More than 100 world leaders, including President Biden, attended the funeral for Queen Elizabeth II, and Britons lined the streets for a procession that took her to her final resting place at Windsor Castle.
Tag: Charles III, King of the United Kingdom
Prince William and Prince Harry Stood Vigil Over the Queen at Westminster Hall
Prince William and Prince Harry stood vigil over their grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, at Westminster Hall as mourners streamed in to pay their respects.
What Does Queen Elizabeth’s Death Mean for Canada?
The accession of King Charles III may inspire more discussion about the relevance of the monarchy in Canada, but materially, experts say it’s business as usual.
King Charles Faces Challenges but Is Off to a Stirring Start
King Charles III has had an enthusiastic public reception so far, but for this man of strong opinions, replacing the beloved queen will be a challenge.
Prince William Moves Into the Spotlight as Heir to the Throne
Many royal watchers and historians are looking to William and his wife, Catherine, who rank high in popularity polls, as the long-term future of the British monarchy.
Britain Has a New King. The Swans Have a New Owner.
Thanks to a centuries-old law, the country’s monarch also happens to be the owner of its population of mute swans.
Why the Queen’s Coffin Will Leave Buckingham Palace at 2:22 p.m. Exactly
The procession will last 38 minutes and will “arrive at Westminster Hall at 3 p.m. on the dot.”
King Charles and Camilla Visit Northern Ireland Ahead of Queen’s Funeral
King Charles III visited Belfast and met with members of Sinn Fein, the Irish nationalist party, now the largest in the country.
Queen Elizabeth’s Coffin Arrives at Buckingham Palace in London
Despite a rainy evening, crowds lined the streets of London as the hearse carrying the queen’s coffin made its way to Buckingham Palace.
King Charles Inherits Riches, and Passes Off His Own Empire
As prince, Charles used tax breaks, offshore accounts and canny real estate investments to turn a sleepy estate into a billion-dollar business.