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His Majesty King Charles III and Her Majesty The Queen Consort to visit York Minster – Wednesday 9 November

7 Nov, 2022

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His Majesty King Charles III and Her Majesty The Queen Consort, will visit York Minster on Wednesday 9 November for the unveiling and blessing of the cathedral’s new statue of Her Late Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II.

The King and The Queen Consort’s arrival will be heralded by the York Minster bells. They will be welcomed by the Archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell, the Acting Dean of York, Canon Michael Smith and members of the Chapter of York.  Children from the cathedral’s Minster Mice weekly service will present posies to The King and The Queen Consort.

After a short service of prayer, The King and The Queen Consort will meet people from the Minster Community, the city of York and the wider region doing outstanding work in their communities and making a difference to the lives of local people.

At a new exhibition, The King will meet York Minster stonemason Richard Bossons, the designer and carver of the statue of the late Queen, and his assistant Rita Dawe. The exhibition documents the creation of the statue from concept through to finished work of art. Commissioned by the Chapter of York, the cathedral’s governing body, the statue honours the life of service and dedication of Her Late Majesty the Queen.

The King will then meet children and young people from the Minster Community and talk to staff and volunteers who met the late Queen when she visited the Minster in 2012 to distribute the Royal Maundy.

The Queen Consort will meet representatives from the military and emergency services in the city and region.  Her Majesty will be introduced to two pupils from Husthwaite Church of England Primary School, Husthwaite Village, North Yorkshire.  The children won a competition to design a stone carving to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee. Their designs have been transformed into stone pieces carved by the Minster’s stonemasons.

Representatives from local social action groups, refugee organisations and charities working hard to support some of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged communities in York and the region, will meet The Queen Consort.  

The King and The Queen Consort will sign the Distinguished Visitors’ Book before leaving the Minster through the Great West Door for the unveiling and blessing of the statue.

Archbishop Stephen said: “The presence of The King and The Queen Consort at York Minster, in the heart of the city of York, for this wonderful and unique occasion is an immensely poignant moment. But this is also a joyful day as we honour the long life and service of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth to her people, her nation and the Commonwealth.”

Lord Mayor of York, Councillor David Carr said:  “That His Majesty King Charles III has chosen to visit this historic city so early in his reign is a great honour for York. We hope that this day, which I am certain will combine great joy at his presence and proud reflection on the great service and legacy of his late mother, Queen Elizabeth II,   will be the first of many visits by him to this great city. My thanks and congratulations go to the whole team at York Minster for the work they have done to make this historic occasion possible.”

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King Charles and the Queen Consort to come to York for historic visit

Wed 2 Nov 2022  @ 10:42am YorkMix News

King Charles III and Camilla, the Queen Consort, will come to York next week and unveil a statue of the late Queen.

The statue, designed and carved by York Minster stone mason Richard Bossons, will be unveiled – following a service – at the West Front of the Minster on Wednesday 9 November .

The King will enter York at Micklegate, the traditional royal entrance into the city, where he will be met by the Lord Mayor, Councillor David Carr, the Lady Mayoress, Lynda Carr, the Sheriff, Sheriff’s Consort, along with the Leader of the Council, Cllr Keith Aspden, Town Clerk and Deputy Town Clerk.

Micklegate Bar was the most important of York’s four main medieval gateways and the focus for grand events. By tradition, reigning monarchs pass through this gate when visiting York, and stop here to ask the Lord Mayor’s permission to enter the city.

Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II was given the time-honoured monarch’s welcome to York in 2012, with a proclamation of welcome in a medieval atmosphere conjured up by traditional musicians and musketeers.

Lord Mayor of York, Councillor David Carr said: “To extend the traditional greeting to King Charles III on what we hope will be the first of many visits to York will doubtless be one of the highest honours of my career and my period in the great office of Lord Mayor of York.

