A royal welcome. King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla enjoyed their first joint engagement in Scotland since the official period of mourning Queen Elizabeth II ended.
16.09.2022 - 12:17 / dailyrecord.co.uk
As King Charles III starts out as the oldest new monarch in British history at the age of 73, he is very aware that his reign can never have the span or scope of his mother’s 70 years on the throne.
However, King Charles has accepted this as an opportunity for further collaboration with his son and heir Prince William, the new Prince of Wales. Images of William standing alongside his father and the Queen Consort at the historic Accession Council ceremony on Saturday showed a modern monarchy evolving, writes The Mirror.
Those close to the King and William have revealed to me their relationship has strengthened in recent years, with a mutual respect and aligned vision for the future of their family and the monarchy. The monarch has long planned for a slimmed-down version of the Firm, even before the downfall of the Duke of York and the departure of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.
William, too – far more popular than his father with the younger generation – sees his role as a moderniser in a fast-paced world, while also respecting the long-held traditions so expertly managed by his grandmother. But with the King having admitted before his accession to the throne that he is an “inveterate interferer and meddler”, many will wonder whether he can change.
During his many years as Britain’s longest-serving heir apparent, he made no secret of his opinions on everything from the environment and GM crops to archaeology and nanotechnology. These contrasted with his mother’s policy of protecting the Crown from interfering in the business of the state, and were seized upon by critics who questioned his suitability for the top job.
Charles was long ridiculed over his warnings on climate change, before the world woke up to the global
A royal welcome. King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla enjoyed their first joint engagement in Scotland since the official period of mourning Queen Elizabeth II ended.
King Charles III could be changing royal titles of a few family members now that he is at the helm of the monarchy following the death of Queen Elizabeth II last month at the age of 96. Her Majesty, born Elizabeth Alexandra Mary, was the longest-reigning monarch in British history having served the United Kingdom and 14 other commonwealth countries for 70 years until she died on Sept.
King Charles III is now appearing on new coins in the United Kingdom.The Royal Mint unveiled on Friday a first look at the official coin effigy of His Majesty The King. Charles' portrait is featured on a special £5 coin and 50p commemorating Queen Elizabeth II, which will begin to circulate in the coming months. In keeping with tradition, the royal family notes in a post on social media that King Charles' is shown facing to the left — the opposite direction to the late queen.
King Charles III are coming to England. Per a press release from the Bank of England on Monday, banknotes featuring Charles will be revealed by the end of this year.
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.
Room for reconciliation. The seating chart at Queen Elizabeth II‘s funeral was not a snub at Prince Harry from King Charles III, royal historian Gareth Russell exclusively tells Us Weekly.
Queen Elizabeth II's funeral were full of love and historical significance. Prince William and King Charles III each left personal notes to Her Majesty atop the wreath on her coffin during Monday's funeral ceremonies. William's card was inscribed with his and Kate Middleton's monograms, while Charles' handwritten note read: «In loving and devoted memory.
New details of Prince Harry’s time in the U.K. are emerging as the British royal family continues to pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth II after her death.
Senior members of the royal family have gathered today to mourn the day of Britain's longest-ever reigning monarch.
King Charles III left a moving message for his late mother Queen Elizabeth II on her coffin Monday.
A special tribute. Ahead of Queen Elizabeth II’s state funeral, eldest son King Charles III had specific requests when it came to her casket display.
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.
King Charles III and other members of the royal family marched behind Queen Elizabeth II‘s coffin as the Royal Navy transported her to Westminster Abbey ahead of her funeral.
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.
King Charles III waited for Queen Elizabeth II's casket to arrive at Buckingham Palace with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle directly behind him on a staircase Tuesday evening in London. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex arrived at the palace shortly before the queen's casket, and only after it made the journey from the RAF Northolt air station in Ruislip. Londoners lined the streets to get a chance to see the queen's casket before arriving at the palace.
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.