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Qatar's emir and UK's Starmer talk trade as state visit ends

Qatar's emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani met UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer at Downing Street on Wednesday as the royal wrapped up a two-day state visit to Britain.

Spanish royals to attend memorial service for flood victims

Spain's King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia will attend a memorial service on Monday in Valencia for the victims of devastating floods in October that killed at least 230 people, the royal palace said.

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Charles III proclaimed king with vow to follow 'inspiring' queen

With a trumpet fanfare and gun salutes, Charles III was officially proclaimed king at a pomp-filled ceremony on Saturday, at which he pledged to emulate his late mother Queen Elizabeth II and serve for the rest of his life.

Charles III proclaimed king vowing to follow 'inspiring' queen

UK media praise Charles III's 'moving' speech

Charles III's first full day as king dominated Britain's newspapers on Saturday, with front pages dedicated to his emotional tribute to his "darling mama".

Japan emperor expected to attend Queen Elizabeth's funeral: media

Japan's Emperor Naruhito is expected to attend Queen Elizabeth's state funeral, local media reported on Saturday.

Charles III to be proclaimed king after vowing 'lifelong service'

Britain's Charles III will officially be proclaimed king in a ceremony on Saturday, a day after he vowed in his first speech to mourning subjects that he would emulate his "darling mama", Queen Elizabeth II.

Royal funerals: pomp, pageantry and sometimes privacy

Funerals for senior royals since World War II have tended to be very public affairs, with pomp, pageantry and popular fervour.

Canada admired its queen, but not so much the monarchy

Canadians were attached to Queen Elizabeth II right to the end, but their relationship with the monarchy has been increasingly strained and experts believe her death on Thursday will reignite debate over its future.

William: popular prince becomes Prince of Wales

Prince William, the new Prince of Wales now that his father has become King Charles III, has stepped up to royal duties after the exit of his brother, Harry, and uncle, Andrew.

King Charles III vows 'lifelong service' as crowds mourn queen

King Charles III pledged to follow his mother's example of "lifelong service" in his inaugural address to Britain and the Commonwealth on Friday, after ascending to the throne following the death of Queen Elizabeth II.

King Charles III vows 'lifelong service' in first address

King Charles III vowed Friday to emulate his late mother's long life of service to Britain and the Commonwealth, and elevated his heir William to become the new prince of Wales, in an emotive televised address.

Gibraltar 'under cloud of sorrow' over queen's death

Gibraltar was "under a cloud of sorrow" on Friday a day after the death of Queen Elizabeth II at the age of 96, with the British enclave at the southern tip of Spain cancelling its national day, the chief minister said.

Kisses for King Charles III as he greets crowd at palace

A smiling King Charles III received a kiss from one well-wisher as he was greeted by cheers of "God Save the King" at Buckingham Palace Friday.

King Charles III faces 'testing times'

Trained from childhood to be king, Charles III has endured the longest wait for the throne in British history -- and has the toughest of acts to follow.

Sombre Edinburgh readies to receive the queen

Sadness, drizzle and a strange frisson filled the Edinburgh air as the Scottish capital prepared to receive the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II this weekend.

Denmark's Margrethe now Europe's longest serving monarch

Denmark's popular Queen Margrethe II is now Europe's longest-serving monarch and also its only reigning queen after the death of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II.

'Emptiness': Republican France mourns queen's death

President Emmanuel Macron led an outpouring of French tributes on Friday to Queen Elizabeth II, saying that "we all feel an emptiness" following her death.

Buckingham Palace becomes shrine for a grieving nation

A stream of mourners laid flowers and tributes outside Buckingham Palace on Friday, as it became the focal point of a country grieving the death of Queen Elizabeth II.

Death of Queen Elizabeth II: What happens next?

The death of Queen Elizabeth II sets in motion a finely choreographed plan honed and planned to the last detail over decades.

'Our hearts are broken': UK newspapers mark queen's death

Poignant photographs of Queen Elizabeth II dominated the front pages of Britain's grieving newspapers on Friday, charting her journey from coronation to matriarch of the nation.

King Charles III starts reign as mourning begins for late queen

King Charles III on Friday readied to address his mourning subjects on the first full day of his new reign as Britain and the world commemorated the extraordinary life of his late mother, Queen Elizabeth II.

Queen Elizabeth's death 'great loss' for the world: Japan PM

The death of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II is a "great loss" for the entire world, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Friday, expressing his "deep sorrow".

William: popular prince becomes heir to the throne

Heir to the throne now that his father has become king, Prince William has stepped up to royal duties after the exit of his brother, Harry, and uncle, Andrew.

The British royal family: who's who?

With Charles now king, who's who among the rest of the senior members of the British royal family?

'Black spider' letters, Diana divorce: Charles's biggest scandals

Charles has been a controversial royal over the years, from his affair while married to Princess Diana, and alleged persistent political interference, to occasional gaffes and scandals involving aides.

Long-reigning British and Thai monarchs shared a bond

Their ancestors were "royal friends by correspondence" but Britain's Queen Elizabeth II and Thailand's King Bhumibol developed a face-to-face bond during their lifetimes.

Suits and signet rings: Charles's fashion through the ages

Whether a bespoke three-piece suit or the waxed jacket of the upper-class rural set, Charles's characteristic style has rarely strayed from the predictable during his decades in the public eye.

'End of an era': Americans mourn Queen Elizabeth's death

The news Thursday of Queen Elizabeth II's death at the age of 96 reverberated across the pond, with US flags lowered to half-staff in response, the Empire State Building illuminated in royal colors, and many Americans reflecting on her legacy.

Elderly King Charles III faces 'testing times'

Trained from childhood to be king, Charles III has endured the longest wait for the throne in British history.

Celebs bid fond farewell to 'our greatest Queen'

Celebrities around the world bade a fond farewell Thursday to perhaps the biggest global star of them all, with heartfelt tributes to the late Queen Elizabeth II.

UK sporting events suspended after death of Queen Elizabeth II

Sporting events in Britain scheduled for Friday, including Test cricket and European golf's PGA Championship, have been cancelled as a mark of respect following the death of Queen Elizabeth II.

Queen Elizabeth II: record breaker

Queen Elizabeth II notched up a number of landmarks in her record-breaking 70 years on the throne.

Donkey domestication happened 7,000 years ago in Africa: DNA study

Despite transforming history as beasts of burden essential for transporting goods and people, the humble donkey has long been woefully understudied.

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