“I am thrilled to be able to welcome him on what I am certain will be a day which combines great joy at his visit and reflection on the great service and legacy of his late mother, Queen Elizabeth II.

“My thanks and congratulations go to the whole team at York Minster for the work they have done to make this historic occasion possible”

Leader of City of York Council Cllr Keith Aspden said:“York’s unique connection to the Crown and the Monarch is an important part of our city’s history. We were honoured to welcome Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II to York 11 times during her reign.

“The King’s first visit will be another proud moment for York and I know that local residents will share our delight that the King and Queen Consort have chosen to visit our city so early in their reign.

“It is a great honour both that the new King and Queen Consort should choose to visit our historic city, and that York Minster’s tribute to Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II is the focus of this historic occasion.

“We are currently carrying out all necessary work with partners to prepare for this important visit to ensure the occasion is a special and unforgettable moment in York’s history.”

Other relevant information about, for example, road closures and public access, will be made available in the coming days.

Part of Yorkshire tour

The King’s visit to York is part of a wider Yorkshire tour.

Charles will spend two days carrying out official engagements in the county, visiting Bradford and Leeds on 8 November, and then York and Doncaster on 9 November, with Camilla joining him on the second day.

After the unveiling, the Archbishop of York will bless the statue of the Queen.

The late Queen chose the final design of the statue herself and the figure is carved out of Lepine stone.

The unveiling was due to take place in late September but was postponed due to the royal mourning period following the Queen’s death.

During his time in Bradford, the King will visit the head office of supermarket chain Morrisons.

In Leeds, West Yorkshire, the King will be shown a number of The World Reimagined Globes on display as part of a national project to explore the history and impact of the transatlantic slave trade.

He will also meet members of the Jamaican and wider West Indian community, and tour the Jamaica Society Leeds’ Rebellion to Romance exhibition.

After the statue unveiling in York Minster, the royal couple will travel to Doncaster, South Yorkshire, to confer its status as a city.

Eight places won coveted city status as part of celebrations for the Queen’s Jubilee.

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King Charles III visits York and Doncaster for first time as monarch

King Charles III has been visiting Yorkshire towns and cities over the past few days

• Updated 06:23, 10 NOV 2022

King Charles III will visit York and Doncaster today for the first time since becoming monarch.

His Majesty will hold a number of engagements over the course of the day (November 9). The King has visited Yorkshire towns and cities over the past few days meeting with community leaders, figureheads and young people with trips to Bradford and Leeds yesterday .

The King and The Queen Consort will be welcomed to the City of York at a ceremony at Micklegate Bar where, traditionally, The Sovereign is welcomed to the city, and will then travel to York Minster. He will later travel to Doncaster to Mansion House, High Street.

Read more: King Charles III's coronation date confirmed for 2023 in 'stripped back' ceremony

Yorkshire Live will have a reporters in location today as the King arrives, follow our live blog for lots of updates on His Majesty's appearance.

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Eggs thrown and crowd chaos: Everything that happened on King Charles' visit to York and Doncaster

An egg-throwing protestor was arrested and a woman collapsed during King Charles III's visits to York and Doncaster today.

The monarch and Queen Consort Camilla greeted thousands of cheering people in both cities as part of their two-day tour of the county . Today, November 9, the royal couple was welcomed to York with a ceremony at Micklegate Bar.

Read a summary of today's royal visit by clicking here.

Spot yourself in 61 pictures of King Charles' visit to York and Doncaster

'special day' for north yorkshire police.

A special day for us here at North Yorkshire Police,,, As we welcomed King Charles III and the Queen Consort to York, with thousands lining the streets in the city. See our full round up of the visit here https://t.co/TjmOm8sCYU pic.twitter.com/4bpe1yK3NK — North Yorkshire Police (@NYorksPolice) November 9, 2022

'Entirely fitting' that Doncaster chosen to become city says King Charles during visit to South Yorkshire

Doncaster is officially a city! The King and The Queen Consort today joined special ceremony as they conferred city status on Doncaster. pic.twitter.com/wGHzZRBshl — The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) November 9, 2022

Woman collapses in crowd in Doncaster waiting to see King Charles as 'children get pushed into metal bars'

A woman has collapsed in heavy crowds in Doncaster as people lined the streets to catch a glimpse of King Charles III.

