King Charles to be officially proclaimed new monarch on Saturday

LONDON (Reuters) – King Charles will be officially proclaimed Britain's new monarch at a meeting of the Accession Council at St James's Palace on Saturday, Buckingham Palace said. The 0900 GMT Council meeting, which has two parts, proclaims the new sovereign and see the King sign an oath to uphold the security of the Church […]

U.S., NATO note Ukraine army gains but see war dragging on

BRUSSELS (AP) — Ukraine's armed forces have made significant early gains in their counter-offensive against Russian troops in southern and eastern Ukraine but fighting appears set to drag on for months, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and the head of NATO said Friday. Blinken, who was at NATO headquarters to brief the 29 U.S. […]

How the Queen repeatedly reached out across the pond after 9/11

United in grief: How the Queen’s order to break royal protocol after 9/11 and play the Star Spangled Banner outside Buckingham Palace moved a heartbroken nation in a gesture America NEVER forgot The Queen ensured the Star-Spangled Banner was played at Buckingham Palace, Windsor Castle and St Paul’s The 96-year-old even spotted shedding tear during […]

All change! How Britain will look in reign of King Charles III

All change! How Britain will look in reign of King Charles III with new money, postboxes, stamps and QCs instead of KCs Queen Elizabeth II’s image on everyday items such as bank notes, coins and stamps will soon be changed They will be gradually replaced to feature portraits of the new King, Charles III, but it […]

What is national mourning and how long will it last? | The Sun

QUEEN ELIZABETH II died peacefully aged 96 on Thursday, September 8, 2022, after being the longest-ever monarch to serve Britain – 70 years. Following the tragic news of Her Majesty's passing, the UK will now enter a period of national mourning. What is national mourning? National mourning is several days designated by the monarch or […]