Gordon Brown tips UK for Scandinavian style monarchy under King Charles September 11, 2022 The British monarchy will take on a more “Scandinavian” style under King Charles III, Gordon Brown has predicted. The former Prime Minister today said the new King has “already indicated” that “the monarchy is going to be smaller” and more modern under his reign. The former Prince of Wales was officially proclaimed King Charles III [...]
Editorial: She was the best of us, and let us be the best of her September 11, 2022 So, it has come to pass – something we all knew was coming, in our heart of hearts, but wished would stay for another day, just another day. For her selflessness, her sacrifice, and her devotion to duty, we owe Her Majesty a quite extraordinary debt. There will be many words written over the coming [...]
Her Royal Majesty, Queen Elizabeth (1926-2022) September 11, 2022 Her Royal Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II - an enduring symbol of duty and leadership.
WATCH: Crowds at The Oval sing God Save The King for the first time September 10, 2022 Crowds at The Oval sang God Save The King for the first time today, on day three of the third Test between England and South Africa. Tributes were paid to Queen Elizabeth II, who died peacefully at Balmoral Castle on Thursday afternoon at the age of 96. A minute’s silence was observed before the national [...]
Charles III proclaimed as King in the City of London September 10, 2022 King Charles III was proclaimed as King on the steps of the Royal Exchange in the heart of the City of London this afternoon. The royal party had driven from St James’ Palace to the City to read further proclamations at today. Trumpeters gathered at the Royal Exchange and Mansion House, home and office to [...]
Charles III proclaimed as King at St James’s Palace September 10, 2022 Charles III has been proclaimed as king in a formal ceremony at St James’ Palace in London today. “In taking up these responsibilities, I will strive to follow the inspiring example that has been set in upholding constitutional government and to seek the peace, harmony and prosperity of the peoples of these islands and of [...]
Day of Queen’s funeral declared a bank holiday September 10, 2022 The day of the Queens funeral has been declared a bank holiday, by soon-to-be king Charles III. Queen Elizabeth II, the UK’s longest-reigning monarch, died peacefully aged 96 at Balmoral Castle on Thursday afternoon. The Queen will be given a state funeral, the first in the UK for more than half a century. Under leaked [...]
King Charles III: Address to the nation in full September 9, 2022 King Charles III delivered his first address to the nation as Sovereign on Friday evening. Broadcast across the Commonwealth and beyond, the King promised he would lead with “loyalty, respect and love.” Here is King Charles III’s address in full: “I speak to you today with feelings of profound sorrow. Throughout her life, Her Majesty [...]
King Charles III: I will serve with “loyalty, respect and love” September 9, 2022 King Charles III said this evening he felt a sense of loss “beyond measure” at the passing of his mother Queen Elizabeth II in his first address to the nation as sovereign. The new monarch said the Queen’s “dedication and devotion as Sovereign never wavered, through times of change and progress, through times of joy [...]
Exclusive: What King Charles III said to well-wishers outside Buckingham Palace September 9, 2022 Thousands are gathering at Buckingham Palace following King Charles’ walkabout after he returned from Balmoral earlier this afternoon. Diana from London met King Charles: “I held out my hand, shook his hand, and I said: ‘Your mother has been absolutely wonderful for this country – and I know you will be too.’ ‘“And he responded [...]