A sombre Charles III follows mother Elizabeth II's coffin at state funeral
2 years, 3 months ago

A sombre Charles III follows mother Elizabeth II's coffin at state funeral

Hindustan Times  

As Queen Elizabeth II was carried through Westminster Abbey followed by her family for her state funeral, King Charles III, Princes Andrew and Edward, and Princess Anne followed their mother to the front of the abbey. Britain's King Charles III and his sister Britain's Princess Anne, Princess Royal arrives to take their seats inside Westminster Abbey in London. His military uniform also included many medals: Queen’s Service Order, Coronation Medal, Silver Jubilee Medal, Golden Jubilee Medal, Diamond Jubilee Medal, Platinum Jubilee Medal, Naval Long Service Good Conduct, Canadian Forces Decoration, The New Zealand Commemorative Medal and The New Zealand Armed Forces Award. Ahead of the funeral, King Charles III thanked people who came to pay their respects to Elizabeth II.

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Queen Elizabeth II remembered a year after her death as gun salutes ring out for King Charles III
1 year, 3 months ago

Queen Elizabeth II remembered a year after her death as gun salutes ring out for King Charles III

Associated Press  

LONDON — With gun salutes and tolling bells, the United Kingdom on Friday marked the anniversary of the death of Queen Elizabeth II and the ascension of King Charles III, who remembered his mother as a symbol of stability during her 70-year reign. “I am deeply grateful, too, for the love and support that has been shown to my wife …

King Charles III's handwritten note on Queen Elizabeth's coffin added personal touch to funeral | PIC
2 years, 3 months ago

King Charles III's handwritten note on Queen Elizabeth's coffin added personal touch to funeral | PIC

India TV News  

"In loving and devoted memory, Charles R." This handwritten card from King Charles III placed among the colourful flowers lying over rich green foliage gave personal touch to British Queen Elizabeth II's coffin during the late monarch's final journey on Monday. At King Charles III's request, the wreath for the Britain's longest-serving monarch's funeral contained flowers and foliage cut from …

Inside the abbey, a funeral fit for a leader
2 years, 3 months ago

Inside the abbey, a funeral fit for a leader

Associated Press  

LONDON — I couldn’t see the lone piper. “You know, it was amazing, beautifully well done — orchestrated, which is what you expected.” I witnessed the spectacle from a seat in the abbey’s north transept, my view obstructed by a great stone pillar. Welby reminded the congregation of the queen’s speech during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic — …

AP PHOTOS: A family’s grief on display at queen’s funeral
2 years, 3 months ago

AP PHOTOS: A family’s grief on display at queen’s funeral

Associated Press  

LONDON — A son’s wistful gaze at his mother’s coffin. Britain and the world mourned Queen Elizabeth II on Monday, with a state funeral drawing leaders and royalty from around the globe. Britain’s first state funeral since Winston Churchill’s was filled with spectacle. The coffin was followed into Westminster Abbey by generations of Elizabeth’s descendants, including King Charles III, heir …

‘Long live the Queen’: UK bids farewell to their monarch as her son King Charles III gets teary-eyed | In Pics
2 years, 3 months ago

‘Long live the Queen’: UK bids farewell to their monarch as her son King Charles III gets teary-eyed | In Pics

Hindustan Times  

The 10-day mourning period for the passing of Queen Elizabeth II culminated to an hour-long funeral service at Westminster Abbey, a procession to Wellington Arch, and then a long ride in a state hearse to the late monarch's home - Windsor Castle, on Monday. King Charles III and members of the Royal family follow behind the coffin of Queen Elizabeth …

To Her Majesty, with love: Queen Elizabeth II's state funeral | See Pics
2 years, 3 months ago

To Her Majesty, with love: Queen Elizabeth II's state funeral | See Pics

Hindustan Times  

To Her Majesty, with love: Queen Elizabeth II's state funeral | See Pics Queen Elizabeth II's state funeral was held today at London's Westminster Abbey where world leaders joined King Charles III and the British royal family to bid farewell to Britain's longest-reigning monarch.. 1 / 8 View Photos in a new improved layout Queen Elizabeth II's state funeral processions …

