King Charles III to address Parliament as the sovereign of Britain for first time
2 years, 3 months ago

King Charles III to address Parliament as the sovereign of Britain for first time

Firstpost  

Around 900 members of Parliament and peers are expected for this stage of the constitutional ritual of State Mourning, as they also pledge loyalty to the new sovereign London: King Charles III will address Parliament for the first time as Britain’s monarch on Monday when he responds to the condolences offered by the House of Commons and Lords at Westminster Hall. Around 900 members of Parliament and peers are expected for this stage of the constitutional ritual of State Mourning, as they also pledge loyalty to the new sovereign. The 73-year-old monarch will then fly to Edinburgh with Queen Consort Camilla to lead a royal procession behind the late Queen’s coffin as it makes its journey from the Palace of Holyroodhouse to St. Giles’ Cathedral in the Scottish capital. King Charles III will have an audience with Scottish First Nicola Sturgeon and attend the Scottish Parliament to receive a motion of condolence.

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King Charles III reportedly ‘annoyed to be stopped in his tracks’ due to cancer recovery
1 month, 4 weeks ago

King Charles III reportedly ‘annoyed to be stopped in his tracks’ due to cancer recovery

Hindustan Times  

More demonstrably during the recent visits of the Commonwealth, King Charles III has been depicted in high spirits; a modern monarch who insists on the people as agents of change in their nation. The Inside Story, quotes a close friend who describes being King as “a suit that fits him well.” Jennie Bond, former BBC royal correspondent, also echoed the …

King Charles III unveils Labour government's priorities for UK
5 months, 3 weeks ago

King Charles III unveils Labour government's priorities for UK

China Daily  

Xinhua | Updated: 2024-07-17 22:53 King Charles III sits alongside Britain's Queen Camilla during the State Opening of Parliament, in London on July 17. LONDON -- The United Kingdom's King Charles III on Wednesday set out the new Labour government's legislative agenda, promising to focus on economic growth and tackling issues ranging from housing shortages to illegal immigration. The King …

After UK results, spotlight will shift to King Charles III, for a moment
6 months ago

After UK results, spotlight will shift to King Charles III, for a moment

Firstpost  

The British Crown becomes a key figure after parliamentary elections in the country as the king or the queen has to ensure smooth transition of power from the outgoing government to the newly voted one The UK election results have led to a significant political change. Appointing the prime minister: Following the election, King Charles III would invite the leader …

King Charles III to take part in official birthday celebrations
7 months, 1 week ago

King Charles III to take part in official birthday celebrations

Associated Press  

LONDON — King Charles III will take part in his official birthday celebrations in a little over two weeks, as the monarch eases his way back into public duties while continuing to undergo cancer treatment, Buckingham Palace confirmed on Thursday. The news came amid reports that Prince William’s wife, Kate, will miss a public rehearsal for the event as she, …

King Charles III to take part in official birthday celebrations
7 months, 1 week ago

King Charles III to take part in official birthday celebrations

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy King Charles III will take …

King Charles III won’t be out and about much over the next six weeks amid election campaign
7 months, 2 weeks ago

King Charles III won’t be out and about much over the next six weeks amid election campaign

Associated Press  

LONDON — King Charles III won’t be out and about much over the next six weeks — and it’s not because of his ongoing cancer treatments. FILE - Britain’s King Charles III pauses during the State Opening of Parliament at the Palace of Westminster in London on Nov. 7, 2023. FILE - Britain’s King Charles III speaks with Britain’s Prime …

King Charles III’s openness about cancer has helped him connect with people in year after coronation
8 months ago

King Charles III’s openness about cancer has helped him connect with people in year after coronation

Associated Press  

LONDON — King Charles III’s decision to be open about his cancer diagnosis has helped the new monarch connect with the people of Britain and strengthened the monarchy in the year since his dazzling coronation at Westminster Abbey. Britain’s King Charles III, center, walks in the Coronation Procession after his coronation ceremony at Westminster Abbey in London, May 6, 2023. …

King Charles III’s openness about cancer has helped him connect with people in year after coronation
8 months ago

King Charles III’s openness about cancer has helped him connect with people in year after coronation

The Independent  

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King Charles III’s cancer diagnosis lays bare pressures at Buckingham Palace
11 months ago

King Charles III’s cancer diagnosis lays bare pressures at Buckingham Palace

Associated Press  

LONDON — King Charles III’s cancer diagnosis heaps more pressure on the British monarchy, which is still evolving after the 70-year reign of the late Queen Elizabeth II. I mean, who knows what the coming years will bring, but with the best will in the world, Charles III will reign as his mother did, and until the moment of his …

