Janet Davison

Senior Writer

Janet Davison is a CBC senior writer and editor based in Toronto.

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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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How 'slimmed-down' does the monarchy go?

Princess Anne postponed a trip to Canada after she was injured at her home in England, and while she is expected to reschedule the trip, her absence here and from other duties in her jam-packed itinerary is a reminder of a larger issue for the Royal Family these days.
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Prince William steps it up on the world stage as Catherine makes a long-awaited appearance

When Prince William was in France for the D-Day commemorations, it was one of his highest-profile appearances yet on the world stage, and one that sent signals both for William personally and the House of Windsor more broadly.
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A 'new sensitivity' for the royals as a U.K. election looms

As members of the Royal Family put some planned engagements on hold during the U.K. election campaign, there is another reminder of the fine line royals walk in wanting to be seen to be above politics, along with hints that in the reign of King Charles, there may be changes in how the royals go about their official business.