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Although this is only the third year of his reign, Charles at the age of 77 is now in fifth place in the longest-lived British monarchs.

In my mind, stovetop will always be the monarch of methods — warmth adds its own kind of tenderness — but for weekday ease, my secret weapon is the rice cooker.

His extradition comes ahead of a landmark visit by Thailand's king to Beijing - the first state visit to China by a reigning Thai monarch and a sign of deepening ties.

It reflected "goodwill and respect for the source and legacy of the Asante kingdom", the monarch said.

In the book, the 87-year-old former monarch reflects on his role in Spain's transition to democracy, his strained family relationships, and the "mistake" of accepting millions of euros from Saudi Arabia.