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Astrid Hofer covers entertainment, lifestyle, travel and current events for international publications. When she’s not on deadline, you can find her checking out the latest bands, movies and vegan restaurants in London and beyond.

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Does King Charles Have Two Birthdays? Here’s Why He Celebrates Twice

King Charles’s birthday is coming up—but his “official” birthday is months later. Find out the reason for his double celebration.

16 Things That Have Changed Since Queen Elizabeth Died

From the royal line of succession to the British national anthem, banknotes and post boxes, here's everything that has changed in the U.K. since the death of Queen Elizabeth II

How King Charles Is Honoring Queen Elizabeth on the First Anniversary of Her Death

Here's how the royal family is marking the anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II's death