President Biden’s itinerary this week in Europe is dominated by the ongoing war in Ukraine and his continued efforts to rally an international coalition against Russia’s invasion of its neighbor. But first, some tea. The president’s initial stop on his three-nation trip is Britain, where he’ll meet with King Charles III for the first time […]
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Is King Charles mannerless and spoiled?
A video of King Charles III chastising a staff member for not clearing his desk during his accession council has provoked criticism of the new monarch online. In a video recorded as part of the official coverage of the historic event where the British government formally recognized the new sovereign, Charles was seen expressing frustration […]
Charles III officially announced as king
King Charles III was officially announced as Britain’s monarch Saturday, in a pomp-filled ceremony steeped in ancient tradition and political symbolism — and, for the first time, broadcast live. Charles automatically became king when his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, died on Thursday, but the accession ceremony is a key constitutional and ceremonial step in introducing […]
King Charles III to address UK as monarch for first time
King Charles III is expected to address the nation for the first time as sovereign at today, following the death of Queen Elizabeth II. Britain’s longest-reigning monarch died peacefully, surrounded by her family, at Balmoral in Scotland on Thursday. The King greeted crowds outside Buckingham Palace on his return to London with the Queen Consort, […]