King Charles III and Queen Camilla of the U.K. arrived in Berlin on Wednesday for their first foreign trip as monarchs, greeted with a 21-gun salute and a flyover of two military jets. The purpose of the visit is to improve relations with the EU and to show that Charles can win hearts and minds abroad. During their three-day stay, the royal couple will attend a wreath-laying ceremony, visit the Brandenburg Gate, and meet with German Chancellor Angela Merkel.
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Prince Harry made a surprise appearance at the High Court in London on Monday to join seven high-profile figures, including Elton John, in a privacy case against the Associated Newspapers group. The group is accused of "gross breaches of privacy" and the hearing is expected to last several days with a potential major impact on the future of the British tabloid press.
On Sunday, dozens of people gathered in Hong Kong for the city's first authorized protest since the lifting of major COVID-19 restrictions. The protest was organized by the Civil Human Rights Front, a pro-democracy group, and was held under unprecedentedly strict rules set by the police. The protesters marched peacefully through the streets of Hong Kong, chanting slogans and holding signs that read "No Reclamation" and "Protect Our Home". The protest is a reminder of the freedom of assembly that was promised to Hong Kong when it returned to China from Britain in 1997, but which has been increasingly eroded in recent years.
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An independent review into the Metropolitan Police Service has concluded that the police force has lost the confidence of the public due to deep-seated racism, misogyny and homophobia. The report calls for a major overhaul of the police force, including steps to address the identified issues and ensure all officers are held to the same standards of conduct. It also recommends that the police should be more transparent and accountable, and proactive in engaging with the public.
Archaeologists have made a remarkable discovery in Leeds, England, unearthing a 1,600-year-old cemetery that bridges the gap between the ancient and medieval periods. The remains of 62 people were found, including a late-Roman aristocratic woman found in a lead coffin, offering a rare glimpse into life in Britain during the decline of the Roman empire and the establishment of Anglo-Saxon kingdoms. The cemetery is being preserved and the remains of the deceased will be reburied in accordance with the wishes of their descendants, with Leeds City Council committed to ensuring that the remains are treated with respect and dignity.
Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, have been asked to vacate their residence at Frogmore Cottage, located on the grounds of Windsor Castle in the U.K. The couple relocated to Southern California in 2020, and a royal source has stated that the residence will remain their base when they visit the U.K. Buckingham Palace has declined to comment on the situation, and the future of the residence remains uncertain.
Shamima Begum, a British woman who left the UK to join ISIS at 15, has lost her appeal against the decision to revoke her British citizenship. The Special Immigration Appeals Commission ruled there was a "credible suspicion" that she was trafficked to Syria for "sexual exploitation" and the ruling does not determine if she can return to Britain. The decision has been met with mixed reactions, with the UK government yet to comment.