British RoyalsKing Charles IIIQueen Elizabeth II

Stamps and coins bearing The Queen's image are still legal

With the death of his mother on Thursday, 8 September, King Charles III is now sovereign. In the coming days and weeks, there will be many administrative and bureaucratic changes. However, two main facets of life in the United Kingdom will remain the same. Royal Mail has confirmed that all stamps with The Queen appearing will remain useable after her death. The Press Association on…
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King Charles III

The King pays tribute to his "darling mama" as he delivers a moving address to the nation

The King has addressed the nation following the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II. Charles III said: “Throughout her life, Her Majesty The Queen – my beloved Mother – was an inspiration and example to me and to all my family, and we owe her the most heartfelt debt any family can owe to their mother.” His Majesty also pledged to serve as sovereign with the same unwavering…
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The King bestows the title of Prince & Princess of Wales on William and Catherine

The King has created his elder son the Prince of Wales. King Charles III announced that he had given the title to his heir as he addressed the nation for the first time as Monarch. His Majesty said: ”Today, I am proud to create him Prince of Wales, the country whose title I have been so greatly privileged bear during so much of my life and duty. With Catherine beside him, our new…
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King Charles III greets huge crowds outside Buckingham Palace on his return to London

There were loud cries of ‘God Save The King’ and outbreaks of the national anthem as His Majesty King Charles III met huge crowds waiting for him as he returned to Buckingham Palace. The King and the Queen Consort got straight out of their car on arrival at the Palace to meet some of the tens of thousands gathered at the gates. His Majesty spent several minutes greeting…
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