Monarchy of the United Kingdom
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| February 12 2025 | Nottingham attacks public inquiry announced by the Home Office, with details yet to be determined. |
| January 20 2025 | The Southport public inquiry was announced by the Home Office to review the investigation into the 2024 Southport stabbing, with Home Secretary Yvette Cooper stating it would begin as a non-statutory inquiry with potential for statutory powers. |
| September 2024 | The House of Lords Statutory Inquiries Committee published a report 'Public Inquiries: Enhancing Public Trust', calling for significant improvements to the public inquiry system. |
| September 11 2024 | Pat Finucane Inquiry announced by the Northern Ireland Office, with details yet to be confirmed. |
| June 25 2024 | King Charles III's Royal Family Order debuts when Queen Camilla wears it at a state banquet honoring the Emperor and Empress of Japan. |
| May 2024 | Green Party of England and Wales gained four MPs in Parliament, with an official policy of republicanism. |
| May 2024 | Humza Yousaf's term as Scottish National Party leader ended. |
| April 2024 | NatCen releases updated survey data showing a continued downward trend in monarchy support, with 54% believing the monarchy is important. |
| March 2024 | A poll conducted in March 2024 reveals generational differences in attitudes towards the British monarchy, with younger age groups (18-24 and 25-34) showing stronger support for an elected head of state compared to older generations. |
| March 7 2024 | Emma Caldwell Inquiry announced by the Scottish Government, planned to be a statutory, judge-led inquiry to review the investigation of Emma Caldwell's murder. |
| February 29 2024 | The Angiolini Inquiry published the first part of its reports. |
| January 2024 | A Savanta poll marked the first time support for the monarchy fell below 50%, with 48% preferring a monarchy over an elected head of state. |
| January 11 2024 | The Cranston Inquiry was announced by the UK Government, to be chaired by Sir Ross Cranston, to examine the events of 24 November 2021 when at least 27 people died attempting to cross the Channel in a small boat. |
| 2023 | Labour Party added pro-republic campaign group Republic to a list of organisations which local party branches were no longer able to affiliate with. |
| 2023 | Survey data shows the number of people considering the monarchy 'very important' falls to an all-time low of 29%, with a combined 55% believing the monarchy is important. |
| November 2023 | During the State Opening of Parliament, republicans protested and booed King Charles as he arrived, with Charles reportedly waving to them from his carriage. |
| November 9 2023 | Death of Jalal Uddin Inquiry announced by the Home Office, to be led by Judge Thomas Teague to determine the circumstances of Mr. Uddin's death. |
| November 1 2023 | Lampard Inquiry officially launched as a statutory inquiry, previously known as the Essex Mental Health Independent Inquiry, to investigate deaths of mental health inpatients in Essex between 2000 and 2020. |
| September 2023 | Republican activists staged what Republic called the 'first-ever' protest inside Buckingham Palace, wearing T-shirts spelling 'Not My King'. Six activists were briefly detained and escorted out by security. |
| September 7 2023 | The Eljamel and NHS Tayside Public Inquiry launched by the Scottish Government, to be led by Lord Weir, examining failings at NHS Tayside regarding Professor Sam Eljamel. |
| August 2023 | Stefan Gullgren becomes Ambassador to the United Kingdom. |
| August 30 2023 | Thirlwall Inquiry established by the Department of Health and Social Care, led by Lady Kathryn Thirlwall to examine events at Countess of Chester Hospital following Lucy Letby's conviction. |
| July 2023 | Republican protesters, led by Patrick Harvie of the Scottish Greens, disrupted the coronation ceremony in Edinburgh with chants of 'not my king'. |
| May 2023 | During the Coronation of King Charles III, Republic CEO Graham Smith and five other protesters were arrested by police and held for over 15 hours before being released, despite prior discussions with law enforcement. |
