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The Guardian view on monarchy as religion: parliament should not bend the knee

Editorial: In a secular age, it is easier to disavow God than the monarchy. That has cowed politicians when they should be braver about reforming royalty

The Guardian - UK

King Charles inherits crown with support for monarchy at record low – but future not set in stone

The death of Queen Elizabeth II after 70 years on the throne has, of course, been met with widespread sadness and mourning. For most people in Britain, she is the only monarch they have known. Yet, inevitably, the mourning of her passing will be followed by a discussion about the…

The Conversation

With selfies and salutes, Britain's generations mark queen's passing

Some shed tears or wore military uniforms and medals, others took selfies and video-called distant friends and relatives. All felt they were playing a small part in history.

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Duchess Meghan pauses Spotify podcast during mourning for Queen Elizabeth

Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, has paused new episodes of her Spotify podcast during the official mourning period for Queen Elizabeth, according to an alert on the platform on Monday.

Reuters

Explainer-How will the public be able to say goodbye to Queen Elizabeth?

The body of Britain's Queen Elizabeth will lie in state inside Westminster Hall for the public to pay their respects before her funeral on Monday, Sept. 19.

Reuters

King Charles III's first address at Parliament

King Charles III made his first address at Parliament on Monday since becoming Britain’s new monarch after the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II.

The Independent UK

Donald Trump: Queen's Yank stepson?

Trump has been posting for days about how tight he was with the queen. It's embarrassing, but what else is new?

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Oliver Callan to 'educate Britain' about Irish culture in new 'myth busting' comedy series for BBC

"Oliver investigates just how little the British appear to know about Irish politics, sport, customs and culture, using the thoroughly unscientific method of a comedy panel"

Irish Mirror

Charles III and the 'weight of history' of Westminster Hall

In his first visit to Britain’s Parliament as monarch, King Charles III spoke of feeling the “weight of history which surrounds us” and referenced his “medieval predecessors” as he pledged to follow in his late mother Queen Elizabeth II’s footsteps and uphold the principles of constitutional monarchy

The Independent UK

EU eyes levy on fossil fuel firms to help consumers survive energy crisis

Fossil fuel firms may have to share their excess profits to help European households and industries cope with red-hot energy bills, a draft European Union plan showed on Monday as the cost of the West's "energy war" with Russia took a growing toll.

Reuters

Charles III faces challenges at home, abroad – and even in defining what it means to be king

Charles III became the King of the United Kingdom on Sept. 8, 2022, having spent almost all of his 73 years preparing for this role, watching the example of his mother, Elizabeth II. Yet, he faces an uncertain course as monarch.

The Conversation

British Muslims reflect on late Queen Elizabeth II, UK’s monarchy

For some, the royal family is an outdated relic of vanity and a reminder of Britain’s horrific colonial past.

Al Jazeera

Queen Elizabeth II: Day-by-day guide from now until her funeral

Details of the days of official events leading up to the funeral of the Queen, Britain’s longest-reigning monarch, have been revealed.

The New Daily

Britain still planning fiscal event this month - PM's spokesman

Britain's government still plans to make a fiscal statement this month to explain how an unprecedented package of support for energy bills will be funded, but no date has been set and it will not be held in recess, Prime Minister Liz Truss's spokesman said.

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Good Morning Britain’s Ben Shephard admits rehearsing for Queen's death for more than a decade

The ITV presenter was discussing the 'protocol' for the Queen's death

Asharq Al-Awsat

Germany’s Scholz Sees No Imminent Nuclear Deal with Iran

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz made clear Monday that he doesn't expect an agreement with Iran in the immediate future to restore Tehran's tattered nuclear deal with world powers, though he said there's no reason for Iran not to sign up and European countries would remain "patient." Scholz spoke after meeting…

Reuters

Britain to hold minute of silence for Queen Elizabeth on Sunday

Britain will on Sept. 18 hold a national moment of reflection - a one minute silence - Prime Minister Liz Truss's spokesman said on Monday following the death of Queen Elizabeth last week.

Reuters

In Transylvanian Saxon village, Britain's King Charles is a good neighbour

For many people in the Transylvanian village of Viscri in central Romania, Britain's King Charles has been a gracious and engaged neighbour.

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Govt plans Emperor's attendance at Queen's funeral

The government is making arrangements for the Emperor to visit Britain to attend the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II, The Yomiuri Shimbun has learned.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Queen as Commodity, Muse for Artists, Fans

For a lifetime, she was everywhere all at once. Queen Elizabeth II was a history-making sovereign, to be sure, but she was also a commodity, an artist’s muse, a conduit for self-expression on the street, many streets in fact, well beyond those of Britain. At 96, Britain’s longest-reigning monarch died…

The Times of India

Did you know King Charles III is an author and has written a children's book as well?

Did you know that the new King of Britain, King Charles III, has a deep love for books? So much so that he has authored a few books in different genres including a children's book for young readers!

Daily Mirror

Indigenous news anchor says Britain should apologise for colonialism

Australia's Studio 10 presenter Narelda Jacobs has said that the Queen could have done more to make up for the "wrongs" of colonialisation following the monarch's death on Thursday at Balmoral

The Independent UK

Crown of Scotland to be placed on Queen’s coffin while it lies in rest

Made from gold, silver and precious gems, it is the centrepiece of the Honours of Scotland, the oldest Crown jewels in Britain.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Football Resuming in Britain after Pause Due to Queen’s Death

Football was resuming in Britain on Monday after a pause over the weekend as a mark of respect following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, with lower-division games set to return to normal this week. The Premier League, however, has yet to confirm when the top flight will be back…

Reuters

King Charles's address to lawmakers and peers

Britain's King Charles gave an address to lawmakers and peers on Monday after being officially proclaimed as king following the death of his mother Queen Elizabeth.

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