In Photos: The royal family at Queen Elizabeth II's funeral
2 years, 3 months ago

In Photos: The royal family at Queen Elizabeth II's funeral

Hindustan Times  

King Charles III along with the Queen Consort Camilla was present at Queen Elizabeth’s funeral on Monday. Queen Elizabeth II's Funeral: Britain's King Charles, William, Prince of Wales, and Prince Edward walk as the coffin of Britain's Queen Elizabeth is carried out of Westminster Abbey. Queen Elizabeth II's Funeral: Britain's King Charles III and Britain's Camilla, Queen Consort at the …

Card atop Queen's coffin has a special message from her son Charles
2 years, 3 months ago

Card atop Queen's coffin has a special message from her son Charles

Hindustan Times  

A card atop the Queen's coffin bore a poignant message from King Charles III- the new monarch of Britain for his mother. Charles R." Queen Elizabeth II's Funeral: A card atop the Queen's coffin during her funeral. King Charles III and his sons, Prince William and Harry, walked behind the Queen's coffin as it entered the Westminster Abbey. Ahead of …

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  

By Queen Elizabeth II Funeral Highlights: The service witnessed 2,000 mourners come together, including many world leaders. Members of the royal family watch as the Imperial State Crown is removed from the coffin during the Committal Service for Britain's Queen Elizabeth II in St George's Chapel inside Windsor Castle on Monday. Britain's new monarch King Charles III along with his …

Queen Elizabeth II's funeral: From the royal family who will be in attendance
2 years, 3 months ago

Queen Elizabeth II's funeral: From the royal family who will be in attendance

Hindustan Times  

King Charles III, accompanied by Camilla, the Queen Consort are set to be in attendance at his mother Elizabeth II's funeral on Monday. The monarch's grandchildren Princes William and Harry, Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie, Zara Tindall, Peter Phillips, Lady Louise Windsor and James, Viscount Severn will also pay their respects to the Queen. Dame Mary Morrison, who returned to the …

Why Harry, who served in British Army, did not wear a military suit in Queen Elizabeth II's funeral procession
2 years, 3 months ago

Why Harry, who served in British Army, did not wear a military suit in Queen Elizabeth II's funeral procession

Hindustan Times  

The final journey of Britain's longest-serving monarch Queen Elizabeth II from Buckingham Palace to the Westminster Hall at Parliament witnessed two brothers walk behind yet another coffin 25 years after they captured hearts doing the same. Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, joined his elder brother William, Prince of Charles and Britain's new heir apparent, in the funeral procession of the …

Queen Elizabeth II's coffin arrives in London to lie in state: 10 points
2 years, 3 months ago

Queen Elizabeth II's coffin arrives in London to lie in state: 10 points

Hindustan Times  

Queen Elizabeth II’s coffin arrived in London on Wednesday as Charles III led a procession through London to Westminster Hall, where the late monarch will lie in state for four days until her funeral. Queen Elizabeth II’s Funeral: The coffin of Queen Elizabeth II in the royal hearse travels to Buckingham Palace in London, Here are the updates on this …

Charles is proclaimed king; sons unite to thank the public
2 years, 3 months ago

Charles is proclaimed king; sons unite to thank the public

Associated Press  

LONDON — King Charles III was formally proclaimed sovereign of the United Kingdom on Saturday, as officials unveiled details of the meticulously choreographed ceremonies that will culminate in the state funeral of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, on Sept. 19. Edward William Fitzalan-Howard, the official in charge of arrangements, said the ceremonies would be “a fitting farewell to one of …

Charles III Proclaimed Britain's New King in Historic Ceremony; Vows to Follow 'Inspiring' Queen Elizabeth
2 years, 3 months ago

Charles III Proclaimed Britain's New King in Historic Ceremony; Vows to Follow 'Inspiring' Queen Elizabeth

News 18  

Charles III pledged to emulate his late mother Queen Elizabeth II and serve for the rest of his life as he was formally proclaimed king at a historic ceremony on Saturday in St James’s Palace, London, UK. The 73-year-old head of state told the Accession Council that he would strive to follow the “inspiring example” of his mother, Queen Elizabeth, …

