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King Charles III vows 'lifelong service' in first address
King Charles III vowed Friday to emulate his late mother's long life of service to Britain and the Commonwealth, and elevated his heir William to become the new prince of Wales, in an emotive televised address.
Gibraltar 'under cloud of sorrow' over queen's death
Gibraltar was "under a cloud of sorrow" on Friday a day after the death of Queen Elizabeth II at the age of 96, with the British enclave at the southern tip of Spain cancelling its national day, the chief minister said.
Kisses for King Charles III as he greets crowd at palace
A smiling King Charles III received a kiss from one well-wisher as he was greeted by cheers of "God Save the King" at Buckingham Palace Friday.
King Charles III faces 'testing times'
Trained from childhood to be king, Charles III has endured the longest wait for the throne in British history -- and has the toughest of acts to follow.
Sombre Edinburgh readies to receive the queen
Sadness, drizzle and a strange frisson filled the Edinburgh air as the Scottish capital prepared to receive the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II this weekend.
Denmark's Margrethe now Europe's longest serving monarch
Denmark's popular Queen Margrethe II is now Europe's longest-serving monarch and also its only reigning queen after the death of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II.
'Emptiness': Republican France mourns queen's death
President Emmanuel Macron led an outpouring of French tributes on Friday to Queen Elizabeth II, saying that "we all feel an emptiness" following her death.
Buckingham Palace becomes shrine for a grieving nation
A stream of mourners laid flowers and tributes outside Buckingham Palace on Friday, as it became the focal point of a country grieving the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
Death of Queen Elizabeth II: What happens next?
The death of Queen Elizabeth II sets in motion a finely choreographed plan honed and planned to the last detail over decades.
'Our hearts are broken': UK newspapers mark queen's death
Poignant photographs of Queen Elizabeth II dominated the front pages of Britain's grieving newspapers on Friday, charting her journey from coronation to matriarch of the nation.
King Charles III starts reign as mourning begins for late queen
King Charles III on Friday readied to address his mourning subjects on the first full day of his new reign as Britain and the world commemorated the extraordinary life of his late mother, Queen Elizabeth II.
Queen Elizabeth's death 'great loss' for the world: Japan PM
The death of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II is a "great loss" for the entire world, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Friday, expressing his "deep sorrow".
William: popular prince becomes heir to the throne
Heir to the throne now that his father has become king, Prince William has stepped up to royal duties after the exit of his brother, Harry, and uncle, Andrew.
The British royal family: who's who?
With Charles now king, who's who among the rest of the senior members of the British royal family?
'Black spider' letters, Diana divorce: Charles's biggest scandals
Charles has been a controversial royal over the years, from his affair while married to Princess Diana, and alleged persistent political interference, to occasional gaffes and scandals involving aides.
Long-reigning British and Thai monarchs shared a bond
Their ancestors were "royal friends by correspondence" but Britain's Queen Elizabeth II and Thailand's King Bhumibol developed a face-to-face bond during their lifetimes.
Suits and signet rings: Charles's fashion through the ages
Whether a bespoke three-piece suit or the waxed jacket of the upper-class rural set, Charles's characteristic style has rarely strayed from the predictable during his decades in the public eye.
'End of an era': Americans mourn Queen Elizabeth's death
The news Thursday of Queen Elizabeth II's death at the age of 96 reverberated across the pond, with US flags lowered to half-staff in response, the Empire State Building illuminated in royal colors, and many Americans reflecting on her legacy.
Elderly King Charles III faces 'testing times'
Trained from childhood to be king, Charles III has endured the longest wait for the throne in British history.
Celebs bid fond farewell to 'our greatest Queen'
Celebrities around the world bade a fond farewell Thursday to perhaps the biggest global star of them all, with heartfelt tributes to the late Queen Elizabeth II.
UK sporting events suspended after death of Queen Elizabeth II
Sporting events in Britain scheduled for Friday, including Test cricket and European golf's PGA Championship, have been cancelled as a mark of respect following the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
Queen Elizabeth II: record breaker
Queen Elizabeth II notched up a number of landmarks in her record-breaking 70 years on the throne.
Donkey domestication happened 7,000 years ago in Africa: DNA study
Despite transforming history as beasts of burden essential for transporting goods and people, the humble donkey has long been woefully understudied.
Royal portfolio: where did the queen's fortune come from?
Her collection of jewels and vast estates may have been impressive, but Queen Elizabeth II's wealth paled in comparison with other royals.
The new king: Charles III in dates
Charles III is the longest-serving heir-apparent in British history.
Camilla: from Diana's 'rottweiler' to Charles' Queen Consort
Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, becomes King Charles's Queen Consort, in a remarkable journey to public acceptance after she became a hate figure for her perceived role in the break-up of his marriage to princess Diana.
Charles: the outspoken and understated new king
Charles has spent virtually his entire life waiting to succeed his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, even as he took on more of her duties and responsibilities as she aged.
Prince Charles in quotes
From a young age, Charles was widely quoted and often in the spotlight as the son of the most famous woman in the world and heir to the British throne.
Charles to inherit queen's private fortune
King Charles inherits not just the throne after the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, but also her private fortune -- without having to pay inheritance tax.
When the UK queen pops in for tea: Elizabeth's public interactions
During her long life of public duty and protocol, Queen Elizabeth II occasionally shared in her subjects' ordinary lives -- often during sneaked or staged encounters.
Coronation chicken, a bridge and a cake: 10 things named after the queen
From a White House bedroom to culinary delights, here are 10 things named in honour of Queen Elizabeth II:
Dogs Save The Queen: the monarch and her corgis
Queen Elizabeth II's corgi dogs were the most loyal of all the monarch's servants, providing domestic companionship during nearly a century in the public glare.