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The King issues details on royal mourning for Queen Elizabeth II

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9th September 2022
Royal mourning will be observed from now until seven days after the funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. King Charles III has said it is his wish that mourning continue for a week and flags will remain at half mast until the period is complete. The Royal Family, Royal Household staff and all representatives of the Royal Household on duties as well as troops on Ceremonial Duties will…
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Church bells to toll across England for The Queen

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9th September 2022
Churches and cathedrals across England will toll their bells for an hour to mark the death of Her Majesty The Queen. Special prayers will also be said at congregations around the country as people come together to remember Elizabeth II. The Central Council of Church…
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The Accession Council will meet on Saturday to officially proclaim King Charles III

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9th September 2022
The official proclamation of Charles III as King will take place on September 10th 2022 in London. The Accession Council will meet then at St. James’ Palace. Charles III became King at the moment Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II died. The meeting of the Accession Council formally declares his reign. The Council is made up of over 700 people, including the whole Privy Council, senior…
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Elizabeth II, a life of service

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8th September 2022
The Queen has died after a lifetime of service. Her Majesty passed away at Balmoral on September 8th 2022 with her family around her. Throughout her long life and reign, she had always put the service of her country and the Commonwealth at the forefront of everything. As…
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Prince William is now heir to the throne

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8th September 2022
Prince William is now first in line to the throne. He became heir on the accession of his father, His Majesty The King. The death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, on September 8th 2022, saw the throne pass to her elder son who is now King Charles III. His own first born…
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Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the unexpected Monarch who set a new royal standard

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8th September 2022
The death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II brings to an end a glorious reign which is unsurpassed in British history. The Queen’s rule spanned two centuries and saw unparalleled political and social changes but her message of service remained the same throughout seven decades. The longest reigning Monarch in British history was born Elizabeth Alexandra Mary on April 21st 1926 at a smart…
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His Majesty will rule as King Charles III

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8th September 2022
The office of The King has confirmed that His Majesty will rule as Charles III. The Prime Minister had earlier referred to The King as Charles III, appearing to confirm the regnal name of the new Monarch. In a brief statement outside 10 Downing Street, just two days…
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Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II is dead

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8th September 2022
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, is dead. Her Majesty passed away peacefully at Balmoral Castle on September 8th 2022. Members of her family, including her eldest son, Charles, were with her at the…
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The reign of the new King is now under way - long live The King

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8th September 2022
The King’s reign has begun. The death of Her Majesty The Queen, on September 8th 2022, brings to an end the rule of Elizabeth II and starts the reign of her eldest son who is now His Majesty The King. The formal accession council will take place in London on September 9th 2022. His Majesty will remain at Balmoral Castle overnight, before returning to London in the morning. The…
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