King Charles

King Charles vows to take urgent action against antisemitism, foreign threats, and extremism

The King’s Speech is the centerpiece of the State Opening of Parliament in the UK, where the monarch reads a speech written by the government.

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Britain's King Charles III meets members of the Shomrin Jewish security group as he visits Golders Green in North London following the attack on Jewish residents, Britain, May 14, 2026.
Britain's King Charles standing next to Queen Camilla interacts with New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani during a visit to the 9/11 Memorial, in New York City, US, April 29, 2026.

Mamdani encourages King Charles to return Koh-i-Noor Diamond

India has previously demanded that Britain return the 105-carat diamond, which was given to Queen Victoria by a then-colonial governor-general in 1850.

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US President Donald Trump and Britain's King Charles attend the arrival ceremony for King Charles and Queen Camilla on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, US, April 28, 2026.

WATCH: King Charles to address US Congress, urging unity in strained US-UK ties

The king's address, scheduled to begin at 3 p.m. EDT, will be only the second by a British sovereign to the US Congress, after his mother Queen Elizabeth II spoke to both houses in 1991.

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US President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump welcome Britain's King Charles and Queen Camilla on the day of an afternoon tea at the White House in Washington, DC, US, April 27, 2026.

King Charles arrives in US for state visit amid differences over Iran war

The state visit, by far the most high-profile and consequential of Charles' reign, marks the 250th anniversary of the US Declaration of Independence from British rule.

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King Charles III's halachic gesture towards UK’s Chief Rabbi

As King Charles takes up royal duties, he is scheduled to meet British Cheif Rabi Ephraim Mirvis. In a thoughtful gesture, the royal palace moved the meeting to avoid any violation of Shabat laws.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022ByZVIKA KLEIN
Queen Camilla and Britain's King Charles attend the Accession Council at St James's Palace, where he is formally proclaimed Britain's new monarch, following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, in London, Britain September 10, 2022.

What did UK Parliament look like after the Queen's death? - opinion

While parliament has been shut to all external visitors, including the press, I have had the privilege of seeing this monumental moment unfold up close.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022BySAM KAHN
‘I SAW Liz Truss step out of her civil service-provided black-tinted Range Rover, look dead ahead into a packed Westminster Hall filled with former prime ministers, and stride ahead to take her place,’ says the writer.

Russia, Myanmar not invited to Queen Elizabeth's funeral - report

About 500 foreign dignitaries are expected to attend Queen Elizabeth's funeral in London next week, although Russia, Belarus and Myanmar will not be sending representatives.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022ByREUTERS
The cortege makes its way on The Mall in a nighttime rehearsal for when the coffin will be moved from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Hall, where Britain's Queen Elizabeth will lie in state for four days, following her death, in London, Britain September 13, 2022.

UK Jewish lawmaker mourns Queen Elizabeth’s death with Kabbalah lesson

Baron David Wolfson walked his peers through several aspects of Jewish tradition, including gematria, the Jewish practice of finding meaning through the numerical value of words.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022ByRON KAMPEAS/JTA
Baron David Wolfson

Scottish police make three arrests over protests following queen's death

Two people were arrested and charged with breaching the peace, a third person arrested has not been charged yet.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022ByREUTERS
Pallbearers carry the coffin of Britain's Queen Elizabeth as the hearse arrives at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh, Scotland, Britain, September 11, 2022.

After 70 years, Israeli haredi newspapers can feature UK monarch's photo again

Queen Elizabeth II has not been portrayed in the haredi press since the ban of photos of women in these religious communities.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022ByZVIKA KLEIN
Britain's King Charles arrives at Buckingham Palace after the Accession Council ceremony during which he was proclaimed Britain's new monarch, following the passing of Britain's Queen Elizabeth, in London, Britain, September 10, 2022

King Charles promises to follow example set by his mother, Queen Elizabeth

"She set an example of selfless duty which, with God's help and your counsels, I am resolved faithfully to follow."

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022ByREUTERS
Britain's King Charles makes an address at Westminster Hall, following the death of Britain's Queen Elizabeth, in London, Britain, September 12, 2022.

King Charles to join procession of queen's coffin in Scotland

The new monarch will also join senior royals for a vigil at St. Giles' Cathedral where the coffin will lie at rest before being flown to London on Tuesday.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022ByREUTERS
Britain's King Charles leaves the Buckingham Palace, following the death of Britain's Queen Elizabeth, in London, Britain September 11, 2022.

Britain's King Charles III is a problem for the Palestinians - opinion

The royals’ desire to be buried in Jerusalem demonstrates a longstanding affection for the capital of the Holy Land - known as "Christian Zionism."

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022BySTEPHEN M. FLATOW
KING CHARLES III, as the Prince of Wales, meets with Palestinian Authority head Mahmoud Abbas in Bethlehem, 2020.

UK's King Charles should visit Israel - editorial

We hope to see King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla visit Israel in their official capacity as the heads of the British Royal Family.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022ByJPOST EDITORIAL
King Charles III delivers his address to the nation and the Commonwealth from Buckingham Palace, London, following the death of Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday. Picture date: Friday September 9, 2022.