Queen Elizabeth II's funeral to be held on September 19| Highlights

After the death of Queen Elizabeth II, Charles has been officially proclaimed as ‘King’ today.

Queen Elizabeth II's funeral to be held on September 19: Buckingham Palace(AFP)

King Charles III has been officially proclaimed as ‘King’ today at a meeting of the Accession Council. Charles automatically became king when his mother - the longest-reigning monarch - Queen Elizabeth II, died on Thursday. However, the accession ceremony is a key constitutional and ceremonial step in introducing the new monarch to the country. ...Read More

 

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• Sept 10, 2022 10:39 pm IST

  William, Kate, Harry and Meghan together at Windsor Castle

  Warring brothers Prince William and Prince Harry, and their wives Kate and Meghan, reunited on Saturday to inspect floral tributes to Queen Elizabeth II and greet well-wishers.

• Sept 10, 2022 09:36 pm IST

  Queen Elizabeth II's funeral to be held on Sept 19

  Queen Elizabeth II's funeral to be held on September 19: Buckingham Palace

Sept 10, 2022 09:30 pm IST

Prince and Princess of Wales issues statement

Prince and Princess of Wales issues statement after the death of Queen Elizabeth II.

Sept 10, 2022 08:41 pm IST

Liz Truss swore an oath of allegiance to the new monarch

Liz Truss, who was asked to become prime minister by the Queen less than a week ago, swore an oath of allegiance to the new monarch in a special session of parliament. The last PM to do so was Winston Churchill.

Sept 10, 2022 07:52 pm IST

Dalai Lama congratulates King Charles III

Tibetan spiritual leader The Dalai Lama has written to King Charles III to offer his congratulations on his accession to the throne. In his message, the Dalai Lama said, "I am confident that you will fulfil this great responsibility with kindness and affection, dedicated to the service of others."

Sept 10, 2022 06:36 pm IST

UK PM Liz Truss spoke to PM Modi today after Queen's death: Downing Street

UK PM Liz Truss spoke to PM Modi today after Queen's death, thanked for condolences on behalf of 1.3 billion Indians: Downing Street statement.

Sept 10, 2022 05:42 pm IST

British prime minister and senior lawmakers take oath to King Charles III

British prime minister and senior lawmakers take oath to King Charles III in House of Commons.

Sept 10, 2022 05:13 pm IST

When just a slice of Prince Charles, Diana’s wedding cake sold for over $2000

A royal fan bought a slice of Prince Charles and Princess Diana’s wedding cake for 1,850 pounds ($2,565) at auction last year, more than 40 years after the couple tied the knot in 1981. Read more

Sept 10, 2022 04:38 pm IST

Putin offers his 'sincerest congratulations' to Charles III

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday offered his "sincerest congratulations" to Britain's King Charles III after he was officially proclaimed monarch at a pomp-filled ceremony in London, reported AFP.

Sept 10, 2022 03:52 pm IST

Public holiday declared for Queen's state funeral

King Charles III has declared that the day of his mother's funeral will be a public holiday. The date of the funeral is yet to be decided.

Sept 10, 2022 03:47 pm IST

Trumpets play as Charles III proclaimed UK's monarch

Charles III proclaimed king to the public with trumpet fanfare.

Sept 10, 2022 03:23 pm IST

King Charles III approves order declaring day of Queen Elizabeth II's funeral a public holiday

King Charles III approves order declaring day of Queen Elizabeth II's funeral a public holiday; date not yet announced.

Sept 10, 2022 03:22 pm IST

King Charles III: ‘I know how deeply you and the entire nation…’

King Charles III: I know how deeply you and the entire nation, and I think I may say the whole world, sympathize with me in this irreparable loss we have all suffered.

Sept 10, 2022 03:06 pm IST

King Charles III: ‘Deeply aware of duties…’

Charles III in personal declaration at accession ceremony said that he is “deeply aware of duties and heavy responsibilities of sovereignty.”

Sept 10, 2022 03:02 pm IST

King Charles III: 'My mother gave an example of life long love…'

“My mother gave an example of life long love and of selfless service”: Charles III after being proclaimed new British monarch

Sept 10, 2022 03:01 pm IST

King Charles III: I vow to my mother's 'inspiring example'

King Charles III vows to follow mother's 'inspiring example' in personal declaration at accession ceremony.

Sept 10, 2022 02:55 pm IST

King Charles III addresses after being proclaimed new monarch

King Charles III addresses after officially being declared as Britain's new monarch. WATCH HERE

Sept 10, 2022 02:46 pm IST

Britain's anthem becomes 'God Save the King' 

Britain's anthem becomes 'God Save the King' as Charles III is proclaimed as Britain's new monarch.

Sept 10, 2022 02:37 pm IST

King Charles  III proclaimed as Britain's new monarch

King Charles III has been officially proclaimed as Britain’s monarch on Saturday in a historic ceremony at St. James' Palace.

Sept 10, 2022 02:35 pm IST

Watch King Charles proclamation 

King Charles III to be proclaimed as new monarch shortly at historic ceremony in London. WATCH LIVE here

Sept 10, 2022 02:31 pm IST

King Charles III to be proclaimed as new monarch today

King Charles III is set to be officially proclaimed as ‘King’ today at St. James’s Palace - a royal residence in London.