The King’s plans ahead of Queen’s funeral includes hosting heads of state
2 years, 3 months ago

The King’s plans ahead of Queen’s funeral includes hosting heads of state

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The King will have a busy few days ahead of his mother’s funeral including a trip to Wales and hosting a state event at Buckingham Palace. When he returns to Buckingham Palace, the King will host faith leaders in the Bow Room before travelling to the Palace of Westminster where he will mount a vigil at the Queen’s coffin with his brothers and sister. Later, Charles and Camilla will attend a lunch for governors general, and then the King will meet Realm prime ministers at Buckingham Palace. On Sunday, the King and Queen Consort will host heads of state and official overseas guests at the palace in what the King’s spokesman described as an “official state event”.

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Major boost for King Charles in his battle with cancer: Monarch is given permission to return to public-facing duties next week after 'pleasing' medics with his recovery - as palace announces two mile
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Major boost for King Charles in his battle with cancer: Monarch is given permission to return to public-facing duties next week after 'pleasing' medics with his recovery - as palace announces two mile

Daily Mail  

Follow MailOnline's live blog for all the latest info on the monarch's health The King has been given permission by doctors to return to public-facing duties for the first time since being diagnosed with cancer. In a statement Buckingham Palace said tonight: ‘His Majesty The King will shortly return to public-facing duties after a period of treatment and recuperation following …

What does King Charles III actually do as Britain's head of state?
11 months ago

What does King Charles III actually do as Britain's head of state?

Hindustan Times  

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What does King Charles III actually do as Britain’s head of state?
11 months ago

What does King Charles III actually do as Britain’s head of state?

Associated Press  

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King and Queen to entertain South Korean President with state banquet
1 year, 1 month ago

King and Queen to entertain South Korean President with state banquet

The Independent  

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King Charles shares his surprising regret about the Coronation concert during Buckingham Palace reception held to thank hundreds of people involved in his historic crowning
1 year, 2 months ago

King Charles shares his surprising regret about the Coronation concert during Buckingham Palace reception held to thank hundreds of people involved in his historic crowning

Daily Mail  

King Charles has revealed he has one regret about his coronation weekend in May - he wishes that he brought his binoculars to the concert at Windsor Castle. The King and Queen hosted a reception at Buckingham Palace yesterday to thank people involved in both the historic crowning of the monarch and the late Queen's funeral last year. King Charles …

King Charles set for royal first as state visit to France is rescheduled
1 year, 4 months ago

King Charles set for royal first as state visit to France is rescheduled

The Independent  

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King hosts overseas heads of states at Buckingham Palace on coronation eve
1 year, 8 months ago

King hosts overseas heads of states at Buckingham Palace on coronation eve

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Queen’s funeral seating plan for kings, princes and presidents
2 years, 3 months ago

Queen’s funeral seating plan for kings, princes and presidents

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Harry and Meghan ‘uninvited’ from Buckingham Palace reception for Queen’s funeral
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Harry and Meghan ‘uninvited’ from Buckingham Palace reception for Queen’s funeral

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Queen's funeral Highlights: Monarch laid to rest alongside husband Prince Philip
2 years, 3 months ago

Queen's funeral Highlights: Monarch laid to rest alongside husband Prince Philip

Hindustan Times  

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Live updates: Will and Kate’s older kids attending funeral
2 years, 3 months ago

Live updates: Will and Kate’s older kids attending funeral

Associated Press  

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What will happen today following the death of the Queen?
2 years, 3 months ago

What will happen today following the death of the Queen?