His Majesty was visiting Mansion House, High Street, with Queen Consort Camilla to formally mark the conferral of city status on Doncaster and make a short speech. His trip is part of a series of visits across Yorkshire to meet community figureheads and young achievers.

As large crowds gathered to see the King as he made his way out of Mansion House, one woman collapsed with the crowds around five or six deep in the city centre. Armed police and paramedics came over to check the woman was alright.

Read the article in full here.

Crowds cheer as King Charles leaves Mansion House

The moment king charles narrowly avoids being hit by an egg in york, a woman has collapsed in the crowd in doncaster.

A woman has collapsed in the crowd in Doncaster. Armed police and ambulance service rushed to help. Onlookers have been told off for pushng eachother.

"Take two steps back, children are being pushed into the metal bars," security called out.

Union jacks on display as the King visits Doncaster

People eagerly await the king in doncaster.

Crowd waits for King Charles to exit the Mansion House

Visitors have put on some of their best clothes to see King Charles

Live in Doncaster as crowds await the King's visit

'it was amazing, fantastic'.

Olexander Viun, 60, from Ukraine has been in York for just three months.

Speaking of the king’s visit he said: “I’m impressed. It was amazing, fantastic, I like him very much. My daughter saw the queen in Berlin three years ago and now I see the king - amazing.”

About York he said: “I am a very simple man and York is amazing, a fantastic town.

Doncaster residents eagerly waiting

Man goes all out for the occasion in Doncaster

Antony from Tricker’s shoe makers has gone all out for the occasion

More pictures from outside Mickelgate Bar after an egg was thrown at the King

Police tackle man to floor in York as eggs thrown at King Charles and Camilla

A man has been detained by police after appearing to throw eggs at King Charles III and Queen Consort during a walkabout at Micklegate Bar.

Onlookers in the crowd could be heard chanting "shame on you" and "God save the king" at the lone protester as police grappled with him. North Yorkshire Police has been asked for a statement.

Read the full story here .

Our reporter is live at the scene

Couple says their dog is a royalist

Stephen said: “I think she’s a royalist, I think she likes the king.”

He added: “We are from Devon but up here visiting friends. We’ve never seen the king so we thought we should be here - it was quite spontaneous.”

Essex man making his mind up on the King

Victor Esan is from Essex but lives in York.

The 26-year-old said he mainly had favourable thoughts about the king and added: “Maybe when the coronation comes around, I’ll have a better idea.”

'Once-in-a-lifetime opportunity'

Andy Furey and Anna Belderbos with Ada.

Anna said: “So far I think he’s doing good. He did The Repair Shop and I thought he came across very well. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and it’s nice for her (Ada) to be able to say she was here on his first trip to York (as a monarch).”

Friends curious to see the King

Olivia, Georgia and Amy. The three uni friends who study here in the city said it was curiosity that made them want to attend today’s royal visit.

'It’s both our birthdays today'

Paul and Sandra Gresswell, from Leicester

“It’s both our birthdays today and it was 30 years since we were last up here in York,” said Paul.

He laughed: “We didn’t even know the king was coming. It was a nice birthday surprise.”

Eager fans await the King

Jayne Lawn and Suzanne Kay from York are eagerly awaiting the King's visit.

Jayne and Suzanne are school friends and have been friends for 50 years

Jayne said: I doubt he’ll get back to York in the near future - not while I’m alive.

Asked what she though of him, Jayne said: “I think he will come into his own. He’d be good. He’s a very caring guy, has a lot of time for people and he’s interested in the environment.”

