 months ago
VIDEO:
8 months ago

King Charles to return to royal duties

Charles and Queen Camilla will pay a visit to a cancer treatment center on Tuesday, where they plan to meet with patients and staff.
8 months ago
VIDEO: King Charles to return to royal duties
8 months ago

King Charles III to return to public duties

The monarch was sidelined for months undergoing cancer treatment, but his doctors feel confident for him to carry out his royal duties.
8 months ago
VIDEO: King Charles III to return to public duties
8 months ago

King Charles to return to some public duties

Buckingham Palace said that Charles and Queen Camilla will visit a cancer treatment center Tuesday, where they plan to meet with the center's patients and medical staff.
8 months ago
VIDEO: King Charles to return to some public duties
8 months ago

King Charles III to return to some public duties

The palace says the king will still undergo cancer treatment and each engagement will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
8 months ago
VIDEO: King Charles III to return to some public duties
8 months ago

King Charles III to return to public duties amid cancer treatment

Buckingham Palace announced Charles' cancer diagnosis back in February.
8 months ago
A handout photo issued by the Royal Household on April 26, 2024, shows Britain's King Charles III and Queen Camilla in the garden of Buckingham Palace in London, on April 10.
9 months ago

Visitors to get inside look at Buckingham Palace, Balmoral Castle for 1st time

The room off Buckingham Palace's famous balcony will now be accessible to the public.
9 months ago
King Charles III and Queen Camilla wave alongside Prince William, Prince of Wales, Prince Louis of Wales, Catherine, Princess of Wales and Prince George of Wales wave on the Buckingham Palace balcony, June 17, 2023 in London.
9 months ago

King Charles III makes appearance on Easter

The monarch made a public appearance to mark the holiday as he undergoes treatment for cancer.
9 months ago
VIDEO: King Charles III makes appearance on Easter
9 months ago

King Charles attends service in first major public appearance amid cancer battle

King Charles made his first significant public appearance since announcing his cancer diagnosis in February, celebrating Easter at the St. George’s Chapel in Windsor.
9 months ago
VIDEO: King Charles attends service in first major public appearance amid cancer battle
10 months ago

King Charles III seen in new photos after cancer diagnosis

New photos show King Charles III reading some of the thousands of cards he received following his cancer diagnosis.
10 months ago
In this photo released on February 23, King Charles III reads cards and messages, sent by well-wishers following his cancer diagnosis, in the 18th Century Room of the Belgian Suite at Buckingham Palace, Feb. 21, 2024, in London, England.
10 months ago

King Charles III receives global support following cancer diagnosis

Buckingham Palace shares new images of King Charles since his cancer diagnosis.
10 months ago
VIDEO: Cancer update on King Charles
10 months ago

Prince Harry talks seeing King Charles amid cancer battle: ‘I love my family’

The Duke of Sussex tells ABC News’ Will Reeve he was “grateful” he was able “to get on a plane and go see” his father following the king’s diagnosis.
10 months ago
VIDEO: Prince Harry talks seeing King Charles amid cancer battle: ‘I love my family’
10 months ago

Prince Harry on visiting King Charles after cancer diagnosis

Harry spoke to "GMA" about his family and the 2025 Invictus Games.
10 months ago
Prince Harry speaks with ABC News' Will Reeve at the One Year to Go events for the Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025.
10 months ago

King Charles releases first statement since being diagnosed with cancer

King Charles made his first public appearance since being diagnosed with cancer and he released a statement saying his "most heartfelt thanks for the many messages of support."
10 months ago
VIDEO: King Charles releases first statement since being diagnosed with cancer
10 months ago

King Charles makes first public appearance since word of cancer diagnosis

Britain's King Charles and Queen Camilla attended a church service this morning near the royals' estate north of London.
10 months ago
VIDEO: King Charles makes first public appearance since word of cancer diagnosis
10 months ago

King Charles III makes 1st public appearance since cancer diagnosis was announced

King Charles III has made his first public appearance since Buckingham Palace announced he was diagnosed with cancer.
10 months ago
King Charles III and Queen Camilla with The Reverend Canon Dr Paul Williams attend the Sunday service at the Church of St Mary Magdalene on the Sandringham estate, Feb. 11, 2024, in Sandringham, Norfolk.
1 year ago

Prince Harry's visit with King Charles brings hope of reconciliation

Harry described tensions with his father and brother in his memoir "Spare."
1 year ago
In this April 9, 2017 file photo, Prince Charles, Prince of Wales, Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Prince Harry attend the commemorations for the 100th anniversary of the battle of Vimy Ridge in Lille, France.
1 year ago

What would happen if King Charles leaves the throne?

