The Latest Breaking News from Commonwealth

What powers does King Charles have?

Scotland is holding a procession and national service of thanksgiving for the King today in what has been dubbed his “Scottish coronation”.

The Week · May 4, 2023

Charles is king, but the monarchy may soon be on its way out of Jamaica

Our reform committee is flawed, excluding many on the anti-monarchist side, but a republic is getting closer, says Barbara Blake-Hannah

The Guardian - UK · May 4, 2023

Commonwealth representatives ask King for apology ahead of coronation

The statement calls on the King to act on the royal family’s ‘recent expressions of sorrow’.

Evening Standard · May 4, 2023

King Charles III coronation: what to expect this coronation weekend

The monarchy is under pressure. Ongoing scandals and waning support from a younger generation suggest an outdated institution with little relevance to the modern era. Enshrined in pomp and pageantry, the coronation weekend is a golden opportunity for the monarchy to demonstrate its ongoing value to the British public.

The Conversation · May 3, 2023

SEVEN nations under King Charles would vote to end monarchy, huge polling finds

CANADA, Australia, Jamaica, and other countries with King Charles as their head of state would vote to become republics if referendums were held…

The National (Scotland) · May 3, 2023

What will become of the Commonwealth under Charles III?

Republicanism was seen as a move against Queen Elizabeth II during her reign. Now the Commonwealth is at a crossroads.

360info · May 3, 2023

King will reign ‘in his own way’, peer in charge of coronation says

The Earl Marshal said the coronation was a chance to bring the UK, realms and the Commonwealth closer by ‘plugging into the power of the past’.

The Independent UK · May 2, 2023

Coronation must be used as 'shot in the arm' for trade with Commonwealth, Labour demands

Shadow trade secretary Nick Thomas-Symonds said Tory ministers are failing to grasp trading opportunities after Brexit as he urged them to take advantage of the Coronation

Daily Mirror · May 2, 2023

Ozone season in Kentucky means burning restrictions in eight counties

May first marks the beginning of ozone season across the Commonwealth. For people living in eight Kentucky counties, that means some outdoor burning restrictions are in place to protect air quality.

WEKU · May 1, 2023

King Charles’ coronation is almost upon us. Here’s what you need to know

Whether you're a monarchist or republican it's hard to escape the coronation of King Charles III. Here's what you need to know.

The New Daily · May 1, 2023