“The Commonwealth loved her,” reads the
Commonwealth’s tribute to the late Elizabeth II. The late Queen,
who passed away at Balmoral on September 8th 2022 at the age of 96,
nurtured and fostered the Commonwealth of Nations throughout her
70-year reign. That organisation was one of the first to pay
tribute to Her late Majesty. In a statement shared on its official
website, the Right…
King Charles III greets huge crowds outside Buckingham Palace on his return to London
9th September 2022
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 United States and the United Kingdom
have long had the “Special Relationship” that Prime Minister
Winston Churchill mentioned in 1946. In 2020, President Biden
joined the thirteen other Americans who have served as President of
the United States while Her…
The Dean of Westminister, The Very
Reverend Dr David Hoyle MBE, is sharing sympathy with His Majesty
The King and the Royal Family following the death of Queen
Elizabeth II. The Dean said of The Queen and her long association
with the Abbey: “It was here in the Abbey that the late Queen swore
her coronation oath and set the course for a lifetime of devoted
service at the heart of our…
Buckingham Palace has announced that the
Accession Council will be held at St James’s Palace on Saturday
morning where Charles III will be formally proclaimed as King. The
Accession Council, attended by Privy Councillors, is divided into
two parts. In the first…
The King issues details on royal mourning for Queen Elizabeth II
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…
What are the rules for flying flags at half mast following the death of The Queen
9th September 2022
Across the nation, flags will be at
half-mast following the death of Queen Elizabeth II. Following the
announcement of her death, The College of Arms issued official flag
instructions. The instructions state flags must be lowered to
half-mast as soon as possible. If a flag other than the Union flag
is flown, these flags can be replaced by the Union flag at
half-mast. It is also noted banners…
The Archbishop of Canterbury calls on bishops to pray for The Queen and her successor, King Charles III
9th September 2022
The Archbishop of Canterbury has asked
for bishops to pray for Queen Elizabeth II and King Charles III in
a new letter published Thursday. The Most Reverend Justin Welby
wrote his letter to the Primates of the Anglican Communion and
Moderators of the United Churches…
Further details of The Queen's lying in state and funeral to be revealed
9th September 2022
The King is due to meet the Prime
Minister and the Earl Marshal in the coming hours as preparations
for the funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II begin. Gun
salutes will be fired in London to mark the death of The Queen.
Salutes of 96 rounds will be fired, one for…
The Accession Council will meet on Saturday to officially proclaim King Charles III
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…