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  

LONDON — The news of King Charles III’s cancer diagnosis has refocused attention on the responsibilities of Britain’s monarch and revived a central question about the country’s centuries-old system of government: What does the king actually do? Under Britain’s constitutional monarchy, the king is head of state but must remain politically neutral and leave policy-making to the elected Parliament. But …

King Charles III will preside over Britain’s State Opening of Parliament, where pomp meets politics
1 year, 2 months ago

King Charles III will preside over Britain’s State Opening of Parliament, where pomp meets politics

Associated Press  

LONDON — Yeomen of the guard, a diamond-studded crown and an official known as Black Rod — they’re all ingredients of Britain’s State Opening of Parliament, an event where centuries-old ritual meets modern-day politics. On Tuesday, King Charles III will sit on a gilded throne and read out the King’s Speech, a list of planned laws drawn up by the …

King Charles inherits a changed Britain — and public apathy about the crown
1 year, 8 months ago

King Charles inherits a changed Britain — and public apathy about the crown

LA Times  

Britain’s King Charles III greets the crowd as he and Queen Camilla travel to Buckingham Palace after their coronation ceremony at London’s Westminster Abbey on May 6. On a damp Saturday this month, with the words of an ancient oath and an already relentlessly tested modern pledge “not to be served but to serve,” King Charles III had the same …

King’s pledge of service defines UK’s modern monarchy
1 year, 8 months ago

King’s pledge of service defines UK’s modern monarchy

Associated Press  

LONDON — If one thread ran throughout the festivities marking the coronation of King Charles III, it was the idea of public service. And it is there in the day of volunteerism that the king called for on Monday’s holiday in the U.K. It’s a strange word from the lips of a king — not exactly the stuff of fairy …

New king, new challenges: the road ahead for King Charles III
1 year, 8 months ago

New king, new challenges: the road ahead for King Charles III

The Hindu  

In the first coronation in the country in 70 years, a lavish ceremony comprising 2,300 guests including more than 100 heads of state, Charles III has been crowned King of the United Kingdom. While the new king has made a name for himself in the climate and social welfare spaces, he will have to work hard to tackle rifts within …

King Charles III crowned with regal pomp, cheers and shrugs
1 year, 8 months ago

King Charles III crowned with regal pomp, cheers and shrugs

Associated Press  

LONDON — King Charles III was crowned Saturday at Westminster Abbey, in a ceremony steeped in ancient ritual and brimming with bling at a time when the monarchy is striving to remain relevant in a fractured modern Britain. In front of world leaders, foreign royals, dignitaries and a smattering of stars, the monarch declared, “I come not to be served …

Ancient tradition meets modernity as King Charles III takes the throne
1 year, 8 months ago

Ancient tradition meets modernity as King Charles III takes the throne

The Hindu  

Ancient tradition met modernity on Saturday, when Britain’s King Charles III was crowned at Westminster Abbey in a two-hour ceremony that was watched by millions of Britons and many more across the world. Some 70 years later, on a characteristically wet and overcast English spring morning, the king, looking solemn as he travelled with the Queen Consort, Camilla, in a …

Charles III crowned king at first UK coronation in 70 years
1 year, 8 months ago

Charles III crowned king at first UK coronation in 70 years

Deccan Chronicle  

LONDON: Charles III on Saturday finally met his date with destiny after a lifetime as heir to his late mother Queen Elizabeth II, as he was officially crowned king in the first coronation in Britain since 1953. But while many of the intricate rituals and ceremony to recognise Charles as his people's "undoubted king" remained, the king sought to bring …

Crowned king at long last, Britain’s Charles III formally ascends to the throne
1 year, 8 months ago

Crowned king at long last, Britain’s Charles III formally ascends to the throne

LA Times  

‘God save the king!’ rings out in Westminster Abbey as Britain’s Charles III is crowned amid pomp and pageantry. Chants of “God save the king!” echoed off the ornate walls of Westminster Abbey before the five-pound weight of the jewel-encrusted St. Edward’s Crown, which is used only for coronations, was lowered onto his white-haired head in the culmination of Charles’ …

What to know about King Charles III’s coronation
1 year, 8 months ago

What to know about King Charles III’s coronation

Associated Press  

LONDON — The United Kingdom’s royal family turns the page on a new chapter Saturday with the coronation of King Charles III — a spectacle that echoes medieval times but features modern flourishes. Charles automatically ascended to the throne when Elizabeth died Sept. 8, and he was officially proclaimed the United Kingdom’s monarch two days later in an ascension ceremony …