Queen Elizabeth II's funeral to be a public holiday, approves Charles III
2 years, 3 months ago

Queen Elizabeth II's funeral to be a public holiday, approves Charles III

Hindustan Times  

King Charles III, who was officially proclaimed as Britain's new monarch on Saturday, has approved an order declaring day of Queen Elizabeth II's funeral as a public holiday. Charles III vowed to follow mother's 'inspiring example' in a personal declaration at the accession ceremony. In his address, Charles said: “In carrying out the heavy task that has been laid upon …

King Charles III vows to follow mother's 'inspiring example' at accession
2 years, 3 months ago

King Charles III vows to follow mother's 'inspiring example' at accession

Hindustan Times  

King Charles III vowed to follow mother's 'inspiring example' in personal declaration at the accession ceremony on Saturday. “I know how deeply you and the entire nation, and I think I may say the whole world, sympathize with me in this irreparable loss we have all suffered," King Charles III said. King Charles III Accession: The ceremony was held at …

King Charles III set to be proclaimed monarch at historic ceremony
2 years, 3 months ago

King Charles III set to be proclaimed monarch at historic ceremony

Hindustan Times  

Charles III is set to be formally proclaimed king at a historic ceremony at St James's Palace on Saturday as flags were lowered in mourning for Queen Elizabeth II who passed away on Thursday at the age of 96. King Charles III: Britain's King Charles III reacts as he greets the members of the public in the crowd upon arrival …

Charles officially proclaimed king as U.K. mourns Queen Elizabeth II
2 years, 3 months ago

Charles officially proclaimed king as U.K. mourns Queen Elizabeth II

LA Times  

King Charles III makes his declaration on Saturday during the Accession Council at St James’s Palace in London, where he is formally proclaimed monarch. Two days after his mother’s death elevated him to the throne, King Charles III was officially proclaimed Britain’s monarch Saturday in a pomp-filled ceremony steeped in tradition and political symbolism — and, for the first time, …

Queen Elizabeth was a 'life well lived', says Charles in his maiden address as King
2 years, 3 months ago

Queen Elizabeth was a 'life well lived', says Charles in his maiden address as King

The Hindu  

Queen Elizabeth was a “life well lived”, her son and successor Charles said on September 9 in his maiden televised address as King to a grieving nation as he vowed to carry on his “darling mama’s” lifelong service to the U.K. and beyond. Sitting next to a photograph of his mother and wearing a black suit and tie, King Charles …

King Charles III, in first address, vows ‘lifelong service’: ‘God grants me…’
2 years, 3 months ago

King Charles III, in first address, vows ‘lifelong service’: ‘God grants me…’

Hindustan Times  

Britain's King Charles III on Friday pledged to give “lifelong service” to the people of the United Kingdom and his other realms in a solemn address to the nation a day after the death of his mother Queen Elizabeth II. People in the Prince of Wales pub in central London watch a televised address by Britain's King Charles III, “As …

Charles III's set to deliver first address as Britain mourns Queen Elizabeth II
2 years, 3 months ago

Charles III's set to deliver first address as Britain mourns Queen Elizabeth II

Hindustan Times  

King Charles III is set to make his first address on Friday as Britain mourns the death of the country's longest-reigning monarch Queen Elizabeth II who died on Thursday at the age of 96. King Charles III First Address: Britain's King Charles looks on outside Buckingham Palace. Ahead of the address, King Charles III greeted crowds outside Buckingham Palace upon …

King Charles III to address U.K. as mourning begins for late queen
2 years, 3 months ago

King Charles III to address U.K. as mourning begins for late queen

The Hindu  

King Charles III was on Friday due to address his new subjects, as Britain was plunged into mourning by the death of Queen Elizabeth II, ending a history making 70-year reign. Also on Friday, the new king is expected to hold his first audience with Prime Minister Liz Truss, who was only appointed on Tuesday in one of the queen’s …

King Charles pays tribute to ‘cherished’ mother Elizabeth II
2 years, 3 months ago

King Charles pays tribute to ‘cherished’ mother Elizabeth II

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 King Charles III has paid tribute to his “beloved” mother …

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