British Royals

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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Further details of The Queen's lying in state and funeral to be revealed

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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 each year of Her Majesty’s life. A state of mourning has now been declared in the UK. Further details of how long it…
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President Zelensky sends condolences on behalf of Ukraine to the UK

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8th September 2022
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has sent his condolences to the UK on behalf of the Ukrainian people after the death of Queen Elizabeth II. Zelensky, whose country is still battling the Russian invasion, took to Twitter to share his sympathy. He said: “It is with deep sadness that we learned of the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. On behalf of the [Ukranian] people, we…
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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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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 after she was appointed Prime Minister by Her Majesty, Liz Truss paid tribute to The Queen and urged everyone to show support…
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