State & Ceremonial

Liz Truss tells The King she is resigning as Prime Minister after only 45 days in office

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20th October 2022
Liz Truss has announced she is resigning as Prime Minister after only 45 days in office. Mrs Truss will remain in Downing Street for one further week until a successor has been appointed. The Prime Minister notified The King of her intention to resign before making her public statement. Speaking outside Downing Street, Mrs Truss said she recognised that she “cannot deliver the…
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The symbols of majesty resting on Queen Elizabeth II's Coffin

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16th September 2022
Queen Elizabeth II’s coffin is currently Lying-in-State at Westminster Hall for four days to allow the public to pay their respects. She will remain there until 6:30 am on Monday, 19 September. Resting on top of the coffin are three symbols of the monarchy which hold great significance. The Queen’s coffin has been draped in the Royal Standard, the monarch’s personal flag. The Royal…
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Palaces & Buildings

Tower of London makes a major change amid King Charles III accession

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14th September 2022
Following the proclamation of a new monarch, His Majesty King Charles III, the Tower of London is making a major change. Following the proclamation of our new Sovereign His Majesty King Charles III, the Queen's House at the Tower of London will now be known as the King's House. Watch as the repainting is completed and final touches are made. pic.twitter.com/bvw37AY1tf— The Tower…
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Palaces & Buildings

The history of Westminster Hall

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14th September 2022
On Wednesday, 14 September, Queen Elizabeth II’s body will process from Buckingham Palace to the Palace of Westminster, where it will lie-in-state in Westminster Hall. Westminster Hall is the oldest surviving part of the medieval Palace of Westminster, now a…
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The King's Guard is changed for the first time in seven decades

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12th September 2022
The first Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace has taken place since King Charles III was proclaimed Britain’s new Monarch. Following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, the ceremony had been cancelled. Now that the ceremony has returned, this is the first time there has been a changing of the King’s Guard at royal palaces in 70 years. They’re Changing the Guard at…
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