Queen Elizabeth II faced right on British coins. Her son and successor might face the other way.
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Here is the transcript of King Charles III’s inaugural address.
King Charles III honored his mother in his first speech to the nation as sovereign.
In London, Mourning, Remembrance and Tributes. And Some Shrugs.
Though mourning and grief were visible in Britain’s capital on Friday, some young Britons were more muted in their reaction to an institution that many called increasingly irrelevant.
Queen Elizabeth, and the Power and Limitations of Inspiring Women
Changing minds can be powerful, but history shows that changing societies takes more.
Balmoral, a Cherished Royal Getaway in Scotland, Becomes a Place of Pilgrimage
‘If she had to go, this was the place,’ one visitor said. ‘She loved it.’
In London, Mourning, Remembrance and Tributes. And Some Shrugs.
Though mourning and grief were visible in Britain’s capital on Friday, some young Britons were more muted in their reaction to an institution that many called increasingly irrelevant.
Queen Elizabeth’s Death Renews British Empire Debate in Africa
While some in Africa paid tribute to the deceased monarch, others stressed Britain’s violent colonial history on the continent.
Camilla Becomes Queen Consort. Here’s What the Title Means.
Upon Queen Elizabeth’s death, there was no question that as her son became King Charles III, Camilla would become queen consort. Elizabeth put the issue of Camilla’s role to rest earlier this year.
Harry Leaves Balmoral Castle, With Uncertain Plans Ahead
The Duke of Sussex was among the members of the royal family who traveled to the estate in Scotland where Queen Elizabeth II died.
Artists discuss how they turned the queen into an icon.
Queen Elizabeth II of Britain was one of the world’s most photographed and painted people. Three artists explain how they made portraits of the monarch that stood out from the crowd.