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The royal family has decided to leave the 105-carat gem out of this weekend's coronation ceremony. The Kohinoor has become a focus of anti-colonial anger. India wants it back.

Queen Elizabeth II died September 8, 2022 at age 96. She was the longest-ruling monarch in British history. Her reign spanned a remarkable arc in British history and was defined by duty to country and considerable family pain. This is a collection of programs featuring her life and the British royal family.

Premieres Tuesday, April 4, 2023 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV + PBS App + Encore Wednesday, April 5 at 9 p.m. on KPBS 2. Learn about inventor Mária Telkes, who spent nearly 50 years exploring how to harness the sun’s power. Battling sexism at MIT, she persevered to design the first successfully solar-heated house in 1948 and held more than 20 patents.

Stream now with KPBS Passport on KPBS+ Watch Monday, Dec. 22, 2025 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV. Mary Berry spends Christmas in her mother's homeland of Scotland to enjoy a winter break soaking up her Scottish heritage and enjoying traditional festive delights with familiar faces, as well cooking up some of her own indulgent dishes.

An irresistible new Hulu series follows the quarter-life growing pains of a lonely South Londoner. It's based on a 2019 novel by showrunner Candice Carty-Williams.

Who: HOUSE OF ENGLAND, BALBOA PARK What: Coronation Celebration for King Charles III When: 1:30 p.m. Saturday May 6, 2023 Where: International Cottage Stage – Central Lawn Why: Coronation Fever! Free Admission The House of England invites you to join in the celebration of the coronation of King Charles III, taking place on May 6, 2023 at 1:30 p.m. on the central lawn of the international cottages in Balboa Park (near the organ pavilion). The festivities promise to be a grand occasion, filled with joy and merriment. The event will include bagpipers, a Corgi parade, a brass band, dancers, and the "Charles Reveal," all in honor of the newly crowned king. Guests will have the option of enjoying specialty foods, including Coronation Chicken, the same style served at Queen Elizabeth's 1953 coronation banquet, real-deal English scones with British jam and cream, handcrafted English Toffee, and proper British tea, of course! Garden-party style seating will be provided. The coronation of King Charles III is a momentous occasion that brings together people from all walks of life to celebrate the ascension of a new monarch. The House of England is proud to host this event and looks forward to sharing this special day with everyone in attendance. Please join us on Saturday, May 6 for this celebration. We can't wait to see you there! Contact: The House of England 2150 Pan American Road W, San Diego, CA 92101

Point Loma Playhouse is proud to present the "Clever & Campy" Flamy Grant! Godless Sheathen Sing your praise to the Lord... whether he likes it or not! Faith can be a fabulous thing. Just ask Flamy Grant, the shame-slaying, hip-swaying, singing-songwriting drag queen who’s rewriting the rules when it comes to music ministry. Born and raised in the Bible Belt, Flamy spent decades working in churches across America. With irreverent stories of resilience and recovery from religious trauma, Flamy shares how she went from being the golden child of her church youth group to a heathen with huge hair. Join us for a one-night-only special service filled with songs, stories, and shenanigans from a sinner saved by lace. Tickets ONLY $20 at www.pointlomaplayhouse.com Note: Ages 18+ due to language and themes

The move follows an NPR investigation that finds thousands of veterans are facing foreclosure through no fault of their own and that the VA can stop them from losing their homes.

For some, scars aren't just Halloween costumes. One activist asks us to think twice before using them.

The New York congressman entered his plea to a growing list of charges in federal court and a trial was set for Sept. 9, 2024. He also faces an effort by fellow Republicans to oust him from the House.