King Charles III Coronation Rehearsal Highlights: Republicans, Anti-Monarchists Protest Against Coronation
1 year, 8 months ago

King Charles III Coronation Rehearsal Highlights: Republicans, Anti-Monarchists Protest Against Coronation

News 18  

King Charles Coronation Rehearsal Highlights: The UK is ready to hold its first coronation in 70 years. The coronation ceremony takes place on Saturday and it is essentially a religious confirmation of Charles’s accession to the throne after the passing of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, in September 2022. The coronation ceremony has been ‘slimmed down’ compared to the previous …

King Charles: A Picture of Stubborn Political Resilience
1 year, 8 months ago

King Charles: A Picture of Stubborn Political Resilience

Politico  

The funny thing is, I mostly mean it. The political reporter in me cannot help admiring King Charles III for another reason, and that is his sheer durability as a public figure over decades of humiliation and seething public scorn. It is a trait the 74-year-old Charles richly embodies: not merely longevity, but rather a kind of stubborn resilience that …

10 sights you'll see at King Charles' coronation — and 2 you won't
1 year, 8 months ago

10 sights you'll see at King Charles' coronation — and 2 you won't

NPR  

10 sights you'll see at King Charles' coronation — and 2 you won't Enlarge this image Ben Stansall/AFP via Getty Images Ben Stansall/AFP via Getty Images LONDON — Pomp and pageantry? 7) Page boys — but apparently no page girls Enlarge this image toggle caption Matt Dunham/AP Matt Dunham/AP The king's grandson Prince George will be among the pages of …

‘Not my king': UK republicans want coronation to be the last
1 year, 8 months ago

‘Not my king': UK republicans want coronation to be the last

Associated Press  

LONDON — On his way to be crowned this week, King Charles III will travel by gilded coach through streets swathed in red, white and blue Union flags — and past a warning from history. “People are quite happy to criticize Charles in a way they weren’t willing to necessarily in public about the queen.” Millions in Britain will watch …

Showtime! UK readies pomp for King Charles III’s coronation
1 year, 8 months ago

Showtime! UK readies pomp for King Charles III’s coronation

Associated Press  

LONDON — The crown has been resized. “The king obviously is not subject to the vote and so these big public rituals are the closest royal people get to that sort of test,’’ said Lacey, author of “Battle of Brothers: William & Harry — the Inside Story of a Family in Tumult.” “Its basic purpose is to attract the loyalty …

‘King Charles will be inaugurated at a time when Empire is gone’
1 year, 8 months ago

‘King Charles will be inaugurated at a time when Empire is gone’

Al Jazeera  

The differences in the coronations of King Charles and his mother highlight the changing role of Britain’s monarchy. The 39th monarch’s coronation ceremony at Westminster Abbey was steeped in religious pomp, symbolism and tradition as millions watched watch Queen Elizabeth II recite an oath, was anointed with holy oil and adorned with riches, robes and royal regalia as she was …

What will the reign of King Charles III mean for the UK and its monarchy? Our panel of experts explains
1 year, 8 months ago

What will the reign of King Charles III mean for the UK and its monarchy? Our panel of experts explains

The Independent  

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The anatomy of a coronation: A guide to the crowning of King Charles III
1 year, 8 months ago

The anatomy of a coronation: A guide to the crowning of King Charles III

The Hindu  

What is the coronation schedule? The coronation of Britain’s King Charles III and Camilla, the Queen Consort, will take place at noon on Saturday, May 6, at Westminster Abbey, where coronations have taken place for around 900 years. Several of the chairs used during the ceremonies will also be restored and reused – such as the Chairs of Estate, which …

UK readies pomp for King Charles III's coronation
1 year, 8 months ago

UK readies pomp for King Charles III's coronation

India Today  

The crown has been resized. “The king obviously is not subject to the vote and so these big public rituals are the closest royal people get to that sort of test,” said Lacey, author of “Battle of Brothers: William & Harry — the Inside Story of a Family in Tumult.” “Its basic purpose is to attract the loyalty and interest …

UK readies pomp for King Charles III's coronation
1 year, 8 months ago

UK readies pomp for King Charles III's coronation

India Today  

The crown has been resized. “The king obviously is not subject to the vote and so these big public rituals are the closest royal people get to that sort of test,” said Lacey, author of “Battle of Brothers: William & Harry — the Inside Story of a Family in Tumult.” “Its basic purpose is to attract the loyalty and interest …

