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King's Emotional Speech Addresses Queen, Harry

Charles III makes his first speech

(Newser) - Britain's new king included Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan Markle, in an emotional inaugural address Friday while renewing the late Queen Elizabeth's long-ago promise of unfailing duty and service. "As the queen herself did with such unswerving devotion, I, too, now solemnly pledge myself throughout the...

Camilla Is Now Queen Consort. Also: What's a Queen Consort?

Wife of King Charles III isn't the only royal to see a title shift after death of Queen Elizabeth II

(Newser) - This piece has been updated to reflect William and Kate's new title: If you think you're going to have a hard time remembering to call Charles "king" instead of "prince" from here on out (don't forget the "III"!), try to master that soon,...

'She Fell in Love, and She Never Looked at Anyone Else'

Romance between Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip burned strong for 7-plus decades

(Newser) - The headlines have been dominated by Queen Elizabeth after her death Thursday at the age of 96. But ever-present in the background is the person she once called her "strength and stay": husband Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, who died in April 2021 at 99. Before his death, the...

Feel Like Queen Was Always There? A Staggering Stat

'WaPo' analysis estimates 90% of world's living humans were born after she ascended to throne

(Newser) - Before she died Thursday at the age of 96, Queen Elizabeth II was seen as a rock of sorts for the world—in other words, as UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres put it in a statement mourning her death, the royal "was a reassuring presence throughout decades of sweeping change....

Britain Is Changing Anthem, Flags, Coins

Canada will also eventually have King Charles III coins, notes

(Newser) - It's been so long since a reigning British monarch died that the Bank of England felt it necessary to issue a statement Thursday reminding the public that "banknotes featuring the image of Her Majesty The Queen will continue to be legal tender." Queen Elizabeth II was the...

After Queen's Death, 'Operation London Bridge' Gets Underway

The 10 days following monarch's death have been planned out for years

(Newser) - The British government has long had a plan in place for what would happen in the 10 days following the monarch's death. "Operation London Bridge" has been planned for years, USA Today reports, but a contingency plan known as "Operation Unicorn" is also coming into play due...

Queen's Legacy Includes Early Embrace of Email, Beatles

Monarch was a role model for women, one subject says—even those opposed to UK policies

(Newser) - Queen Elizabeth provided more than a measure of stability to her nation during her 70-year reign. She was a constant as ties among UK nations and between Britain and Europe weakened, per a Washington Post editorial. Her endless stoicism could grate on her subjects, as after the death of Princess...

King Charles III Makes His First Statement

It's a tribute to the late queen

(Newser) - The new king of England's first formal statement is, not surprisingly, about his mom. "The death of my beloved Mother , Her Majesty The Queen, is a moment of the greatest sadness for me and all members of my family," wrote King Charles III in a statement posted...

On Queen's Final Day, a Well-Timed Rainbow

It was, in fact, a double-rainbow spotted at Buckingham Palace, elsewhere

(Newser) - Those who gathered in London on Thursday as news spread of the queen's failing health received a poignant site: a double-rainbow, reports Newsweek . Andy Lines of the Daily Mirror tweeted this image from near Buckingham Palace, while NBC News takes note of this one from Victoria Jones of Getty...

Charles Is Already King After Queen's Death

His ascension to the throne was automatic, the palace announced

(Newser) - The man the world has always known as Prince Charles is King Charles III now. Under the rules of the British monarchy, “a new sovereign succeeds to the throne as soon as his or her predecessor dies," per the AP . Which means that Charles' ascension to the throne...

Queen Elizabeth's Long Reign Is Over

Monarch dies at 96, with son Prince Charles as heir to the throne

(Newser) - Queen Elizabeth II's 70-year reign is over. Buckingham Palace said Thursday that the queen has died at age 96. The news came after members of the royal family were summoned to her side at the royal Balmoral estate in Scotland by doctors concerned about her health. Elizabeth's 73-year-old...

Amid Health Concerns, Queen's Family Is Rushing to Her Side

Doctors are concerned about her health

(Newser) - Queen Elizabeth II's health has apparently taken a turn for the worse, just days after she confirmed Liz Truss as the 15th prime minister of her reign. "Following further evaluation this morning, the Queen’s doctors are concerned for Her Majesty’s health and have recommended she remain...

Britain Has Chosen Its New Prime Minister

Foreign Secretary Liz Truss chosen to lead Conservative Party over Rishi Sunak

(Newser) - Britain's Conservative Party has chosen Foreign Secretary Liz Truss as the party's new leader, putting her in line to be confirmed as prime minister. Truss' selection was announced Monday in London after a leadership election in which only the 180,000 dues-paying members of the Conservative Party were...

A Twist in How Queen Will Appoint New Prime Minister

It'll happen in Scotland this time

(Newser) - On Monday, Liz Truss or Rishi Sunak will be named leader of the Conservative Party, but their Tuesday audience with the queen will be unlike any other during her 70-year reign, reports NBC News . This one will be in Scotland. The 96-year-old monarch traditionally bids the outgoing prime minister farewell...

Windsor Intruder Faces Treason Charge

Police say 20-year-old entered castle grounds carrying a crossbow

(Newser) - A man who police said brought a crossbow onto the grounds of Windsor Castle faces the usual sort of charge one might in another location, such as making threats to kill someone and possession of an offensive weapon. But because the castle is home to a monarch, Britain's Queen...

The Queen Doesn't Look Quite Like This Anymore

Elizabeth is spotted with a brand-new haircut

(Newser) - Royal families tend to be mired in tradition, to the point that even small changes in the status quo garner international attention. That's why Queen Elizabeth's latest surprise move is making headlines worldwide: She's gotten a post-Platinum Jubilee haircut, dumping her signature structured 'do for trimmed-back...

Queen Steps Out, Making Crowd-Pleasing Appearance

Guest of honor surfaces on palace balcony on final day of Platinum Jubilee festivities

(Newser) - On the final day of the Platinum Jubilee events in her honor, Queen Elizabeth put the crowning touch on the celebration by appearing on the Buckingham Palace balcony. Thousands of subjects gathered along the Mall roared as she stepped into view with her heirs and family members, CNN reports. The...

Queen&#39;s Platinum Jubilee Celebration Is Underway
'Discomfort' Sidelines Queen
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'Discomfort' Sidelines Queen

Elizabeth will skip Friday church service celebrating her 70 years on throne

(Newser) - Update: Buckingham Palace says Queen Elizabeth II will not attend a church service to mark her Platinum Jubilee after experiencing “discomfort” at events on Thursday, per the AP . The palace says that with “great reluctance” the 96-year-old monarch has decided to skip Friday’s service at St. Paul’...

Stonehenge Looks Very Different This Week

Photos of Queen Elizabeth projected onto landmark stones to celebrate Platinum Jubilee

(Newser) - Whoever the designers of Stonehenge were, it's probably a decent bet that they didn't have this week's use of their monument in mind: Visitors this week will see photos of Queen Elizabeth II splashed across the front of the sarsens on Salisbury Plain, a tribute to the...

For Charles and Camilla, a TV Soap Cameo

Royal couple will appear on the 'EastEnders'

(Newser) - He's still not the king, but Prince Charles at least gets this: a cameo on the venerable UK television soap EastEnders. The BBC reports that Charles and Camilla will appear as themselves in an episode that airs June 2 in which the show pays homage to the queen's...

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