King Charles paid tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth's "extraordinary life of service" on Monday (03. 10. 22).
15.09.2022 - 18:15 / ok.co.uk
One week on since the sad death of Queen Elizabeth II, King Charles III has been busy adjusting to his new life as Head of State. As part of his new role, the 73 year old has spent recent days leading the royals in paying tributes to the late Queen and has put aside his personal grief to visit, and address, the four corners of the nation. But in addition to these public acts of reflection, King Charles will have been making some more personal considerations, including where he shall reside as His Majesty.
At present, the monarch’s official London residence is Clarence House - something which has been the case since 2003. Located beside St James's Palace, the sprawling property has a historic association with the royals and is the birthplace of Princess Anne and is where the Queen Mother lived until her death 20 years ago. Prior to moving in, King Charles renovated parts of the home, though left many of the rooms untouched and in line with how his grandmother, the Queen Mother, had decorated them.
While many rooms in the property remain off limits, others have welcomed guests and have been well documented thanks to Charles and Camilla, Queen Consort ’s various engagements. In one snap, Camilla, 75, can be seen sitting in a stunning blue and gold sitting area as she spoke to members from Team ExtraOARdinary. In the background, royal fans caught a glimpse of the room’s ornate interiors which features a series of gold framed paintings, a blue patterned rug and antique furniture.
Meanwhile, The Garden Room in the home features similar decor and boasts a large red patterned rug, a matching table and contrasting blue armchairs. For all of the latest updates, sign up for OK!'s Royal newsletter. Elsewhere in the room, there is an
.King Charles paid tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth's "extraordinary life of service" on Monday (03. 10. 22).
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Is King Charles III taking notes from Queen Margrethe II of Denmark? Some royal watchers seem to think so. The Danish monarch decided to strip four of her grandchildren of their prince and princess as well as their HRH titles, the royal palace announced on Wednesday.The children of her second son, Prince Joachim, will now be known as "His Excellency Count of Monpezat" or "Her Excellency Countess of Monpezat" starting on Jan. 1, 2023.
King Charles III is taking his place in the public eye.
During his first address to the United Kingdom as monarch on Friday 9 September, King Charles reflected on how the death of Queen Elizabeth II would change the royal family. After becoming King immediately upon the death of his beloved mother, 73 year old Charles had to give up a number of his titles including that of the Prince of Wales, which he was given when he was just nine years old.
Queen Consort Camilla has the same "sort of naughtiness" as the late Queen Mother. The 75-year-old royal has been compared to her husband King Charles' beloved grandmother because she has a similar "lovely charm" and the same "great" sense of humour. Camilla's friend, Gavin Barker, said: "King Charles was so in awe of the Queen Mother, and his wife has the same lovely charm.
Looking out the window Muriel MacIntyre waves to the postman who carries a letter addressed to her.
Royal fans noticed one uninvited guest at the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. On top of the coffin at Monday's state funeral was a handwritten note from King Charles to his mother, which appeared to read, "Loving and devoted memory" and was nestled in a floral arrangement, which are full of touching meanings.The flowers attracted the little arachnid who crawled over the note, unbeknownst to its significance, during the service.
Joe Biden offered his personal recollections of Queen Elizabeth as “decent, honorable and all about service,” while he said that he consoled King Charles by telling him that “she’s going to be with him every step of the way — every minute, every moment.”
King Charles III and his wife, the Queen Consort Camilla, are "deeply touched" by the outpouring of support given to the royal family following the death of Queen Elizabeth II nearly two weeks ago. "Over the last ten days, my wife and I have been so deeply touched by the many messages of condolence and support we have received from this country and across the world," he wrote in a statement released through Buckingham Palace.
Looking out the window Muriel MacIntyre waves to the postman who carries a letter addressed to her. But it isn’t any ordinary letter, this envelope bears a royal “C” from the Queen Consort Camilla.
Remembering all she overcame. Queen Consort Camilla reflected on Queen Elizabeth II‘s life in a TV tribute for the late monarch.
The Queen Consort Camilla has been praised by royal fans for her reaction after slipping while exiting the Llandaff Cathedral. According to The Daily Telegraph Camila has been nursing a broken toe which occurred before the death of Queen Elizabeth II last Thursday September 8. A source told the newspaper she has just been "getting on” with the job of supporting the King during an emotionally and physically gruelling week.
A whirlwind visit. King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla rounded out their royal tour of the U.K. in Wales ahead of Queen Elizabeth II‘s funeral.
The Queen Consort has been nursing a broken toe for over a week and battling through the pain to continue to support her husband on his duties, according to reports. The injury is thought to have occurred before the death of Queen Elizabeth II last Thursday September 8. With Charles now King of England, the former Duchess of Cornwall, 75, has found herself thrown into even more royal duties than before since Elizabeth II's death.
In the days since the Queen’s sad death last week, King Charles III and Camilla, Queen Consort have spent much of their time completing royal engagements in the public eye. However, having visited the four home nations and having guided the royals through their united display of grief, the couple have now returned to their homes for some private time away from the spotlight.
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Royal fans have given their reactions to King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla taking their places in thrones at Westminster Hall for the first time yesterday, Monday 12 September. King Charles, 73, and Camilla, 75, made one of their first appearances in their new royal positions at Westminster as 1,200 people gathered to hear the King make his first speech in the ancient hall. MPs from both parliamentary parties and peers were among those seated in the building, to witness of yet another unprecedented royal spectacle as Charles and Camilla sat at in thrones.