Footage shows crowds lining up to see King Charles visit York Minster

The statue of the late queen elizabeth is due to be unveiled.

Crowds at York Minster

The King met Leeds Children's Mayor Mason Hicks yesterday

The King also met with young achievers during his visit to Leeds yesterday, including the Leeds Children's Mayor Mason Hicks. The nine-year-old suffers with learning difficulties and is a pupil at special educational needs school East SILC.

Mason and members of his class created a birthday card for the king. Mason said: “I’m very excited after I got to meet the King. I gave him a birthday card, I told him happy birthday.”

How the King's Doncaster visit will go

On arrival, His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of South Yorkshire, Dame Hilary Chapman will present the civic line up which will include the Elected Mayor of Doncaster, Ms Ros Jones and Chief Executive of Doncaster Council, Mr Damian Allen. Their Majesties will also be introduced to the Civic Mayor, Cllr Ian Pearson and Junior Civic Mayor, Evia Shaw-Lewis.

Their Majesties will then proceed through Mansion House to the Ballroom where His Majesty The King will formally mark the conferral of City status on Doncaster and make a short speech.

After the ceremony, Their Majesties will attend a reception in the Mansion House Banquet Hall where they will meet a range of local groups and individuals including two voluntary groups who were recipients of the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service this year, two winners of an international environmental award, representatives from a dementia support charity and young people supported by The Prince’s Trust Doncaster .

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King Charles III Is Coming To Yorkshire Next Week – Here’s Where You Can See Him

The King of England, King Charles III, is coming to Yorkshire next week for a two-day visit. Charles and Camilla will visit Bradford, York and Doncaster.

The King’s itinerary for the trip is as follows:

Tuesday 8th november – bradford & leeds.

The King will visit Morrisons Head Office in Bradford before attending a reception with young leaders from across Bradford at Bradford city hall

He will then visit Leeds Central Library where he will view a number of “The World Reimagined Globes” which explores the history and impact of the Transatlantic Slave Trade. His majesty will then meet young achievers, including the Leeds Children’s Mayor to make the 10th anniversary of ‘Child-Friendly Leeds’ before being introduced to the Jamaican and wider West Indian community and touring the Jamaica Society Leeds’ Rebellion to Romance exhibition

He’ll finish the day by meeting a range of representatives from the Leeds financial sector, which is the second largest after London in the UK.

Wednesday 9th November – York & Doncaster

The King and Queen Consort will be greeted at Micklegate Bar before visiting the York Minster to attend a short service and meet people before unveiling a statue of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II .

King Charles will then confer the city status on Doncaster at Mansion House.

The King and The Queen Consort will confer city status on Doncasterin a special ceremony at Mansion House.

Civic Mayor, Cllr Ian Pearson said: “On behalf of the good people of Doncaster, I would like to thank His Majesty King Charles III for honouring our city by coming to bestow this honour upon us. November 9 will be an historic day in the long and wonderful history of Doncaster and I look forward to welcoming him and The Queen Consort to the Mansion House. This is tremendous news.” 

Mayor Ros Jones added: “Doncaster’s bid firmly highlighted why we believe we should be a city – we act, think, look and feel like a city and to be made one of the newest in the country is indeed an accolade. To have their Majesties come to Doncaster to honour us in this way is very exciting and I am looking forward to sharing this day with so many local people and communities.” 

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What to expect as King Charles III visits York

• Wednesday 9 November 2022 at 8:18am

King Charles III will be making his first visit to York to unveil a statue of his mother, Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

He and Camilla, Queen Consort, will be making their first visit to the city since he became King in September on the final day of a two-day tour of Yorkshire .

The statue, designed and carved by York Minster's stone mason Richard Bosson, will be revealed following a service at the West Front of the Minster.

The King will enter the city at its traditional royal entrance of Micklegate where, in keeping with tradition, he will stop to ask the Lord Mayor's permission to enter the city.

