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King Charles proclaimed monarch, queen's funeral on Sept. 19

The state funeral for Queen Elizabeth will be held on Monday, Sept. 19, royal officials said on Saturday, as her son Charles was officially proclaimed Britain's new king in a colourful ceremony laden with pageantry and dating back centuries.

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Charles III is formally proclaimed king by Accession Council

An historic Accession Council proclaimed Charles III as Britain's new king on Saturday morning following the death of his mother Queen Elizabeth II aged 96. The Queen's state funeral will take place on Monday 19 September, palace officials confirmed. Thank you for following our live blog. Read FRANCE 24’s live…

France 24

Japan's Emperor Naruhito to attend the Queen's funeral in first overseas trip

Japan's Emperor Naruhito has said that he wants to attend the Queen's funeral after offering his "deep sorrow and heartfelt condolences" when the news broke of her death

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Queen Elizabeth was part of our psyche

The Queen knew how to let her myth work through her, exalting her station and her presence

The Guardian - UK

Why Queen Elizabeth II's handshake with PM Narendra Modi was unique

NEW DELHI: Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-reigning monarch of Britain who died on September 8 at the age of 96, had unique sartorial choices. Apart from the dress and its colours, hats and bags, there was her love for gloves. She was rarely seen without her gloves. And rarer was…

The Times of India

The Queen has left her mark around the world. But not all see it as something to be celebrated

From the very beginning, Queen Elizabeth II’s reign was deeply connected to Britain’s global empire and the long and bloody processes of decolonisation.

The Conversation

First address as King Charles III: the queen was ‘an inspiration and example to me and to all my family’

Charles, who spent much of his 73 years preparing for the role of king, addressed a nation grieving the only British monarch most people alive today had ever known.

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Chicago artist hopes King Charles can do what his mother did not

A more explicit acknowledgment of harm done by Britain’s colonial rule would be a start, said Pritika Chowdhry, whose grandparents lived through the partition of India at the end of British rule.

Chicago Sun-Times

Australian PM honours Queen Elizabeth with wreath-laying ceremony

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese paid tribute to Britain's Queen Elizabeth with a wreath-laying ceremony at Parliament House in Canberra on Saturday.

Reuters

Ceremony to proclaim accession of King Charles to be held in Ottawa on Saturday

A ceremony to proclaim the accession of Britain's King Charles will take place on Saturday in Ottawa, the office of Canada's Governor General said on Friday.

Reuters

Publicly reserved and privately vibrant, the Queen was what her country needed her to be

Sneed: Unflappable Elizabeth II, who reigned in Britain for 70 years, was not one to complain or explain.

Chicago Sun-Times

King Charles III's reign has begun. This is how he was received by crowds outside Buckingham Palace

At the gates of Buckingham Palace, there is still a deep sense of mourning, and a sense of loss. But there is also acceptance and celebration as Britain enters the era of Charles III.

ABC News

Rates, inflation and energy have investors' attention

RECAP: Global markets remained fixated this week on inflation, interest rates and energy prices. There was added drama in Britain, where the passing of Queen Elizabeth II came just two days after Prime Minister Liz Truss took office and announced a bold plan to cap soaring energy prices for two…

Bangkok Post

Queen’s death deepens UK’s downward spiral in global arena, US observers say

Boris Johnson scandals, energy crisis – not to mention Brexit – have undermined Britain’s influence

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Queen’s death adds another challenge for Britain at an already troubled time

LONDON — It could hardly be a more dramatic start to Liz Truss’ tenure as Britain’s latest prime minister.

Los Angeles Times

Charles vows to reign with 'respect and love' as Britain mourns the queen

LONDON — Church bells pealed. Gun salutes boomed at parks and castles. Mourners lined up at monuments and pubs to pay homage to a woman whose name was for so long synonymous with their nation.

The Guardian - UK

Carolean age dawns as Britain begins long goodbye to the Queen

Nation gets first glimpse of King Charles III on day of remembrance and uncertainty around mourning protocol

Reuters

King Charles tells PM Truss: Queen's death 'The moment I've been dreading'

Britain's King Charles described the death of his mother Queen Elizabeth as the moment he had "been dreading", in an exchange with Prime Minister Liz Truss on Friday which was picked up by television cameras.

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Britain, facing economic crisis, pauses to mourn the queen

The death of Queen Elizabeth has stilled the business of state in Britain at a time when the government, Bank of England and companies are battling to contain inflation and mitigate a deep economic crisis.

The Independent UK

King Charles III's first address as Britain's new monarch

King Charles III made his first address to the nation on Friday since becoming Britain's new monarch after the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II.

Reuters

Biden says he will attend Queen Elizabeth's funeral

U.S. President Joe Biden said on Friday that he would attend the funeral of Britain's Queen Elizabeth.

Daily Mirror

King Charles III poses for first ever royal portrait as monarch with photo of Queen

Britain's new King, Charles III, today travelled from Balmoral to London and greeted well-wishers at the gates of Buckingham Palace, before sitting for the first official royal portrait

The Independent UK

Irish president hails Queen’s ‘warmth’ and her ‘sustained interest’ in country

Gifts and letters from the Queen were put on display at the president’s official residence on Friday.

Reuters

King Charles names William and Kate the Prince and Princess of Wales

Britain's King Charles on Friday bestowed on his eldest son William and daughter-in-law Kate the titles of Prince and Princess of Wales, which he and his late wife Diana previously held.

Reuters

King Charles expresses love for Harry and Meghan

Britain's King Charles expressed his love for Prince Harry and Meghan, his son and daughter-in-law, during his first address as monarch on Friday, a significant gesture towards a couple whose relationships with the rest of the family have been strained.

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