Janet Davison
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Janet Davison is a CBC senior writer and editor based in Toronto.
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Royal Fascinator
A Royal Family Christmas: King Charles continues cancer treatment — and Prince Andrew brings more controversy
The Royal Family gathers for Christmas celebrations, but amid the festivities, there will be ongoing concerns for the health of King Charles, as his cancer treatment continues and a notable absence sparked by a high-profile controversy involving an alleged Chinese spy.
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How a surprise visit with King Charles gave these Canadian women a 'top of the mountain' moment
An unexpected visit with King Charles at Buckingham Palace is the bookend of a documentary feature film that recounts a trip that took young Canadian women to England in 1953, explores how their lives evolved in the decades since and follows them on a poignant return visit to London in December 2023.
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What should the Royals talk about?
Having a member of the Royal Family share thoughts on a current social issue in the U.K. might be something some in that country would like to hear more of, at the same time as some might be content to hear less about the Royals’ personal lives, a poll suggests.
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Prince William wants to put a smaller 'r' in Royal. What does that mean?
As Prince William’s recent visit to South Africa wound down, he offered up comments that sparked much curiosity and chatter, both for their personal nature and for his ideas about the future of the monarchy.
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A royal tour 'built around social media': King Charles finds moments of informality and controversy Down Under
The recent visit by King Charles and Queen Camilla to Australia and Samoa was a pared-down, carefully planned and jam-packed visit that offered a look at the evolving nature of royal tours.
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'A moment to prove himself': What's at stake for King Charles as he visits Australia
When King Charles and Queen Camilla are in Australia over the next few days, they will meet people who devote their time to interests the royals have also long shared. But the visit carries with it added significance, particularly because it's the King's first trip to a Commonwealth realm since he became monarch two years ago.
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Why Sophie is carrying out a 'crucial' role in a difficult royal year
As Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, carries out more engagements, the public profile of King Charles' sister-in-law has been on the rise.
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Princess of Wales makes a low-key return to work after a rare high-profile glimpse into family life
When Catherine, Princess of Wales, made a low-key return to work this past week, it was in marked contrast to an unprecedented royal public display a week earlier by the 42-year-old, who was front and centre in a personal and polished video revealing her great relief that she had completed her chemotherapy.
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The rift between Prince Harry and Prince William casts a long shadow
The rift between Prince William and Prince Harry is the latest example of how personal conflict can distract popular attention around the Royal Family and what they are doing in and out of the public eye.
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Can homelessness be ended? Prince William says yes — and he's trying to get others to help
Prince William's efforts to fight homelessness reflect the way in which he and his wife, Catherine, Princess of Wales, have concentrated their philanthropic efforts, seeking to draw people together to work in a limited number of areas rather than cast a wider net on a larger range of issues.
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