| May 6 2023 | Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla, accompanied by a bank holiday weekend |
| April 2023 | YouGov polling found less than one-third of 18-24 year olds supported the monarchy, compared to 78% of over-65s. |
| April 2023 | The Truth Recovery Independent Panel was established in Northern Ireland, led by Leanne McCormick and Sean O'Connell, to investigate Mother and Baby Institutions, Magdalene Laundries, and Workhouses in Northern Ireland. |
| April 2023 | YouGov polling found less than one-third of 18-24 year olds supported the monarchy, while the republican campaign group Republic reported a doubling of its membership since King Charles III's Coronation. |
| March 2023 | Humza Yousaf became leader of the Scottish National Party and was noted as a republican. |
| March 22 2023 | Independent Inquiry relating to Afghanistan initiated by the Ministry of Defence, led by Lord Justice Haddon-Cave to investigate British armed forces' detention operations from mid-2010 to mid-2013. |
| February 9 2023 | Omagh Bombing Inquiry announced, led by Lord Turnbull to investigate whether the bombing could have been prevented by UK state authorities. |
| 2022 | Queen Elizabeth II's funeral estimated to have cost £192 million in taxpayer funds. |
| 2022 | Queen Camilla becomes consort of Charles III, using the Royal Standard impaled with her father's arms. |
| September 25 2022 | Labour for a Republic held an event at the Labour Party's annual conference, featuring panelists Polly Toynbee, Paul Richards, and Dr. Adam Tucker. |
| September 12 2022 | The Scottish version of the Royal Standard was used to cover Queen Elizabeth II's coffin during the procession on the Royal Mile from the Palace of Holyroodhouse to St. Giles' Cathedral. |
| July 19 2022 | Jane D. Hartley presented her credentials to Queen Elizabeth II as the most recent United States ambassador to the United Kingdom. |
| May 2022 | A YouGov poll ahead of the Queen's Platinum Jubilee revealed only 31% of 18-24 year olds supported the monarchy. |
| 2021 | Mikaela Kumlin Granit begins serving as Ambassador to the United Kingdom. |
| November 22 2021 | The Angiolini Inquiry was announced by the UK Government, to be chaired by Lady Elish Angiolini KC, to investigate how Wayne Couzens was able to abduct, rape, and murder Sarah Everard. |
| November 18 2021 | Dawn Sturgess Inquiry announced, chaired by Lord Hughes of Ombersley to investigate the circumstances of Dawn Sturgess's death in the Wiltshire Novichok poisonings. |
| November 8 2021 | The Fuller Independent Inquiry was announced by the Department of Health and Social Care, to be chaired by Sir Jonathan Michael, investigating the David Fuller case and how he was able to carry out inappropriate actions in the Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust mortuary. |
| August 24 2021 | Scottish Covid-19 Inquiry initiated, led by Lord Brailsford to investigate the pandemic response in Scotland. |
| June 2021 | Baroness O'Loan leads the Daniel Morgan Independent Panel to investigate the murder of Daniel Morgan and case handling since March 1987 |
| May 2021 | A YouGov poll showed reduced monarchy support, with 61% in favour and 24% against, and a notable rise in republican views among 18-24 year olds. |
| May 19 2021 | Post Office Horizon IT Inquiry launched, with Sir Wyn Williams to investigate the implementation and failings of the Horizon IT system. |
| May 12 2021 | UK Covid-19 Inquiry established, chaired by Baroness Hallett to examine the UK's response to the Covid-19 pandemic and learn future lessons. |
| 2020 | Graham James leads the Paterson Inquiry, reporting on issues raised by Ian Paterson |
| September 8 2020 | Muckamore Abbey Hospital Inquiry announced, led by Tom Kark KC to investigate patient abuse at the hospital and understand the circumstances that allowed such abuse. |
| August 3 2020 | Scottish Hospitals Inquiry initiated by the Scottish Government, with Lord Brodie investigating the construction of major hospital facilities in Glasgow and Edinburgh. |
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