Britain’s King Charles has given his assent to the legislation that will allow Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda. The Royal Assent was announced in the House of Lords, making the Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill officially become law. Sunak expects the first flights to Rwanda to take off in 10 to 12 weeks.
Fact: Britain’s King Charles has given his assent to legislation central to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda.
Prince William returned to public duties for the first time since his wife Kate revealed she was undergoing preventative chemotherapy for cancer.
Prince William returned to public duties for the first time since his wife Kate revealed she was undergoing preventative chemotherapy for cancer. Kate, the Princess of Wales, shared in a video message that tests following surgery uncovered cancer, which was a shock. William appeared in good spirits during a visit to a food redistribution charity and a youth center, receiving ‘get well soon’ cards for Kate and his father, King Charles, who is also undergoing cancer treatment. Kate will return to public duties when her medical team deems her well enough, with no specific timeline given.
British actor Hugh Grant settled a lawsuit against the publisher of The Sun over claims of phone tapping and burglary. Grant, known for films like “Love Actually” and “Notting Hill,” has been a vocal advocate for press reform. The settlement raises questions about the publisher’s long-held position of denying wrongdoing. Grant did not want to settle but feared the high legal costs if he lost at trial. The settlement may prevent a trial over unlawful information-gathering, but Prince Harry’s lawsuit against the publisher continues.
The man who fatally stabbed six people in Sydney had mental health issues in the past and there is no indication ideology was a motive in the attack.
King Charles greeted well-wishers in an impromptu walkabout after an Easter church service in Windsor, his first public appearance since his cancer diagnosis in February.
King Charles of Britain attended the annual Easter church service in Windsor on Sunday, his first public royal event since his cancer diagnosis was announced in February.
Fact: Britain’s King Charles attended the annual Easter church service in Windsor, his first public royal event since his cancer diagnosis was announced in February.
King Charles is set to make his first public appearance at a royal event since his cancer diagnosis on Sunday. Prince William, Kate, and their children will not attend due to Princess Diana’s cancer treatment. The royal family has been depleted with the departure of Prince Harry and Meghan, as well as Prince Andrew’s banishment. Princess Anne is one of the hardest-working royals, but there is pressure on certain members to continue their duties. The monarchy is facing challenges with a shrinking support base and a lean lineup of working royals.