How to watch King Charles III's Coronation in the US
1 year, 8 months ago

How to watch King Charles III's Coronation in the US

BBC  

How to watch King Charles III's Coronation in the US Getty Images This Saturday May 6, King Charles III will be officially sworn in, with the ceremony beginning at 6am EST. It's nearly time for a momentous occasion in UK history, as the country's new monarch King Charles III is officially sworn in on Saturday. Getty Images King Charles III …

King Charles III's Coronation: The surprising power of pomp and ceremony
1 year, 8 months ago

King Charles III's Coronation: The surprising power of pomp and ceremony

BBC  

King Charles III's Coronation: The surprising power of pomp and ceremony Getty Images The symbolism and pageantry of Royal ceremonies has an additional flamboyance that goes sets it apart from most state rituals The lavish spectacle of a state ritual is far more than gilded carriages and foreign dignitaries. On 6 May, 2023, one of the most spectacular rituals in …

King Charles III’s Coronation: All you need to know about this ancient rite
1 year, 8 months ago

King Charles III’s Coronation: All you need to know about this ancient rite

Hindustan Times  

What Is the Coronation? The Coronation is a religious event which celebrates the start of King Charles III’s reign. King Charles III’s Coronation: All you need to know about this ancient rite The ceremony is not, however, the moment that Charles becomes king. “Elizabeth’s took nearly three hours, and we should can expect something closer to one and a half …

At King Charles coronation, Hindu and Sikh peers to be present: Report
1 year, 8 months ago

At King Charles coronation, Hindu and Sikh peers to be present: Report

Hindustan Times  

Britain's King Charles' coronation is scheduled to be held in May. “Muslim, Hindu, Sikh and Jewish peers will present the King with four key pieces of coronation regalia during the ceremony at Westminster Abbey," Times reported. The report claimed that along with four members of the House of Lords will be part of the main ceremony and members of the …

Buckingham Palace announces a new Twitter emoji, carriage plans for King Charles III's coronation
1 year, 9 months ago

Buckingham Palace announces a new Twitter emoji, carriage plans for King Charles III's coronation

ABC  

King Charles III and his wife Camilla, the Queen Consort, will travel to and from their coronation next month in Britain's oldest and newest royal carriages. Key points: King Charles and Camilla will travel to Westminster Abbey in a carriage built in Sydney Twitter will also feature a new emoji for hashtags related to the coronation weekend The coronation is …

Street parties, light shows: Here's how Britain will celebrate King Charles's coronation
1 year, 11 months ago

Street parties, light shows: Here's how Britain will celebrate King Charles's coronation

India Today  

The crowning of Britain's King Charles III this May will be celebrated with traditional processions, a concert at Windsor Castle, street parties, light shows and community volunteering, Buckingham Palace announced on Saturday. Publishing details of the coronation, Buckingham Palace said Britons, who have already been given an extra bank holiday on May 8 to mark the occasion, will be able …

King Charles III in first engagement since queen’s death
2 years, 3 months ago

King Charles III in first engagement since queen’s death

Associated Press  

LONDON — King Charles III and his wife Camilla, the queen consort, visited Scotland Monday in their first joint public engagement since the royal mourning period to remember Queen Elizabeth II ended. The royal couple were visiting to formally give city status to Dunfermline, the birthplace of another King Charles: Charles I, who reigned in the 17th century before his …

Support for monarchy soars after Queen's funeral and majority think Charles will be good ruler
2 years, 3 months ago

Support for monarchy soars after Queen's funeral and majority think Charles will be good ruler

Daily Mail  

Support for the monarchy has grown following the Queen's funeral and over half of people now believe King Charles III will do a good job as ruler, a new poll has found. Almost half of those polled by Ipsos on Tuesday and Wednesday said it would be worse for Britain if the monarchy was abolished Only 22 per cent said …

Queen’s funeral latest news: King Charles ‘to have slimmed-down coronation’ amid cost-of-living crisis
2 years, 3 months ago

Queen’s funeral latest news: King Charles ‘to have slimmed-down coronation’ amid cost-of-living crisis

The Independent  

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With ceremonies over, King Charles III faces biggest task
2 years, 3 months ago

With ceremonies over, King Charles III faces biggest task

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Now King Charles III faces the …

King Charles surprises huge London queue for Queen's coffin | Check photos
2 years, 3 months ago