It will be the first time a monarch has passed through the gate since 2012, when Queen Elizabeth II last visited York.

Lord Mayor of York, Councillor David Carr said, “To extend the traditional greeting to King Charles III on what we hope will be the first of many visits to York will doubtless be one of the highest honours of my career and my period in the great office of Lord Mayor of York.

"I am thrilled to be able to welcome him on what I am certain will be a day which combines great joy at his visit and reflection on the great service and legacy of his late mother, Queen Elizabeth II.

“My thanks and congratulations go to the whole team at York Minster for the work they have done to make this historic occasion possible.”

On arrival at the Minster, The King and Queen Consort will be welcomed to York Minster by the Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell, where they will attend a short ceremony to unveil the statue.

The two metre-high statue forms part of plans to transform part of the Minster's grounds into a new accessible space called Elizabeth Square, named in honour of the late monarch.

After that, they will be travelling onward to Doncaster to confer the city with city status.

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SNYDE | Buckingham Palace, U.K. government reviewing ‘unwell’ King Charles’ funeral plans: report

Buckingham Palace and the British government began reviewing hundreds of documents related to King Charles III’s future funeral following the monarch’s cancer diagnosis , according to a report.

Little is known about Charles’ mysterious illness outside of his initial announcement of “a form of cancer” in February , but sources close to the royals told The Daily Beast he “is significantly more unwell than his aides are letting on.”

The palace said several months ago it would not provide a “running commentary” about his health, but the 75-year-old king, who was coronated roughly a year ago , is reportedly undergoing radiotherapy treatment regularly in London.

“Of course he is determined to beat it and they are throwing everything at it,” a source told the outlet. “Everyone is staying optimistic, but he is really very unwell. More than they are letting on.”

A review of plans for “Operation Menai Bridge” — the purported codeword for his death — is being reviewed by the Cabinet Office, the government department that handles for state funerals, with an emphasis on reviewing what went right and wrong in the wake of Queen Elizabeth’s death in 2022 after 70 years on the throne .

“The plans have been dusted off and are actively being kept up to date,” a former staffer told The Daily Beast. “It’s no more than what you would expect given the king has been diagnosed with cancer. But the circulation of them has certainly focused minds.”

However, a military source told the outlet that planning “began the day after they buried the queen” because the funeral will be have so many intricacies, including the guest list, security threats and time crunch.

Christopher Andersen, a bestselling royal writer, told The Daily Beast that there’s really no way to tell how Charles’ health is faring because of the lack of transparency, which will only lead to more “gossip and speculation … and conspiracy theories.”

News of the review comes several weeks after Kate Middleton revealed her own cancer diagnosis following weeks of fervent speculation about her whereabouts and vague statements from the palace that were widely criticized and derided.

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King Charles Is Hoping to Resume Public Royal Duties Next Month

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After a lengthy period of absence, King Charles is planning to resume public duties possibly as soon as next month, sources close to him told Vanity Fair .

Following a cancer diagnosis earlier this year, Charles has been undergoing outpatient treatment at a London clinic, forcing him to pause royal engagements. While he has continued to carry out state duties including Privy Council meetings and weekly audiences with British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak , he has not carried out public engagements as he recovers between treatments.

Charles’ last public appearance was on Easter Sunday when he attended church services with Queen Camilla and members of the royal family. The monarch, who was photographed with Camilla leaving church in Scotland on Sunday, has appeared in good health. While Buckingham Palace has not confirmed when the king will return to work, sources close to the monarch say he is recovering well from his treatment and is looking forward to taking part in some key forthcoming engagements.

King Charles III and Queen Camilla attend the Easter Mattins Service at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle on March 31, 2024 in Windsor, England, UK

With a busy summer calendar, King Charles plans to attend Trooping the Colour on June 15 as well as Royal Ascot the following week. The key events will mark Charles’ official return to work, however, if he is given the green light by his medical team, he may carry out public engagements before then.

