British Royals

The Accession Council will meet on Saturday to officially proclaim King Charles III

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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British Royals

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II is dead

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 time. He now succeeds his mother as king. In a short statement, Buckingham Palace said ”The Queen died peacefully at…
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The Archbishop of Canterbury leads prayers for The Queen as her health causes concern

The Archbishop of Canterbury has led prayers for The Queen after doctors said Her Majesty’s health was giving cause for concern. Justin Welby said ”My prayers, and the prayers of people across the Church of England, and the nation, are with Her Majesty The Queen today. May God’s presence strengthen and comfort Her Majesty, her family, and those who are caring for her at…
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A kilt and a cardigan for The Queen as she makes history by appointing a new Prime Minister at Balmoral

It was such a misty day that the woman about to take the top job in Britain found herself delayed by the weather. As Liz Truss was driven through the autumnal weather towards Balmoral, the fire was lit in the drawing room where The Queen was waiting. Her Majesty was also ready for the cooling weather – she chose a kilt and cardigan for this historic audience. The Queen looked relaxed…
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