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Charles III: the difficult legacy and political significance of the new king's name

On the day of Queen Elizabeth II’s death, the former Prince of Wales was proclaimed King Charles III. Although it’s been known for decades that Charles would succeed his mother, there were rumours that he might, once king, choose the name George due to the contentious legacies of Kings Charles…

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The history of St Giles’ Cathedral, where the Queen lies at rest

The church has been a focal point for events commemorating the Queen in Edinburgh.

The Independent UK

How the coming days will set the tone of Liz Truss’s time at No 10

An emergency budget will give her chance to get back on the front foot – but first she must gauge the nation’s mood in the period of mourning for the Queen

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King Charles III leads procession behind the Queen’s coffin

If there is one building that exemplifies the great sweep of English (later British) history and the pitch battles – sometimes literally – that marked the development of constitutional monarchy in this country, it is Westminster Hall.

Evening Standard

Pageantry and absurdity abound as the King comes to Westminster

The more obsequious MPs and peers bowed and curtseyed while others just enjoyed the spectacle

The Guardian - UK

Charles III and the 'weight of history' of Westminster Hall

In his first visit to Britain’s Parliament as monarch, King Charles III spoke of feeling the “weight of history which surrounds us” and referenced his “medieval predecessors” as he pledged to follow in his late mother Queen Elizabeth II’s footsteps and uphold the principles of constitutional monarchy

The Independent UK

Westminster Hall: The colourful history of the 900-year-old building

It has been the location for celebrations and times of mourning.

The Independent UK

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The Crown of Scotland and its important role in the funeral of the Queen

The Crown of Scotland is part of the oldest crown jewels in the British Isles and was first used to crown Mary Queen of Scots.

Daily Record

Emotional King Charles pays tribute to 'darling mother' in historic address in Parliament

In a historic statement to both Houses of Parliament from Westminster Hall, King Charles III recalled how Shakespeare described Elizabeth I and said 'I cannot help but feel the weight of history which surrounds us'

Daily Mirror

Beheaded and exiled: the two previous King Charleses bookended the abolition of the monarchy

On September 8 2022, King Charles III ascended to the throne. Like his mother Queen Elizabeth II before him, he has opted to keep his own name as his regnal name.

The Conversation

What will era of King Charles III be known as?

Prime minister Liz Truss has referred to ‘Carolean age’

The Independent UK

We have a new king, but what of his namesake Charles I who was once held captive in Newcastle?

As a new king, Charles III, accedes to the throne, we recall how another Charles spent eight months as open prisoner in Newcastle during the English Civil War

Chronicle Live

Anti-monarchy group Republic vows to up campaigning efforts ahead of coronation day

REPUBLICANS have vowed to intensify their campaign against the monarchy in the run up to the coronation of Charles III and on the day itself.

The National (Scotland)

What's in a name? King Charles III's name has loaded history

Britain’s new monarch is named King Charles III — but that was not inevitable

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What to expect from the reign of King Charles III

The sad news of the passing of Queen Elizabeth II marks the beginning of the reign of King Charles III. The transition period has already seen questions raised about whether we can expect the new king to be “interventionist”.

Daily Mirror

Scandalous history of previous King Charles's - beheading and 'party animal'

King Charles III is following in the footsteps of two other monarchs of that name, who were both controversial in their own right due to an execution for high treason and at least 12 illegitimate children

The Guardian - UK

King Charles vows to serve ‘with loyalty, respect and love’ in address to nation

King says Elizabeth II’s was ‘a life well-lived’; names William and Catherine Prince and Princess of Wales; speaks of his love for Harry and Meghan

Liverpool Echo

Reason King Charles III's reign is called the Carolean era

Following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, the country ushers in a new era in its long history

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Wales Online

After end of New Elizabethan age, what era are we in now?

Periods in British history are often referred to using the name of the king or queen who was on the throne at the time

Daily Mirror

What is a regnal name and why can new Monarchs change their name?

There had been heavy speculation that King Charles was in favour of ruling as George VII in a tribute to his grandfather and great-grandfather. But in the end, he chose to follow in his mother's footsteps

Daily Mirror

The 'jinxed' history that caused King Charles to consider choosing different regnal name

The two previous Charles's both ruled controversial reigns - one of whom was the only British monarch in history to have faced execution

Wales Online

New king will be Charles III - but who were Charles I and II?

The first two monarchs called Charles were on the throne at one of the most turbulant times in British history

Liverpool Echo

King Charles III seen leaving Balmoral with new Queen Consort Camilla

The new king and his queen were pictured in a car together in part of a convoy over the River Dee

The Independent UK

Charles becomes first King Charles since 1600s

Charles III’s historical namesakes oversaw one of the most turbulent periods in British history.

Bangkok Post

Republicans see small opening after Elizabeth's passing

LONDON: During Queen Elizabeth’s 70-year reign, republican rumblings surfaced on occasion, but the affection and respect she enjoyed meant that the movement to do away with the monarchy struggled to make a lasting impression.

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