King Charles III became king in 2022. His recent cancer diagnosis has raised questions about what happens in the event of his death or abdication.
1 year ago
King Charles III departs with Queen Camilla after receiving treatment for an enlarged prostate at The London Clinic, Jan. 29, 2024, in London.
1 year ago

Prince William speaks publicly for 1st time since king’s cancer diagnosis

As King Charles continues cancer treatment and Princess Kate recovers from abdominal surgery, William is left holding the royal reins.
1 year ago
VIDEO: Prince William speaks publicly for 1st time sing king’s cancer diagnosis
1 year ago

Prince William makes 1st appearance since King Charles' cancer diagnosis

Both Princess Kate and King Charles III are facing health issues.
1 year ago
Britain's Prince William, the Prince of Wales, left, awards Mrs Ellen Convery (Ellen White), former soccer player, with the Commander of the Order of the British Empire, at Windsor Castle, Windsor, England,  Feb. 7, 2024.
1 year ago

Prince Harry visits King Charles in UK after cancer diagnosis

Harry, who now lives in California, was seen Tuesday arriving at Clarence House, one day after Buckingham Palace revealed news of the British monarch's cancer battle.
1 year ago
VIDEO: Prince Harry visits King Charles in UK after cancer diagnosis
1 year ago

King Charles III makes 1st public appearance since cancer announcement

According to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, the cancer was caught early which was not disclosed when Buckingham Palace made the announcement.
1 year ago
VIDEO: King Charles III makes 1st public appearance since cancer announcement
1 year ago

King Charles III diagnosed with cancer

Buckingham Palace shared that the cancer was identified during the 75-year-old monarch’s recent hospital procedure for benign prostate enlargement, but did not specify the type of cancer or treatment.
1 year ago
VIDEO: King Charles III diagnosed with cancer
1 year ago

The royal family rallies around King Charles after cancer diagnosis

Buckingham Palace has not provided detailed information about King Charles’ treatment, but other royals have stepped up to help and Prince Harry has returned to the U.K. to see his father.
1 year ago
VIDEO: The royal family rallies around King Charles after cancer diagnosis
1 year ago

King Charles' cancer was 'caught early,' UK prime minister says

U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said Tuesday that King Charles III's cancer was "caught early" and he would "continue to communicate with him as normal."
1 year ago
FILE - Britain's King Charles III attends a ceremony at the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2023. King Charles III was admitted to a private London hospital on Friday, Jan. 26, 2024, to undergo a "corrective procedure" for an enlarged prostate, Buckingham Place said.
1 year ago

King Charles III: What to know about Britain's new monarch

King Charles III is the oldest child of Queen Elizabeth II, whom he succeeded.
1 year ago
Prince Charles looks on before speaking with staff at the GCHQ headquarters in Cheltenham, Britain July 12, 2019.
1 year ago

King Charles diagnosed with undisclosed form of cancer

An announcement from Buckingham Palace said, "Subsequent diagnostic tests have identified a form of cancer."
1 year ago
VIDEO:  King Charles diagnosed with undisclosed form of cancer
1 year ago

King Charles III has cancer, Buckingham Palace announces

King Charles III, 75, has cancer, Buckingham Palace announced on Monday.
1 year ago
King Charles leaves the London Clinic, in London, Jan. 29, 2024.
1 year ago

King Charles III diagnosed with cancer, Buckingham Palace announces

The palace has not specified the type of cancer or type of treatment.
1 year ago
VIDEO: King Charles III diagnosed with cancer, Buckingham Palace announces
1 year ago

King Charles released from hospital after procedure

Buckingham Palace reported King Charles was released from the hospital after undergoing a procedure for an enlarged prostate.
1 year ago
VIDEO: King Charles released from hospital after procedure
1 year ago

King Charles III released from hospital after prostate procedure

King Charles III, 75, was treated for an enlarged prostate and is currently recovering, according to Buckingham Palace.
1 year ago
King Charles III and Britain's Queen Camilla leave the London Clinic, in London, on Jan. 29, 2024.
1 year ago

King Charles III arrives at London hospital for treatment

King Charles III has arrived at a London hospital for scheduled treatment this morning, according to a statement released by Buckingham Palace.
1 year ago
FILE - Britain's King Charles III attends a ceremony at the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2023. King Charles III was admitted to a private London hospital on Friday, Jan. 26, 2024, to undergo a "corrective procedure" for an enlarged prostate, Buckingham Place said.