King Charles III and Prince William are expected to visit the US in 2026 to boost a trade deal with the US, with Charles likely visiting in April and William during the World Cup in June, amidst ongoing trade negotiations and diplomatic efforts.
The King's Christmas broadcast was the most-watched TV program in the UK on Christmas Day, with nearly 7 million viewers, making it the top-rated show of the day, followed by children's and entertainment programs. The broadcast featured a traditional speech emphasizing community and resilience.
King Charles broke tradition by recording his Christmas speech at Westminster Abbey instead of Buckingham Palace, addressing themes of honor, resilience, and reconciliation amid a turbulent year for the royal family, including personal and family challenges.
Prince William, Kate Middleton, and their children celebrated Christmas with the royal family at Sandringham, attending church and participating in traditional festivities, while Prince Andrew was notably absent due to recent title changes.
The British royal family celebrated Christmas at Sandringham with traditional church services and family gatherings, featuring photos of the royals including King Charles, Queen Camilla, and the Prince and Princess of Wales, while notable members like Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were absent.
King Charles III will spend Christmas without Prince Harry, whose feud with Prince William continues, leading Harry to celebrate in California with his family instead of the traditional royal gathering in Norfolk, reflecting ongoing family tensions and emotional distance.
King Charles is reportedly considering confiscating a key asset, possibly Andrew's teddy bears or royal treasures, to expedite the eviction of Prince Andrew from Royal Lodge, with plans to have him leave by January 2026.
The British royal family’s Christmas dinner at Sandringham is a traditional, family-focused event held on Christmas Eve, featuring a classic menu with roast turkey and festive decorations, with some relaxed customs under King Charles.
King Charles III expressed gratitude for the positive public and media reaction to his update on cancer treatment, highlighting the importance of early diagnosis and cancer care advancements, and encouraging cancer screening.
King Charles and Queen Camilla will host Germany's President Steinmeier in the UK for a three-day state visit featuring ceremonies, cultural events, and discussions on political and economic ties, including a state banquet, visits to historical sites, and meetings with UK leaders.
The Osbourne family shared a new podcast episode discussing Ozzy Osbourne's passing, during which they revealed that Donald Trump and King Charles sent condolences, with Trump leaving a voicemail praising Ozzy and expressing sympathy, and King Charles sending a condolence letter.
Prince William was deeply affected by the cancer diagnoses of King Charles and Kate Middleton, leading him to consider reducing his royal duties, though he was advised to continue. Both William and Middleton became more religious during this challenging year, with Middleton completing her chemotherapy and entering remission. The royal family has been navigating health struggles and recent moves for a fresh start.
Prince Andrew, now known as Andrew Mountbatten Windsor, has been allowed to keep his Falklands campaign medal despite losing his royal and military titles, including his princehood, dukedom, and military ranks, following his fallout with King Charles. The medal, awarded for his active service during the 1982 Falklands conflict, is considered an operational medal and not an honor, and its retention has received mixed public and veteran opinions.
A long-serving staffer of King Charles revealed that since his cancer diagnosis and treatment, including a prostate procedure, the King has become more emotional and changed some of his habits, with advice from medical professionals influencing these changes, and his family encouraging him to slow down.
David Beckham was knighted by King Charles and his Instagram post celebrating the event received over two million likes, surpassing the royal family's usual engagement levels, highlighting Beckham's global popularity and the significance of the occasion.