Katherine Jenkins selected to sing first recording of new British National Anthem ‘God Save the King’

King Charles III is keeping his late parents close. On Friday, Buckingham Palace released a photo of the newly minted monarch carrying out official government duties, with a photo of his late mom and dad, Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, behind him.

King Charles III is keeping his late parents close. On Friday, Buckingham Palace released a photo of the newly minted monarch carrying out official government duties, with a photo of his late mom and dad, Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, behind him.Taken in the Eighteenth Century Room at Buckingham Palace last week, the new pic shows Charles reviewing documents from The King’s Red Box, which contains papers from government ministers in the United Kingdom and the Realms and from representatives from the Commonwealth and beyond.The documents are sent from the Private Secretary’s Office to the king, wherever he may be in residence, in a locked red despatch box.As Charles is hard at work, his parents are keeping close watch, as a photo of the late royals sits behind the sovereign.

King Charles III has paid a moving tribute to his late mother, Queen Elizabeth II, in a new official photograph released by Buckingham Palace.The new King, 73, was pictured with his red box for the first time as he carried out his official duties dealing with papers from government ministers in the UK and the realms, as well as Commonwealth representatives. Charles can be seen looking at the red box containing the papers as he donned a blue pinstripe suit, but in the background a subtle nod to his late mother can be seen.

King Charles looked regal carrying out official duties in his new role as King following the death of the Queen earlier this month. A new photograph has been released by Buckingham Palace, showing the new King, 73, pictured with his red box for the first time. Charles looked ready for business in a blue pinstriped suit as he assessed the red box of official papers whilst sat in the Eighteenth Century Room at Buckingham Palace.

While Queen Elizabeth II was lying in state at the Palace of Westminster last week, the new Prince and Princess of Wales greeted mourners at Sandringham – a place that held a special place in the Queen’s heart. Although the pair have undoubtedly had an emotional week, they smiled and looked moved as they admired flower tributes and gifts left by well-wishers to honour the late monarch. For the first time in 70 years, Britain has a King on the throne.The incredibly sad loss of the Queen marks a huge shift for the country and while the nation mourns, our grieving royal family navigates their changing roles and responsibilities.

Queen Elizabeth II during her funeral on Monday, Sept. 19, while watching both in person and on TV, but it was one of her children who was visibly emotional as they said their last goodbyes to Her Majesty.During the funeral, King Charles IIIl, Princess Anne, Prince Andrew, Duke of York, and Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex, appeared in the front row of the late monarch's funeral at Westminster Abbey.

Queen Elizabeth II during her funeral on Monday, Sept. 19, while watching both in person and on TV, but it was one of her children who was visibly emotional as they said their last goodbyes to Her Majesty.During the funeral, King Charles IIIl, Princess Anne, Prince Andrew, Duke of York, and Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex, appeared in the front row of the late monarch's funeral at Westminster Abbey.

A new photo of Queen Elizabeth II was released on Sunday, September 18, hours before her state funeral at Westminster Abbey.

Paying tribute. Ahead of Queen Elizabeth II’s state funeral, world leaders and diplomatic guests have started to arrive in London — including President Joe Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden.

The Queen's funeral will take place on Monday 19 September at Westminster Abbey. The day was announced to be a bank holiday by her heir King Charles III in one of his first addresses as the new monarch.The UK will say goodbye to the monarch, who reigned for an incredible 70 years, today with the televised proceedings to start at 11am.The State funeral has been planned for years, though in recent days conversation has turned to talk surrounding the cost of the large scale event.

A not-so-united front. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will not join the royal family to meet with world leaders ahead of Queen Elizabeth II‘s funeral on Sunday, September 18, after seemingly being uninvited.

Kate Middleton joined the Royal Family to host Commonwealth leaders at a reception at Buckingham Palace on Saturday 17 September afternoon. The Princess of Wales, 40, was part of the members of the Royal Family greeting the dignitaries alongside Prince William, 40,  King Charles, 73, and Camilla, 75. Kate, 40, looked elegant as she wore a black dress and long three-strand pearl necklace and matching bracelet, while meeting the leaders of the nations that have the United Kingdom’s monarchy as their head of state.

A deserved tribute. King Charles III has declared a bank holiday on the day that his late mother, Queen Elizabeth II, will be laid to rest.

Since acceding to the throne upon the death of his mother, King Charles III must now face a raft of changes to his day to day life, ranging from added responsibilities as the sovereign through to relocating to a new residence as he takes on his new role. Yet one change he may welcome, is the celebration of two birthdays, as the former Prince of Wales follows in his mother’s footsteps and adopts the royal tradition first introduced 250 years ago.

Meghan Markle has put back the date of her next podcast episode following King Charles III's olive branch to her and Prince Harry, it has been reported.