Even without a written constitution, Britain follows laws and carefully documented traditions that together bind the king.
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New Zealand’s Leader Affirms Support for a Republic, but Not Now
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern previously said King Charles III had “consistently demonstrated his deep care for our nation.”
New Zealand’s Leader Affirms Support for a Republic, but Not Now
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern previously said King Charles III had “consistently demonstrated his deep care for our nation.”
Anti-Monarchists Tread Lightly After Queen’s Death, but Their Goal Persists
King Charles III is less popular than his mother, offering republican campaigners their best chance of momentum in years. But they risk offending mourners by moving too soon.
Queen’s Ties to Scotland Add New Wrinkle to Push for Independence
Political analysts said that respect for the queen and her devotion to Scotland could strengthen a union that has been under acute strain for more than a decade.
With Queen Gone, Former Colonies Find a Moment to Rethink Lasting Ties
In Commonwealth nations with British colonial histories, Queen Elizabeth’s death is rekindling discussions about a more independent future.
King Charles III Is Formally Proclaimed to His New Role
Charles will spend much of the first 10 days of his reign leading his country in mourning the queen, whose state funeral will be held on Sept. 19 in Westminster Abbey.
Queen’s Death Leaves UK Grappling With Its Sense of National Identity
A figure who embodied Britain, Elizabeth cast long shadow. She leaves behind a country unsettled by domestic crises and anxiety over its place in the world.
Read King Charles III’s declaration to the Accession Council.
In the address, the king mourned the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, and said, “I am deeply aware of this great inheritance and of the duties and heavy responsibilities of sovereignty which have now passed to me.”
In His First Speech, King Charles III Pledges Service to Britain
On a day of mourning in Britain after the death of Queen Elizabeth, Charles’s ascent to the throne was a symbol of the continuity of the monarchy.