“At the moment HRH is doing very well and responding very well to treatment,” says a royal source. “He is very keen to get back to public-facing duties before June if he can. He is doing well but is frustrated more than anything else that he has had to take time off. He is being a good patient but not always a patient one.”

Adds the source: “What he wants is to be back at work meeting the public and doing what he loves. That is the bread and butter of what the royal family does, and the king is very keen to be back out. He is determined to be at Trooping and at Royal Ascot if not every day then for at least one hopefully two days. He is also looking forward to the palace garden parties.”

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King Charles is currently in Scotland and will return to England next week. Adds the source: “He has been responding very well to treatment and is very positive about his health. It is wonderful to see him so optimistic.”

While he has lost weight during his treatment, the king has been well enough to carry out desk work and correspondence throughout. Last month, he met Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt ahead of the Spring Budget announcement and he continues to read his daily red boxes of official paperwork. However, when he resumes public engagements, adjustments will be made to his schedule. Charles will have to take on fewer engagements and has been advised to opt for outdoor events where possible so he is not in close contact with members of the public.

King Charles III meets with Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt in the private audience room at Buckingham Palace on March 5, 2024 in London, England.

Buckingham Palace has said that planning for future engagements continues and is subject to doctors’ advice. According to one aide, decisions about future engagements will be made “nearer the time and making allowance for adaptations as necessary, or not.”

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King Charles and Queen Camilla seen going to church for late Queen Elizabeth's 98th birthday

His majesty was seen behind the wheel traveling to and from a church near balmoral castle in scotland., by nbc staff • published april 21, 2024.

King Charles was spotted driving to church on Sunday, where he likely paid tribute to his late mother Queen Elizabeth II, who would have turned 98 years old on April 21.

His Majesty was seen behind the wheel with his wife, Queen Camilla, next to him as the two arrived and later left Crathie Kirk church near Balmoral Castle in Scotland.

The outing comes as Charles continues to receive treatment for an unknown form of cancer, which was diagnosed in February following a surgery for an enlarged prostate.

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Charles was seen last month walking and shaking hands with a crowd outside Windsor Castle on Easter Sunday in what was the British monarch's most significant public outing since he publicly disclosed his diagnosis.

In addition to Charles' appearance, Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York ex-wife of Charles' brother Prince Andrew, also issued a statement to Instagram for Elizabeth's birthday.

"Thank you for all that you have taught us, for being a steadfast leader and dear friend. You are sorely missed," Sarah wrote, in part.

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Sarah has been undergoing treatment for cancer herself. She first underwent a single mastectomy to treat breast cancer in 2023, and was then diagnosed with malignant melanoma earlier this year.

The royal family has also been rocked by the news that Kate, the Princess of Wales, is also undergoing treatment for cancer.

Kate announced she was undergoing preventative treatment for cancer after months of speculation over her absence from the public following an abdominal surgery.

"As someone who has faced their own battles with cancer in recent months, I am full of admiration for the way she has spoken publicly about her diagnosis and know it will do a tremendous amount of good to raise awareness," Sarah wrote of Kate's public announcment.

“I hope she will now be given the time, space and privacy to heal,” Sarah added.

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Australian police arrested seven teenagers accused of following a violent extremist ideology in raids across Sydney on Wednesday to protect the community from a potential attack, officials said.

The seven, aged 15 to 17, were part of a network that included a 16-year-old boy accused of the stabbing of a bishop in a Sydney church on April 15, police said.

Five other teenagers were still being questioned late Wednesday by the Joint Counter-Terrorism Team, which includes federal and state police as well as the Australian Security Intelligence Organization, the nation’s main domestic spy agency, and the New South Wales Crime Commission, which specializes in extremists and organized crime.

More than 400 police officers executed 13 search warrants at properties across southwest Sydney because the suspects were considered an immediate threat, New South Wales Police Deputy Commissioner David Hudson said.