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. King Charles, alongside the Queen Consort, will host heads of state and official overseas …

What time is the Queen's funeral on Bank Holiday Monday? Full schedule revealed
2 years, 3 months ago

What time is the Queen's funeral on Bank Holiday Monday? Full schedule revealed

Daily Mail  

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Foreign leaders ‘to be bussed to Queen’s funeral as private jets and helicopters banned’
2 years, 3 months ago

Foreign leaders ‘to be bussed to Queen’s funeral as private jets and helicopters banned’

The Independent  

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No planes or even cars. Bus to service for world leaders at Queen’s funeral
2 years, 3 months ago

No planes or even cars. Bus to service for world leaders at Queen’s funeral

Live Mint  

World leaders preparing to attend one of the UK's most significant and historic events in recent times have reportedly been informed of the strict protocol that will be in place for Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral ceremony at Westminster Abbey in London next Monday, September 19. According to Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office documents obtained by ‘Politico’, all international heads of …

'Fly Commercial, Take Buses to Westminster Abbey', World Leaders Attending Queen Elizabeth's Funeral Told
2 years, 3 months ago

'Fly Commercial, Take Buses to Westminster Abbey', World Leaders Attending Queen Elizabeth's Funeral Told

News 18  

Foreign leaders and their spouses attending Queen Elizabeth II’s state funeral have been told to fly commercial into Britain and take laid-on buses to reach the service, reports have said. Around 500 foreign dignitaries are expected to attend Britain’s first state funeral in six decades as officials mount “a huge-scale operation” for the event on September 19, a source at …

World leaders asked to ’fly commercial’ to Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral: Report
2 years, 3 months ago

World leaders asked to ’fly commercial’ to Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral: Report

Live Mint  

Foreign leaders and their spouses attending Queen Elizabeth II's state funeral have been asked to arrive in Britain on commercial flights and use coaches provided to reach the service, reports have said. Only heads of state and their spouse, or another senior representative and their partner, have been invited to the first state funeral in the UK in nearly six …

Who will be at the Queen's funeral?
2 years, 3 months ago

Who will be at the Queen's funeral?

Daily Mail  

As Britain grieves the death of Queen Elizabeth II, a host of world leaders, crowned heads and leading figures in Britain's public life are set to attend her funeral next week. Princess Anne and her husband Vice Admiral Timothy Laurence stand solemnly as the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II, draped with the Royal Standard of Scotland, completes its journey from …

Tearful King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla arrive at Buckingham Palace
2 years, 3 months ago

Tearful King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla arrive at Buckingham Palace

Daily Mail  

An emotional King Charles III was greeted by thousands of well-wishers as he arrived at Buckingham Palace today where he met with representatives from the Commonwealth - while his mother Queen Elizabeth II's coffin embarks on her historic final journey from Balmoral to Edinburgh, then onto Westminster Abbey for her state funeral. King Charles III waving at well-wishers as he …

UK PM Lizz Truss to accompany King Charles on tour of Britain to lead mourning
2 years, 3 months ago

UK PM Lizz Truss to accompany King Charles on tour of Britain to lead mourning

India Today  

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Biden says he’ll attend Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral
2 years, 4 months ago

Biden says he’ll attend Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral

CNN  

CNN — President Joe Biden said Thursday he plans to attend the funeral for Queen Elizabeth II, a monarch he is remembering as a “great lady.” “Yes,” Biden told reporters Friday when asked whether he planned to attend the funeral, details of which have not been announced by Buckingham Palace. American flags at the White House, other federal buildings, military …

Charles to tell Commonwealth leaders becoming a republic ‘is their own decision’
2 years, 6 months ago

Charles to tell Commonwealth leaders becoming a republic ‘is their own decision’

The Independent  

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Queen Elizabeth pulls out of parliament opening, Prince Charles to step in
2 years, 8 months ago

Queen Elizabeth pulls out of parliament opening, Prince Charles to step in

Hindustan Times  

Britain's Queen Elizabeth will not carry out the opening of parliament on Tuesday as the 96-year-old monarch has had a recurrence of mobility issues, Buckingham Palace said on Monday, the latest event she will not attend because of her health. Britain's Queen Elizabeth II sits with Britain's Prince Charles, Prince of Wales on the Sovereign's throne to deliver the Queen's …

Prince Charles agrees to meet Trump during controversial state visit
5 years, 7 months ago

Prince Charles agrees to meet Trump during controversial state visit

CNN  

London CNN — Britain’s Prince Charles has agreed to meet with US President Donald Trump during his controversial state visit to the UK next month, CNN has learned, in a move that sets up the prospect of a diplomatically awkward exchange over climate change. While a state visit guarantees an audience with Queen Elizabeth II, visiting leaders don’t automatically get …

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