King Charles surprises huge London queue for Queen's coffin | Check photos

Hindustan Times  

King Charles III and his heir Prince William on Saturday staged an unscheduled London walkabout to the delight of people queueing all night to see Queen Elizabeth's coffin, ahead of her grand state funeral. King Charles surprises huge London queue for Queen's coffin Cries of "God save the king" came from the riverside crowd opposite parliament as the new monarch …

King Charles, Prince William meet mammoth queue for queen\'s coffin
2 years, 3 months ago

King Charles, Prince William meet mammoth queue for queen\'s coffin

Deccan Chronicle  

LONDON: King Charles III and his oldest son Prince William were on Saturday greeted by cheers as they shook hands with people queueing for hours through London to see Queen Elizabeth's coffin as it lies in state ahead of her funeral. Less than two weeks into her premiership, British Prime Minister Liz Truss was on Saturday beginning a packed weekend …

A week in the life of the new King
2 years, 3 months ago

A week in the life of the new King

Associated Press  

STORY: HZ UK Charles Wrap - A week in the life of the new King LENGTH: 07:18 FIRST RUN: RESTRICTIONS: Part no access UK broadcasters, BBC, ITN, CNNi, Al Jazeera, Bloomberg, GB News, Talk TV TYPE: Natsound/English SOURCE: ASSOCIATED PRESS/ AP PHOTOS / UK POOL VIA SKY STORY NUMBER: 4397541 DATELINE: London, Edinburgh, Belfast - 9-15 September 2022 UK CHARLES …

Charles III expresses 'sincere gratitude' for messages of condolence
2 years, 3 months ago

Charles III expresses 'sincere gratitude' for messages of condolence

Daily Mail  

King Charles III has today expressed his 'sincere gratitude' to those sending messages of condolence from across the globe as he spends day off alone in Highgrove before the state funeral. After days of public events paying tribute to the Queen, King Charles and the Queen Consort returned to their Gloucestershire and Wiltshire homes shortly after leaving the late Queen's …

Live updates: Public views queen’s coffin in ancient hall
2 years, 3 months ago

Live updates: Public views queen’s coffin in ancient hall

Associated Press  

LONDON — Members of the public who waited outside for many hours are filing through Westminster Hall to pay their respects at the queen’s coffin, which is lying in state there. ___ KEY DEVELOPMENTS: — London diaspora district remembers a queen — ambivalently — Huge line to view monarch’s coffin is queue fit for a queen — Leaky pen and …

Live updates: Queen’s coffin arrives at Buckingham Palace
2 years, 3 months ago

Live updates: Queen’s coffin arrives at Buckingham Palace

Associated Press  

LONDON — The coffin of Queen Elizabeth II has arrived at Buckingham Palace in London after the 96-year-old monarch’s death in her beloved Scotland last week. ___ KEY DEVELOPMENTS: — A piece of the queen: New souvenirs mark monarch’s death — Anger over past, indifference meets queen’s death in India — After the death of a renowned queen, life in …

Charles III to reign ‘more like a Scandinavian monarchy’
2 years, 3 months ago

Charles III to reign ‘more like a Scandinavian monarchy’

The Independent  

The reign of King Charles III will see Britain’s royalty become “more like a Scandinavian monarchy”, former prime minister Gordon Brown has predicted. “He stopped as he entered Buckingham Palace and talked to people in the crowd and that was a signal he was sending that he wanted people to feel he was approachable and he was not going to …

King Charles III’s first address at Parliament
2 years, 3 months ago

King Charles III’s first address at Parliament

Associated Press  

LONDON — King Charles III made his first address at Parliament on Monday since becoming Britain’s new monarch after the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II. As Shakespeare says of the earlier Queen Elizabeth, she was ‘a pattern to all princes living.’ “As I stand before you today, I cannot help but feel the weight of history which surrounds …

King Charles III in first Parliament speech pledges to follow example of selfless duty by ‘darling late mother’
2 years, 3 months ago

King Charles III in first Parliament speech pledges to follow example of selfless duty by ‘darling late mother’

The Hindu  

King Charles III on September 12 addressed Parliament for the first time as Britain’s monarch during which he pledged to follow the example of selfless duty set by his “darling late mother” Queen Elizabeth II in upholding “the precious principles of constitutional governance”. Responding to the condolences offered by the House of Commons and Lords at Westminster Hall in London, …

What are Charles III’s duties and powers as King?
2 years, 3 months ago

What are Charles III’s duties and powers as King?

The Independent  

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