“We will allege that these individuals adhered to a religiously motivated, violent extremist ideology,” Hudson told reporters.

“It was considered that the group … posed an unacceptable risk and threat to the people of New South Wales, and our current purely investigative strategies could not adequately ensure public safety,” Hudson added.

Australian Federal Police Deputy Commissioner Krissy Barrett said investigators found no evidence of specific targets or timing of an intended “violent act.”

She said the police operation was not linked to Anzac Day on Thursday, a public holiday when Australians remember their war dead.

It has been a potential target of extremists in the past.

A 16-year-old was charged on Friday with committing a terrorist act , a crime that carries a maximum penalty of life in prison, following the knife attack in which an Assyrian Orthodox bishop and priest were injured.

An Australian Federal Court judge on Wednesday extended an order banning social media platform X from showing videos of the bishop being repeatedly stabbed .

Justice Geoffrey Kennett extended the ban, which the court put in place on Monday, until May 10.

X, formerly called Twitter, announced last week it would fight in court Australian orders to take down posts relating to the attack.

Australia’s eSafety Commission, which describes itself as the world’s first government agency dedicated to keeping people safer online, applied to the court for the temporary global ban.

The teen allegedly spoke in Arabic about the Prophet Muhammad being insulted after he stabbed Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel and the Rev. Isaac Royel in the Christ the Good Shepherd Church as a service was being streamed online.

ASIO Director-General Mike Burgess confirmed that his organization was involved in Wednesday’s operation.

“Australia’s security service is always doing its thing to provide security intelligence that enables the police to deal with these problems when we have immediate threats to life or anything else that’s evolving,” Burgess said.

He said investigations of children had peaked at 50% of ASIO’s “priority counterterrorism case load” a few years ago and the number had since reduced.

But the number of minors under investigation was rising again for reasons including social media content, Burgess said.

“They’re a vulnerable cohort,” Burgess said.

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King Charles Gives a Smile as He's Spotted in London amid Cancer Treatment with Queen Camilla

Queen Camilla recently returned to royal work following a break surrounding the Easter holiday and her anniversary with the King

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King Charles and Queen Camilla are back in London.

On April 17, the royal couple was photographed in a car leaving Clarence House, their royal residence in London. The Queen, 76, rode in the passenger seat while the King, 75, sat in the back on the same side, both giving a smile and wave at onlookers.

The spotting came just one day after Queen Camilla resumed her royal duties after a few weeks spent largely out of the public eye during a break for the Easter holiday as well as her 19th wedding anniversary with the King on April 9.

Meanwhile, King Charles continues to work mainly behind the scenes since he announced his cancer diagnosis in February. The announcement came weeks after he underwent a procedure to treat an enlarged prostate in January, during which “a separate issue of concern was noted,” the palace said in a statement. (They clarified that the monarch did not have prostate cancer.) King Charles began "a schedule of regular treatments" and postponed most public-facing duties, following medical advice.

At the end of March, King Charles made his first major public appearance since sharing the cancer diagnosis as he and Queen Camilla attended a church service at St. George's Chapel at Windsor Castle on Easter along with other members of the royal family.

The pair spent time in Birkhall , a favorite Scottish hideaway, to mark their wedding anniversary earlier this month. The King and Queen often retreat to the residence, close to the royal family's Balmoral Castle and estate, around this time every year.

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While the Queen continues her royal duties, King Charles is reportedly "frustrated" by his current limitations.

Peter Phillips , the King's nephew, told Sky News Australia 's The Royal Report in March, "I think, ultimately, he's hugely frustrated. He's frustrated that he can't get on and do everything that he wants to be able to do."

“But he is very pragmatic, [and] he understands that there's a period of time that he really needs to focus on himself," he continued.

Just before Easter, a royal source told PEOPLE that King Charles is " progressing well " and there is an "amplified confidence" about the sophisticated treatment he's receiving.

"He is positive, the doctors are optimistic," the source said.

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